With the rain and cold weather returning to Portland, it’s safe to say that it’s officially comfort food season. Whether it’s a soup or a creamy pasta dish, you can’t go wrong with a carb-heavy dinner during the colder months. Here are a few great dinner recipes to cozy up with this winter.
Creamy Three Cheese Skillet Mac and Cheese
This skillet mac and cheese recipe from The Kitchen Magpie is great for the whole family. Spice it up by adding some thick cut bacon, bread crumbs, jalapeños or whatever your favorite mac and cheese add-on might be! This recipe only takes around 30 minutes to cook, so it’s a perfect weeknight dinner option.
Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
If you’re a fan of Indian food, this slow cooker chicken curry recipe will give you that delicious curry flavor, with minimal effort required. The warm, spicy flavor is perfect for a chilly night in – just toss all the ingredients in the crockpot in the morning and enjoy an easy, delicious dinner! Check out the recipe from Food Network here.
Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
When it comes to comfort food, chicken and dumplings definitely make the top of the list. This recipe from Southern Living will be sure to warm you up on a cold winter night. It takes a little less than two hours from start to finish, so it’s a great meal to whip up on the weekend.
Sloppy Joe Casserole
Nothing says simple quite like sloppy joes. Take your sloppy joe game to the next level with this quick and easy casserole by Southern Living. Ditch the buns and toss this casserole in the oven, bake for 20 minutes and enjoy!
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup
The time has come to cover up the grill and dust off the slow cooker. This slow cooker broccoli cheddar soup takes around 4 hours in the slow cooker, but only takes 5 minutes to prepare – just toss the ingredients in and let the crockpot do the work. Even better – this recipe only requires a few ingredients and a handful of spices!
Baked Spinach Ravioli
This rich, creamy spinach ravioli recipe from the Food Network only takes about 30 minutes total to prepare, making it a quick and easy, yet flavorful dinner option. Broiling this recipe creates a delicious layer of crispy, golden cheese on top, while the inside of the dish remains creamy and rich.
White Chicken Chili
Chili is always a great option when it comes to comfort food, but if you’re looking to switch things up from your classic chili recipe, try this white chicken chili recipe from Ahead of Thyme. The best part about this recipe, is you can use a rotisserie chicken, or even leftover chicken!
Lasagna Soup
Back at it with another soup recipe – this Lasagna Soup from Ahead of Thyme is loaded with traditional lasagna ingredients, in the form of a soup. Oh, and did we mention the three cheese topping?