25 Cozy Chicken Dinner Ideas for Winter
Embrace the warmth of winter with these comforting chicken dinner recipes! Perfect for chilly evenings, these dishes will bring a cozy touch to your dinner table, pleasing everyone in the family.
Winter calls for meals that are both comforting and satisfying, and chicken is a versatile ingredient that fits the bill perfectly. Easy to find and always a crowd-pleaser, chicken can be transformed into a variety of dishes that are ideal for cold weather.
I’ve gathered a collection of the best chicken recipes that are perfect for winter. Whether you’re looking for something quick and easy or a dish that simmers slowly for hours, you’ll find it here.
These hearty winter chicken dinner ideas include:
- Hearty chicken casseroles that warm you from the inside
- Rich and flavorful chicken soups, stews, and chilis
- Family-friendly dinners that even the kids will love
- Effortless crockpot chicken meals for busy days
- One-pan chicken dishes for easy cleanup
- Zesty Italian and bold Tex-Mex chicken creations
- Light yet satisfying chicken meals for health-conscious evenings
Plan your winter meals with these recipes and enjoy a season filled with delicious, hearty, and comforting chicken dinners. Let’s get cooking and make this winter a tasty one!
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Chicken & chorizo jambalaya recipe | BBC Good Food
A healthy Cajun-inspired rice pot that’s bursting with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes. This easy dish has been triple-tested and nutritionally analysed by our cookery team.
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Chicken noodle soup recipe | BBC Good Food
This aromatic broth will warm you up on a cold evening – it contains ginger, which is particularly good for colds. Find more noodle soups on BBC Good Food.
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Whole roast chicken with braised roots & peas recipe | BBC Good Food
Layer swede, potato and leeks to roast alongside a chicken for a healthy dinner. A whole chicken is budget-friendly as it can provide leftovers for the week
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Chicken, leek & ham pie recipe | BBC Good Food
Make this pleasing pie whenever you’re serving a crowd. Topped with puff pastry, it’s filled with chicken, ham and leeks in a silky smooth sauce
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Mustard-stuffed chicken recipe | BBC Good Food
This is so good we’d be surprised if this chicken fillet recipe doesn’t become a firm favourite. Add it to your binder now and enjoy, from BBC Good Food.
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Chicken pasta bake recipe | BBC Good Food
Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad
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Chicken paprikash recipe | BBC Good Food
Try chicken paprikash, a traditional Hungarian casserole – it’s a comforting dinner that’s perfect for relaxed entertaining. Enjoy with boiled potatoes, noodles or rice
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Chicken jalfrezi recipe | BBC Good Food
Instead of calling the takeaway, make your own easy chicken jalfrezi. Our healthy curry recipe also has two of your 5-a-day and a good dose of vitamin C
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Chinese chicken curry recipe | BBC Good Food
Cook our easy, healthy chicken curry in just 15 minutes. Serve this replica of your favourite takeaway dish with fluffy rice for a wholesome family meal
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Chicken & mushroom puff pie recipe | BBC Good Food
Not sure what to make for dinner? This chicken pie recipe is easy and delicious. Find more dinner inspiration at BBC Good Food.
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Chicken & chorizo ragu recipe | BBC Good Food
Serve this delicious chicken and chorizo ragu over rice or pasta as an easy midweek dinner for the family. You can freeze any leftovers for another day
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Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Broccoli
This honey-garlic chicken thigh recipe comes with veggies that cook on the same sheet pan as the chicken. Learn how to make this easy weeknight meal.
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One-Skillet Bourbon Chicken
This bourbon chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. You’ll want to put this sweet-spicy sauce on everything, not just chicken.
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One-Pan Chicken & Asparagus Bake
This chicken and asparagus bake comes together on a single baking sheet. Find out our secret for quick-cooking chicken.
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Kale
This healthy, easy soup is loaded with vegetables, protein and fiber to keep you full and fueled. Serve this winter soup topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and a side of garlic toast.
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One-Pan Baked Chicken & Potatoes
This baked chicken and potatoes recipe uses spices like rosemary, paprika and thyme to add flavor and color.
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Chicken Vegetable Soup
Barley adds texture and flavor in this chicken vegetable soup recipe while potatoes, carrots and bell peppers add nutrients.
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Butternut Squash Alfredo with Chicken & Spinach
If you’re not feeling like regular pasta tonight, turn to butternut squash noodles. These delicate veggie strands are a great base for any number of sauces and toppings, like this creamy and decadent Alfredo sauce with chicken, garlic and silky spinach.
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Loaded Chicken-Quinoa Salad
Turn simple precooked ingredients into a delicious one-dish meal, high in fiber and with plenty of protein to keep you feeling satisfied.
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Cocoa-Rubbed Chicken Thighs with Orange-Pomegranate Salsa
Make a big batch of the cocoa-infused spice rub in this healthy baked chicken thigh recipe and let it be your weeknight secret weapon. It’s also great on salmon, steak and tofu. Serve with brown basmati rice or whole-wheat couscous.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew
This slow-cooker recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread and a salad.
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Creamy White Chili with Cream Cheese
This white chicken chili recipe features quick-cooking chicken thighs and canned white beans. Cream cheese adds tangs in this white chili.
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Cumin Chicken & Chickpea Stew
This quick, protein-rich chicken stew recipe gets great flavor from cumin, lemon juice and garlic.
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Creamy Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms One-Pot Pasta
You’ll only have to dirty one pot in this easy pasta recipe that cooks chicken and vegetables right along with the noodles. Plus, by using the exact amount of water you need to cook the pasta, the starch that usually gets drained off with your pasta water stays in the pot, giving you delectably creamy results.
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Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms
Whether you scored wild mushrooms at the farmers’ market, found cultivated maitake or shiitake at the supermarket or just have some baby bellas on hand, this healthy creamy chicken recipe is delicious with any of them. Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
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