45 Winter Dinner Recipes to Keep You Warm and Cozy

It has everything you expect from classic chicken noodle soup: a bright, rich-flavored broth, juicy pieces of chicken, thick-cut vegetables, and tender egg noodles. Best of all, the upfront prep is minimal and the soup cooks in just 30 minutes.

This oven-roasted tomato soup is topped with homemade croutons made with sourdough bread and cheese, then broiled until the bread is extra crispy and the cheese is melted.

This one-pot meal cooks in just 30 minutes.

Perfect for chilly weather, this vegetarian soup has a creamy tomato-based broth loaded with tender tortellini and spinach.

Assembled from just a few ingredients, this fresh lemon and egg soup might be better than grandma's chicken noodle.

This luxurious soup made with caramelized onions is easier to make at home than you think.

It doesn't get more comforting than a bowl of meatballs, pasta, and greens in a delicious broth.

This cozy soup celebrates the flavors of roasted tomatoes for the ultimate comfort food.

This comforting soup has it all: tender chicken, pasta, and a creamy Parmesan and sun-dried tomato broth.

Thinly sliced lemon gives this comforting soup extra depth of flavor.

Everything you love about the classic cheesy pasta, without the fuss.

The best of both worlds combine in one cozy pot.

Ultra-tender chunks of beef, seared vegetables, and a rich, velvety red wine sauce make this classic French stew ultra-cozy.

Tender chunks of beef and hearty bites of carrots and potatoes make this slow cooker stew the ultimate winter dinner.

Learn how to make traditional Mexican Chile Colorado, a beef stew simmered in homemade chile sauce. To serve, scoop the braised beef into warm flour tortillas or over rice with some radishes and lime juice squeezed over top.

Hungarian paprika gives this hearty beef stew its signature flavor and color.

Andouille-style chicken sausage packs this simple slow cooker stew with tons of flavor.

This humble Cajun stew represents the marriage of cultures, subtleties of tradition, local ingredients, and, above all, community.

Brimming with pulled pork and tender vegetables, once you have a taste, you’ll be a fan for life.

Super-tender chicken and sweet bell peppers are cooked in a tangy white wine sauce in this delicious winter dinner.

A hearty stew made of beef, chicken, and pork, plus, potatoes, corn, lima beans, and okra.

This stew is simmered low and slow in a Guinness-spiked sauce.

Store-bought buttery biscuits bake over chicken and veggies in a rich, creamy sauce.

A one-pot wonder with ground beef and cheddar cheese that channels all the Hamburger Helper vibes.

What’s better than sitting down to a cozy casserole after a long day? This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole strikes the perfect balance of textures with a creamy sauce, tender chicken, and crisp, buttery crackers.

A casserole with the flavors of a classic sloppy joe but with none of the messy eating.

Between the tender egg noodles, super creamy sauce, and flaky tuna, this is sure to be an instant hit.

All the flavors of classic stuffed peppers without the fussiness.

Layer buttery mashed potatoes over French-inspired chicken pot pie filling for the ultimate comfort food.

With layers of herbed ricotta cheese, quick homemade marinara, meaty yet super creamy and tender eggplant, and a gooey cheesy top, this eggplant casserole is a must-make dinner.

This ultra-comforting cowboy casserole is packed with lots of melty cheddar and topped with a crispy layer of tater tots.

If you are seeking out a new and innovative idea for dinner, look no further than a bag of frozen pierogi.

This one-pot wonder inspired by Tuna Helper has tuna, tender noodles, and peas cooked together in a creamy sauce.

This dish is a great stand-alone meal, but even better when served with a Greek salad.

Everything you love about spaghetti and meatballs made so much easier in this one-pot, no-chop dinner.

You only need 20 minutes to make this weeknight pasta — it’s a keeper.

Make this cozy skillet dinner with crispy-skinned chicken thighs, creamy potatoes, and tangy feta.

Soft pillows of gnocchi and quick-cooking chicken thighs, plus the most luxurious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce.

Pan-fried gnocchi joins tender eggplant, melty mozzarella, and marinara in this saucy skillet dinner.

This one-pan dinner has it all: juicy chicken, garlic and herb tomato rice, and a 10-minute prep time.

Cozy up with a skillet of these juicy, tender pork chops with stewed apples and caramelized shallots.

Crispy chicken thighs and tender potatoes join forces in this lemony, oregano-rich skillet dinner.

This one-skillet dish features crispy chicken thighs, pearl couscous, and eggplant simmered in a flavorful tomato base. A complete dinner with minimal dishes to wash? Yes, please!

Everything is done in the same skillet in this recipe — easy cooking and easy cleanup.