Comfort Food Recipes You Can Make In 30 Minutes—Or Less

Instant Pot Black-eyed Pea Soup
Photo: Photography: Alison Miksch, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Melissa Gray

When all you want is a comforting meal, but are short on time, these 30-minute comfort food recipes will save the day. Whether you're feeling under the weather, need a pick-me-up after a long day, or need to deliver a meal to a friend in need, these quick and easy recipes will offer up some comfort in just half an hour. In addition to comforting supper recipes. we've also included comforting sides, appetizers, and even desserts for when you don't want to whip up a whole meal.

From homemade chicken noodle soup to homemade mac and cheese and more, these comfort food recipes come together from start to finish in just 30 minutes.

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Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel

Thanks to rotisserie chicken, it's possible to enjoy a comforting bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup in just 30 minutes.

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Smothered Pork Chops With Rice

Smothered Pork Chops with Rice
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Food Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl

This classic supper of pork chops that are served over a bed of rice and finished with a flavor-packed gravy is sure to deliver comfort in just one bite.

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Two-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake

a corner slice of Two-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake on a white plate
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When all you want is a homemade dessert in a hurry, this two-ingredient cake will save the day.

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Instant Pot Chili Mac

Instant Pot Chili Mac
Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel

You get two comfort foods in one bowl with chili mac which combines the best of two classic dishes.

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Basic Pimiento Cheese

Basic Pimiento Cheese

Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

This classic snack is easy to make, can't be messed up, and is sure to bring back plenty of memories from Grandma's house.

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The Ultimate Grilled Cheese

The Ultimate Grilled Cheese
Hector Sanchez

Grilled cheeses are quick and easy to pull together, and our recommendation for making the best one ever is to use mayonnaise instead of butter.

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Instant Pot Black-eyed Pea Soup

Instant Pot Black-eyed Pea Soup
Photography: Alison Miksch, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Melissa Gray

While soups can sometimes be time intensive to pull together, this recipe leans on the Instant Pot to serve up a black-eyed pea soup in just 30 minutes.

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Mama's Fried Chicken

Mama's Fried Chicken
Southern Living

Fried chicken just like Mama used to make comes together with just a handful of ingredients.

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Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese
Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Roasted tomatoes add an extra layer of flavor to a cheesy dish of homemade mac and cheese.

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Baked Ziti With Meatballs

Baked Ziti and Meatballs
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Convenience items likes jarred sauce and frozen meatballs help this comforting casserole come together quickly.

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Sloppy Joe Casserole with Dinner Rolls

Sloppy Joe Casserole with Dinner Rolls
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck

A casserole that's topped with sweet Hawaiian rolls is guaranteed to deliver plenty of comfort to the whole family.

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Grandma's Chocolate Drop Cookies

Grandma's Chocolate Drop Cookies
Katie Strasberg Rousso

These chocolate cookies that are topped with chocolate icing are the ideal dessert for chocolate lovers who need a quick and easy dessert.

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Buttermilk Cornbread

buttermilk cornbread
Photographer: Isaac Nunn, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Whether you enjoy it on its own or alongside a bowl of homemade chili, cooking up cornbread in a skillet is always a good idea.

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Classic Deviled Eggs

Classic Deviled Eggs
Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

You probably always have all of the ingredients to whip up a batch of homemade deviled eggs on hand at all times. This classic recipe will taste just like they did when Grandma made them.

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30-Minute Chili

Ground Beef Recipes: 30-Minute Chili
Southern Living

Fews things are more comforting that a bowl of homemade chili, and thanks to this recipe you don't have to spend all day in the kitchen to whip it up.

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Chicken-and-Broccoli Skillet Pasta

Chicken-and-Broccoli Skillet Pasta
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Use a rotisserie chicken to pull together this pasta dinner quickly. Plus, broccoli adds a nutritious vegetable to the mix.

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