70+ Easy Winter Dinner Ideas

This spiced Turkey Stew is the perfect 20-minute meal to feed you on cold fall and winter nights. Leftover turkey, apricots, chickpeas, apple juice and spices combine into a fragrant comforting stew that friends and family alike would love.

Stovetop mac and cheese is flavorful, creamy, and made with real cheese and a fresh bechamel sauce infused with Dijon mustard and onion powder. This traditional dish can be served as a meal but also makes a tasty side to serve for Easter, Christmas, or Thanksgiving dinner.

If you’re craving a comforting and delicious meal for a cool evening that’s super easy to make, I’ve got just the thing for you – homemade hamburger helper! It’s quick, easy, and so much better than the boxed version.

Indulge in the timeless delight of Crockpot Spaghetti and Meatballs—a comforting classic loved by families year-round. This effortless Crockpot recipe features perfectly seasoned Italian meatballs, making it the ultimate comfort food.

Tender and Juicy Creamy Mushroom Chicken is an easy one-pan recipe that’s simple enough for a winter weeknight meal, yet decadent enough for entertaining. This is one of the tastiest chicken and mushroom recipes you’ll ever eat.

This is not your regular Tater Tot Casserole recipe! This easy tater tot casserole is lightened up a bit by swapping canned cream soup for Greek yogurt. The addition of bacon and crisp cornflakes kicks up the flavor and crunch. Your family will request this easy and flavorful tatertot casserole week after week.

Get ready for an unforgettable flavor with this John Wayne Casserole. Packed with seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, and a golden biscuit topping, this hearty casserole can be on your table for an easy winter dinner in just 1 hour!

This vegan lasagna is the ultimate comfort food recipe! Loaded with vegetables and layers of cheese, it’s perfect for every day but also a great option for holidays and special occasions.

If you need a chicken dish that will impress, look no further than this Creamy Chicken Florentine. It’s easy enough to make for a winter supper, but fancy enough for special holiday occasions. This one-pot wonder takes simple chicken dinners to new heights.

This One-Pot Leek and Chicken Rice is a delicious and easy to make recipe that is is comfort food at its best. Enjoy a warm one pot dish on a cold winter night.

Creamy white cheddar mac and cheese is a true comfort food classic! This white cheddar mac and cheese recipe comes together in minutes and is perfect for serving as a vegetarian main dish or classic side.

Shrimp Creole is a traditional southern recipe that is full of flavor! This quick and easy Creole shrimp recipe is made with pantry staples in less than 30 minutes and perfect for winter weeknight suppers, Sunday brunches, or anytime you’re craving the classic flavors of the bayou.

This Slow Cooker Whole Chicken gives you flavorful and juicy rotisserie chicken with minimal prep and a few pantry staples. Great for meal prep, easy lunches and winter dinners.

This irresistible and easy baked mac and cheese recipe is what true comfort food is all about. Featuring a blend of cheddar and gruyere cheeses, this delicious dish is perfect for serving as a hearty main dish or a satisfying side.

Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate comfort food delight, the Walking Taco Casserole. With layers of flavorful ground beef, gooey cheese, and the satisfying crunch of Fritos, this dish is a guaranteed winner for both winter weeknight dinners and lively holiday gatherings alike.

It’s so quick and easy to make delicious and satisfying Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta. This one-pot meal is perfect for a busy winter dinner the whole family will love!

Love flavorful Tex-Mex food? Then you’ll love this easy to make Taco Casserole recipe! This zesty taco bake comes together quickly and is ready to serve in under 45 minutes. Enjoy this for the perfect winter taco night.

Loaded cauliflower casserole is a low carb twist on classic comfort food. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, this cauliflower casserole recipe is sure to satisfy!

Looking for the easiest African Pepper Soup recipe? You have found it!! It only takes a few everyday ingredients and minimal effort to whip up this popular African Soup.

A super easy gluten free baked Fish Casserole recipe which combines creamy mashed potatoes, lean fish, and quick-cooking veggies into this classic comfort food.

Flavorful and satisfying vegan meatloaf is classic comfort food with a meat-free twist. This vegan meatloaf recipe is perfect for cozy winter weeknight dinners, special occasions, and holiday meals.

Warm up a cold winter night by serving up this Slow Cooked Guinness Anchovy Beef and Bean Stew. With complex depth of flavour, this stew is hearty, comforting, and oh-so-satisfying.

This Ground Chicken Chili recipe is flavorful, satisfying, and quick and easy to make using everyday pantry staples. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners and your weekly meal prep.

This ground chicken meatloaf recipe is a healthy alternative to the classic. This moist and flavorful chicken meatloaf recipe includes aromatics, herbs, spices, and parmesan cheese for a taste you won’t believe. It's delicious for a cozy winter dinner.

Baked tortellini casserole has all the flavors you love in lasagna without all the work! Delicious tortellini bake is comforting, and creamy, and can be prepared in a few minutes.

This easy Bean Soup is loaded with warming spices, canned black-eyed beans and sweet corn for a comforting meal that your whole family will love for a winter dinner. Best of all, it’s super easy to make from just pantry staples.

If you love TikTok Baked Feta Pasta, you’ve got to try this Buffalo Chicken Baked Feta Pasta recipe! Totally delicious and full of flavor, baked feta pasta with buffalo chicken is a quick and easy dish that can be made in the oven, Instant Pot, and Air Fryer. This recipe is perfect for a cozy winter night!

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Mexican cuisine with this simple and foolproof Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas recipe! This hearty and delicious casserole, made with everyday pantry staples, is the perfect solution for a satisfying and easy winter meal.

This Instant Pot Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe is quick, creamy, and hearty. It’s easy to make using pantry staples with less than 10 minutes of prep required! Enjoy this simple recipe on a cozy winter night.

Slow Cooker Short Ribs are deliciously fall-off-the-bone tender that take less than 5 mins of prep work. These Korean Beef Short Ribs are a great option for elegant suppers, homemade takeaways and easy lunches too.

These Easy Mexican Lentil Tacos are sooooo good even carnivores won’t notice they’re meat-free. Enjoy this healthy dish on a cold winter night!

Instant Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is creamy, cozy and chock full of flavorful pumpkin and fall spices. You’ll love making this easy pressure cooker pumpkin mac and cheese recipe all season long!

You have found the easiest Air Fryer Mac and Cheese recipe you will ever make. This creamy, mouthwatering, homemade mac and cheese is a tasty comfort food dish that the whole family will enjoy for a delicious winter dinner!

The easiest ever, best and creamiest Dump and Start Instant Pot Chickpea Stew is just a few ingredients and minimal effort away. Comfort food, quick winter weeknight dinners and lazy lunches is at your fingertips with this awesome Moroccan Harira.

Instant Pot Lasagna is a flavourful and easy recipe made even easier by using your pressure cooker! No need to pre-boil your noodles, just break evenly and layer with your other ingredients.

You will love this warming, velvety and over-the-top delicious Kabocha Squash Soup. It is full of healthy pantry staples and delicious goodness. It’s so easy to prepare, you can have dinner on the table in less than 40 minutes!

Need an easy winter weeknight supper? Then look no further than this 7-ingredient crockpot venison stew from pantry staples. Comforting, filling, and over-the-top delicious and great for a winter meal.

This full of Italian flavors family favorite Crockpot Spaghetti Casserole Casserole is easy to cook using pantry staples, requires minimal prep and is freezer friendly.

Get ready to wrangle some serious flavor with this downright delicious Cornbread Casserole. Whether you’re craving a savory cowboy dinner or a zesty taco twist, this Jiffy-based recipe will become your new winter weeknight dinner go-to.

Instant Pot Lasagna Soup is everything you love about classic lasagna casserole, in an easy-to-make and easy-to-eat soup! This hearty and satisfying Lasagna Soup Instant Pot recipe is just the thing for busy winter dinners and weekly meal prep.

Air Fryer Pot Roast is a perfect meal to impress your guests during the holidays, create a comforting Sunday tradition, or simply treat yourself to an effortless yet satisfying winter dinner!

This slow cooker chicken adobo is a great meal to add to your weeknight rotation. The tender chicken and sweet and tangy sauce are perfect served over rice or with some roasted vegetables. Enjoy takeout-style food in the comfort of your own home.

This Hearty Venison Chilli is a comforting, warming filling chilli. Made with venison, it’s lower in fat than traditional beef chilli. Enjoy this easy recipe for a cozy winter dinner.

Instant Pot Beef Stew is hearty, filling, and easy to make in just one pot! This satisfying beef stew Instant Pot recipe requires minimal prep and is great for a cozy winter dinner.

Looking for the BEST Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe? You’ve found it! This pot roast recipe (using fresh or frozen meat) is tender, flavorful and the perfect one-pot meal.

Chicken Fricassee is a classic French stew that is full of flavor! This chicken fricassee recipe is a one-pan meal made using everyday pantry staples. This easy recipe makes for a perfect dinner for a cold winter night.

This Vegan Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup is a simple yet impressive soup that is easy on the prep, but big on flavour and ready in less than 20 mins. Enjoy this soup on a cold winter night.

Indulge in a quick and flavorful culinary escape with our Creamy Carrot Soup Recipe—where the comforting blend of sweet potatoes, carrots, and Chinese Five Spice creates a velvety, soul-soothing masterpiece in just minutes!

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is an elegant meal with amazing flavor! It requires a minimal amount of prep, making it perfect for entertaining and even holidays, but also easy enough for a cozy winter dinner.

Easy Venison Stew is the hearty and satisfying dish you’ll want to make all winter! This simple to make deer stew is full of everyday pantry ingredients and requires minimal effort.

You will ♡ this comforting, easy, filling and over the top delicious Sheet Pan Baked Chicken Thighs and Sweet Potato recipe. It is extremely easy to make with pantry staples and cooks in just 30 mins.

Jamaican Pumpkin Soup is full of Caribbean flavor. This is a deliciously quick and easy Jamaican soup recipe that is ready to serve in about 30 minutes! Enjoy it on a cozy night in.

Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Turkey Chili is a delicious Weight Watchers turkey chili recipe that can be easily made in your slow cooker or on the stove top. Enjoy this easy winter meal when you're trying to eat a little healthier!

Instant Pot Split Pea Soup is hearty, satisfying and full of bold Moroccan flavours. This Instant Pot soup recipe is vegan-friendly, gluten-free and thanks to the wonder that is the Instant Pot, it’s also super easy to make so it's perfect for a fast winter dinner.

Welcome to the easiest comfort food classic Southern Smothered Chicken Breasts. Juicy seasoned fried chicken is gently smothered in a flavorful velvety onion gravy till it becomes melt in your mouth tender.

This hearty chickpea soup recipe is easy to make with affordable pantry ingredients. Endlessly customizable, this is the soup you’ll want to make all winter season long.

Here is how to make an easy and delicious vegan and gluten-free butternut squash soup with star anise. Light up your fires, fill up a bowl and delve right in. It's perfect for a winter dinner on a chill evening.

This creamy Beet Soup recipe is a vibrant silky smooth soup made with minimal prep and simple ingredients you probably have on hand. The rich flavor of the beets combines with Thai red curry and coconut milk for an unforgettable and healthy soup recipe.

This recipe for Instant Pot Stuffed Squash is full of classic fall flavour. Healthy, hearty and so easy to make, it’s the perfect meal for those chilly nights.

This Easy Slow Cooker Lentil Curry is simple to make with only pantry staples. It is full of flavor, easy to double up and a perfect make ahead recipe that is freezer friendly. Use it to meal prep for delicious winter dinners.

Welcome to the easiest comfort food classic Smothered Pork Chops. Seasoned fried pork chops are gently smothered in a flavorful velvety onion gravy. These Southern style pork chops are truly melt in your mouth tender.

Budget-friendly baked chicken leg quarters and potatoes are a great all-in-one meal. The perfect recipe for a winter date night at home without a lot of work or expense.

Prepare this baked ravioli casserole with just 5 ingredients that’s ready to serve in under 30 minutes. This delicious ravioli casserole is fuss-free baked past recipe that’s a satisfying meal the whole family will love.

Delicious Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken is a favorite family recipe from my childhood in Sierra Leone. It’s a flavorful, made-from-scratch classic chicken stew that I grew up making for easy winter dinners as well as special occasions and family celebrations.

Drop everything and make this one pot chicken and rice recipe with caramelized onions, cardamom and barberries. It is certainly a winter dinner winner that the whole family will love.

Meatball Casserole is the perfect easy winter dinner to put together. It’s deliciously saucy, cheesy, and so simple to make!

Tomato Tortellini Soup is flavorful, hearty, and comforting. Made with just a handful of ingredients, this homemade vegetarian soup is simple to make in less than 30 minutes!

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta is classic comfort food that will have your family begging for more! An easy and affordable meal that’s made in one pot for a cozy winter night!

This Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta is quick, easy and simple and perfect for brunch eats and quick and easy winter evening suppers.

Baked turkey meatballs are so easy and flavorful! This ground turkey meatballs recipe is perfect for meal prep and when you need a quick dinner on those busy winter evenings.

This ground chicken meatballs recipe is perfect as a main dish or an appetizer and is a real crowd-pleaser. Baked chicken meatballs are easy to make, healthy and taste great.

The whole family will love this easy creamy Lemon Pasta Recipe for a cozy winter night in. This ultimate comfort food is creamy, tangy and made with pantry staples.

This comforting Instant Pot Swiss Steak recipe is easy for beginners to make using affordable ingredients and takes less time than the stovetop or oven. Enjoy it with your family for an easy winter dinner!

Looking for a healthier winter weeknight meal? Then try these Chilli Con Carne Meatballs, aka an easy one-pot recipe with, lower fat and only 371 calories per serving.

Instant Pot Potato Soup is deliciously creamy, hearty, and satisfying. It’s so easy to make pressure cooker potato soup with just a handful of everyday pantry staples that is ready in minutes!

Creamy, hearty and so comforting, Instant Pot Tomato Soup is made from pantry staples and is healthy dump and start recipe that is made absolutely no oil at all. This recipe is perfect for when you need an easy recipe on a cool winter night.

This Healthier and Fragrant Moroccan Lamb Stew is a comforting, satisfying, and healthy dish that is sure to get the approval of friends and family. A nutrient-rich, one-pot dish that is super simple to prepare, yet full of bold and complex flavors.

15-minute ramen noodle soup is rich, filling, and loaded with vegetables. This vegetarian dish is healthy and cozy and comes together quickly. It’s perfect for an easy winter lunch or dinner.

This easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole is super easy to prep ahead for easy winter dinners and meal prep!! It’s creamy, hearty, and filled with classic flavors the whole family will love.

Mediterranean Lamb Stew is an awesome one-pot meal that is nutritious, satisfying and full of flavor, yet is surprisingly easy to make. Enjoy this for a cozy winter night.

Without a doubt, this is the best Jamaican vegetable soup ever. You’ll love this made with pantry staples flavourful soup, that is ready in under 1 hour.

This warm, creamy and delicious Apple Parsnip Soup recipe is made with everyday pantry staples. It requires minimal prep and you can have a warm winter dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes!