Classic comfort: 13 old-fashioned dinner recipes you’ll love

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Need something new and fresh for dinner? Yes, we all do! Sometimes making dinner is just too much to think about.

This post has 13 fresh and tasty recipes to add to your meal plan. From quick soups to long-cooked oven dinners to a refreshing salad that’s perfect for hot days. These comfort food recipes will take you home again!

Bowls of sausage tortellini soup with spoons and a bowl of kale.
Sausage Tortellini Soup. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Homemade Chicken and Noodles

A white bowl full of homemade noodles and tender chicken in broth.
Chicken and Noodles. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Fresh homemade noodles, tender chicken, and flavorful broth make this old fashioned soup a real hit with families everywhere!
Get the Recipe: Homemade Chicken and Noodles

Stuffed Chicken

A baking dish full of stuffed chicken breasts.
Stuffed Chicken. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Warm and comforting this stuffed chicken is sure to please everyone when it’s on the menu.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Chicken

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Meatloaf wrapped in bacon and glazed with ketchup on a white platter.
Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Old fashioned meatloaf, updated for new tastes and flavors. Savory bacon, crispy fried onions, minced pickles and onions takes this meatloaf up and over the top.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Chicken Gnoochi Soup

Chicken Gnocchi Soup in a bowl with a spoon.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska

Tender fluffy gnocchi and chicken make this comforting soup a winner for cool nights. Plus it’s quick to make and easy too!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Soft dumplings in a white bowl with chicken and black pepper.
Easy Chicken and Dumplings. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

There’s nothing better than a hearty bowl of chicken and dumplings. Well actually there is! When it tastes like it cooked for hours but comes together quickly that makes it even better.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken Piccata

A cast iron skillet full of chicken and piccata sauce.
Chicken Piccata . Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Tender thin chicken breasts, either cutlets or thin sliced, are quickly pan fried to a golden brown. And then served with with lemony caper sauce. This is the ulitmate comfort food!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Piccata

Easy Salisbury Steaks

Salisbury steak on a steak with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Easy Salisbury Steaks. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Nothign feels as comforting as a warm gravy covered salibury steak. Easy to make and only take a little while to cook. The results are amazing!
Get the Recipe: Easy Salisbury Steaks

Antipasto Salad

A large platter with an easy to make antipasto salad with vegetables on a bed of lettuce.
Antipasto Salad. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Too hot to cook? Need an easy dinner idea for a comforting dinner on hot days?? This salad hits the spot!
Get the Recipe: Antipasto Salad

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

A large bowl of chicken pot pie soup full of chicken and vegetables.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

This soup takes chicken pot pie to a new easier level. Just make a pan of biscuits to with this soup and you’ve got an amazing soup that tastes like you spent all day making it.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Beef and Dumplings

Beef and dumplings in a broth in two white bowls.
Beef and Dumplings . Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Soft and tender beef meets tender fluffy dumplings to make this soup a comforting warm hug on hard days.
Get the Recipe: Beef and Dumplings

Pork Chops and Stuffing Casserole

Stuffing and pork chops in a frying pan.
Pork Chops and Stuffing Casserole. Photo credit: .

Pork chops are quickly browned and layered in with soft tender stuffing. Then it’s baked to produce moist and tender chops and stuffing.
Get the Recipe: Pork Chops and Stuffing Casserole

Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Front view of 2 stuffed chicken Crescent rolls on a white plate garnished with parsley.
Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Are you in need of a speedy yet satisfying dinner option? With tender chicken and hearty cream cheese wrapped in golden crescent rolls, this is the perfect comfort food ready in less than 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Sausage Tortellini Soup

A spoon holidng sausage and tortellini soup over a bowl of soup.
Sausage Tortellini Soup. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Easy sausage tortellini soup is filled with tender pasta and quick cooking sausage. It’s quick and comforting and it’s like getting a food hug.
Get the Recipe: Sausage Tortellini Soup

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