These healthy winter dinner recipes will help you get a filling and cozy meal on the table for the family to enjoy while the weather is cold.
When those temps start to drop, you crave comforting meals that warm you up from the inside out. You want hearty meals that are full of flavor and healthy ingredients so that you can feel all warm and cozy.
It’s not hard to find comfort food and healthy dinner recipes for winter that do all the above. These healthy winter dinner recipes are loaded with veggies, flavor, and hearty meats to give you easy weeknight dinners the whole family will want to dig in to.
You’ll find a great assortment of healthy winter recipes that are:
- clean eating friendly
- great for family meals
- fairly easy to make with common ingredients
- healthy options for cold weather
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Why You’ll Love These Winter Dinner Recipes
- Warm & cozy – these healthy dinner recipes are perfect for cold weather with lost of warm casseroles, stovetop meals, and meals you can make in the crockpot or instant pot.
- Hearty – filling your belly with a wholesome meal helps you stay warm and healthy in winter! So you’ll find recipes that are full of flavor and pack in the nutrition.
- Easy – no need to spend hours in the kitchen to get a nourishing dinner on the table. Most of these recipes can be made with little effort in under 30 minutes.
Need a meal plan? Check out the original busy mom meal plan for healthy eating with a family.
Favorite Cozy Winter Recipes for Dinner
This is my handpicked list of the BEST healthy winter dinner recipes out there!
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1- Slow Cooker Fall Apart Roast Beef
Roast beef is a winter classic and this slow cooker recipe is super convenient especially during those busy weeknights. Goes great with rice and your favorite greens.
2 – Homemade Chickpea Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are a hearty and filling dish that’s perfect for winter. Use fresh bell peppers, canned chickpeas, seasonings, and veggies to create this healthy winter dinner recipe that’s great for cold nights.
3 – Healthy Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
A healthy curry that’s loaded with Indian flavors, this veggie and nutrient packed chicken curry dish is a great way to stay warm during the cold weather.
4- Low Carb Keto Lasagna with Crepini
Nothing beats a good flavorful lasagna when you want a filling and hearty meal. everyone will love this lasagna with crepini which is a low carb and keto friendly dinner
5- Chicken Tamale Casserole
Nothing says comfort on a cold winter night like a good cheesy casserole. And this chicken tamale casserole will not disappoint. It’s full of flavor, simple to make and includes only clean ingredients.
6 – Chicken Broccoli Casserole
This is the keto version of chicken broccoli casserole and it’s an amazing healthy winter dinner recipe that’s full of flavor. The chicken, broccoli, cauliflower rice, and cream cheese mixture comes together to create a hearty and filling dish.
7- Perfect Beef Pot Roast
Made in the slow cooker, this pot roast is slowly cooked with potatoes and carrots until it’s perfectly tender and juicy. It’s a comforting dish that’s perfect for the cold winter months.
8 – Instant Pot Vegan Jambalaya
Bursting with zesty flavors, this easy to make jambalaya is made with veggies, rice, vegan sausage, and lots of spices.
9- One Pan Turkey Breast with Veggies
Seasoned with garlic and butter, this turkey and veggie dish is a low carb meal that doesn’t take long to make. It’s a one pan dish that’s filling and loaded with healthy ingredients and a variety of flavors.
10- Eggplant Parmesan Casserole
Instead of breading and frying the eggplant for this traditional dish, slice the eggplant and roast it in the oven for a healthier take. Use your own homemade marinara sauce or your favorite rich sauce to create a delicious and easy to make healthy dinner.
11 – Cranberry Chicken Thighs
A festive one pan chicken dish that brings in some cranberry flavor, this tart and savory main dish is an easy dinner recipe the family will love.
12 – Chicken Tortilla Soup
Packed with flavor, this chicken tortilla soup is a healthy and cozy winter dinner idea that the whole family can enjoy. Serve it with your favorite soup side and you’ll have a filling meal.
13 – Crockpot Swiss Steak
Cubed steaks are seasoned in an herby tomato broth to create a flavorful winter dinner recipe that everyone will ask for over and over again.
14 – Winter Vegetable Paprika Stew
Nothing beats a hearty stew when the weather is cold. This winter vegetable stew is easy to make on the stove and will help you get a filling meal on the table this winter season.
15 – Sweet Potato Casserole with Black Beans, Kale and Quinoa
Savory and comforting, this sweet potato casserole is made with beans, kale, quinoa, sweet potatoes, and a roasted garlic sauce that’s so flavorful and easy to make.
16 – Crispy Baked Panko Chicken
This favorite chicken recipe is super easy to make. Chicken is covered in a panko breadcrumb and flavorful season mixture and then baked until it’s perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You’ve got to try for an easy winter dinner.
17 – Lemon White Bean Soup with Turkey and Greens
A mix of beans, veggies, and turkey is cooked in a savory broth that has a hint of lemon to it to make a delicious healthy winter dinner recipe.
18 – Venison Roast
Venison roast is the perfect comfort food during a cold winter night. A versatile meal it can be cooked in the instant pot, crockpot or even on the stovetop.
19 – Dutch Oven Beef Stew
This high protein dutch oven beef stew is cozy and warming. Made with savory, melt-in-your-mouth chuck roast cubes its the perfect set piece for a family dinner. It’s the perfect winter dinner recipe.
20 – Healthy Beef Stroganoff
What’s better then a nutrition packed meal like this healthy beef stroganoff. Steak, veggies, broth and yogurt create a savory sauce that is just delectable!
21 – Grilled Chicken Leg with Fennel, Orange, Rosemary and Thyme
This grilled chicken recipe is uniquely flavored with the likes of fennel, orange and a array of spices such as coriander, sumac and sage. The warming blend makes for a super cozy winter supper.
22 – Vegetable Orzo Soup
Quick and easy this vegetable orzo soup takes under 30 minutes and is absolutely delicious. It’s warming and great soup to have whenever its even just a little icy.
23 – Sweet & Spicy Meatloaf
You can’t go wrong with meatloaf for dinner in winter. Serve with some mashed potatoes, peas and gravy and your family will be asking for more. This meatloaf recipe has a sweet and spicy sauce for a nice twist to the classic recipe. Plus it’s gluten free.
24 – Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Rich and creamy, this chicken wild rice soup is perfect for one of those snowy winter days. A staple of small town Minnesota this soup is made with chicken broth and a variety of other vegetables. Save the leftovers to enjoy the next day.
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