25 Hearty Winter Dinner Ideas: Nourishing Recipes to Warm You Up

The chilly weather is the perfect reason to stay inside and enjoy a cozy dinner with your family or friends. But since winter is so cold and dreary, you might be feeling uninspired to whip up your favorite family meals. Don't worry because we've listed some of the best and easy winter dinner ideas that are hearty and delicious! You'll have enough recipes to add to your winter weeknights rotation that the whole family will enjoy and leave you feeling satisfied.

1. Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Your family will love this Instant Pot Chicken Soup. This easy pressure cooker recipe is simple to make with pantry staples, so it can be thrown together any night of the week. Get the recipe.

2. Shoyu Chicken

Shoyu Chicken is marinated in a soy, brown sugar marinade with a little bit of spice from the cayenne pepper. It's easy to whip up the marinade in the morning, head off to work and saute the chicken in under 30 minutes when you get home. (gluten free) Get the recipe.

3. Skinny Roasted Cod with Tomatoes

Skinny Roasted Cod With Tomatoes is a huge weeknight win. The fish is mild, tender and flavorful and the roasted tomatoes are super sweet. Get the recipe.

4. Five Ingredient Caprese Chicken

This easy savory Five Ingredient Caprese Chicken, loaded with mozzarella cheese and tomatoes, is super fast and only uses pantry staples.  It's healthy, gluten-free, and kid-friendly. A weeknight winner for sure! Get the recipe.

5. Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin

This Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin is full of smoky, sweet spices and cooked to perfection to make a quick, healthy, weeknight dinner your family will love.  Get the recipe.

6. Sheet Pan Baked Cod with Butternut Squash

This Sheet Pan Baked Cod with Butternut Squash is vibrant, flavorful, and uses wholesome ingredients. If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner that is both healthy and delicious, look no further! Get the recipe.

7. Four Ingredient Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs

This is one of the easiest ways to prepare chicken.  Four Ingredient Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs are flavorful, gluten-free and is ready in less than an hour. Get the recipe.

8. Easiest Five Ingredient Chicken Drumsticks

These Easiest Five Ingredient Chicken Drumsticks are the bomb! Gluten free, healthy, easy to prepare, and made with pantry staples. It'll leave you hoping you have enough leftovers for the next day - it's that good! Get the recipe.

9. Easy Beef Curry

Easy Beef Curry is full of smoky, spicy flavor and comes together in less than 30 minutes by using curry paste.  The sauce tastes like it's been cooking all day.  (gluten free) Get the recipe.

10. Apple Cider Beef Stew

This Apple Cider Beef Stew is gluten free and full of comfort goodness.  It's the perfect meal to make for company over the holidays, or you can make a big batch so you can easily heat them the next day. Get the recipe.

11. Instant Pot Taco Soup

This Gluten Free Instant Pot Taco Soup is packed with kidney beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes. The soup will fill your belly with the hearty goodness to keep you warm and cozy on a winter night! (gluten free, dairy free) Get the recipe.

12. Healthy Turkey Chili

This gluten-free Healthy Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes is easy enough to prepare on a busy weeknight. It is flavorful and healthy, full of black beans, sweet potatoes, and ground turkey. (gluten free) Get the recipe.

13. Instant Pot Turkey Quinoa Chili

Break out the Instant Pot for this wholesome, comforting Instant Pot Turkey Quinoa Chili.  It's made with turkey, beans, quinoa and spices that will warm you up on a cold night. (gluten free) Get the recipe.

14. Instant Pot Pork Tacos

These Instant Pot Pork Tacos are packed with Mexican flavor and spice. Cooking them in the Instant Pot ensures they fall apart tender.  Load them up with avocado, red onion, tomatoes, lime and avocado crema.  (gluten free, keto, whole 30, paleo) Get the recipe.

15. Sheet Pan Brown Sugar Pork Chops

These Sheet Pan Brown Sugar Pork Chops will become a weeknight winter favorite for parents and kids alike.  Easy to prepare and clean up with only one pan!  (gluten-free, dairy free) Get the recipe.

16. Skillet Tilapia with Tomatoes

Quick, easy and full of healthy veggies, this Skillet Tilapia with Tomatoes is going to be your new go-to recipe for those busy nights.  It comes together in less than 30 minutes and only requires a few ingredients. (gluten free, paleo, whole 30) Get the recipe.

17. Tender London Broil

Have trouble cooking your London Broil?  Is it always tough and tasteless?  If so, you will love this Tender London Broil recipe. Giving the meat a little bit of love beforehand goes a long way and guarantees a tender, flavorful steak every time.  (whole30, paleo, whole 30, keto, gluten free) Get the recipe.

18. Sausage and Bok Choy Grain Bowl with Creamy Tahini Dressing

Loaded with fresh, healthy, and satisfying flavors, this Sausage and Bok Choy Grain Bowl with Butternut Squash is sure to be a new staple in your home. This mouthwatering dish comes together in under 30 minutes for the perfect easy weeknight meal. Get the recipe.

19. Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is made with tender beef and a sauce that is bursting in flavor.  Made gluten free and super easy in the Instant Pot.  Get the recipe.

20. Cauliflower Broccoli Bake with Alfredo

Craving some creamy goodness? This Cauliflower Broccoli Bake with Alfredo {Keto} will fulfill your cheesy cravings. It's ingredients include cauliflower rice, broccoli, alfredo sauce, and parmesan cheese. Serve it as a side dish or make it a full meal by adding in some chicken. (gluten free, keto, low carb) Get the recipe.

21. Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken

Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken is a moist and delicious weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Make two and have leftover chicken for the week. {gluten free, keto} Get the recipe.

22. Pork Tostadas With Mango Salsa

Pork Tostadas with Mango Salsa are a fresh and easy take on the 30 minute or less dinner.  They are easy to make, use minimal ingredients and are full of fresh flavor. Tender and juicy marinated pork makes this a favorite in our house.  Get the recipe.

23.  Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

If you are looking for a quick, family-friendly dinner idea, I've got you covered. These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are the easiest things ever and kids love them.  Ready in under 30 minutes too! (gluten free, dairy free) Get the recipe.

24.  Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps are loaded with Thai spices and flavors.  Top them will all the goodies and you've got yourself a healthy dinner the family will love in under 30 minutes. (gluten free) Get the recipe.

25.  Gluten Free Kung Pao Chicken

Bursting with flavor and beyond easy to make, this Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken is a healthier twist on your favorite take-out dish. The perfect combination of salty and sweet, this savory recipe is sure to become your new weeknight staple. Get the recipe.