Cold Winter nights call for comfort food! If you are looking for a new recipe or two to cozy up to this Winter, you have come to the right place. I have gathered up 35 Cozy Winter Dinner Recipes to share with you. Whether you are in the mood for Homemade Minestrone Soup, a simple Instant Pot Dish a super comforting Beef Stew, or a delicious Chili recipe, this post is packed full of delicious recipes to keep you warm and cozy all Winter long.
I don’t know about you, but I am a huge fan of Winter cooking. I love rich brothy soups, braised meats, and hearty potato soups. I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate my love for Winter cooking than to share a post full of cozy Winter recipes.
Stuffed Pepper Soup
This stuffed pepper soup is a hearty meal loaded with ground beef, onions, rice and bell peppers in a tomato-based broth. It tastes just like classic stuffed peppers, but without all the work!
Stuffed Shells with Italian Sausage
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a 4-cheese mixture and topped with a delicious italian sausage meat sauce. These Stuffed Shells with Italian Sausage are out of this world.
Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
Juicy whole roasted chicken with crispy skin cooked in one pan with tender, flavorful vegetables. This classic Roast Chicken and Vegetables is an exceptionally comforting meal.
Healthy Chicken Curry
This Healthy Chicken Curry is made easy by using a few staple ingredients in the slow cooker! It’s flavorful, creamy, warm, and with just the right amount of spices – this curry dish is sure to spice up your night!
Chicken Corn Chowder
This Chicken Corn Chowder is a healthy and hearty soup filled with sweet corn, shredded chicken and tender potatoes. It’s made with almond milk for a completely dairy-free soup that is packed with flavor.
Instant Pot Hungarian Goulash
Instant pot Hungarian Goulash is an amazing one-pot comfort meal. With tender chunks of beef cooked in a rich broth and seasoned with Sweet Hungarian Paprika, this is sure to become one of your new favorites.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole with Potatoes
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole with Potatoes is a delicious and hearty meal, loaded with chicken, bacon, and obviously lots of cheese. Made with baby potatoes, skinless boneless chicken breasts, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing, your whole family will love it!
Homemade Minestrone Soup
Homemade minestrone soup is a tomato based hearty soup that is packed with vegetables and beans. If you love traditional Italian minestrone soup, then you will love this homemade vegetarian soup recipe!
White Chicken Chili
This white bean chicken chili is made with tender chicken, homemade chicken broth, roasted poblano chilis, and white cannellini beans. It’s total comfort food!
Ground Turkey Taco Soup
A quick, easy and extremely flavorful Ground Turkey Taco Soup. Made with good-for-you ingredients like ground turkey, black beans and chicken stock, this soup is definitely a winner anytime.
Pasta Al Forno
If you are looking for the definition of comfort food, you’ve found it! With a rich meat ragu, cheesy bechamel sauce and all the sweet tomato sauce, Pasta Al Forno is the ultimate comfort food to feed large crowds and please the entire family! Filling and extremely satisfying to eat, this Italian baked pasta dish poses serious competition to lasagna…
Southwest Skillet
A 30 minute meal, made in one pan, hearty, satisfying, and healthy dinner – what’s not to love! This Skillet Ground Beef and Sweet Potato recipe takes on southwest flavors with a veggie and sweet potato base and includes perfectly seasoned lean ground beef.
Winter Salad with Roasted Vegetables
Winter salad with roasted seasonal vegetables, tossed with a simple maple Dijon dressing is everything you want in a healthy meal.
Easy Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie
This deconstructed chicken pot pie is one of our favorite recipes for a cozy weeknight dinner. It requires a lot less effort than the classic chicken pot pie without missing any flavor or creamy chicken filling. It’s also easily customizable based on any dietary preferences.
Easy Crockpot Chili
Warm and comforting, this Broccoli Cheese Soup is the perfect soup for cooler weather. It is super easy to make and comes together in just 30 minutes!
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Warm and comforting, this Broccoli Cheese Soup is the perfect soup for cooler weather. It is super easy to make and comes together in just 30 minutes!
Prime Rib with Au Jus
This Prime Rib Au Jus recipe is an incredibly impressive meal that’s so easy to make! Featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth delicious beef and a savory dipping sauce, it’s a stunning recipe that will leave your guests raving.
Thai Tom Yum Noodle Soup
The famous street food from Bangkok – this Thai hot and sour noodle soup is a flavor powerhouse with umami, spicy, and tangy flavors and is sure to become your favorite.
Creamy Baked Tuscan Chicken
This baked Tuscan chicken recipe is easy to assemble and full of flavor. Juicy chicken breasts are slathered in a creamy parmesan sauce while sun-dried tomatoes add a hint of sweetness. Have a delicious meal on the table in 30 minutes with no fuss.
Butternut Squash Barley Risotto
This healthy butternut squash barley risotto is perfectly creamy and perfect for fall. Pearl barley is cooked with roasted butternut squash.
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe with White Sauce
Soft tortillas filled with flavorful chicken and shredded cheese then topped with a velvety white sauce made with flour, butter, chicken broth, sour cream, and jalapeños to create a perfect balance of authentic flavors.
Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry
This easy Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry is creamy, satisfying, and full of flavorful Indian spices. It’s packed full of veggies and chickpeas, comes together in 40 minutes, and makes a perfect cozy dish for any time of year!
Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup
Enjoy everything you love about Chicken Parm in this easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe. Each bite is loaded with flavor and easy to make.
Ham and Cheddar Potato Soup
Comforting and deliciously creamy potato soup with cheddar cheese and ham. Perfect for Fall or Winter.
Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes
If you’re looking for an Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes recipe like Grandma used to make, this is it! You’ll love this quick and easy sandwich that’s ready in 30 minutes.
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Savor the taste of home-cooked goodness with our cheesy chicken and rice casserole. With its golden crust, gooey cheese, and perfectly seasoned chicken, it’s sure to become an instant family favorite.
Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin
This cheesy side dish might very well become the star of the evening. With its creamy sauce, cheesy crust, and velvety smooth layers of sweet potatoes this both sweet and savory dish is a great addition to your Christmas Dinner menu.
One-Pan Chicken and Cabbage
Chicken and cabbage is a one pan meal that is healthy and quick. Use it for dinner or meal prep four lunches in under 30 minutes.
Hearty Beef Barley Vegetable Soup
Beef barley and vegetable soup is hearty, filling, and so comforting. It’s the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It can be made in advance and freezes well, so it’s great for busy nights.
Moo Shu Chicken
This homemade Moo Shu Chicken is better than your favorite takeout. Juicy chicken strips cooked with egg, mushrooms, and cabbage in a lightly sweet soy sauce.
Chicken and Dumplings
Traditional Chicken and Dumplings are perfect for those cold days and nights. Rich chicken broth full of tender chicken, carrots, celery and the BEST fluffy dumplings.
Instant Pot Bacon Potato Corn Chowder
Instant Pot Bacon Potato Corn chowder is an entire meal in a bowl. Everything is done in the Instant Pot which means less dishes. Full of yummy veggies with a delicious bacon flavor. Creamy, comforting and just plain good.
Vegetable Beef Soup
Hearty and comforting, this Vegetable Beef Soup is an easy one pot meal. Perfect for prepping ahead, utilizing leftovers and freezer friendly.
Chicken Meatballs and Spaghetti
Chicken Meatballs And Spaghetti – Juicy, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, chicken meatballs meets spaghetti in a romantic dish! Our easy, make-ahead meatball recipe is so tasty and versatile- perfect for busy nights or for when you want to make an elegant dinner.
Oven Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Polenta
These braised short ribs without wine are tender and delicious with a beautiful sauce that pairs perfectly with creamy polenta.
