34 Favorite Comfort Food Recipes for the Whole Family

Let’s be honest, nothing beats good comfort food! And, there are tons of easy, delicious recipes like classic meatloaf, crispy fried chicken, or a big bowl of cheesy pasta. These comfort food recipes are full of flavor, super satisfying, and always have that warm, cozy feeling that makes them extra special. Expect delicious flavors and a full and satisfied belly after enjoying any one of these dishes.

Pesto Fettuccini With Bolognese Sauce

Pasta being scooped form a bowl. — Pesto Fettuccini with Bolognese Sauce. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Pesto fettuccini with Bolognese sauce is a delicious pasta dinner. It’s a homemade Italian beef Bolognese meat sauce and fettuccine pasta. So if you love hearty Italian dishes like this fettuccini with pesto and the best Bolognese recipe, try this!
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Slow Cooker Beef And Noodles With Mushrooms

Comforting Swedish meatballs nestled in a white bowl, garnished with fresh parsley. — Slow Cooker Beef And Noodles With Mushrooms. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Slow cooker beef and noodles with mushrooms is a perfect winter warmer and comfort food. It’s also a tasty, easy crockpot beef recipe which is nice during the fall. Actually, whatever the weather, this crockpot beef tips and noodles dinner using cream of mushroom soup is always great!
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Slow Cooker Italian Beef

Two Italian beef buns with peppers on top. — Italian Beef. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Slow cooker Italian beef is one of those dishes that, once you’ve tried it, you’ll want to make it again. Italian beef sandwiches served on toasted rolls or a hoagie bun are hearty, filling and truly delicious. The slow cooked beef becomes incredibly tender and flavourful.
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Red Wine

One of the best things about recipes like this slow cooker pot roast with red wine is how simple they are to prepare. This crockpot roast with hearty beef, fresh veggies, merlot, fresh herbs and more, is so good. It makes a robust and filling dinner.
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Easy Shrimp Linguine

A tangy and delightful bowl of pasta with zesty shrimp and vibrant lemons, perfect for quick and easy recipes. — Easy Shrimp Linguine. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This classic Italian dish pairs linguine noodles with shrimp and a delicious lemon, garlic and herb sauce. Shrimp linguine is light but satisfying and it’s also easy to make. There are only 8 different ingredients in this shrimp linguine recipe, or 9 if you want a parmesan cheese garnish.
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Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Taco stuffed zucchini boats offer a little of everything – nutrition, meat, veggies, a pop of Mexican seasoning, and of course a tasty meal!
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Ricotta Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells

Baked ricotta beef stuffed pasta shells are full of ground beef and four different types of cheese. It is a meal the whole family will love!
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Easy Pink Pasta

This pink pasta sauce isn’t just easy to make with alfredo sauce and tomatoes. It’s delicious and turns your spaghetti a shade of pink!
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Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef is a simple dish that’s packed with flavor and requires very little effort made with flank steak and veggies in a savory sauce.
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Easy Apple Cider Chicken Recipe

This apple glazed chicken is sweet and tangy with a beautiful color and amazing flavor. This chicken recipe is easy to make and so good!
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Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole

Cheesy Tuna Casserole using flaky canned tuna makes a one pot meal that’s full of veggies, tuna, noodles in a from scratch creamy sauce and a crumb topping.
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The Best Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Fried chicken sandwich with french fries on the side. — The Best Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

With a perfectly seasoned, golden brown coating and mouthwatering toppings, this fried chicken sandwich is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. Don’t settle for ordinary, elevate your sandwich game with this finger-licking deliciousness!
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The Best Italian Penne Rosa Pasta

A quick and easy recipe using pantry staples, this flavorful penne dish combines spinach and tomatoes, cooked to perfection in a pan and stirred with a trusty wooden spoon. — The Best Italian Penne Rosa Pasta. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Penne rosa pasta is an easy pasta dish with a creamy sauce. You can make the whole penne rosa recipe in one pot. This quick and simple Italian pasta with tomato cream sauce is ideal for a busy weeknight supper.
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The Best One-Pot Taco Macaroni And Cheese

Enjoy the best of both worlds with this taco macaroni and cheese. It’s a one-pot, Dutch oven 30-minute meal boasting both Mexican and Italian flavors in every mouthful. It makes really satisfying comfort food and is a perfect meal for the cooler months.
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Easy Cowboy Stew Recipe (Slow Cooker)

This easy cowboy stew recipe with chunks of beef, potatoes, beans, and vegetables in tomato sauce makes a hearty and satisfying one pot meal.
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Campbell’s Chicken Curry

A bowl of chicken curry with rice and peas, perfect for those looking for a comforting and flavorful meal. This dish is sure to satisfy any craving for comfort food recipes. — Campbell’s Chicken Curry. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

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 Cream of Chicken Soup.
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Easy Hamburger Soup

A shared bowl of comfort food stew, rounded up with meat, vegetables and peas. — Easy Hamburger Soup. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This easy hamburger soup is a delicious blend of flavors that will warm you up from the inside out. Packed with lean ground beef, a medley of fresh vegetables, and a savory broth, this soup is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious.
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Chicken Parmesan With Pepperoni

A shared round-up of comfort food recipes featuring delicious pizzas topped with pepperoni and tomatoes. — Chicken Parmesan With Pepperoni. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This family-friendly Chicken Parmesan with Pepperoni is super satisfying on those cold winter nights by the fire. Make extra because the leftovers are delicious.
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Crockpot Lasagna

A shared plate of comforting lasagna recipe with meat and cheese. — Crockpot Lasagna. Photo Credit: PinkWhen.

Crockpot Lasagna is made with beef, vegetables, noodles, and handful of seasonings, to make this slow cooker lasagna taste like you’ve been slaving over it all day. This easy recipe is literally dump and serve, and it’s also PERFECT to freeze for meal planning.
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Crockpot Southwest Chicken Soup

This Crockpot Southwest Chicken Soup is a creamy and chunky chicken soup that is full of southwestern flavors. Make with chicken, veggies, legumes, and more.
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Easy One Pot Lasagna

Cheesy comfort food pasta in a white dish with parmesan cheese and parsley. — Easy One Pot Lasagna. Photo Credit: PinkWhen.

One Pot Lasagna is a super easy and delicious weeknight meal. Made with lean ground beef, pasta shells, shredded cheese, and more.
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How To Make Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

A shared comfort food recipe for delicious meatballs covered in savory gravy cooked in a slow cooker. — Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak. Photo Credit: PinkWhen.

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak is one of my favorite winter recipes to make in the Crock Pot. My husband says this recipe reminds him of his grandmother’s recipe, it’s that good! Just a little prep goes a long way with this delicious family favorite.
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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

Comfort Food Recipes - A comforting bowl of pasta with flavorful chicken and fresh parsley. — Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti. Photo credit: Balancing Motherhood.

This crockpot chicken spaghetti is a hearty and delicious weeknight meal that the whole family will love. Easy to make and full of flavor, this dish deserves a regular spot in your dinner rotation.
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Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops

A comforting round up of skillet mushrooms and gravy, perfect for sharing. — Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops. Photo credit: Busy Day Dinners.

Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops is an easy weeknight dinner combining tender, juicy pork chops smothered in a comforting and amazing creamy skillet gravy made with a can of soup, perfect for serving on top of mashed potatoes.
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Hamburger Casserole

A comforting plate of pasta with meat and vegetables, perfect for a shared meal. — Hamburger Casserole. Photo credit: Balancing Motherhood.

Hamburger casserole makes the perfect comfort food and an easy and quick meal. It uses ground beef, tomatoes, veggies, and comforting egg noodles. Add in some Italian seasoning and you’ll have dinner on the table in no time!
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Tuna Stuffed Pasta Shells

Cheesy chicken stuffed shells, a comforting and delicious dish perfect for any shared dinner or round-up of comfort food recipes. — Tuna Stuffed Pasta Shells. Photo credit: Busy Day Dinners.

Get ready for a flavor-packed dinner with these tuna-stuffed pasta shells! You’ll love these jumbo pasta shells generously filled with a cheesy blend of flaked tuna, topped with a velvety garlic-infused cream sauce.
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Easy Chicken Meatloaf With Barbecue Sauce

A mouthwatering round up of shared comfort food recipes featuring succulent BBQ ribs on a plate, generously smothered with sauce and sprinkled with fresh parsley. — Easy Chicken Meatloaf. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

This juicy barbecue chicken meatloaf is easy to make, tender, and loaded with flavor. Simply the perfect comfort food for busy days.
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Turkey Pasta Carbonara

Chicken and pea pasta is a comforting and shared round-up of flavors, featuring the addition of crispy bacon and sweet peas. — Turkey Pasta Carbonara. Photo credit: Dinner At The Zoo.

This turkey pasta carbonara is turkey, peas and bacon, all tossed with spaghetti in a creamy parmesan sauce. A quick and easy dinner option that’s the perfect way to use up your holiday leftovers!
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Creamy Garlic Scallops

Scallops, a comfort food, cooked in a skillet with lemon wedges. — Creamy Garlic Scallops. Photo credit: Cafe Delites.

A silky, creamy garlic sauce with a hint of lemon coats crispy, buttery scallops! With only a handful of ingredients, you’re minutes away from having the most incredible Creamy Garlic Scallops on your dinner table! People will think there’s a hidden chef in your kitchen!
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Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili

A plate of spaghetti and chili in front of an instant pot. — Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili. Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

If you’ve never had Cincinnati Chili, then you are in for a real treat. This iconic regional dish benefits by being cooked in the slow cooker allowing all the spices to meld together. This dump-and-go recipe is low prep and can be done in as little as 3 hours of cooking time.
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Cajun Chicken Pasta

A fork is being used to pick up a bowl of comfort food pasta salad. — Cajun Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

Make One-Pan Cajun Chicken Pasta in just 30 minutes. It’s a quick, creamy, spicy dish with easy cleanup. Ideal for busy weeknights.
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Slow Cooker Gyros

Two shared pitas with comforting meat and vegetable fillings on a wooden table. — Slow Cooker Gyros. Photo credit: Balancing Motherhood.

These Slow Cooker Gyros are an easy and tasty spin on classic Greek gyros. Made with juicy and flavorful chuck roast, tender onions, and a dreamy homemade tzatziki sauce, this recipe is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.
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Chicken Cacciatore

A bowl of Instant Pot pasta with chicken and vegetables. — Chicken Cacciatore. Photo credit: Dishes Delish.

Chicken Cacciatore is simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce with mushrooms and peppers; this traditional dish makes a delightful dinner.
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Crack Chicken Noodle Soup

A comforting bowl of shared chicken noodle soup. — Crack Chicken Noodle Soup. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

Enjoy our Crack Chicken Noodle Soup with chicken, cheese, bacon, and noodles. Perfect for a comforting home dinner.
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