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Our Best Winter Chicken Recipes

By The editors of MidwestLiving.com Updated December 22, 2019
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Casseroles, slow-cooker meals, soups, skillet dinners and more highlight this collection of 30-plus chicken recipes perfect for warming a winter night.

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
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This 170-calorie slow-cooker version of a classic comfort food takes just 25 minutes of prep and uses reduced-fat cream cheese in its creamy homemade broth.

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Chicken with Olives and Dates

Chicken with Olives and Dates
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This dish couldn't be easier, but the payoff is succulent, sweet, savory and so much more than the sum of its parts.

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Unforgettable Chicken Pie

Unforgettable Chicken Pie
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This from-scratch deep-dish chicken casserole comes from a Caledonia, Michigan, reader. "It's not your run-of-the-mill chicken pie," says the reader, who adds a bit of pork sausage for farm-hearty flavor. "Anyone who tries it just can't get enough of it."

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Chicken Tagine

Chicken Tagine
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For this recipe, Karen Bell, chef and owner of Bavette La Boucherie in Milwaukee, marinates thighs and drumsticks in saffron, mint and ras el hanout (a blend of cinnamon, coriander, ginger, turmeric and black pepper), then simmers them with olives and preserved lemons for pops of briny flavor.

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Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili

Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili
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Crushed tortilla chips, stirred into the chili's base, give this dish a lusciously silky texture. Put it together in just 20 minutes.

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Angel Chicken

Angel Chicken
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Chicken and fresh mushrooms slow-cook in cream cheese, wine and soup. It's easy to put together but tastes complex because of its delicately seasoned cream sauce.

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Slow-Cooker Coq au Vin

Slow Cooker Coq au Vin
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We adapted a classic French recipe of chicken cooked in wine for this slow-cooker specialty. Burgundy flavors the meaty chicken and forms the base of the gravy.

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Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie
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This dish is creamy, chickeny goodness. The pastry tops can be made a day or two ahead. Bake as directed; cool and then cover loosely with plastic wrap and store at room temperature.

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Roast Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Fall Fruit

Roast Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Fall Fruit
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Apples, pears and cranberries mix with caramelized onions in a luscious tumble over chicken breasts. Why leave the skin on and bones in? Trust us; you'll notice the extra flavor.

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Wild Rice and Chicken Soup

Wild Rice and Chicken Soup
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Mix a can of cream of chicken soup, mushrooms, veggies and rice mix for the soup base. Any boneless cooked chicken works in this recipe, but chicken thighs, with more moisture from fat, slow-cook the best.

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Grape-Stuffed Chicken with Lemon Orzo

Grape-Stuffed Chicken with Lemon Orzo
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Fruit-and-nut stuffing transforms everyday chicken breasts into a company-ready feast. Bonus: It's deceptively simple; you'll have dinner on the table in an hour.

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Chicken Alfredo and Rice Casserole

Chicken Alfredo and Rice Casserole
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For a fast warm-up on a cold night, put together this quick and easy version of classic chicken and rice casserole with refrigerated light pasta sauce, cubed cooked chicken and cooked rice.

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Warm-Me-Up Chicken Chili

Warm-Me-Up Chicken Chili
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Combine chicken, chopped vegetables and canned beans for this warm and comforting chili. Our recipe gives variations for Slow Cooker Chicken Chili as well as a spicier Chipotle Chicken Chili.

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Oven-Barbecued Chicken

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Oven-baking the chicken makes this recipe a breeze for any time of the year, and homemade barbecue sauce is always a hit. Serve with rolls and slaw.  

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Greek-Style Chicken Skillet

Greek-Style Chicken Skillet
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Chicken and fresh vegetables simmer in a garlic-tomato broth for an easy skillet dinner. Feta cheese adds a touch of creaminess. Serve with either plain or flavored couscous.

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Moroccan Chicken Stew

Slow-Cooker Moroccan Chicken Stew
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Combine spices with raisins and apricots to season this slow-cooker chicken stew. Serve on couscous and topped with toasted pine nuts and fresh cilantro.

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Creamy Chicken-Broccoli Bake

Creamy Chicken-Broccoli Bake
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Chicken breast and chopped broccoli combine with a soup-based cream sauce and noodles in this classic potluck dish. You can lighten the traditional recipe by using reduced-fat, reduced-sodium soup and fat-free sour cream, if you prefer.

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Cashew Chicken

Slow-Cooker Cashew Chicken
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A package of frozen veggies, canned mushrooms and canned soup shorten the prep work in this takeout-style recipe.

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Slow-Cooker French Chicken Stew

Slow Cooker French Chicken Stew
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Save time with premade pasta sauce for this slow-cooker recipe. Tender chicken, herbs and fresh vegetables blend for a crowd-pleasing dish.

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Texas-Style Casserole

Texas-Style Casserole
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Patterned after a legendary Texas recipe, this irresistible main dish includes seasoned chicken stacked up with chili peppers, tortillas, sour cream sauce and cheese.

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Antlers Wild Rice Soup

Antlers Wild Rice Soup
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We like the smooth richness of this chunky main-dish soup from Antlers Restaurant at Breezy Point Resort in Breezy Point, Minnesota.

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Chicken and Noodles

Chicken and Noodles
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Chicken, noodles, veggies and herbs simmer in a creamy sauce. It's a perfect one-dish winter meal; just serve with a small salad or dinner rolls.

 

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    1 of 22 Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
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    3 of 22 Unforgettable Chicken Pie
    4 of 22 Chicken Tagine
    5 of 22 Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili
    6 of 22 Angel Chicken
    7 of 22 Slow-Cooker Coq au Vin
    8 of 22 Chicken Pot Pie
    9 of 22 Roast Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Fall Fruit
    10 of 22 Wild Rice and Chicken Soup
    11 of 22 Grape-Stuffed Chicken with Lemon Orzo
    12 of 22 Chicken Alfredo and Rice Casserole
    13 of 22 Warm-Me-Up Chicken Chili
    14 of 22 Oven-Barbecued Chicken
    15 of 22 Greek-Style Chicken Skillet
    16 of 22 Moroccan Chicken Stew
    17 of 22 Creamy Chicken-Broccoli Bake
    18 of 22 Cashew Chicken
    19 of 22 Slow-Cooker French Chicken Stew
    20 of 22 Texas-Style Casserole
    21 of 22 Antlers Wild Rice Soup
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