This isn't your traditional chili. 8+ chili recipes to try

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Hands up if you love chili! It's so popular, but there are more ways of enjoying chili than just the traditional beef-and-beans version!
In fact, there are so many delicious variations on chili that you might even stumble upon a new favorite! Read on and get ready to make some changes to your chili!
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1. Creamy white chicken chili (h/t The Cookie Rookie)
Hands down, this is a truly great dish. If you find yourself in need of some serious comfort food, make this, and life will seem better. White beans, cream cheese and spices all contribute to the rich, satisfying flavor!
2. Turkey chili
It's hard to beat a rich chili as far as comfort food is concerned, but many versions are too heavy or fattening. This recipe is lighter in calories but not in flavor. Turkey forms the base, and fire-roasted tomatoes and chipotle chiles bring smoke and heat to the party. Get the full recipe here.
3. Healthy fish chili (h/t Just a Pinch)
Fish chili might seem unusual, but it works brilliantly. The recipe is simple and familiar with black beans and a spiced tomato sauce. Switch out the fish for any white, firm fish fillets you have or maybe try it with shrimp!
4. Vegetarian chili (h/t Cookie and Kate)
Chili works well as a hearty vegetarian option, and this recipe nails it! Lots of vegetables, lots of spicy flavor and a combination of beans makes it perfect cold weather food. Serve with rice, noodles or baked potatoes!
5. Vegetarian tofu chili
Tofu sometimes gets a bad rap. People say it's bland and tasteless. But if you treat it right, it can be full of flavor—and it’s super healthy for you. In the recipe below, the tofu is infused with the spicy flavors of chili. Get the full recipe here.
6. Shrimp and black bean chili (h/t Taste of Home)
This chili is really different, and definitely worth trying! It's slightly lighter than meat and traditional vegetarian chilies, but with the tender shrimp and spicy sauce, it's seriously delicious and packed with flavor!
7. Cream cheese chili (h/t Six Sisters' Stuff)
This is exactly what you need on a cold day, or when you just want to hunker down with something delicious. Cream cheese, black beans, chicken and corn work dreamily together for a truly tasty dish!
8. West Coast oxtail chile (h/t The Chew)
Oxtail always punches above it's weight flavor-wise and this recipe is no exception! With an exciting mix of chilies, fire-roasted tomatoes and a cooking liquid made rich with beer and beef stock, it would make a sensational dinner party dish for spice-loving friends!
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