20 Comfort Food Recipes

Sometimes, we need an extra dose of comfort, so I’ve rounded up some of my favorite comfort food recipes for the days when we’re craving something cozy.

Chicken Pot Pie

This skillet chicken pot pie with puff pastry is the perfect dinner for a cold night – it’s so cozy and comforting. The creamy filling, with tender chicken, carrots, celery, and leeks, simmers under that flaky and golden crust.

One Pan Beefaroni

Easy homemade beefaroni made in one pan for easy clean-up! This pasta has all the nostalgic feels, with a savory sauce, hearty ground beef, and tender pasta. Everything, including the pasta, cooks in one pan on the stove. It’s an easy one-pot meal.

5-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Bake

This is a super simple chicken enchilada casserole with only five ingredients! Just grab your favorite salsa verde, sour cream, shredded chicken, tortillas, and cheese, and you’ll have a cozy enchilada casserole ready to serve in about 30 minutes. It’s a great meal when you need something quick and easy.

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Golden and crispy Gruyère grilled cheese paired with homemade tomato soup is old-school comfort food that’s hard to resist! While the soup simmers, butter and grill Texas toast with melty Gruyère and provolone cheese inside. Dunking the sandwich in the soup is optional but highly recommended.

BBQ Meatloaf

A classic meatloaf recipe with a tangy BBQ glaze! This BBQ meatloaf is the best comfort food when you’re craving something hearty and satisfying. It’s an easy recipe, too – just mix, bake, and glaze!

Broccoli Cheese Soup

This creamy broccoli cheese soup is full of fresh broccoli flavor. It’s made with white cheddar cheese and has a wonderfully creamy texture. A crispy onion garnish adds a nice crunch to every spoonful. 

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo is an easy pasta recipe made with simple ingredients. Those simple ingredients – butter, Parmesan, cream, and cheese – combine to make a rich, decadent, creamy sauce that coats the pasta like velvet. You’ll want to savor every bite.

Beef Enchilada Casserole

Classic enchilada casserole with savory ground beef, vegetables, beans, and corn tortillas. All ingredients are layered in a baking dish and baked for an easy dinner!

Chicken and Noodles

This chicken and noodles recipe is inspired by Amish chicken and noodles but a little more dressed up and easy to make. Thick egg noodles are coated in a velvety cream sauce and tossed with shredded chicken. It’s a 30-ish minute dinner that will warm you up on a cold night.

Slow Cooker Chili

This easy no-bean chili recipe cooks in the slow cooker for an easy weeknight dinner. Lean ground beef, peppers, onions, green chile, and chili seasonings simmer for hours. When it’s done, ladle it into bowls with your favorite chili toppings for a cozy and hearty dinner.

Simple Spaghetti

Consider this tomato sauce your new favorite dinner basic: it has simple ingredients, is easy to make, and is delicious tossed with hot pasta. When you’re craving a classic spaghetti dinner, this is what you should make.

Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie is cozy comfort food at its best. This version is made with savory ground beef filling with vegetables and topped with creamy homemade mashed potatoes.

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan is a classic comfort food dinner. Crispy breaded chicken topped with marinara and fresh mozzarella cheese is ready in less than an hour. It starts on the stove and finishes in the oven for a delicious dinner.

Cheesy Beef Enchiladas

Beef and Cheese Enchiladas with a savory ground beef filling rolled up in corn tortillas, topped with enchilada sauce, and finished with a creamy cheddar cheese sauce. Add your favorite enchilada toppings and you get a hearty and comforting dinner!

Baked Potato Soup

Soup meets baked potato in this loaded potato soup! Topped with crispy bacon, shredded cheese, and green onions, this creamy soup is a cozy bowl of goodness for a chilly night.

Creamy White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

This white mac and cheese is one of my favorite creamy, cheesy pasta recipes. Tender pasta coated in a creamy cheese sauce made with two kinds of cheese: fontina and white cheddar cheese. This combo makes the creamiest, silkiest macaroni and cheese with lots of flavor. Oh, and bonus! It’s made on the stovetop, so it’s super easy.

Ground Beef Stroganoff

This cozy ground beef stroganoff is easy to make and full of savory, rich flavors. The beef sauce has mushrooms, Dijon mustard, and sour cream. Serve it with tender egg noodles for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Chicken Noodle Soup

This hearty chicken noodle soup has a deep flavor brightened with a squeeze of fresh lemon. It’s loaded with juicy chicken, tender egg noodles, carrots, and other veggies. Treat yourself to a bowl when you need a little comfort.

Four Cheese Baked Ziti

This comforting baked ziti has pockets of cheese for a delicious, cheesy baked pasta dish. It’s easy to make in less than an hour, or you can prep it ahead and keep it in the refrigerator to bake later.