36 Insanely Delicious Comfort Food Recipes - PinkWhen (2024)

Whether you have a craving for some Sloppy Joes or baked pasta or you haven’t had homemade soup in a while, comfort food recipes are always a great idea. The whole family will love these comfort foods which are sure to warm the heart, lift the spirits and bring back good memories of the first time you had these tasty treats. There are comfort food dishes for every occasion and each one in this assortment is easy to make!

One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

This easy taco pasta is wonderful for dinner and it’s one of the best skill pasta dinner ideas I’ve found. Beef, onion and garlic are dominating flavours in this creamy taco pasta with macaroni noodles.
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Air Fryer Unsloppy Joes Biscuit Pockets

This air fryer version of manwich biscuits seals the tasty beef mixture inside a biscuit for a delicious meal. Manwich biscuits are the readymade sloppy joe sauce and you just need to cook them while these Pillsbury biscuit sloppy joes are homemade. It is just like a hearty hot pocket that the whole family will love!
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Cheesy Baja Chicken & Bell Pepper Skillet

This cheesy Baja chicken and bell pepper skillet is packed with south-of-the-border flavors. With juicy chicken, fresh veggies, and a blend of Mexican seasonings, all topped with melted Pepper Jack cheese, this chicken cheesesteak dish will surely become a new family favorite!
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Garlic Tomato Shrimp Scampi

Many easy garlic tomato shrimp scampi recipes call for wine, but do you really need to add it? Is there a wine substitute you can add to this seafood pasta dinner recipe instead? The following recipe proves you don’t need to add wine for a delicious shrimp and tomato dish served with pappardelle pasta.
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

A hearty meal is a must-have to keep you satisfied and warm all year round. This deliciously creamy chicken pot pie soup with a heart-shaped biscuit topping is one of the best comfort food recipes you shouldn’t miss.
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One Pot Taco Macaroni and Cheese

If you’re in the mood for a hearty and flavorful meal, look no further than this recipe for taco macaroni and cheese. Combining the best of both worlds with Mexican and Italian flavors, this one-pot dish is perfect for satisfying your comfort food cravings in the cooler months.
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Beef Stewed with Mushrooms, Red Wine and Bacon

Boeuf bourguignon is one of the best French recipes with beef. This flavourful beef recipe combines the meat with red wine and herbs for an exquisite dish. This dish is sometimes called beef burgundy, because the traditional wine used is from France’s Burgundy region.
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Beef and Noodles with Mushrooms

This slow cooker beef and noodles with mushrooms is the ultimate winter comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. With a delicious combination of beef, mushrooms, and egg noodles in a creamy mushroom soup sauce, this easy crockpot recipe is a great option for busy weeknights.
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Campbell’s Chicken Curry

This foolproof Campbell’s Chicken Curry is the perfect easy weeknight meal your family will love. It’s loaded with tender chicken, vegetables and a flavorful broth made with curry, turmeric and Campbell’s Cream of Chicken Soup.
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Instant Pot Taco Soup

This Instant Pot taco soup recipe is packed with kidney beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Make a double batch and have soup to fill your belly all week. Quick, easy, hands off! Even better when you make a double batch and you have more for later.
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Apple Cider Beef Stew

This apple cider beef stew is full of comfort. It’s easy to throw together and tastes great the next day. It’s the perfect meal to make for company over the holidays.
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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Your family will love this Instant Pot chicken soup. This easy pressure cooker recipe is simple to make with pantry staples, so it can be thrown together any night of the week.
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Date Night Gnocchi

This date night gnocchi is a simple 30-minute meal featuring chicken, butternut squash, and kale combined in a creamy alfredo sauce and topped with grated parmesan cheese. Impress your date with this stay-at-home date night dinner winner!
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Creamy Pesto Pasta with Chicken and Sun Dried Tomatoes

A delicious, quick, and easy 30-minute creamy pesto pasta topped with chicken, sun dried tomatoes & parmesan. Perfect for the whole family. Dreamy pesto forms the base of this creamy pasta dish with juicy chicken along with sun dried tomatoes.
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Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole is a huge hit and family favorite. This is made with ground beef, corn, sour cream, tater tots, cheese, seasonings, and more. It’s a hearty dish full of flavor the whole family will love.
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Easy One Pot Lasagna

One pot lasagna is a super easy and delicious weeknight meal. Made with lean ground beef, pasta shells, shredded cheese, and more. It’s a perfect meal to make for a crowd or one to use for leftovers, and it’s one the whole family will enjoy.
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Creamy Microwave Mashed Potatoes

Want to make a classic comfort dish in less than 15 minutes? These microwave mashed potatoes are the easiest way to have a side dish on your dinner table with minimal effort and a fraction of the time! Delicious and flavorful mashed potatoes with a creamy and smooth texture that’s perfect for last-minute dinner or any special occasion!
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Chicken Fricassee

Chicken fricassee is a classic French comfort food dish. Silky cream sauce coats tender and delicious chicken thighs, while white wine cuts the acidity of the sauce. Perfect for when you’re looking for something cozy to eat!
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Braised Beef Short Ribs

Beef short ribs are deeply flavorful, fork-tender, and just so satisfying to eat. The meat simmers all day in a complex braise, making for an elegant and delicious evening meal for the whole family.
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Authentic Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

This classic, three ingredient bucatini cacio e pepe recipe is as authentic and foolproof as it gets (adapted from my neighborhood restaurant and Anthony Bourdain’s favorite in Rome)
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Instant Pot Tomato Soup

If you’re in the mood for a quick, easy and delicious soup, this creamy Instant Pot tomato soup is the perfect comfort food. It’s warm, hearty and easy to make. Plus, you can use either fresh tomatoes when they’re in season in the summer or canned tomatoes year-round.
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Chili Mac

Chili mac is a delicious comfort food the whole family will enjoy. The recipe is a combination of chili and macaroni and cheese. It’s a hearty, heady combination that really satisfies.
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Oxtail Soup Recipe

Want to make a classic comfort dish in less than 15 minutes? These microwave mashed potatoes are the easiest way to have a side dish on your dinner table with minimal effort and a fraction of the time! Delicious and flavorful mashed potatoes with a creamy and smooth texture that’s perfect for last-minute dinner or any special occasion!
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Creamy Old Fashioned Southern Butter Beans

Tender and creamy old fashioned butter beans are a classic Southern comfort dish served as the main attraction or side dish. Making beans from scratch starting with large lima beans is easier than you think!
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Chipotle Enchiladas with Chicken and Vegetables

These delicious chipotle enchiladas are generously stuffed with chicken and vegetables and are so juicy, plump and creamy. The smoky chipotle sauce is packed with earthy bold flavors and is incredibly easy to make. Serve this Mexican restaurant-style dish with your favorite south of the border classics.
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Authentic Mexican Picadillo

This Mexican picadillo recipe is the ultimate comfort food. A warm and hearty dish that can be made for any weeknight dinner. It’s delicious paired with rice and warm corn tortillas.
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Cajun Chicken Pasta

This easy one-pan Cajun chicken pasta is a surefire crowd-pleaser and delivers both spicy and creamy flavors in one simple pasta dish. It’s truly delicious and only takes about half an hour to make.
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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Buffalo chicken mac and cheese puts a delicious spin on classic macaroni and cheese. It’s creamy, cheesy, mildly spicy, and also has a hint of smokiness.
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Instant Pot Bolognese

Save time in the kitchen with this Instant Pot bolognese! A rich and hearty pasta sauce, this instant pot recipe brings all the flavors of the classic dish simmered for hours into a quick meal with basic pantry ingredients.
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Hearty Potato Stew

This hearty potato stew makes weeknight dinners easy and nutritious! This stew will do the trick if you want a warming yet filling comfort meal to whip up for the family on a cold fall or winter night. Even better. It requires minimal ingredients and is ready in only 30 minutes!
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Asparagus Risotto

Classic asparagus risotto, made with fresh asparagus, shallots, arborio rice, and fresh herbs tastes so good. This creamy concoction of rice and fresh vegetables makes a light yet satisfying risotto.
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Mustard Chicken

Prepare to fall madly in love with this Creamy, dreamy Mustard Chicken Recipe. It is a delicious classic French dish that tastes outstanding.
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Classic Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff

This creamy Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff is an easy yet luxurious dinner recipe and it’s ready to eat in just half an hour! Your family will be asking for seconds.
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Crockpot Chicken and Rice

This crockpot chicken and rice is a cozy, comforting meal that has incredible flavor and perfectly juicy chicken thighs. You’re going to love it for easy, but delicious weeknight dinners.
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Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore

This instant pot chicken cacciatore recipe is my twist on a classic Italian dish for the ultimate weeknight dinner. Tender, juicy chicken braised in a mouthwatering gravy and served over pasta or rice…does it get any better than that?
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Instant Pot Bottom Round Roast

You might be surprised to find that there is hardly any work involved in making this bottom round roast. Thanks to your pressure cooker, the meat turns out moist, the gravy is tasty and the vegetables cook directly with the meat, which gives them great flavor.
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