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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    18 20-Minute Dinners That Promise to Keep You Warm and Cozy

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on October 2, 2024, updated June 26, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Looking for quick and easy dinners to warm you up on chilly nights? These 18 recipes are perfect for cozying up with a delicious meal in just 20 minutes. From hearty soups to comforting pasta dishes, these dinners are sure to satisfy your cravings for something warm and comforting.

    Spicy Vodka Pasta

    spicy vodka pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Cook up a quick and comforting Vodka Pasta in just 20 minutes. This creamy and flavorful dish will keep you warm and cozy, and you can even make it entirely without vodka.

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    Instant Pot Cheese Tortellini

    Instant pot tortellini.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry.

    Whip up a quick and deliciously creamy and cheesy tortellini dish that will warm you up and make everyone at the table happy.

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    Fried Green Curry Spaghetti

    A bowl of fried spaghetti with green curry.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Combine Thai curry with spaghetti for a tasty meal that will become a regular favorite.

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    Mexican Street Corn Mac and Cheese

    Mexican Street Corn Mac and Cheese
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    In just 20 minutes, whip up a delicious twist on mac and cheese with this One Pot Mexican Street Corn version. Made with real ingredients, this easy vegetarian dinner is sure to be a hit with your family.

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    Cajun Alfredo Pasta

    Cajun alfredo pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This recipe puts a spicy spin on traditional Alfredo sauce using common pantry seasonings for an affordable meal option.

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    Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Skillet

    Teroyaki chicken and broccoli.
    Photo credit: Fit As A Mama Bear.

    In this quick and easy meal, you'll find juicy chicken pieces cooked in a delicious teriyaki sauce with broccoli. It's a great dinner option for anyone looking for a cozy and comforting dish.

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    Smoked Salmon & Spinach Pasta

    Salmon spinach pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This speedy pasta is packed with smoked salmon and zesty lemon for a dish you'll want to make again and again.

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    Ground Beef & Broccoli

    Ground Beef And Broccoli.
    Photo credit: Living Chirpy.

    Whip up this nutritious meal using only 9 simple ingredients and a single pan in just 20 minutes.

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    Sundried Tomato Pasta with Chicken

    Sundried Tomato Pasta with Chicken
    Photo credit: Always use butter

    Whip up a quick and tasty Sundried Tomato Pasta with Chicken in only 20 minutes. The creamy sauce is bursting with flavor from crème fraîche, sun-dried tomatoes, and dried herbs.

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    3-Ingredient Beef Stroganoff

    Beef Stroganoff.
    Photo credit: Feast for a Fraction.

    When you're short on time but craving something comforting, this speedy dinner is a winner. Ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and egg noodles combine for a satisfying meal that's ready in just 15 minutes.

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    Shrimp Curry

    Shrimp curry in a skillet.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    When you're craving something warm and comforting, this quick Shrimp Curry is a real winner. With Thai red curry paste and coconut milk, it's a flavorful dish ready in just 20 minutes.

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    Pink Pasta Sauce

    Pink pasta on a shallow, white bowl.
    Photo Credit: XOXOBella.

    In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a comforting pink sauce pasta with a creamy tomato base, mixed with onions, garlic, mozzarella cheese, and perfectly cooked spaghetti. It's a cozy Italian-inspired dish that's sure to satisfy your hunger.

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    Crème Fraîche Carbonara

    Fake carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This recipe offers a delicious twist on the classic carbonara, packed with extra flavor in every bite.

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    Air Fryer Kielbasa & Potatoes

    Kielbasa cooked in an air fryer.
    Photo Credit: Savory Sweet Spoon.

    When you need a fast and simple dinner for a chilly evening, try this dish with kielbasa, potatoes, and peppers. It's ready in under 15 minutes, using just 4 ingredients.

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    Shakshuka

    Dip being dipped in shakshuka.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is a blend of Shakshuka and Menemen with eggs and mozzarella mixed into a tomato sauce, for a comforting meal ready in just 20 minutes.

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    Cheeseburger Soup

    CHEESEBURGER SOUP.
    Photo credit: Wholesome Yum.

    This simple cheeseburger soup is like a warm hug in a bowl. It's cheesy, satisfying, surprisingly good for you, and can be ready in just 20 minutes!

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    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

    Garlic butter shrimp pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    In just 20 minutes, whip up a comforting Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta that brings together juicy shrimp, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe is a crowd-pleaser, ideal for cozy family dinners.

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    Chicken and Rice

    15-Minute Chicken and Rice
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipes.

    When you're craving a quick and comforting meal, this chicken and rice dish is ready in just 15 minutes and packed with flavor. It's the perfect choice for a cozy and satisfying dinner.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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