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17 Easy and Satisfying Comfort Food Recipes You’ll Want To Try

Erren Hart

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06/10/2024

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Dive into this soul-warming dish collection featuring childhood favorites and hearty stews. Each recipe is guaranteed to chase away the blues and leave you feeling happy and nourished. So, grab a spoon and get ready for a delicious pick-me-up!

Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin Medallions

Beef tenderlion on a plate.
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Seared beef medallions with a vibrant tomato relish sauce explode with bold flavors of cayenne, garlic, chilies, and horseradish. This 30-minute meal is a flavor sensation!
Get the Recipe: Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin Medallions

One Pot Chili Mac

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Ditch the boxed dinner! This One-Pot Chili Mac is a grown-up version of your childhood favorite, made entirely from scratch for a super filling comfort food classic.

Get The Recipe: One Pot Chili Mac

Chili Con Carne

Classic Chili Con Carne served on a bed of white rice.
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This comforting and filling recipe for Classic Chili Con Carne is a great family meal or for serving to friends for a casual dinner party.

Get The Recipe: Chili Con Carne

Easy Skillet Lasagna

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Weeknight lasagna cravings got you down? Ditch the layers and grab your skillet! This easy skillet lasagna delivers all the cheesy goodness of the classic in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy families, it’s a weeknight dinner win you won’t want to miss!

Get the Recipe: Easy Skillet Lasagna

Chicken Cacciatore

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Dinner doesn’t get much more comforting than this classic Chicken Cacciatore recipe. Tender pieces of chicken simmer in a rich tomato sauce bursting with Italian herbs and spices. Every bite is a delightful flavor explosion, transporting you straight to a cozy Italian kitchen.

Get The Recipe: Chicken Cacciatore

Charleston Shrimp And Grits With Crab Gravy

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This dish isn’t just a meal, it’s a celebration! Experience a symphony of flavors that’s not only spectacular to taste, but also faithful to the rich culinary history of Charleston.

Get The Recipe: Shrimp And Grits

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

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Craving a warm hug in a bowl? Look no further than this Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup recipe! Forget the bland, canned stuff. This recipe is all about real, comforting flavors that will chase away the chills and leave you feeling happy and satisfied.

Get The Recipe: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Ham and Broccoli Creamy Lasagna Roll Ups

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Ditch the traditional lasagna! These roll-ups boast a creamy, cheesy center filled with succulent ham and tender broccoli florets. All wrapped in pasta and smothered in a decadent cheese sauce, it’s a delightful twist on a classic comfort food.

Get The Recipe: Lasagna Roll Ups

Mustard Chicken

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Treat your guests to the delicious flavors of this wonderful Mustard Chicken recipe, which is simple to prepare and ready in just 35 minutes!

Get The Recipe: Mustard Chicken

Mashed Potatoes

A big bowl of mashed potatoes with butter melting on top.
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Ditch the instant stuff! This recipe unlocks the secrets to heavenly mashed potatoes: fluffy clouds of comfort, luxuriously creamy, and bursting with buttery goodness. Get ready to transform your next meal with the ultimate mashed potato experience!

Get The Recipe: Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Chicken & Bacon with Mushrooms

Creamy Chicken with Bacon & Mushrooms in a dish packed full of bacon and mushrooms.
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This Creamy Chicken & Bacon with Mushrooms recipe isn’t afraid to pile on the flavor. Forget bland chicken breasts – here, bone-in thighs are browned to perfection, then bathed in a luxurious sauce brimming with crispy bacon, earthy mushrooms, and a touch of white wine.

Get The Recipe: Creamy Chicken & Bacon with Mushrooms

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara piled high on a plate with crisp guanciale.
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Craving a Warm Hug on a Plate? This Spaghetti with Eggs, Cheese, and Bacon is your answer. Imagine twirling perfectly cooked spaghetti in a rich, cheesy sauce that gets a silky texture from eggs. Then, picture the satisfying crunch of crispy bacon in every bite. It’s pure comfort food magic, guaranteed to leave you feeling happy and content.

Get The Recipe: Spaghetti Carbonara

Chicken Stroganoff

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A simple chicken dinner ideal for hectic weeknights that the entire family will love. This dish is the epitome of comfort food, featuring tender chicken smothered in a creamy mushroom gravy, bursting with the traditional flavors of stroganoff sauce.

Get The Recipe: Chicken Stroganoff

Chicken Tortellini Soup

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This comforting chicken soup is packed with flavor and goodness. Tender chicken simmers in a savory broth enriched with fresh vegetables and fragrant Italian herbs. Every spoonful is a delightful combination of melt-in-your-mouth cheese tortellini, crisp veggies, and a flavorful broth.

Get The Recipe: Chicken Tortellini Soup

Spaghetti Bolognese

A forkful of Quick & Easy Spaghetti Bolognese ready to eat.
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Weeknight Bolognese Bliss in 30 Minutes! Craving a hearty and comforting Italian classic without the hours of simmering? This Quick & Easy Spaghetti Bolognese recipe is your answer. We’re talking a flavor-packed meat sauce bursting with Italian goodness, ready to coat your favorite pasta in just 30 minutes. It’s the perfect weeknight meal that’s fast, easy, and guaranteed to satisfy.

Get The Recipe: Spaghetti Bolognese

Slow Cooker Beef with Mushrooms

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This Slow Cooker Beef with Mushrooms is a hearty classic waiting to happen. Imagine tender beef simmering for hours in a rich, dark gravy, infused with the earthy goodness of mushrooms. It’s the perfect recipe for a cozy night in, filling your home with the aroma of pure comfort and leaving you with a satisfying, soul-warming meal.

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef with Mushrooms

Chicken with Sherry Mushroom Sauce

Chicken with Sherry Mushrooms Sauce piled high on a white plate
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Ditch the ordinary! This chicken dinner elevates the classic with pancetta’s savory punch and a silky sherry sauce studded with mushrooms. Tender chicken and a burst of flavor in every bite – get ready for rave reviews! Get The Recipe: Chicken with Sherry Mushroom Sauce

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