Winter Chicken Recipes
Looking to beat the winter blahs? Easy to make yet full of flavor, these 21 winter chicken recipes are exactly what you need to shake things up in the kitchen this season.
Includes recipes suitable for gluten free, low carb, keto, and paleo diets. Weight Watchers points included in some recipes.
When it comes to this time of year, we all want warm, comforting food that’s easy to make and tastes great. Chicken is an easy and versatile ingredient that really fits the bill. There are sooooo many different ways to cook with it, yet we often find ourselves reaching for the same old recipes again and again. Luckily, this list of winter chicken recipes is here to shake things up!
If you’ve found yourself in a bit of a chicken rut this winter, I am here to help. Yeap, I’ve compiled what I think are the best chicken recipes for winter. Easy to make yet full of flavor, these dishes are exactly what you need to beat the winter blues.
From chili and soup to casseroles, pasta, and even a salad, this collection of winter chicken recipes will have you effortlessly cooking up flavorful and filling meals all season long!
And if you’re looking for even more satisfying recipes to make this season, be sure to check out my collection of Winter Beef Recipes.
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The 21 Best Winter Chicken Recipes
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1. Chicken Broccoli Casserole
What’s more perfect for winter than a warming and comforting casserole? This chicken and broccoli is a satisfying one-dish meal the whole family will love!
Easy to make with affordable ingredients and ready in under an hour, this broccoli chicken casserole recipe is an ideal meal prep solution.
Plus it’s freezer-friendly, so you can double the recipe, bake one for dinner tonight, and stash the other in the freezer for later.
2. Crockpot Whole Chicken
This crockpot whole chicken recipe is the perfect antidote to those dreary winter months.
It fills your home with the delicious smell of herbs and when dinnertime rolls around, you’ll have perfectly cooked tender chicken that’s ready to serve.
Just add the ingredients and let the crockpot do the work for you while you go about your day!
3. Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
This hearty and cozy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is quick to make and super flavorful.
Chicken soup made in the Instant Pot is perfect for easy weeknights, warm and filling lunches, and great for meal prep too.
And since chicken noodle soup is the MVP when it comes to get-well-soon food, you’ll want to be sure to keep this recipe on standby all season long!
4. Cranberry Chicken Salad
Cranberry chicken salad is a colorful and flavorful combination of sweet red cranberries, pecans, and tender shredded chicken, topped with an easy to make dressing.
Whether you serve it as a hearty main course, as a simple side, or as a sandwich, this versatile chicken salad recipe is perfect for easy weekday meals and is fancy enough to be served at holiday gatherings, potlucks, or parties. It’s a great way to use up leftovers, too!
This tasty cranberry chicken salad recipe is sure to brighten up even the bleakest winter days.
5. Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast
Mushroom stuffed chicken breast is an impressive dish that’s surprisingly easy to make.
Delectable garlic butter mushrooms combined with a blend of three kinds of cheese and stuffed inside perfectly seasoned chicken make an elegant dinner for two that’s just perfect for special occasions.
Plus, you can easily double this recipe to serve the whole family or when entertaining.
6. Nashville Hot Chicken
Nashville Hot Chicken is a zesty dish that’s sure to warm you up on cold winter days.
We’re talking about perfect fried chicken smothered in a spicy sauce that is made with cayenne pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, and chili powder. Served with pickles and fries, plus slices of white bread to sop up the extra sauce.
Yeap, this Nashville Chicken recipe is spicy, flavorful, and oh-so addicting!
7. Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ready for a delicious and quick Mexican meal your whole family will love? Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is the quickest way to satisfy when you’re craving warming Mexican flavors but don’t have a lot of time.
Ready to serve in just 30 minutes, this flavorful chicken soup is a quick and delicious meal that’s so great for those busy weeknights.
Plus, this dump and start tortilla soup recipe is perfect for weekly meal prep too.
8. Creamy Chicken Florentine
This creamy chicken florentine recipe is fancy enough for special occasions, but easy enough for weeknight meals.
Prepped and cooked in less than 45 minutes, this recipe features succulent chicken smothered in a flavorful spinach cream sauce.
And, who doesn’t love a hearty and satisfying dish that’s cooked in a single pan?
9. Rasta Pasta
When it comes to winter meals, pasta is one of the all-time best solutions. It’s filling and comforting, plus it’s versatile, quick to make, and budget-friendly. And flavorful Rasta Pasta is one of my very favorites.
This Rasta Pasta recipe is packed with color and flavor, thanks to the combination of zesty Jerk chicken, a rainbow of colorful bell peppers, and of course, your favorite pasta. Just the thing to cure those winter blahs.
Even better is that it is oh-so-easy to make in less than 30 minutes.
10. Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and Dumplings really is the perfect comfort food. The kind of hearty, down-home dish that warms you up just thinking about it.
And making it in the Instant Pot means that this recipe requires minimal prep and minimal effort and comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Flavorful and filling, once you try this Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe, you’ll never want to make it any other way.
11. Chicken Meatballs
This ground chicken meatballs recipe is perfect to serve as a main dish or an appetizer.
Easy to make and super versatile, meatballs made with ground chicken are great pairing with pasta, make an excellent sandwich filling, or serving as a party snack with dipping sauce,
Baked chicken meatballs are a healthier alternative to traditional meatballs that is just as flavorful and delicious.
12. Instant Pot Butter Chicken
This easy Instant Pot Butter Chicken is every bit as delicious as what you’d get from your favorite Indian food restaurant.
This delectable dish features aromatic curry, tender juicy chicken, and a buttery tomato sauce that requires minimal prep and can be whipped up with a handful of everyday pantry staples.
And thanks to the Instant Pot, it’s ready to serve in less than 25 minutes, which means you can have dinner on the table faster then ordering takeout.
13. Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
This elegant spinach stuffed chicken breast is a one-pan dish that comes together quickly, so you won’t spend all night in the kitchen…but it’ll look like you did!
An impressive dish with amazing flavor, this stuffed chicken recipe is perfect for entertaining, date nights, and winter holidays like Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and Valentine’s Day.
Spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese combine all wrapped up in perfectly seasoned chicken breast, making this a flavorful meal that’s sure to become a favorite.
14. Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
Cold winter months call for meals that are warm, comforting, and filling. And this Instant Pot White Chicken Chili recipe checks all the boxes!
Made with everyday ingredients you probably already own and requiring very minimal prep, white chicken chili is full of flavor and is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Not only is this a hearty and satisfying chili, but thanks to the Instant Pot, it will be ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.
15. Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Winter is when the crockpot really gets a chance to shine, especially when making recipes like this delicious slow cooker chicken enchilada casserole.
Enchilada Casserole is packed with authentic Mexican flavors. Chicken, black beans, tortillas, cheese and enchilada sauce come together in a satisfyingly hearty meal that’s perfect for family dinners, game day gatherings, potlucks, and weekly meal prep.
And slow cooker recipes like this one mean less mess and fewer dishes, which is always a plus!
16. Instant Pot Cinnamon Peanut Butter Chicken
This Instant Pot Peanut Butter Chicken recipe takes all of the wonderful flavors of the traditional African dish and puts them into a true “dump and start” Instant Pot recipe.
Peanut butter is such a well-loved pantry staple, and using it to make this delicious and flavorful dish is a great way to cook up an affordable chicken meal that is slightly different.
If you like peanuts and chicken, you will absolutely love the traditional African flavor combinations in this quick and easy dish.
17. Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Sweet Potatoes
This sheet pan chicken thighs and sweet potato recipe combines juicy chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and peppers with cinnamon, allspice and citrus to give you a flavorful meal that is sure to satisfy.
Sheet pan recipes are so great since you can mix everything together on one tray, throw it in the oven, and in less than 30 minutes, dinner is served.
Plus, you can easily double or even triple the recipe when you need to feed a crowd or use it for your weekly meal prep.
18. Smothered Chicken
Southern smothered chicken is a super flavorful one-pot meal that goes from stove to table in under 30 minutes.
Juicy chicken breasts are paired with caramelized onions to make a delectable onion gravy that is sure to become your family’s new favorite comfort food.
Just the thing for Sunday lunches, potlucks, or whenever you feel like spicing up those weeknight suppers.
19. Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice
This Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice is so quick and easy, you’ll have it on the table faster than ordering from your local takeout joint.
This flavorful fried rice recipe is super adaptable too. Add any combination of your favorite veggies, chicken, and rice, and you’ve got a delicious meal that is ready in just minutes.
A healthier option than traditional fried rice, this is a great way to use up leftover chicken from last night’s dinner too!
20. Mediterranean Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes
Made with just a few everyday pantry ingredients, Mediterranean Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes is a budget-friendly family dinner.
The addition of lemon and oregano adds amazing Mediterranean flavor to this classic combination that is sure to brighten up even the gloomiest winter day.
And, since you can cook the chicken and potatoes in the Instant Pot at the same time, it’s an ideal solution for those busy days when you need to get dinner on the table fast.
21. Ground Chicken Chili
This ground chicken chili is a wintertime staple that’s guaranteed to warm you up on those cold days.
Flavorful and satisfying, chicken chili is quick and easy to make using everyday pantry staples.
Perfect for busy weeknight dinners and your weekly meal prep, this is one chili recipe you’re sure to keep coming back to again and again.
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