Comfort Food Archives - The Chunky Chef

Comfort Food

Comfort foods are soul-warming and filled with nostalgia. These recipes are my epitome of down-home cooking, and are perfect for when you need something delicious and comforting!

These absolutely delicious ground turkey sloppy joes are made in one skillet and ready in less than 30 minutes! Homemade yet easy to make, this is a family-friendly dinner that you can even make ahead of time. #sloppyjoes #turkey #groundturkey #dinner #kidfriendly #weeknight #healthier #easyrecipe

Turkey Sloppy Joes

January 11, 2021

This easy Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup is SO delicious and sure to be a new family favorite dinner! It’s classic American comfort food, in soul-warming soup form. #cheeseburgersoup #cheeseburger #soup #loadedcheeseburgersoup #cheesysoup #slowcooker #crockpot #beef

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup

December 21, 2020

This One Pan Tuscan Chicken is a quick and easy one-pot meal that's sure to be a family favorite! Juicy chicken, a creamy sauce made with bursts of sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and spinach, and it's ready in about 30 minutes, making it a great weeknight dinner option. #chicken #tuscan #Italian #chickenbreast #chickenrecipes #onepot #onepan #dinner #easyrecipe #30minutemeal

One Pan Tuscan Chicken

December 15, 2020

This ultra creamy Crack Chicken Chili is made in about 30 minutes in the Instant Pot. Made with shredded chicken, beans, cheese, ranch seasoning and plenty of spice, it's the perfect weeknight dinner recipe the whole family will LOVE! #chickenchili #crackchicken #instantpot #pressurecooker #ranch #dinner #easyrecipe #weeknight

Instant Pot “Crack” Chicken Chili

December 9, 2020

These Classic Swedish Meatballs are made with tender homemade meatballs in a rich and creamy brown gravy. So simple to make, easy to prep ahead, and perfect to serve up to the family for dinner over some egg noodles or mashed potatoes! #meatballs #swedish #pork #beef #easyrecipe #dinner #comfortfood

Swedish Meatballs

December 2, 2020

Juicy chicken breast cutlets, seared, tossed in a mouthwateringly simple honey garlic sauce, then broiled until sticky and caramelized. Made with simple ingredients, in one pan, and in just 30 minutes - including prep time! #chicken #chickenbreast #honeygarlic #onepan #onepot #30minuterecipe #familydinner #dinner #easyrecipe

Honey Garlic Chicken

November 30, 2020

Looking for a great way to use up that leftover holiday ham? Try making these crowd pleasing Cranberry Ham Sliders! Perfect with deli ham too, these quick and easy little Hawaiian roll sandwiches are a true family favorite! #ham #sliders #cranberry #leftovers #holiday #thanksgiving #christmas #hawaiianrolls

Cranberry Ham Sliders

November 23, 2020

These crowd-pleasing tender meatballs are smothered in a super flavorful honey garlic bbq sauce. Perfect for parties, this crockpot meatball recipe couldn't be more simple to make! #meatballs #crockpot #slowcooker #honeygarlic #bbq #appetizer #party #honey #garlic #easyrecipe

Honey Garlic Crockpot Meatballs

November 17, 2020

The Ultimate Beef Stroganoff is the most soul-warming comfort food around! Tender beef strips, mushrooms and onions are smothered in a rich, beefy gravy and tossed with egg noodles. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's a fabulous weeknight dinner option! #beef #beefstroganoff #stroganoff #comfortfood #dinner #weeknight #30minute #easyrecipe

Ultimate Beef Stroganoff

November 11, 2020

No need for a packet, you can make mouthwatering brown gravy in about 15 minutes, and with NO pan drippings! So perfect for mashed potatoes, roasted meats, meatloaf, fried chicken and more! #gravy #browngravy #holiday #thanksgiving #mashedpotatoes #easyrecipe #fromscratch

Classic Brown Gravy Recipe

November 9, 2020

$Perfect for a quick dinner, these Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes are ready in 30 minutes or less! Made with beef, jalapenos, corn, and zesty spices, these sloppy joes will soon become a new family favorite! #sloppyjoes #texmex #easyrecipe #dinner #kidfriendly #sandwich #onepan #weeknight$

Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes

November 4, 2020

This classic recipe for perfect Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes is the only one you'll need! So creamy, buttery and rich, they're great as a holiday side dish for Thanksgiving, or alongside a roast, steak, or juicy piece of chicken! #potatoes #mashedpotatoes #sidedish #side #holiday #thanksgiving #dinner #sundaydinner

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

November 3, 2020

This easy Corn Casserole is a delicious recipe made with sweet corn, cornbread mix, eggs, milk, butter and sugar. Absolutely the perfect side dish for the holidays or family dinner, made with simple, staple ingredients! #corncasserole #cornpudding #jiffycorncasserole #sidedish #side #holidays #thanksgiving #corn

Easy Corn Casserole

October 28, 2020

This Herb and Sausage Stuffing is a beloved classic side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas! Made with soft bread, tender vegetables and crumbled sausage, this moist and ultra flavorful stuffing is exactly what your holiday feast needs! #stuffing #dressing #holiday #sidedish #side #thanksgiving #christmas #feast

Classic Herb and Sausage Stuffing

October 19, 2020

Juicy, melt-in-your-mouth beef, tender vegetables and an ultra flavorful gravy make for the perfect Pot Roast recipe! Classic comfort food meets family friendly dinner, made with the ease of the Instant Pot! #potroast #beef #instantpot #pressurecooker #dinner #comfortfood #potroastrecipe

Instant Pot Classic Pot Roast

October 1, 2020

This hearty, old-fashioned chicken and dumplings recipe is always a family-pleasing meal and is ready quickly which makes it a great weeknight dinner option! #chicken #dumplings #chickenanddumplings #instantpot #pressurecooker #weeknight #easyrecipe #dinner

Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

September 24, 2020

This creamy and cheesy Beef and Shells pasta recipe is the ultimate family comfort food. Perfect for a weeknight dinner idea, it's like a homemade, and way tastier, version of hamburger helper! #beef #pasta #shells #creamy #cheesy #dinner #weeknight #easydinner

Creamy Beef and Shells

September 15, 2020

This quick and easy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta has amazing flavor, comes together quickly, and has a sauce that just melts in your mouth! A dinner recipe the whole family will love! #pasta #chicken #sundriedtomato #tomato #Italian #dinner #easyrecipe

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

September 2, 2020

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Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburgers

May 27, 2020

Made entirely in one pan, this Cheesy Southwest Chicken and Rice is bursting with powerful flavors, and ready in 45 minutes or less! Plus plenty of prep-ahead tips to cut down on cooking time! #chicken #rice #southwest #mexican #fajita #onepan #onepot #easyrecipe #dinner #cooking

Southwest Chicken and Rice

April 28, 2020

These Brown Sugar and Bacon Baked Beans are the perfect blend of sweet, savory and smoky! Topped with delicious bacon, they're always a hit, and are SO easy to make! #bakedbeans #beans #baked #bacon #brownsugar #potluck #bbq #summer #cookout #easyrecipe

Easy Baked Beans

April 27, 2020

Jalapeno Cheddar Dutch Oven Bread is perfectly crusty on the outside, with a soft fluffy inside, and is made using simple ingredients. Deliciously savory with a bit of spice - perfect with a pat of butter, or for grilled cheese! #bread #homemade #dutchoven #baking #jalapeno #cheddar #pantry #noknead #baked #artisan

Jalapeno Cheddar Dutch Oven Bread

April 15, 2020

This Bolognese sauce recipe is hearty, rich and bursting with complex layers of flavor, and is on the table in 1 hour (instead of 2-3) thanks to the Instant Pot! Pressure cook your way to an amazing Italian-style meal! #bolognese #meatsauce #spaghetti #italian #pasta #tomato #instantpot #pressurecooker #simmered

Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce

April 14, 2020

Crisp tender brussels sprouts baked in a rich and creamy cheese sauce, and topped with crispy bacon. This is the perfect holiday side dish recipe! #brusselssprouts #brussels #sidedish #easyrecipe #baked #gratin #cheesy #bacon #holiday #lowcarb #keto

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

March 30, 2020