19 Winter Weeknight Meals

Oh, it may be cold outside, but your kitchen will be warm and cozy when you make any of these winter weeknight meals. Roast chicken, slow cooker recipes, hamburger potato casserole, shepherd’s pie, pork roast… hearty and comforting any of these cold-weather dinners will warm everyone’s tummy. With it getting dark so early, we’re all looking for something to brighten our day. Sitting down for a family meal and enjoying any of these dishes will do just that. All of these dinner recipes easily serve four and guarantee leftovers.

Homemade Cheesy Italian Hamburger Helper

"This is so much better than the stuff out of the box. You can taste all of the flavors and can modify it to your own liking. There will be minimal preservatives as well." - Kim

Baby It's Cold Outside Burger Soup

"This soup is guaranteed to warm you up from the inside out on any cold blustery day and it tastes really good too." - Grace

Chicken and Dumpling Casserole

"When I want comfort food, I usually make this. There are so many things about this recipe that take me back to my childhood. I hope it becomes a favorite recipe of yours too." - Carla

Hamburger Potato Casserole

"This is a quick casserole version of hamburger steak with onions, brown gravy, and potatoes. It is great comfort food and so easy to make!" - Cheryl

Easy Baked Ziti

"This Easy Baked Ziti is creamy and full of flavor, it will sure to be a family favorite. Most people use ricotta cheese in this dish. One of my sons is super picky doesn’t like it. The Alfredo sauce makes it creamy and you never miss the ricotta." - Debbie

Crock Pot Beef And Mushrooms

"I am always looking for ways to spend more time playing with the baby, than over the stove! I made this today and my hubby said that it's one for the book which means that he loves it. I guess he does because there aren't any leftovers!" - Melissa

Pepper Steak On Rice

"I used to make this for us a lot because it's very simple and quick. It's also yummy and good for finicky kids. Hope you all enjoy!" - Sheri

Colorado Cowboy Casserole

"Cowboy Casseroles have a long history and many varieties. I added a little spice to ours since we like our food with a little kick. It's a nice alternative to the standard casserole." - Lisa

Beer Onion Gravy Pork Roast

"I found a recipe with the bare bones of something that would taste good and I reworked it for flavor - and so I could use my new immersion blender. This is a keeper! The flavor of the onion gravy is delicious with the roast & mashed potatoes." - Diana

Pork Roast With Tomatillo Cream Sauce

"I love tomatillo salsa and a good pork roast, so I thought I would marry them together using my slow cooker (Crock Pot). Turned out great the first time around." - Michelle

Chicken Enchiladas With Sour Cream Sauce

"Need a hearty dinner idea? Try these easy chicken enchiladas. It's so good even picky eaters will love it. Creamy and cheesy it's full of shredded chicken." - The Kitchen Crew

Italian Sausage And Rice Stuffed Peppers

"We love Enro's twist on stuffed green peppers. Italian sausage changes the flavor profile. It adds much more savoriness to the dish." - The Kitchen Crew

Shepherd's Cheesy Pie

"How do you make a shepherd's pie recipe even better? Add cheese! Brenda tops her recipe with a layer of cheddar cheese that, when baked, adds a nice crust on top of the creamy mashed potatoes." - The Kitchen Crew

Lemon Butter Roasted Chicken

"This succulent chicken is baked to perfection. The herbs and lemon mixture permeate through the chicken while baking." - The Kitchen Crew

French Onion Baked Chicken

"Chicken topped with sweet caramelized onions and cheese that’s baked until the cheese has melted!" - Kevin

Pot Roast With Carrots & Potatoes

"For years I've been trying to perfect my roasts. This one turned out very tender and moist. I think it had a lot to do with scoring the meat, placing bacon on top and baking it in a tightly covered pot. It got my husband's approval and that's good enough for me." - Gail