15 Quick Comfort Food Ideas

1. INSTANT POT CHICKEN STEW

This easy Instant Pot chicken stew is a hearty meal that’s loaded with tender chicken, carrots, potatoes, and green beans in a thick and creamy chicken broth. 

It’s a perfect cozy one-pot meal in just 30 minutes!

2. Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb

For perfectly cooked meat that is melt-in-the-mouth tender, you must try this Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb. 

3. BAKED MOSTACCIOLI

Baked Mostaccioli combines Italian sausage, peppers, garlic, onions, and marinara, all blanketed in mozzarella and provolone cheese. 

It is the ultimate easy comfort food meal, family-friendly and guaranteed to please!

4. Balsamic Short Ribs Recipe

This Balsamic Short Ribs Recipe is tender and melt in your mouth. 

The short ribs are cooked in the slow cooker in balsamic vinegar to infuse the flavor into them.

5. Mac and Cheese with Cornbread Crust

Creamy, crunchy, and completely irresistible, this Baked Mac and Cheese featuring a cornbread crust is an easy and tasty dinner recipe that is comforting and will feed the whole family.

6. Chicken Stroganoff

The best recipe for Chicken Stroganoff only takes 30 minutes! 

Lightly breaded, perfectly seasoned chicken breast cutlets are cooked with a creamy, tangy sauce with mushrooms to create an irresistible comfort food skillet dinner.

7. Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Chicken Tetrazzini is a rich, cheesy, indulgent pasta bake that is easy to make from scratch!

8. BAKED GNOCCHI

Easy baked gnocchi recipe is a simple one-pan recipe that’s packed with flavor! 

This quick dinner recipe is made with just 8 ingredients and takes about 30 minutes to make.

9. Italian Oven Baked Meatballs

This oven baked meatballs are so tender and juicy – they are the best meatballs you’ll ever have!

 Skip the mess of pan frying make this baked meatball recipe!

10. Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich

The perfect grilled cheese sandwich is one of humankind’s highest accomplishments. 

Perfectly toasted bread meets warm, melty cheese. This delicious cheese toastie that uses three cheeses for that cheesy flavor hit!

11. Chicken Parmesan Pasta Skillet

Chicken Parmesan Pasta Skillet is a simple and delicious meal that combines the flavors of a classic dish with the ease of a weeknight dinner.

12. Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

This Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie recipe has you covered.

 In a few simple steps, chicken breasts, seasonings, canned soups, broth, and frozen veggies combine to make the creamy pot pie filling.

13. FRIED BUTTERMILK CHICKEN TENDERS

For the crispiest fried buttermilk chicken tenders, this Southern recipe is the best. Juicy on the inside & crunchy on the outside every time. 

Make this old-fashioned dinner favorite at home in under 30 minutes.

14. CHICKEN COBBLER

This viral TikTok Chicken Cobbler Recipe is a delicious one pan meal that combines buttery biscuits, mixed vegetables, and shredded chicken into one hearty dish!

15. Romanian Moussaka Recipe

The Romanian Moussaka is a hearty dish, perfect to indulge in when you are in need of a comfort food to warm you up and make you feel good.