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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Hearty Dinners That Will Keep You Toasty All Season Long

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on January 13, 2025, updated January 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    As the weather gets colder, there's nothing better than a warm, hearty dinner to keep you cozy. From rich stews to comforting casseroles, these 24 meals are perfect for chilly nights. Each dish is packed with flavor and will fill your home with inviting aromas, making them ideal for family gatherings or a quiet night in.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker Chicken Chili.
    Photo Credit: Primavera Kitchen.

    This chili is warm and tasty, perfect for chilly evenings. Just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work for you.

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    Spicy Chicken Soup

    Spicy chicken soup.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This spicy chicken soup is perfect for chilly days when you want something warm and comforting. Made with half a chicken and two kinds of chili, it’s full of flavor and easy to prepare in under an hour, plus it freezes well for later.

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    Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

    Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe With Ravioli.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Ravioli is a simple way to create a delicious lasagna, with the ravioli serving as the noodles and the ricotta adding creaminess. This slow cooker ravioli lasagna is a hit with the whole family.

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    One Pot Chicken Alfredo

    One Pot Chicken Alfredo
    Photo Credit: Copy Kat.

    This is a tasty dish you can enjoy any day. A straightforward creamy Alfredo sauce adds to its flavor.

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    One Pot Chicken Corn Chowder

    A bowl of chicken corn chowder.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish is all about cozy warmth on a chilly evening. It features tender rotisserie chicken, sweet corn, hearty potatoes, and crispy bacon in a rich and creamy broth.

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    Creamy Leek, Ham & Potato Soup

    Creamy Leek, Ham & Potato Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Family Food Kitchen.

    This creamy soup is simple to prepare and really tasty. It's comforting and full of vegetables, perfect for a cozy dinner on a chilly evening.

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    Cheeseburger Macaroni

    Dutch oven with Cheeseburger Macaroni.
    Photo Credit: Homemade Hooplah.

    This cheeseburger macaroni is a simple and satisfying dinner option for chilly evenings. With soft pasta, seasoned ground beef, and gooey cheese, it’s a flavorful meal that you can prepare all in one pan.

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    Spinach and Cheese Manicotti

    Vegetarian Spinach and Cheese Manicotti.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This No-Boil Baked Manicotti is a great meal for a cozy Sunday night. It's simple to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

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    Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta

    Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: FoodnService.

    This pasta dish is warm and simple, needing just 10 minutes of prep while the slow cooker handles the rest. It's full of rich flavors and tender penne, making it a great choice for a filling family dinner on a chilly night.

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    Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

    Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup.
    Photo Credit; Urban Farmie.

    This slow cooker black bean soup is thick and filling, perfect for chilly days. It's a simple dish that requires very little work, making it ideal for busy weeks.

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    Panera Chicken Noodle Soup

    Panera chicken noodle soup.
    Photo credit: Bowl Me Over.

    A warm bowl of soup filled with tender chicken and fresh veggies is perfect for chilly days. This chicken noodle soup is a family favorite that you can whip up in just 30 minutes using leftover chicken.

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    Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Tortellini

    Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie.

    This creamy dish features tender chicken, cheese tortellini, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, all packed with delicious Tuscan flavors. It's a simple yet fancy dinner that your family will enjoy on chilly nights.

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    Vegan White Chickpea Chili

    Vegan White Chickpea Chili
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie Blog.

    White Chickpea Chili offers a plant-based take on the classic white chicken chili. Packed with vegetables, beans, and spices in a creamy broth, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner on chilly nights.

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    Easy Chili Mac

    Macaroni and cheese in a chili sauce.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish combines the warmth of macaroni and cheese with the heartiness of classic chili, creating a satisfying meal. It's perfect for chilly evenings when you want something comforting and filling.

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    Roasted Red Pepper Soup

    Roasted red pepper soup with cheese.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This creamy roasted red pepper soup is ready in just 30 minutes. With jarred roasted red peppers, smoked Gouda, heavy cream, and some dried herbs, it’s a delicious vegetarian option for chilly evenings.

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    One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta

    One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    Chicken Fajita Pasta is a great option for busy nights. In just 20 minutes, you can prepare a tasty one-pan meal that mixes the flavors of fajitas with pasta.

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    Potato Leek Soup

    Potato Leek Soup.
    Photo Credit: Sugar Spun Run.

    This potato leek soup is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. It only takes 10 minutes to get everything ready in one pot and is done in under an hour.

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    One-Pan Cajun Chicken Pasta

    Cajun chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This chicken pasta is a hit with everyone and combines spicy and creamy flavors in a straightforward dish. It's perfect for cozy dinners on chilly nights.

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    Veggie Loaded Tater Tot Casserole

    Vegetarian Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

    This dish features creamy vegetables covered with crispy, golden tater tots. It's quick to prepare and perfect for family dinners or a cozy night at home.

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    Hearty Red Lentil Stew

    Hearty Red Lentil Stew
    Photo Credit: Plant Based on a Budget.

    This thick and tasty stew is full of vegetables and plant-based protein, perfect for warming you up on chilly days. You can make it all in one pot and have it ready in under an hour.

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    Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

    Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This filling soup is packed with tender beef, veggies, and barley in a tasty broth. Just toss everything into the slow cooker, let it simmer all day, and enjoy a warm meal when you get home.

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    Marry Me Chicken Pasta

    20 Minute Marry Me Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This 20-minute marry me chicken pasta is a simple and satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings. With rotisserie chicken, tender pasta, and a rich sun-dried tomato sauce, it delivers a comforting taste without taking much time to prepare.

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    Creamy Tomato Gnocchi Soup

    Gnocchi Soup with bread.
    Photo Credit: Naturallie Plant Based.

    This creamy tomato gnocchi soup is perfect for chilly evenings when you want something warm and comforting. The fire-roasted tomatoes add rich flavor, and the soft gnocchi make every spoonful delightful.

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    Instant Pot Bolognese

    A bowl of instant pot bolognese served over pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Save time in the kitchen with this Instant Pot bolognese! A rich and hearty pasta sauce, this instant pot recipe brings all the flavors of the classic dish simmered for hours into a quick meal with basic pantry ingredients.

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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 more than 20 years of 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, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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