85 Easy Winter Dinners That'll Give You An Excuse To Stay In (Read: Hibernate)

During the cold winter months, warming and comforting meals are what we crave. Creamy soups, easy casseroles, and hearty, filling dishes that will give us that cozy feeling are the name of the game. To help you warm up this winter, we've compiled our favorite easy dinner recipes to give you plenty of weeknight dinner inspo all season long. While the cold winds blow outside, cozy up to one of these warming dishes to keep the whole family happy and satisfied.

No matter what you crave during the colder months, we have a recipe here for you. We let winter flavors and produce shine in many of these recipes, including our bacon harvest chicken skillet, vegan shepherd's pie, and honey mustard chicken. If you can't help but eat soup all season long (no judgment here!), you won't be able to get enough of our white chicken chili, chickpea noodle soup, and classic beef stew. Need something a bit heartier? Our slow-cooker pulled pork, vegan meatloaf, and Instant Pot pot roast & potatoes will give you that warm, stick-to-your-ribs feeling we crave during colder weather.

The best part of these recipes? They're quick and easy, whether you're whipping up dinner for one or need to serve a crowd. Handy gadgets like the beloved Instant Pot and slow cooker make dinner prepping a breeze, while cozy casseroles—chicken pot pie casserole, broccoli cauliflower casserole, and easy chicken and rice casserole—make weeknight dinner easier than ever.

Hungry for more winter inspo? Check out our winter salads and winter cocktails to complete your seasonal spread!