57 Easy Winter Dinner Recipes for Quick Meals on Cold Days (2024)

A delicious, easy chicken pot pie recipe using Red Lobster's famous and yummy cheddar bay biscuits.

Most of the ingredients you likely have on hand, so this also makes for a very budget friendly meal!

Slow cooker High Protein Chili is so simple, healthy and delicious!

Made from scratch with ground beef, beans and corn, this kid-friendly chili recipe is non spicy, yet so thick, hearty and flavorful.

If your family loves Mexican food, whip together this chicken burrito casserole recipe for an easy, low-prep dinner!

It tastes like your favorite burritos yet can be made in one big casserole dish with simple ingredients.

Plus, it’s loaded with protein for a satisfying and healthy meal!

There’s nothing better than a fork-tender pork tenderloin that doesn’t require much effort.

When you want an impressive dinner on the table - without much work - make this Balsamic Herb Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin.

Delight your whole family with these Mini Meatloaves!

Each mini meatloaf is the perfect size to serve young eaters, and they’re made without eggs or bread crumbs to make them suitable even for those with allergies or intolerances.

This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is loaded with chunks of tender beef, potatoes, carrots and peas.

It’s a hearty and comforting one pot meal where the crockpot does all of the work!

Taco Lasagna is a delicious casserole that’s the perfect mashup of Mexican meets Italian.

Layers of seasoned beef, cheese, and tortillas are cooked to perfection in the air fryer or oven. A great weeknight meal that also freezes well for easy meal prep.

In the mood for lasagna but don’t have time to make one?

Luckily this One Pot Lasagna Soup is ready in under an hour by cooking the noodles directly in the broth!

This easy dinner recipe for Bubble Up Pizza Casserole only needs 6 ingredients!

The biscuits ‘bubble up’ while baking to make a perfectly fluffy, soft, and pizza flavored filled casserole with two types of cheese, pizza sauce, and pepperoni.

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta is a quick, creamy vegetarian pasta recipe that uses sun-dried tomato pesto and bursts with rich garlic, basil, and cheese!

It is conveniently customizable with any veggies and ready in just 15 minutes.

Ground Beef, Potato, and Green Bean Casserole is full of the savory, comforting flavors we all love but without any of those store-bought, canned cream soups.

You can cozy up to a big, satisfying one-pan dinner knowing exactly what you put in it.

Viral TikTok Chicken Cobbler is a delicious one pan meal that combines buttery biscuits, mixed vegetables, and shredded chicken into one hearty dish.

It uses simple ingredients and a shortcut box of cheddar bay biscuit mix.

Pan-Seared Pork Chops and "Fried" Cinnamon Apples is easy enough for a weeknight meal but fancy enough for company on the weekends.

Deglazing the pork chops with apple juice or cider creates a sweet and savory sauce.

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole is an amazing combo of sweet spaghetti squash and spicy buffalo chicken for a match made in heaven.

Just 7 simple ingredients are all you need for this healthy, protein-packed, and easy-to-make recipe.

One Pot Mexican Chili is a quick, easy, yet delicious meal that's perfect for a lazy Sunday or a busy weeknight.

Done in under 30 minutes and packed with Tex-Mex flavor, it's truly comfort in a bowl.

Chicken with Mushrooms in Boursin Cream Sauce is rich, flavorful, and delicious with pan-seared chicken breasts that are tender and juicy.

Best of all, it's ready in under 20 minutes!

Sweet Potato and Spicy Chorizo Stew is an incredibly easy, no-fuss family recipe and a savory-sweet one-pot meal just right for dinner.

Made with ground chorizo meat, sweet potatoes, garlic, onions, red bell pepper, then layered with Mediterranean spices and a rich tomato base.

Cheesy Ground Beef Sliders with a sriracha aioli are juicy, beefy, flavorful and filled with gooey deliciousness!

They are baked in the oven, quick, easy, perfect for all types of get togethers and even meal prepping. Your family will be asking for these over and over again!

Rich, hearty and barely clinging to the bone, Beer Braised Beef Short Ribs are comforting and absolutely scrumptious!

Serve them over mashed potatoes, rice, or parmesan polenta for the ultimate slow cooked meal. This recipe is easier than it sounds!

Pesto Gnocchi is a weeknight game changer. With only 5 ingredients, you can have dinner on the table in 15 minutes!

Using store-bought gnocchi and jarred pesto, it's rich and creamy, with soft, tender dumplings.

Tasting like Grandma used to make, Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is the ultimate comfort food.

An easy dinner recipe with chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with condensed cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken soup, then sprinkled with stuffing.

Quick and easy 20 minute Chicken Alfredo Soup with Tortellini is creamy and tastes just like the beloved pasta dish!

It is rich, hearty, and has super simple ingredients.

Sometimes called “lazy lasagna”, this yummy dish has all the flavors of lasagna with only 10 minutes of prep time.

The entire family is going to love this hearty meal (and you don’t even have to tell them you let the slow cooker do all the work!).

These Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes are so simple to make and fun to eat.

They’re perfect for busy fall weeknights, to serve on game day, and can be made hours in advance until you’re ready to eat.

Beef Enchilada Casserole is easier and quicker to make than traditional enchiladas.

Each bite is packed with beefy cheesy flavor with a bit of a kick. It’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Red beans and rice is a classic New Orleans Creole dish made with aromatic spices, savory smoked ham hocks, bell pepper, onion, and celery.

This slow cooker version is the epitome of Southern comfort food and a must-try for anyone looking to savor the essence of The Big Easy.

Oven-baked Rosemary and Thyme Chicken Thighs are easy to make, full of herbaceous flavor, and make juicy chicken every single time.

It is smothered in a rich rosemary thyme balsamic sauce and served with a side of roasted potatoes.

Sourdough bread, a trifecta of gooey Cheddar, Swiss, and Provolone cheese, with bacon, fried onions, and tomatoes make this the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich!

Pair it with your favorite soup for the perfect cozy comfort meal.

Creamy Italian Sausage Soup is full of tender potatoes and robust kale.

It’s hearty, comforting, and super easy, with only 5 main ingredients, one pot, and less than an hour of time for a warm, delicious, and nutrient-dense meal.

Baked Curry Chicken is a perfect dish to spice up the dinner table.

The juicy chicken thighs are seasoned perfectly in a quick marinade, making them taste like they’ve been cooked for hours.

If you love tasty dinners but hate doing dishes, this easy one pan Cheeseburger Pasta is for you.

It’s kind of like Hamburger Helper, but with ingredients you can pronounce.

Crockpot Pork Roast requires no pre-cooking, but you still end up with succulent meat and flavorful, umami-rich gravy!

Serve it over potatoes or rice, and transform leftovers into so many amazing dinners.

Expect big bold flavors from this Tinga De Res! Chuck roast is simmered in a flavorful tomato and chipotle pepper sauce, creating a rich smoky and spicy flavor.

Serve with tacos for delicious tacos or over a bed of rice for a tasty bowl-style dinner.

This delicious chicken taco spaghetti recipe is a quick and easy dinner that’s made with inexpensive pantry staples.

It's full of cheesy goodness and all the flavors of chicken tacos in a single dish. A fun twist on Taco Tuesday!

Spicy Maple Salmon Bites with Broccoli is a delicious, healthy, and easy sheet pan recipe.

The hot maple sauce is so flavorful and it’s ready in less than 30 minutes. So simple to make!

Crockpot Cowboy Soup is made using simple ingredients like ground beef, pinto beans, and mixed vegetables.

Everything is slow cooked in a rich flavorful broth. Pair this hearty soup with your favorite cornbread recipe and enjoy on a cool chilly evening.

Paleo Turkey Chili is healthy, cozy, and super easy to make! It’s made with tons of veggies, and lean ground turkey, and is full of flavor.

The recipe instructions include how to make it on the stovetop, slow cooker, and instant pot!

Creamy Chicken and Potato Bake is the perfect comforting family dish because it feeds crowds and fussy eaters alike.

Best of all, it’s a one tray meal for easy cleanup.

Chicken Barley Pulao is a twist on the classic Indian dish.

Following the same principles of making a pulao, this one-pot meal uses barley, providing a few added health benefits and a delicious twist on the more traditional pulao recipe.

No need to order takeout this week! Make One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles in just 20 minutes instead.

It’s a fantastic noodle dish with a spicy and bold peanut sauce, and you probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry already.

Sheet Pan Roast Pork Tenderloin with potatoes is a game-changer! It will give you an incredibly tender, succulent, and healthy meal that’s simple yet sophisticated.

Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions and best of all, it comes together in one pan!

Ham, Potato, and Vegetable Soup is made really easy in the slow cooker! It’s a simple, healthy, and a delicious way to use up leftover holiday ham.

The perfect cold weather weeknight meal!

White Bean Chicken Chili is an incredibly flavorful and creamy one-pan soup that’s perfect for a chilly day.

Warm, cozy, and comforting, it’s made with real food, healthy ingredients. Great for family dinners, meal prep, and leftovers!

Baked Lamb Chops are incredibly easy and cook in about 15 minutes. You can even add veggies in the same pan for a one-pan dinner.

Serve this with the amazing mint chimichurri sauce, which is also very easy to make.