Dinner this week just got extra comforting. Some nights we need a meal that does more than fill us up. Sometimes we need a dinner that’s comforting and reminds us of meals shared around the family table. These are homestyle dinners that always hit the spot. They’re comforting dinner recipes like tender pot roast, smothered pork chops, chicken and dumplings, crispy baked chicken Salisbury steak, and more. Hearty and satisfying, this roundup is an assortment of comfort food meals you’ll go back to again and again.
Robin’s Southern Girl Smothered Pork Chops
“In the South, we smother everything. Nothing is more comforting than a slow cooked piece of meat with a thick and delicious gravy.” – Robin
Roasted Chicken with Vegetable Stuffing
“Super healthy and it won’t kill your New Year’s resolution. Hello savory New Year’s dish!” – Amanda A.
Southern Momma’s Chicken and Dumplins
“This is what I have come up with, trying to duplicate Momma’s chicken and dumplins. She is requested to make them at every family function–always. I took the reins this year in doing all the family dinners, so I had to try and measure out what she handfuls.” – Cynthia
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy and Horseradish Potatoes
“My sister-in-law prepared this when we were visiting in Santa Barbara, CA. Aren’t we all thankful for generous people who share recipes!? My late husband and I loved this dish.” – Marlene
Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
“Succulent strips of sirloin are seasoned with garlic powder, then slow cooked with onion, green pepper, and stewed tomatoes. Great for anytime. This is another of my favorite comfort foods.” – Donna
Cheesy Smoked Sausage, Cabbage & Potatoes
“Smoked sausage, potatoes, and cabbage in a creamy cheese sauce. Comfort food at its best!” – Michaela
Crispy Baked Chicken
“I love to serve this with buttered spaetzle, and I sometimes add a sprinkle of paprika on top before baking.” – Patricia
Whimpies
“This recipe has been in my family for my entire life. It is easy to make, easy to take, and most importantly, easy to double, triple, etc. Does well in a slow cooker or on the stovetop. My grandma always made a huge batch of this every time a family member moved.” – Michelle
Grand Taco Pie
“This is one of my all-time favorite go-to dinner recipes. The combination of the Grands biscuits, taco seasoned meat, and sour cream is delicious and one your family will want again and again!” – Cindy
Crock Pot Honey Chicken and Rice
“An easy and delicious Crock Pot chicken.” – Opal
Baked Beans and Pork Chops
“My grandmother was a cook for a hotel, and my mother could have been! This is their joint recipe, and my entire family loves it. It is very easy to make.” – Linda
Hamburger Vegetable Soup
“This Hamburger Vegetable Soup is hearty and an easy meal full of flavor. It is loaded with meat, vegetables, and pasta.” – Debbie
Stuffed Chicken Marsala
“I found the Marsala recipe written on a piece of paper hidden in one of my grandmother’s old cookbooks. I added a twist to it by stuffing the chicken rather than pounding it flat.” – Christina
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
“I always loved my mom’s pot roast. She would cook it all afternoon, and the house would smell so good when we came home from school. We couldn’t wait until dinner time. Since I have always worked, I found a way to get almost the same meal but in a slow cooker. It doesn’t have my momma’s touch, but it’s as close as I can get.” – Jeanne
Mom’s Meatloaf Cake
“My husband craves this dish. Every time I make it, he tells me it’s a mouthful of flavor. He loves it with the two different flavors of cheese. For the mashed potatoes, I like the garlic butter flavor mashed potatoes.” – Therese
Smothered Chicken with Rice
“This is definitely one of my favorite recipes to prepare for my family! Everyone loves it, and it’s so easy to throw together. I like to make fresh rolls with it. Sometimes I’ll make my own from scratch, and sometimes I’ll buy that Rhodes frozen white roll dough and let it rise all day. A fresh roll with butter just completes the dish!” – Megan
Schnitzel or Jäger Schnitzel
“I used to make this a lot in Germany. It is a family favorite, the meat is very tender. It goes with just about anything. It’s very good with cabbage, potatoes, potato salad, carrot salad, or just glazed carrots, salad is good too. The breading is awesome and a beautiful color to boot. Makes awesome sandwiches. It’s fantastic with Jäger sauce on it!” – JoSele
Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki
“Teriyaki chicken that’s as simple as throwing everything into the slow cooker in the morning, and it’s ready to go in 5 minutes of effort when you get home at night!” – Kevin