30 Easy Late-Winter Dinners.

Sharing 30 Easy Late-Winter Dinners to Make While It’s Still Bitter Cold and Snowy. This time of year, we’re fully leaning into cozy, comfort-food dinners on repeat. Late winter days can feel long, and by the time dinner rolls around, there’s usually not much energy left for anything complicated. That’s exactly why I love this list. These are the dinners we’re craving most right now — simple pastas, cozy chicken and rice dishes, Nonnie’s chili, and creamy soups. Comforting and satisfying, yet easy enough for a busy weeknight without the extra effort — and just enough to carry us into spring cooking ahead.

I find it so funny — this year, so many of you in the Midwest and on the East Coast (especially New York!) have seen way more snow than we have in Colorado. We’ve barely gotten more than a few inches at a time all winter. Everyone here is in total disbelief, wondering what’s going on.

We’ve had plenty of spring-like days followed by cold snaps… but hardly any snow. Meanwhile, friends in New York are completely buried.

And my cousin Maggie in Cleveland? So much snow.

Lately, I’ve been getting so many messages asking for comfort recipes — but easy ones. Maggie wanted a good pot roast or stew. My friend Caitlin asked for something cozy and braised. And that’s when it hit me — it was time for a late-winter recipe collection.

Below are the dinners I’m making on repeat before we officially switch over to spring recipes. Think stews, soups, chilis, pizzas, and pastas — easy comfort food to get us through these last chilly weeks.

30 Easy Late-Winter Dinners

4.67 from 218 votes

20 Minute Red Curry Basil Garlic Oil Noodles

A deliciously healthy (vegan) noodle bowl, for nights you're craving saucy noodles – and quick!

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4.47 from 3867 votes

Creamy White Chicken Chili

Spicy, creamy, and so delicious. Add a side of beer bread for the perfect bowl to warm up to on a cold fall/winter day!

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2.28 from 25 votes

Dutch Oven Lasagna

Dutch Oven Lasagna with rich ricotta sauce and hearty Bolognese. A comforting winter pasta made simple with my easy one-pot shortcuts.

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4.30 from 804 votes

Persian Inspired Herb and Beef Stew with Rice

When you're craving a hearty but healthy dinner this stew with rice is perfect…made quick in the instant pot or let it take its time in the slow cooker or oven!

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3.08 from 38 votes

Million Dollar Baked Spaghetti

Creamy baked spaghetti layered with ricotta, slow-simmered red sauce, and melty cheese. A cozy, make-ahead pasta perfect for holiday dinners!

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4.55 from 31 votes

One Pot Cajun Ranch Chicken Pasta

The perfect under-40-minutes pasta, great for both busy weeknights and laid-back weekends!

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4.56 from 29 votes

Crockpot Chicken Parmesan

All the flavors of traditional chicken Parmesan, made simple in the crockpot. Comforting, cheesy, and the perfect cozy weeknight dinner!

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3.77 from 26 votes

Crockpot Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup

Warming, hearty, full of flavor, and simple to make. Add parmesan and bread on the side…delicious!

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4.48 from 682 votes

Crockpot Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Throw everything in and let it cook…a deliciously easy dinner to warm up to on the coldest of days!

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4.85 from 79 votes

Detroit Style Tomato Herb Pepperoni Pizza

Thick crust pizza dough topped with pepperoni, tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and more!

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4.83 from 81 votes

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili

Perfect for game day, family dinners, and all the nights in between. Super Bowl ready, so easy, and so delicious!

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4.39 from 686 votes

Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Orzo

A cozy, easy, fall-winter dinner…instant pot + stove top skillet directions too! 

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4.26 from 1567 votes

Better Than Takeout Dan Dan Noodles.

For those nights when you’re craving spicy, warming Chinese inspired noodles, but don’t want to wait for takeout.

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4.36 from 2372 votes

30 Minute Spicy Coconut Butter Chicken

Quickly made on the stove, all in one skillet. Finish off with steamed rice and naan for a warm cozy meal!

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4.52 from 766 votes

Creamy White Lasagna Soup

The perfect cozy bowl for nights when you’re craving your favorite lasagna, but could also go for a cozy bowl of soup!

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4.65 from 335 votes

One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto

One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto…the ultimate fall and winter comfort food!

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4.47 from 3329 votes

One Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo.

The perfect winter dinner…quick, easy, hearty, and delicious…a cherished all-in-one dinner!

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4.25 from 37 votes

8 Ingredient Cheesy Green Chile Chicken

A tasty chicken dish, perfect for a weeknight meal

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4.89 from 35 votes

One-Pot Creamy Italian Lasagna Soup

Sausage, spinach, cream, melty cheese, and broken noodles – all the lasagna vibes, none of the layering!

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4.30 from 4187 votes

30 Minute Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen

All made in one pot, using healthy, pantry staple, ingredients. It’s creamy, spicy, filled with veggies, lean chicken, and ramen noodles. Perfect for a cold night in, after a long busy day!

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4.30 from 1664 votes

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole.

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole, kind of like broccoli cheddar soup meets cozy weeknight casserole…made in one pot in under an hour…healthy-ish, easy and delicious!

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4.98 from 36 votes

Sweet Potato Cheddar Pierogi with Bacon Bits

Cheesy, buttery, full of creamy sweet potatoes, layered with sauce, and salty crisp bacon, YUM!

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4.09 from 2206 votes

Southern Style Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta.

The easiest, creamiest bowl of pasta…easy on a weeknight, but still perfect for the weekend!

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4.30 from 531 votes

Basil Parmesan Pasta with Crispy Chicken, Prosciutto, and Arugula

Homemade pasta that tastes like it came from your favorite Italian restaurant.

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4.35 from 1264 votes

Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana.

This super simple Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana is the perfect cold-weather dinner…great for nights when I'm craving Italian, but want something warming too.

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4.63 from 1054 votes

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

An all-in-one meal for busy weeknights that's equally great for the holidays…quick, easy, hearty, and so delicious!

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4.38 from 2558 votes

Pesto Pasta Alla Vodka

30 mins, one-pot…this silky smooth, extra creamy pasta is the perfect cozy winter recipe for serving up to friends and family!

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3.32 from 16 votes

Quick Cajun Chicken and Rice

One-skillet Cajun chicken and rice with peppers, herbs, and buttery toasted rice. Easy, cozy, and perfect for busy weeknights!

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4.79 from 114 votes

Red Wine Braised Pot Roast

A classic, warming, easy, and delicious one-pot meal that's great for weeknights and entertaining, too!

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4.56 from 2557 votes

Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper

Swapping out the boxed stuff and making this childhood special…but homemade and healthier!

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30 Easy Late-Winter Dinners