Looking for a warm comforting dinner idea that’s good for you? Find 29 healthy winter dinners that are perfect for cold winter nights.
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Cold winter nights are here to stay (at least for a while), so it’s time to turn to comforting and hearty dishes that keep us warm and cozy. And, while the first thing that comes to mind may be a dish that’s filled with unhealthy ingredients. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Although it can be a challenge trying to eat healthier in the winter months, it’s not impossible. There are so many delicious and comforting soups, stews, casseroles, and crockpot meals that can be cozy but also good for you.
Hearty dinners that are packed full of veggies and lean proteins can help you live a more healthy lifestyle but also enjoy a flavorful and satisfying dinner.
So, if you are looking for warm and comforting recipes that are healthy too, this list of 29 healthy winter dinners are the perfect solution when the weather gets frigid.
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29 Healthy Winter Dinners
These 29 healthy winter dinners are sure to hit the spot on those bitterly cold nights. You will find easy soups, stews, sheet pan dinners, and one-pot recipes that are filled with healthier proteins and winter vegetables like squash, brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes.
Healthy Winter Soups and Salads
These healthy winter soups and salads are not only delicious but good-for-you meals that will warm you up on the coldest days. Find healthy chicken tortilla soup, minestrone, butternut squash soup, and more.
Healthy Zuppa Toscana- Coconuts & Kettlebells
A healthier copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup that’s warm, comforting, and bursting with flavor!
Lentil and Butternut Soup– Garlic & Zest
This hearty vegetarian soup has heart-healthy legumes, butternut squash, tomatoes, and fresh spinach for a filling, delicious meal.
Butternut Squash Soup- Clan Kitchen
Indulge in a healthy winter dinner with this vegan Butternut Squash Soup, blending creamy coconut milk with aromatic herbs. Perfect for cold nights, this velvety delight is quick to make and offers endless topping possibilities.
Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup- Haute & Healthy Living
A quick and easy chicken enchilada soup cooked with the convenience of a slow cooker. A dump-and-go winter meal that is also healthy and packed with veggies.
Chicken Lentil Soup – A Cedar Spoon
This Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe is a hearty, filling recipe that is perfect for those chilly days. Shredded chicken is mixed with red lentils, vegetables, warm spices and topped with fresh herbs. You will love this easy soup that also freezes well!
Cilantro Chicken Soup– Unique Cooks
Comforting and hearty chicken and cilantro soup is a great winter meal for the entire family. It is filling, savory, and super easy to make.
Beef Barley Soup- The Gourmet Bon Vivant
This beef barley soup is a hearty and healthy soup recipe that is perfect to enjoy on cold winter nights.
Ground Turkey Cabbage Soup– Flavorful Eats
Made with lean ground turkey, cabbage, and lots of other veggies, this bowl of winter comfort food is not only delicious but healthy too!
Turkey Meatball Soup-Chef Savvy
This quick and easy one-pot turkey meatball vegetable soup is loaded with fresh spinach, broccoli, and turkey meatballs. Healthy, hearty, and packed full of flavor and nutrition. This is the perfect soup for a chilly winter day!
Vegetable Gnocchi Soup- Make it Skinny Please
Full of fresh veggies, pillow-soft gnocchi, and protein-rich beans in a creamy zesty broth. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Minestrone Soup- Hot for Food
Citrus Winter Farro Salad- A Grateful Meal
This simple winter salad combines the flavors of citrus and Brussels sprouts for a delicious and healthy winter dinner.
Italian Chopped Salad– Yum in the Kitchen
Enjoy a hearty and nutritious winter dinner with our Italian Chopped Salad. Packed with fresh veggies and zesty Italian flavors, it’s a delicious and satisfying choice for a cozy evening meal.
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Healthy Winter Chicken Dinners
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Chicken Apple Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner– Two Pink Peonies
This chicken apple sausage sheet pan dinner is such an easy recipe for a busy weeknight. It is so easy to throw together and clean-up is a breeze!
Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes– All Nutritious
Enjoy this all-in-one delicious sheet pan dinner with chicken, sweet potatoes, apples, and brussels sprouts that is easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights this winter.
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes- Olivia’s Kitchen
These healthy buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potatoes are made in just 20 minutes with 5 ingredients. Packed with protein and flavor, this easy meal or snack is sure to be a favorite in your home.
Healthy Chicken Tikka Masala- Coconuts & Kettlebells
This healthy chicken tikka masala is packed with flavor and is easy to make at home! It includes tender and delicious chicken simmered in a light and creamy spiced curry sauce.
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry– Cinnamon & Sage Co.
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a healthy dish filled with fresh crisp vegetables, and juicy chicken coated in a soy sauce mixture. You can easily have dinner on the table in under an hour with this yummy dish.
Chicken Chili with Black Beans and Corn- Sprinkled with Balance
This hearty and comforting chicken chili with black beans and corn is filled with veggies and layers of flavor! Easy to make, nutritious, and absolutely delicious!
Roasted Half Chicken– Carmy
This roasted half chicken recipe is so simple but delicious, you can’t go wrong with it. With crispy golden skin coated in a flavorful herb-filled butter, this oven-roasted half chicken has the juiciest, most tender meat. It’s easy enough to pull off as a weeknight meal but elegant enough for a special occasion like a holiday meal.
More Healthy Winter Recipes
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese– Strength and Sunshine
Out of this world, creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese! It’s a healthy, gluten-free, and allergy-free recipe! No soy, nuts, dairy, or fake cheeses are needed! Super easy and baked to perfection (or leave it unbaked!), this cheesy and kid-friendly butternut squash sauce is savory with fresh herbs and so quick to make along with your favorite pasta for a weeknight dinner or lunch!
Zucchini Lasagna- Sweet and Savory Meals
Zucchini Lasagna is a delicious recipe that is also low-carb, keto, gluten-free, and not watery! It is a healthier take on the classic comfort dish loaded with vegetables, cottage cheese, grated parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
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Quinoa Risotto with Butternut Squash and Greens– Cook Eat Live Love
Quinoa risotto with butternut squash and greens is a protein-packed veggie dish made with wholesome, easy ingredients. The dish cooks in about thirty minutes and requires less constant attention than regular risotto.
Classic Homemade Beef Chili– Healthy Fitness Meals
A Homemade Beef Chili Recipe that’s healthy, hearty, filling, and so delicious! Made with lean ground beef, beans, diced tomatoes, and chili spices. This easy beef and bean chili makes for a perfect weeknight dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy.
Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes- Salted Plains
These Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are an easy dinner recipe made with ground turkey, vegetables, and spices, for a flavorful and healthier take on the classic sandwich!
Healthy Cottage Pie- Cinnamon & Kale
Healthy cottage pie is a delicious, filling dish, perfect for cold winter days.
Healthy Turkey Meatballs– Mae’s Menu
Tender and juicy with a simple and quick homemade sauce, these Dairy-Free Turkey Meatballs are big on flavor but low on fuss. This recipe is ready in under 45 minutes and is 100% family-friendly. Gluten-free variations are available!
Turkey Chili– On My Kid’s Plate
This super easy kid-friendly chili with ground turkey is an easy staple weeknight meal that cooks in 30 minutes. This chili is hearty, packed full of tomato, beans, and veggies in every spoonful. Mild enough for a picky eater, this chili is so cozy and delicious!
Sheet Pan Roast Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes- Chew Out Loud
This Sheet Pan Roast Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes is extremely tender, succulent, and healthy. This pork tenderloin recipe is easy enough for a weeknight meal and delicious enough for serving to guests.
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