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15 Cozy Meals to Warm You Up on Chilly Nights

When the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, thereโ€™s nothing more satisfying than a cozy, comforting meal to warm you right up! These easy meals will have you cozying up and enjoying a homemade dinner that is sure to bring some comfort and warmth. We have everything from soups to skillet meals to crockpot recipes, so you’re sure to find some favorites.

Dumpling Soup

A bowl of brothy soup with dumplings.
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Save your money and skip the takeout because you can make this delicious and easy dumpling soup at home in just 15 minutes. Frozen dumplings cook in a garlic and ginger broth and spinach wilts in the last few minutes of cooking for a light, but satisfying soup. Top with chili crisp oil and sesame oil for more flavor.

Get the Recipe: Dumpling Soup.

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

A bowl of chicken and wild rice soup with a spoon in the bowl.
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You are going to love this slow-cooker soup on a chilly fall afternoon. It is made with chunks of tender chicken, tasty wild rice, and plenty of veggies. This soup comes together easily and cooks low and slow all day.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup.

White Bean Chili

A bowl of white bean chili with jalapenos, limes and chips.
Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

 This nutritious chili is loaded with flavor (lime, cilantro, spices!), a great source of protein and fiber (beans, corn!), and itโ€™s made with simple ingredients that you may already have in your pantry (broth, onion, garlic). Serve the vegetarian white chili with a ton of toppings and youโ€™ve got a delicious, nutritious, and cozy meal. Naturally vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

Get the Recipe: Vegetarian White Bean Chili.

Crockpot Beef Stew With Dumplings

A bowl of beef tip stew with carrots and dumplings.
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This crockpot stew starts with beef tips and has the best savory gravy. Each bite tastes like pure comfort food!ย Topped with cheesy dumplings, this beef stew is a satisfying and filling meal you’ll come back to again and again.

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Beef Tip Stew with Dumplings.

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

A plate of cheesy peppered noodles.
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This Italian dish seems a little complicated, but it’s really quite simple. Use high-quality butter, cheese, and pasta for this dish, as it’s about all that’s in it! It’s easy enough for a quick dinner but nice enough to turn it into a date night meal, too.

Get the Recipe: Bucatini Cacio e Pepe.

Cheesy Turkey Taco Skillet

A ground turkey taco skillet with corn, black beans and jalapeno pepper rings.
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Taco night has never been so tasty! This dish is as easy as can be and is loaded with cheesy ground turkey, black beans, corn and plenty of taco toppings to make a one-dish meal that can fill up a hungry family. You can have this quick meal on the table in just about 15 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Cheesy Turkey Taco Skillet.

Slow Cooker Pulled Beef

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If you are a fan of hands-off slow cooker recipes you are going to love this one. Just 10 minutes of prep and after slow cooking, youโ€™ll be left with flavorful, tender, and totally delicious shredded beef. This slow cooker shredded beef is a blank canvas and you have so many options for ways to turn it into multiple meals.ย 

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Chicken Taco Soup

chicken taco soup
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This flavorful soup might taste like it took all day to simmer, but it puts a shortcut ingredient to work to make it so easy you can serve it on a weeknight. With chicken, taco spices, and the best tomato-studded broth, this soup will have your family coming back for a second bowl. Serve with your favorite taco toppings like cheese, avocado, cilantro, and lime.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Taco Soup.

Orecchiette With Sausage and Broccoli

sausage and broccoli pasta in a bowl
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This 30-minute meal is perfect for a busy weeknight. With savory sausage, tender broccoli and yummy orecchiette pasta rounds, this five-ingredient dish delivers a complete meal from one pan and always gets rave reviews. This meal is easy to prepare, easy to clean up, and best of all easy to eat because it tastes so good after a long day at work.

Get the Recipe: Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli.

Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

A pile of noodles on a plate, topped with chicken and gravy, with peas to the side.
Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This slow cooker supper is so easy and so delicious! With only four simple ingredients and a few moments of time, you can prepare this comfort food dinner and have it ready when your family comes home. Serve this over noodles and with green beans or peas on the side for a simple, classic dinner that everyone will enjoy.

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Chicken and Gravy.

Italian Beef Sandwiches

An Italian beef sandwich with peppers rings and cheese.
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Make these slow cooker beef sandwiches and pile them with cheese and peppers! This easy recipe  delivers authentic Italian flavors in each bite. From the tender beef to the blend of spices. You will want to repeat this recipe often as these sandwiches are even better than your local sub shop!

Get the Recipe: Italian Beef Sandwiches.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

A bowl of creamy chicken noodle soup with veggies.
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If you could benefit from some cozy comfort food, this chicken noodle soup is the recipe to make. It is a classic chicken noodle soup but with a rich drizzle of heavy cream for ultra-delicious flavor and texture. Each bite has a creamy flavor and chunks of chicken and veggies with plenty of noodles. Serve with a simple green salad or

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Pepper Steak Stir Fry

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This beloved recipe is a reader favorite! The easy pepper and steak stir fry recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and itโ€™s better than take-out! Itโ€™s got everything you are looking for in a meal (from both a nutrition and an enjoyment standpoint): carbs, veggies, protein, and FLAVOR! Add in some sliced jalapenos for extra heat.

Get the Recipe: Pepper Steak Stir Fry Recipe.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

A plate of teriyaki chicken over greens.
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If you are craving takeout at home, try this slow-cooker recipe for chicken teriyaki! You’ll have a flavorful and easy dinner waiting for you – with minimal work. Chicken is coated in a jarred teriyaki sauce for a true dump-and-go recipe! Serve with rice and a veggie.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki.

Chicken Vegetable Soup

A pot of chicken and veggie soup with a spoon  lifting a serving.
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Shredded chicken meat, carrots, celery, and onions with rice and spinach make for an ultra-nutritious soup! You will love this aromatic and colorful comfort food dish on cold weather days. Make it ahead so you have a filling lunch in minutes.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Vegetable Soup.

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