32 Winter Chicken Dinners to Warm Your Heart

Chicken is a wonderfully versatile protein and its neutral flavor ensures it goes with pretty much any sauce or seasoning you can think of. Chicken suits every season and occasion and you can make rich and hearty winter chicken dinners, light summer salads and just about everything in between. If you want something hearty and filling, these dinner ideas offer plenty of mouthwatering ideas.

Mushroom Gruyere Chicken and Rice Casserole

An easy chicken casserole brimming with mushrooms. — Mushroom Gruyere Chicken and Rice Casserole. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This creamy chicken and rice casserole is perfect for chilly evenings. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a versatile crowd-pleaser!
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Cheesy Baja Chicken and Bell Pepper Skillet

A skillet with chicken breasts on top of them and peppers. — Cheesy Baja Chicken and Bell Pepper Skillet. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This cheesy Baja chicken and bell pepper skillet, is packed with south of the border flavors. With juicy chicken, fresh veggies, and a blend of Mexican seasonings, all topped with melted Pepper Jack cheese, this chicken cheesesteak dish is sure to become a new family favorite!
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Coq Au Vin

Roasted chicken with mushrooms and carrots in a white bowl. — Chicken Braised in Red Wine. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Coq au vin, or chicken braised in red wine, is a relatively simple exercise in the art of French cooking. Expect your efforts to reward you with tender chicken cooked in red wine with vegetables and fresh herbs. Paired with creamy mashed potatoes this makes a delicious dinner and is always a real crowd pleaser of a dish. The slow braise gives this delicious chicken dinner a rich taste.
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Super Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Two red bowls with food in them. — Super Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Although you don’t have to slow cook a chicken enchilada casserole, it really is the best way. A long, slow cooking time means the flavours will blend and intensify more. And that’s why this easy enchilada casserole recipe is so good and easy to make with chicken breasts and staple ingredients. If you are looking for a slow cooker enchilada recipe or a crock pot recipe with chicken, this is one to try out!
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Easy Chicken Madras Curry

A dutch oven with chicken curry and fresh herbs on top. — Easy Chicken Madras Curry. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

An easy chicken madras curry is just the thing when the weather is cold! Guaranteed that this warming, spicy Indian curry is sure to warm you up. This chicken madras recipe teams chicken with aromatic authentic Indian flavours. It is easy to make spicy chicken curry and it will become a favourite dinner recipe.
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup With Biscuit Topping

Heart shaped pots of soup with peas and carrots. — Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Biscuit Topping. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

No matter what season it is, it is essential to have a hearty meal prepared to warm your belly and put a grin on your face. The heart shaped biscuit topping is an extra special addition to this tasty recipe. This deliciously creamy chicken pot pie soup with biscuits on top is one will definitely become one of your favourite soup recipes.
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Spicy Gochujang Chicken Stir Fry

Korean inspired gochujang chicken is a delicious stir fry recipe with sweet and spicy sauce. Gochujang paste gives this Korean stir fry its distinctive flavour, while red chillies spice it up and honey add some sweetness. So if you’re in the mood for something Asian but also want something a little different, give this recipe a try. It’s certainly bursting with amazing flavours.
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One Pot Chicken And Rice With Brussels Sprouts And Bacon

Chicken cooked with rice and fresh herbs in a skillet. — One Pot Chicken and Rice. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Chicken and rice are staples in many easy weeknight dinner recipes. If you have these simple ingredients and you’re wondering what to make, consider this quick and simple one pot meal with Brussels sprouts and bacon. This baked chicken rice casserole is a hearty, filling and tasty, and something the whole family will love, especially during the cooler months.
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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs

Air fryer chicken kabobs with a simple marinade and vegetables are served up on skewers for an easy-to-make meal everyone’s going to love.
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Mom’s Baked Chicken Kiev

A plate with chicken breast dinner recipes and a fork on it. — Mom’s Baked Chicken Kiev. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Mom’s oven baked Chicken Kiev is so juicy and flavorful! Garlic butter, your favorite herbs, in a crispy parmesan coating!
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Incredible Buffalo Chicken Thighs

Buffalo Chicken Thighs are perfectly spiced, crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, perfect for Buffalo wing lovers who want more of a meal!
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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are so easy to make! Bone in or boneless chicken thighs taste delicious, on a bed of rice!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is a simple and flavorful meal that’s perfect on a busy weeknight. Kid-friendly also!
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Chicken Enchilada Soup

This Chili’s copycat chicken enchilada soup recipe is easy, tasty, and perfect for any night of the week. It can be made with rotisserie or leftover chicken.
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Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

A plate of chicken and broccoli with sesame sauce. — Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Recipe. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki thighs are the easiest weeknight recipe ever. The teriyaki sauce is easily made with only a few ingredients and is wholesome and filling. Quick and easy instant pot pressure cooker dinners are the best
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Kung Pao Chicken

Bursting with flavor and beyond easy to make, this delicious Kung Pao Chicken is a flavorful 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.
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Sheet Pan Chicken With Butternut Squash

Roasted chicken with apples and carrots on a baking sheet. — Sheet Pan Chicken and Butternut Squash. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This easy dinner with chicken thighs and butternut squash is a one-pan meal everyone will love. It’s easy to make in under 30 minutes and makes great leftovers. It features roasted butternut squash, apples, and onions drizzled with honey.
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Instant Pot Chicken Curry

A flavorful dinner of chicken curry served with rice and garnished with lime wedges. — Instant Pot Chicken Curry. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Instant Pot Chicken Curry, a delectable fusion of succulent chicken pieces bathed in a rich and aromatic curry sauce. This quick and convenient culinary creation marries the convenience of modern technology with the timeless allure of traditional spices. The Instant Pot effortlessly transforms raw ingredients into a symphony of tastes, as the pressure cooking method infuses the chicken with the essence of carefully blended spices.
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Champagne Chicken Recipe

A simple and elegant skillet full of chicken and mushrooms, perfect for New Year's Eve celebrations. Enjoy it with a glass of wine. — Champagne Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

This champagne chicken recipe is fancy enough for entertaining but easy to make on a weeknight. And it’s delicious enough to make everyone want the recipe. With gorgeous dry champagne, mushrooms, cream, and fresh herbs, it’s packed with flavor.
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Spicy Blood Orange Chicken

Winter dinner featuring roasted chicken with blood oranges and potatoes on a baking sheet. — Spicy Blood Orange Chicken. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

No more boring chicken. Spicy and sweet, this juicy Blood Orange Chicken is loaded with flavor. It’s roasted in the oven with potatoes, onions, and fresh blood oranges. It’s an easy sheet pan dinner!
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Chicken Tandoori

Chicken tikka masala skewers on a white plate with lemon wedges, perfect for a winter dinner. — Chicken Tandoori. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

This chicken tandoori recipe is amazingly succulent and filled with earthy and aromatic spices. Although the flavors are complex, the recipe is actually quite easy. It’s the perfect warm, spiced meal for the winter season!
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Herb Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

Sheet Pan Recipes: Chicken and vegetables in a baking dish. — Herb Roasted Chicken and Vegetables. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

This herb-roasted chicken and veggies sheet pan dinner is a delicious and satisfying meal that’s easy to make. The recipe results in succulent chicken with crispy, flavorful skin along with tender herb-infused vegetables.
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Spanish Chicken And Rice (Best Arroz Con Pollo)

A winter dinner dish with chicken, rice and vegetables. — Spanish Chicken And Rice (Best Arroz Con Pollo). Photo credit: Lavender And Macarons.

Bursting with flavor, juicy, hearty, and comforting, this Spanish Chicken And Rice makes a delicious one-pot recipe for the whole family. Perfect for a weeknight or Sunday dinner.
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Crockpot Pesto Chicken Thighs

A chicken sandwich. — Crockpot Pesto Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

This crockpot pesto chicken recipe is simple and easy. Made with just chicken thighs and pesto (plus salt and pepper!), this chicken essentially cooks itself in the slow cooker, leaving you with pieces of chicken that have tons of flavor and are super juicy. Serve these pesto chicken thighs as a part of a meal or pair with pasta or rice and a veggie like kale salad or frozen broccoli for a simple and delicious meal. It’s also delicious in sandwiches like turkey pesto panini or tomato mozzarella panini.
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Chicken Fricassee

Chicken thighs and mushrooms cooked in a skillet. — Chicken Fricassee. Photo credit: The Gourmet Bon Vivant.

Chicken Fricassee (or fricasseé – pronounced fri-cah-say) is a classic French comfort food dish. Silky cream sauce coats tender and delicious chicken thighs, while white wine cuts the acidity of the sauce. Perfect for when you’re looking for something cozy to eat!
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Yogurt Chicken

Winter dinner of chicken curry simmered in a skillet, served with a spoon. — Yogurt Chicken. Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry.

Succulent chicken pieces are marinated in a luscious blend of yogurt and aromatic spices, creating a tender and flavorful dish that’s both comforting and exotic. The yogurt not only adds a rich and creamy texture but also helps to tenderize the chicken, resulting in a mouthwatering culinary experience.
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Crispy Chicken Katsu Bowl

A bowl of asian chicken wings with salad and sesame seeds, perfect for a nourishing winter dinner. — Crispy Chicken Katsu Bowl. Photo credit: Drizzling Flavor.

The crispy chicken katsu bowl is a take on the famous Japanese fried chicken served with a seasoned rice bowl, topped with fresh vegetables, and drizzled with fruity-tangy katsu sauce. It’s a delicious, hearty meal you can make quickly
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Three Cup Chicken

Winter chicken dinners in a white bowl on a wooden table. — Three Cup Chicken. Photo credit: Pups With Chopsticks.

A quick and easy, incredibly flavorful one-pot three cup chicken recipe (三杯鸡, Taiwanese San Bei Ji), loaded with garlic and ginger and braised in a sweet soy sauce which caramelizes into a very syrupy sauce that goes amazing with rice!
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Chicken Pasanda

A warm winter dinner of chicken curry with rice and raisins. — Chicken Pasanda. Photo credit: Greedy Gourmet.

One of the most popular curry dishes served up in the UK, chicken pasanda is rich, creamy, spicy and utterly delicious! It requires just a little bit of prep and not too much effort, and the reward is a divine curry that’s packed full of flavour.
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Baked Mustard Chicken Meatballs

A winter dinner dish filled with meatballs and parsley. — Baked Mustard Chicken Meatballs. Photo credit: Lavender And Macarons.

These baked mustard chicken meatballs feature lightly seared balls of ground chicken, rice, and spices baked in a creamy mustard sauce. The recipe makes plenty of meatballs to satisfy your hungry family on busy weeknights
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Chicken Capri

A cheesy casserole dish with tomatoes and parsley. — Chicken Capri. Photo credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Chicken Capri features tender chicken breasts, skillfully seasoned and sautéed to perfection. The star of the show is the luscious tomato and basil-based Caprese sauce, which adds a burst of freshness and a hint of Mediterranean charm. Garnished with melted mozzarella cheese and often accompanied by a bed of pasta or a side of vegetables, Chicken Capri promises a satisfying and delightful dining experience that captures the essence of Italian cuisine.
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Apple Butter Roasted Chicken

A winter dinner featuring roasted chicken on a baking sheet garnished with sprigs of thyme. — Apple Butter Roasted Chicken. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

This apple butter roasted chicken is an amazing combination of sweet and savory flavors. With a crispy outside and a juicy, tender inside, it’s the perfect Sunday dinner!
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