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    Cozy Winter Meals (Comfort Food For Cold Days)

    Published: Feb 6, 2024 · Modified: Dec 3, 2024 by bobbieblue

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    Get everyone around the table on a cold day with these cozy winter meals. Savory soups, stews and casseroles are perfect for a cozy family meal. Whether you need a quick dinner or want to simmer a pot of hearty chili we have you covered with a variety of amazing meals that will warm you up. Try a cheap family dinner of chicken and dumplings or a cheesy tortellini soup. These dinners are guaranteed to warm your soul on a dreary cold day.

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    Easy Homemade Beef Stew

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This Classic Homemade Beef Stew recipe is so easy to make and so heavenly. A one-pot meal that’s hearty, flavorful and loaded with tender beef morsels, potatoes, and carrots. Cooked in a rich and savory sauce, this beef stew recipe is comfort food at its best.

    Get the recipe: Easy Homemade Beef Stew

    Roasted Red Pepper Smoked Gouda Soup

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Try this bowl of this smoky roasted red pepper soup! Roasted peppers and tomatoes are cooked with melty smoked gouda, creating a rich and comforting experience in just 30 minutes. This is the perfect antidote to a chilly day, so grab a spoon and get cozy!

    Get the recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Smoked Gouda Soup

    Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    This Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup is super easy but does take a while to make. But it is worth it! Made with spicy or sweet Italian sausage, chicken broth, cheese, vegetables, spices, and more it's loaded with flavor.

    Get the recipe: Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

    Easy Turkey Pot Pie With Biscuit Crust

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This Easy Turkey Pot Pie with Biscuit Crust recipe isn't just about using up leftover turkey - it's packed with tender veggies and a creamy, flavorful sauce. This recipe uses canned biscuits for a super quick and easy topping that's delicious. So whip up this pot pie in no time.

    Get the recipe: Easy Turkey Pot Pie With Biscuit Crust

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole Bake Recipe

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This Easy Cheesy Tortellini Bake is your new weeknight hero. Packed with tender tortellini and a creamy cheese sauce, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.

    Get the recipe: Easy Cheesy Tortellini Casserole Bake Recipe

    Easy Chicken And Dumplings With Canned Biscuits

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This Chicken And Dumplings recipe is made quick and easy using canned biscuits. This is a delicious comfort food dinner perfect for cold nights!

    Get the recipe: Easy Chicken And Dumplings With Canned Biscuits

    Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken And Corn Soup

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Try this no-fuss slow cooker chicken and corn soup on a cold winter day. Loaded with fresh vegetables and tender chicken, it's a family-friendly favorite made effortless thanks to your trusty slow cooker.

    Get the recipe: Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken And Corn Soup

    Creamy Parmesan Chicken Spinach Pasta

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Make this Creamy Parmesan Chicken Spinach Pasta when you need a fast comfort meal. This easy recipe delivers on creamy, cheesy deliciousness in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner to bring everyone together.

    Get the recipe: Creamy Parmesan Chicken Spinach Pasta

    Apple Brie Stuffed Chicken With Pan Sauce

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Try this irresistible combination of sweet, crisp apples, creamy brie, and juicy pan-seared chicken with this easy Apple Brie Stuffed Chicken dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines delightful flavors and simple preparation to create a flavorful entrée.

    Get the recipe: Apple Brie Stuffed Chicken With Pan Sauce

    Italian Tortellini Soup

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Warm up on a chilly day with this Italian Tortellini Soup! This easy dinner features tender cheese tortellini swimming in a creamy tomato broth, creating a comforting and delicious experience perfect for chilly nights. It's sure to be a crowd-pleaser that the whole family will love, bringing a taste of Italy right to your table.

    Get the recipe: Italian Tortellini Soup

    Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best life

    Craving a hearty and comforting meal that bursts with flavor? Look no further than this Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup! This dish is packed with goodness, sure to please the whole family, and perfectly warms you up on chilly fall and winter evenings.

    Get the recipe: Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

    Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    Photo Credit: Bless This Mess

    Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our crock pot garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe. Slow-cooked to perfection, tender chicken is shredded in a flavorful garlic parmesan sauce, creating a mouthwatering dish that will leave you craving for more.

    Get the recipe: Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    Smothered Chicken With Vegetables

    Photo Credit: Two Kooks In The Kitchen

    Smothered chicken is one of my favorite comfort foods. Tender, juicy chicken smothered in onions, carrots, celery, peppers and spinach and a yummy sauce – all in one skillet.

    Get the recipe: Smothered Chicken With Vegetables

    Slow Cooked Shredded Beef Brisket Ragu With Pasta

    Photo Credit: Mangia With Michele

    Slow cooked in red wine with aromatics until fork tender, hearty Beef Brisket Ragu will fill your home with flavorful aromas like no other!

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooked Shredded Beef Brisket Ragu With Pasta

    Herb de Provence Roast Chicken With White Wine Pan Sauce

    Photo Credit: The Sage Apron

    This whole roasted chicken is infused with the flavors of French herbs and is prepared in one pan complete with caramelized onions, roasted potatoes and a flavorful white wine pan sauce.

    Get the recipe: Herb de Provence Roast Chicken With White Wine Pan Sauce

    Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

    Photo Credit: Best Served Vegan

    Cozy up with a big bowl of vegan pumpkin pasta filled with flavor. This recipe only requires one pot and 30 minutes!

    Get the recipe: Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

    Rigatoni Bolognese

    Photo Credit: Living Lou

    Transform your dinners with this easy Rigatoni Bolognese, a flavor-packed Italian classic made with ground beef, pork and sausage. This rich meat sauce is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. It’s even better served over my favorite pasta–rigatoni!

    Get the recipe: Rigatoni Bolognese

    Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs

    Photo Credit: Shutter and Mint

    These Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs and Potatoes with a mustard pan sauce are so cozy! Perfect for the chillier months and a family favorite.

    Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs

    Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Photo Credit: Haute and Healthy Living

    This comforting chicken tortilla soup quickly becomes a family favorite. Low maintenance due to the ease of a dump and go recipe, yet can be customized with a variety of toppings.

    Get the recipe: Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Beef Stroganoff Soup

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This easy Beef Stroganoff Soup recipe is everything you love about classic beef stroganoff – in soup form! It’s a hearty, creamy, and comforting soup that can all be made in one pot. Perfect for a weeknight meal or special weekend dinner.

    Get the recipe: Beef Stroganoff Soup

    Cabbage Roll Soup

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    Cabbage Roll Soup turns classic cabbage rolls into a hearty, healthy soup that the whole family will love. This soup is packed with flavorful veggies and comforting broth. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that also happens to be gluten and dairy-free.

    Get the recipe: Cabbage Roll Soup

    Tuscan White Bean Soup

    Photo Credit: Cake 'N Knife

    This simple and hearty Tuscan White Bean Soup is the perfect winter soup. Full of creamy white beans, fresh vegetables, and wilted greens, it will keep you satisfied and warm you from the inside out.

    Get the recipe: Tuscan White Bean Soup

    Braised Chuck Roast

    Photo Credit: Aubrey's Kitchen

    This braised chuck roast is melt in your mouth good. This one pot Dutch oven meal is the perfect cozy winter comfort food.

    Get the recipe: Braised Chuck Roast

    Vegan White Lasagna Soup

    Photo Credit: Nuts And Twigs

     If you're looking for a comforting, plant-based dish that's both hearty and satisfying, you're in for a treat with this vegan white lasagna soup. It's so creamy and flavorful that it'll have you hooked from the first spoonful.

    Get the recipe: Vegan White Lasagna Soup

    Dutch Oven Apple Cider Brisket

    Photo Credit: Frolic And Flare

    This Dutch oven brisket recipe delivers tender, delicious slices in a savory apple cider sauce. Enjoy a crowd-pleasing main course ideal for the cooler months.

    Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Apple Cider Brisket

    Beef Enchilada Pasta (One Pot Meal)

    Photo Credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen

    Craving Mexican flavors in a flash? This one-pan Beef Enchilada Pasta is your answer! Melty cheese, savory ground beef, and a hint of spice come together in a quick and easy dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's the ultimate fusion of comfort food classics, guaranteed to become a family favorite.

    Get the recipe: Beef Enchilada Pasta

    Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe 

    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin'

    This Chicken Enchilada Casserole is more than just easy, it's also delicious. It tastes like classic enchiladas, but in a convenient, layered casserole that's perfect for busy weeknights. This casserole is sure to become a family favorite, and it's so simple to make, you'll be whipping it up again and again.

    Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe 

    Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole

    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin'

    Try this Easy Chicken Tetrazzini recipe, bursting with creamy sauce, tender chicken, and melty cheese. It's perfect for for make-ahead meals or freezing for later. Add this winner to your meal plan and savor the satisfaction!

    Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole

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