What are easy chili recipes that do not involve cooking and baking?

You're looking for chili without cooking or baking? That's tricky! Chili traditionally requires simmering to meld flavors and tenderize ingredients.

However, here are a few "no-cook" options to consider:

1. No-Cook Chili Dip: This is a great appetizer that resembles chili in flavor but is served cold.

* Ingredients:

* Canned chili (your favorite kind)

* Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.)

* Sour cream or Greek yogurt

* Chopped fresh cilantro or green onions

* Tortilla chips for dipping

* Instructions:

* In a bowl, combine canned chili, shredded cheese, sour cream/yogurt, and cilantro/green onions.

* Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

2. "Chili" Salad: This is more of a salad with chili-inspired flavors.

* Ingredients:

* Canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained

* Canned corn, drained

* Chopped bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)

* Chopped onion

* Canned diced tomatoes

* Chili seasoning (or a blend of cumin, chili powder, paprika)

* Lime juice

* Salt and pepper

* Instructions:

* Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss well.

* Let it sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

* Serve chilled or at room temperature.

3. "Instant Pot" Chili (Sort of): While this does require an Instant Pot, it's very fast!

* Ingredients:

* Canned chili beans (kidney, pinto, black)

* Canned diced tomatoes

* Beef broth

* Chili seasoning

* Optional: Ground beef or ground turkey (brown in a skillet before adding to the Instant Pot)

* Instructions:

* Combine all ingredients in the Instant Pot.

* Cook on "Manual" for 5 minutes, then allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes.

* Stir and serve!

Important Considerations:

* Flavor: The flavors of a no-cook chili won't be as intense as a traditional chili. You might need to adjust seasonings.

* Texture: The texture of a no-cook chili will be more like a salad or dip, as opposed to a thick, simmered chili.

Let me know if you have any other ideas for how you'd like to make "chili"!