Comfort foods are an ideal way to bring warmth and nourish your body and soul. Plus, they’re simple enough for everyone in the family to make together for a delicious dinner everyone will love.
From mac and cheese to casseroles, chili to soups – these recipes are packed with flavor, comfort, and all the good stuff that’ll make you feel like you’re getting a hug!
Chicken With 40 Cloves of Garlic
A Provencal classic, this slow-cooked chicken thighs dish is packed with mellow garlic flavor that’s sure to please the entire family. It’s simple to prepare and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 6 months.
Begin by seasoning the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Next, saute them in a large saute pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat with butter and oil in batches.
Once chicken has browned, add garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant. This could take several minutes, so be sure to stir frequently.
If you need to save time, pre-peeled garlic is your friend. If you don’t have access to a garlic press, boil two cups of water with four cloves for about 60 seconds to soften them and make peeling much simpler.
Polenta in a Multi-Cooker
Polenta is an iconic Italian dish, traditionally cooked on the stovetop with water. To ensure it’s creamy and free from lumps, polenta needs to be cooked for a lengthy period of time.
Making polenta in a pressure cooker not only takes less time to cook, but the flavor is also more concentrated.
Place one cup of cornmeal into an Instant Pot or pressure cooker along with 4 cups of water and a teaspoon of salt. Seal the pot and cook at high pressure for 9 minutes.
Once the timer has expired, manually release the pressure. Be careful as a hasty release could cause the hot liquid to burst!
Once the pressure is released, whisk in butter and grated cheese. Season with a few grinds of pepper before transferring to a wide shallow bowl.
Rotisserie Chicken Stroganoff
Rotisserie chicken is an easy way to add protein to your diet, but be aware of its sodium content and saturated fat content in both white and dark meat.
It is essential to get enough protein in your diet each day in order to meet your daily requirements. Protein helps build muscle, regulate blood sugar levels and control hormones.
Protein can be highly beneficial for weight loss as it digests more slowly than carbohydrates, helping you feel fuller for longer.
The perfect stroganoff sauce begins with lightly browned and cooked mushrooms to release their moisture. It then thickens with a flour mixture and sour cream.
After stirring in shredded chicken, this sauce becomes extra creamy and delicious. Serve over egg noodles or rice if desired – for an easy yet satisfying comfort food dish perfect for any winter day!
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Pot Pie is one of those classic comfort food recipes everyone loves. It’s filled with creamy chunks of chicken and veggies in a rich sauce, all encased in an irresistibly flaky crust.
You can make this recipe ahead of time, making it ideal for a busy weeknight dinner. Additionally, you can use pre-made pie crust and frozen vegetables to save even more time.
Cook the onions, carrots, celery and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour and cook for two minutes while stirring constantly. Finally add broth and milk and simmer until the sauce thickens.
This dish is so easy to make – all you need to do is shred your chicken into the ultimate pot pie! Not only does it use up leftover chicken, but you can even serve it up to dinner party guests for an elegant touch!
You can also add cooked proteins like beef or turkey to the filling. Mushrooms, green beans and pearled onions make delicious additions as well.
