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Honestly, we all need more winter dinner ideas for those cold nights. Get ready for some new comfort food recipes!

To be honest, I’m not the biggest fan of winter weather.

But these meals are something to look forward to on those cold, short days.

As a busy Mom, I really only have the patience for meals that are simple, cheap, and not a lot of fuss.

So here are some of our family’s favorite winter dinner ideas.

The Best Winter Dinner Ideas: Comfort Food At Its Best!

Dump & Go Crockpot Dinners

Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken

The recipe for this Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken is as easy as combine, cook, and eat. My favorite!

Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

My family can’t get enough of this easiest EVER Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili recipe. Perfect for a cold winter night!

Slow Cooker Veggie Burrito Bowl

These slow cooker veggie burrito bowls are packed with brown rice, sweet potato, pinto beans, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Add everything to the Crockpot and press start. It’s that easy!

Slow Cooker Pork Chops & Hash Browns

The pork chops cook right in your slow cooker for this Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Hash Browns meal. No extra steps and mess!

Crock Pot Creamy Corn Chowder with Chicken and Bacon

That recipe title is a mouthful…which is appropriate. Because I’d like a mouthful of this amazing Crock Pot Creamy Corn Chowder with Chicken and Bacon right now!

Slow Cooker Meatball Stroganoff

For one of those cold winter days, this Slow Cooker Meatball Stroganoff is a simple meal that will really warm you up.

Slow Cooker Mexican Soup

This 3 step recipe is 100% my style when it comes to dump and go crock pot meals. Definitely add this Slow Cooker Mexican Soup recipe to your meal plan!

Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers

The ease of these Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers means you could make this amazing meal for a crowd with almost no effort!

Easy Crockpot BBQ Beef with BBQ Sauce

A simple recipe like this Easy Crockpot BBQ Beef is a great way to mix up your meals.

Slow Cooker Denver Omelet Breakfast Casserole

Serve breakfast for dinner with this Slow Cooker Denver Omelet Breakfast Casserole.

Slow Cooker Crustless Pizza Casserole

Ooo, I love the idea of pizza in the crock pot. Be sure to save this Slow Cooker Crustless Pizza Casserole recipe.

Crock Pot Hoppin John

Looking for something a little different? I’ve never tried Hoppin John, but I love the idea of the simple ingredients and easy slow cooker directions here.

Slow Cooker Ravioli

We go to a big family gathering once a month, and one thing that gets devoured every time is a crock pot of ravioli.

Grab however many bags of cheese ravioli (I get it at Aldi). Boil it on the stove for just a couple of minutes, dump it in the crock pot, top it with a jar of alfredo sauce, done!

Winter Meal Ideas

Baked Ziti With Roasted Vegetables

Something about adding roasted vegetables to your pasta dish makes this Baked Ziti with Roasted Vegetables sound rich and filling (but still healthy!) on a cold night.

Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Since buffalo chicken dip is one of my all time favorite treats, I just know I’ll be serving this one up very soon! Go check out this Buffalo Chicken Casserole asap.

Easy Quiche Recipe

I made this Easy Quiche Recipe the other day. It was an absolute snap to throw together, and made such a filling, delicious meal for us!

Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

For a quick, easy, savory meal, make sure you keep the recipe for this Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole handy.

Flavorful Green Bean Ground Beef Bowl

Make this Green Bean Ground Beef Bowl for a hearty meal that will warm you up in an instant.

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

It makes me sad that my family will not eat Easy Chicken Pot Pie, so I hope you will make this and have a big slice for me!

Chicken Bacon Ranch Skillet

My family raved about this Chicken Bacon Ranch Skillet! And I loved how easy it was.

Winter Soups and Stews

My favorite trick for soups and stews is to use leftover meats. Makes the meal that much easier, and so cheap!

Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana

A good copycat recipe is the best way to fill that craving without spending money you don’t really have. Definitely give this Zuppa Toscana Soup a try this winter!

Old Fashioned Beef Stew (Goulash)

This beef stew (call it goulash if you like) is a one pot classic your family will devour.

Buffalo Chicken Potato Soup

If you love potato soup, you’ll want to give this Buffalo Chicken Potato Soup a try for sure!

Quick & Easy 15 Minute Chili

You KNOW you need to save a recipe when it has a title like Quick & Easy 15 Minute Chili. Perfect for those nights you just can’t do another thing.

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This Chicken Gnocchi Soup can be made in your slow cooker. And if you’ve been looking for copycat recipes, I hear this one rivals Olive Garden!

Easy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Yum! Don’t wait until someone is sick to make this classic Easy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup.