Skip to content

Top Navigation

Midwest Living Midwest Living
  • Travel
  • Food
  • Home
  • Garden
  • Holidays & Entertaining
  • Videos
  • Sweeps and Contests

Profile Menu

Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Newsletters
  • Email Preferences
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Help
  • Logout

More

  • Win Your Dream Getaway!
  • Give a Gift Subscription
  • Magazine Issues
  • Destinations
Login
Subscribe
Pin FB

Explore Midwest Living

Midwest Living Midwest Living
  • Explore

    Explore

    • 40 Favorite Comfort Food Recipes

      Macaroni and cheese, Amish apple dumplings and chicken pot pie are among our Midwest comfort food favorites. Read More Next
    • 50 Romantic Midwest Getaways

      Romance, of course, can be wherever the two of you are. But wonderful surroundings help. We found some of the most romantic places anywhere in the Midwest—in the city and country. All you have to do is get away together! Read More Next
    • 50 Decadent Chocolate Dessert Recipes

      Chocolate lovers, these are for you: 50 of our best rich-and-gooey chocolate dessert recipes, including pie, pudding, cake, cookies, fondue and brownies. Read More Next
  • Travel

    Travel

    See All Travel

    50 Midwest Resorts We Love

    Our favorite Midwest resort destinations range from cozy lakeside lodges to indoor water park behemoths. Dive in to check out our top picks for a fabulous Midwest getaway.
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Michigan
    • Minnesota
    • Missouri
    • Nebraska
    • North Dakota
    • Ohio
    • South Dakota
    • Wisconsin
    • Around the Region
    • Free Travel Info
  • Food

    Food

    See All Food

    Midwest Living November/December 2020 Recipes

    • Comfort Foods
    • Desserts & Baking
    • Breakfast
    • Quick & Easy
    • Chicken
    • Soups & Stews
    • Midwest Favorites
    • Fruits & Vegetables
    • Fish
    • Grilling
  • Home

    Home

    See All Home

    50 Quick and Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas

    Give your home holiday style in a flash with these simple yet creative decorating projects.
    • Quick Decorating
    • Featured Homes
    • Organizing & Storage
    • Outdoor Living
    • Seasonal Decorating
    • Room Decorating
  • Garden

    Garden

    See All Garden

    14 Cheerful Winter Container Gardens

    Create bountiful outdoor winter arrangements with a little help from Mother Nature.
    • Container Gardens
    • Flowers
    • Featured Gardens
    • Midwest Gardening Calendar
    • Garden Ideas & Inspiration
  • Holidays & Entertaining

    Holidays & Entertaining

    See All Holidays & Entertaining

    40 Easy Christmas Crafts

    Decorate your home, make a gift or create an ornament with our 40 ideas for fun and easy Christmas crafts.
    • Christmas
    • Valentine's Day
    • Easter
    • July 4th
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
  • Videos

    Videos

    See All Videos
    • How to Make an All-Butter Pie Crust
    • How to Make Pumpkin-Spice Icebox Cake
  • Sweeps and Contests

    Sweeps and Contests

    See All Sweeps and Contests

    Warm-Weather Getaways Sweepstakes

    • Winter Getaways Sweepstakes
    • Warm-Weather Getaways Sweepstakes

Profile Menu

Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Newsletters
  • Email Preferences
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Help
  • Logout

More

  • Win Your Dream Getaway!
  • Give a Gift Subscription
  • Magazine Issues
  • Destinations
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. Midwest Living
  2. Food
  3. Chicken
  4. Our Best Winter Chicken Recipes

Our Best Winter Chicken Recipes

By The editors of MidwestLiving.com
Updated December 22, 2019
Skip gallery slides
Pin

Casseroles, slow-cooker meals, soups, skillet dinners and more highlight this collection of 30-plus chicken recipes perfect for warming a winter night.

Start Slideshow

1 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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.

1 of 22

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Chicken with Olives and Dates

Credit: Paul Lowe
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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

2 of 22

3 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Unforgettable Chicken Pie

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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."

3 of 22

Advertisement

4 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Chicken Tagine

Credit: Brie Passano
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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.

4 of 22

5 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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

5 of 22

6 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Angel Chicken

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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.

6 of 22

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Slow-Cooker Coq au Vin

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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.

7 of 22

8 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Chicken Pot Pie

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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.

8 of 22

9 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Roast Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Fall Fruit

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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.

9 of 22

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Wild Rice and Chicken Soup

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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.

10 of 22

11 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Grape-Stuffed Chicken with Lemon Orzo

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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.

11 of 22

12 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Chicken Alfredo and Rice Casserole

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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.

12 of 22

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Warm-Me-Up Chicken Chili

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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.

13 of 22

14 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Oven-Barbecued Chicken

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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.Ā Ā 

14 of 22

15 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Greek-Style Chicken Skillet

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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.

15 of 22

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

16 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Moroccan Chicken Stew

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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.

16 of 22

17 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Creamy Chicken-Broccoli Bake

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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.

17 of 22

18 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Cashew Chicken

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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

18 of 22

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

19 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Slow-Cooker French Chicken Stew

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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

19 of 22

20 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Texas-Style Casserole

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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

20 of 22

21 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Antlers Wild Rice Soup

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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

21 of 22

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

22 of 22

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Chicken and Noodles

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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.

22 of 22

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

By The editors of MidwestLiving.com

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook
Trending Videos
Advertisement
Skip slide summaries

Everything in This Slideshow

Advertisement

View All

1 of 22 Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
2 of 22 Chicken with Olives and Dates
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
22 of 22 Chicken and Noodles

Share options

Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Login

Midwest Living

Magazines & More

Learn More

  • Contact Us
  • Help
  • Free Newsletters this link opens in a new tab
  • Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
  • Customer Service this link opens in a new tab
  • Renew this link opens in a new tab
  • Advertise this link opens in a new tab
  • Content Licensing this link opens in a new tab
  • Affiliate Program
  • Free Travel Info this link opens in a new tab
  • Special Promotions this link opens in a new tab
  • Sweepstakes this link opens in a new tab
  • Video
  • Home Advisor this link opens in a new tab

Connect

Follow Us
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Other Meredith Sites

Other Meredith Sites

  • 4 Your Health this link opens in a new tab
  • Allrecipes this link opens in a new tab
  • All People Quilt this link opens in a new tab
  • Better Homes & Gardens this link opens in a new tab
  • Bizrate Insights this link opens in a new tab
  • Bizrate Surveys this link opens in a new tab
  • Cooking Light this link opens in a new tab
  • Daily Paws this link opens in a new tab
  • EatingWell this link opens in a new tab
  • Eat This, Not That this link opens in a new tab
  • Entertainment Weekly this link opens in a new tab
  • Food & Wine this link opens in a new tab
  • Health this link opens in a new tab
  • Hello Giggles this link opens in a new tab
  • Instyle this link opens in a new tab
  • Martha Stewart this link opens in a new tab
  • Midwest Living this link opens in a new tab
  • More this link opens in a new tab
  • MyRecipes this link opens in a new tab
  • MyWedding this link opens in a new tab
  • My Food and Family this link opens in a new tab
  • MyLife this link opens in a new tab
  • Parenting this link opens in a new tab
  • Parents this link opens in a new tab
  • People this link opens in a new tab
  • People en EspaƱol this link opens in a new tab
  • Rachael Ray Magazine this link opens in a new tab
  • Real Simple this link opens in a new tab
  • Ser Padres this link opens in a new tab
  • Shape this link opens in a new tab
  • Siempre Mujer this link opens in a new tab
  • Southern Living this link opens in a new tab
  • SwearBy this link opens in a new tab
  • Travel & Leisure this link opens in a new tab
Midwest Living is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2021 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
© Copyright . All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.midwestliving.com

View image

Our Best Winter Chicken Recipes
this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.