Craving a roast? pasta? a nice comforting casserole? How about a hearty stew or some seafood? All the paleo comfort food you’ll ever need is contained here, my friends!
Paleo comfort food, for the win.
Eating grain, dairy, and sugar free can be rough. Especially when I’m feeling extra tired or stressed. While I’d like to say I can be strong and power through it (sometimes I do), it doesn’t take much for me to start craving pasta, beef stew, or a comforting casserole.
Whether you’ve been eating paleo for years, or your a newbie, let me introduce you to all the paleo comfort food recipes you’ll ever need. I’ve got everything from beef and chicken dishes, veggie pasta hacks, casseroles, seafood and more right here for you to enjoy.
So grab a fork and knife and get ready to feast your eyes and belly on these amazing paleo comfort foods!
Marinated Flank Steak with Roasted Veggies from Diabetes Strong
Comforting Beef & Lamb Dishes
From steak to meatloaf, lamb chops to wraps, these delicious beef and lamb recipes will comfort your soul.
Butternut Squash & Beef Meatballs in Marinara Sauce from Yang’s Nourishing Kitchen
Crack Slaw Egg Roll in a Bowl from Wholesome Yum
Easy Baked Sirloin Roast with Herb Rub from Beauty and the Foodie
Easy Lamb Chops from Eating Richly
Kale Stuffed Grassfed Mini Meatloaf with Sheet Pan Roasted Veggies from Raising Generation Nourished
Cilantro Garlic Marinaded Steak from What A Girl Eats
Cumin Spiced Beef Wraps from Peace Love & Low Carb
Meatloaf Sliders from Raia’s Recipes
Grass-Fed Garlic Rosemary Roast Beef with Veggies from Delicious Obsessions
Marinated Flank Steak with Roasted Veggies from Diabetes Strong
Meatballs in Sauce from Calm Eats
Meatloaf Sliders from Raia’s Recipes
Paleo Baked Ribs & Dry Rub from Yang’s Nourishing Kitchen
Paleo Keto Low Carb Meatloaf from Wholesome Yum
Schwarma Spiced Meatballs from From Pasta to Paleo
Grilled Chicken Chimichurri Salad from Mama Knows Gluten Free
Chicken & Turkey Comfort Food
While I usually make whole roasted chickens for my family, every now and again I really just need a chicken salad or curry to spice things up! If you’re the same, I’ve got you covered…
Baked Italian Chicken Wings from Jolly Homemade Recipes
Dill Chicken Salad from Peace Love & Low Carb
Easy Cast Iron Whole Roasted Chicken from Strength & Sunshine
Easy Mexican Chicken Fajitas from Melanie Cooks
Easy Peasy Snow Pea Salad from Deliciously Plated
Ginger Chicken from A Girl Worth Saving
Greek Grilled Chicken from Tasty Galaxy
Grilled Chicken Chimichurri Salad from Mama Knows Gluten Free
Grilled Maple Mustard Chicken from What the Fork
Paleo Sweet & Sour Chicken from Raia’s Recipes
Hawaiian Chicken from Gluten-Free Palate
Mango Chicken Curry from From Pasta to Paleo
Moroccan Chicken & Cauliflower Rice from The Organic Kitchen
Paleo Lemon Chicken with Mint Gremolata and Bacon from the Tasting Page
Paleo Sweet & Sour Chicken from Raia’s Recipes
Paleo Thai Coconut Chicken Meatballs from the Tasting Page
Perfect Chicken Ghee Roast from Gourmet Cravings
Roasted Paleo Chicken & Gravy from What the Fork
The Best Paleo Chicken Tenders with Maple-Mustard Dipping Sauce from Fit Happy Free
Turkey Spinach Meatballs from Melanie Cooks
Baked Spaghetti Squash with Italian Chicken Sausage from Healthy Liv
Comforting Paleo Casseroles
Nothing says grandma’s cooking like a casserole! If you’re in need of a little nostalgic paleo comfort food, check out these delicious and healthy casseroles.
Bacon Chicken Kale Sweet Potato Bake from Fit Happy Free
Baked Spaghetti Squash with Italian Chicken Sausage from Healthy Liv
Buffalo Chicken Casserole from Delicious Obsessions
Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice Casserole from Low Carb with Jennifer
Lazy Cabbage Rolls from Prepare & Nourish (pictured)
Paleo Bacon Alfredo Casserole from What Great Grandma Ate
Paleo Chicken & Rice Casserole from What Great Grandma Ate
Paleo & Keto Pepperoni Pizza Casserole from Tessa Domestic Diva
Paleo Tuna Casserole from Tessa Domestic Diva
Ratatouille from Happy Kitchen Rocks
Sweet Potato Cottage Pie from Personally Paleo
Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet with Bacon from Allergy Free Alaska
Easy Skillet & One-Pan Dishes
Sometimes easy is comforting too, am I right? These easy skillet and one-pan dishes are perfect for those nights when you just need something delicious without a lot of work.
Cauliflower Fried Rice from Pinch & Swirl
Coconut Chicken Curry from Raia’s Recipes
Coconut Creamed Spinach with Pork Cracklings from Low Carb Yum
One-Pan Broccoli Cashew Chicken from Recipes to Nourish
One-Pan Pineapple Ginger Chicken from Recipes to Nourish
One-Pan Pork Chop Bacon Brussels Sprout Skillet from Beauty and the Foodie
Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet with Bacon from Allergy Free Alaska
Zucchini Beef Skillet from Eating Richly
Vegetarian Red Curry Stir-Fry from Happy Kitchen Rocks
Herb Roasted Meatballs & Cabbage with Butternut Squash Noodles from Raising Generation Nourished
Paleo “Pasta” Hacks
As a former carb-o-holic, pasta is the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of comfort food. Unfortunately, paleo pasta is kinda an oxymoron… or is it? These delicious veggie pasta hacks tell a different story!
Greek Chicken Zucchini Noodles from The Clean Eating Couple
Italian Chicken Meatballs with Sweet Potato Spaghetti from Strength & Sunshine
Herb Roasted Meatballs & Cabbage with Butternut Squash Noodles from Raising Generation Nourished
One-Ingredient Carrot Fettuccini from Raia’s Recipes
One-Pan Paleo Beef Stroganoff from Meal Prep on Fleek
Paleo Pizza Noodles from Go Dairy Free
Paleo Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Crispy Chicken & Bacon from Tessa Domestic Diva
Sun Dried Tomatoes & Basil Pesto Zoodles from Personally Paleo
Thai Chicken & Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls from Allergy Free Alaska
Mussels and King Prawns Rougaille from Recipes from A Pantry
Paleo Comfort from the Sea
If you’re from the coast, these delicious paleo seafood dishes might be what you need for a good dish of comfort food.
Baked Trout with Lemon, Garlic & Onion from Raia’s Recipes
Crispy Coconut Pan-Fried Salmon from Raia’s Recipes
Easy Eggless Salmon Patties from Mommy’s Home Cooking
Garlic Butter Shrimp with Cauliflower Rice Sheet Pan Dinner from Low Carb with Jennifer
Mussels and King Prawns Rougaille from Recipes from A Pantry
Paleo Fish Tacos from Tessa Domestic Diva
Salmon Burgers With Dairy Free Garlic Aioli from Raising Generation Nourished
Shrimp Avocado Salad from Wyld Flour
Simple Herbed Red Drum from Raia’s Recipes
Whole30 Crab Cakes from This Vivacious Life
Mexican Meatball Soup with Butternut Squash from The Organic Kitchen
Comforting Soups & Stews
During the chilly fall and winter months, a good bowl of soup or stew can be the most comforting thing around. From beef or chicken, to veggie or Thai, all these soups will warm you – body and soul.
Beef Stifado from Compass & Fork
Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef from Wholesome Yum
Chili Con Carne from Our Salty Kitchen
Coconut Chicken & Veggie Stew from Worth Cooking
Coconut Cilantro Sweet Potato Soup from Calm Eats
Creamy, Nourishing Tomato Soup from Nourishing Simplicity
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper, Sausage & Cauliflower Soup from Raia’s Recipes
Five Spice Sweet Potato And Carrot Soup from Recipes from A Pantry
Hearty Grass-Fed Beef & Vegetable Stew from Delicious Obsessions
Mexican Meatball Soup with Butternut Squash from The Organic Kitchen
Paleo White Chicken Chili from What Great Grandma Ate
Paleo Turkey Chili from The Clean Eating Couple
Paleo White Chicken Chili from What Great Grandma Ate
Pressure Cooker Low Carb Paleo White Chicken Chili from Low Carb Yum
Roasted Vegetable Soup from The Organic Kitchen
Slow Cooker Paleo Chicken Stew from Delicious Obsessions
Stuffed Pepper Soup from This Is So Good
Sweet Potato Chestnut Soup with Sage & Bacon from Eat Beautiful
Tom Ka Gai (Thai Coconut Soup) from What A Girl Eats
Tom Yum Soup from Compass & Fork
Turmeric Chicken Stew from Our Salty Kitchen
Beef Short Ribs from Gluten-Free Palate
Instant Pot Comfort
Need comfort without the fuss? Then these paleo Instant Pot dishes are for you. We’ve got everything from soups and stews to roasts and meatballs here for you to feast on! I use the Instant Pot Duo 6 quart 7-in-1.
Baby Back Ribs from From Pasta to Paleo
Beef & Kale Soup in the Instant Pot from Raia’s Recipes
Beef Short Ribs from Gluten-Free Palate
Butternut Pumpkin Soup from Homemade Food Junkie
Chicken Soup from What Great Grandma Ate
Chicken Tikka Masala from All the Nourishing Things
Chinese Beef Short Ribs from Eat Beautiful
Chipotle Chili from Raising Generation Nourished
Chicken Tikka Masala from All the Nourishing Things
Corned Beef from Homemade Food Junkie
Easy Instant Pot Eye of Round Roast from Raia’s Recipes
Easy Instant Pot Brisket from Tasty Galaxy
Healthy Instant Pot Thai Chicken from Recipes to Nourish
Paleo Brunswick Stew in the Instant Pot from Raia’s Recipes
Paleo Chicken Cacciatori from From Pasta to Paleo
Paleo Thai Carrot Soup from Tessa Domestic Diva
Perfect Paleo Pot Roast in the Instant Pot from Dr. Karen S. Lee
Zuppa Toscana in the Instant Pot from Raia’s Recipes
Pineapple Pork from From Pasta to Paleo
Pork Chili Verde from the Lean Green Bean
Roast Beef from Tasty Galaxy
Salmon with Chili Lime Sauce from Savory Tooth
Spinach & Garlic Meatballs in the Instant Pot from Raia’s Recipes
Tuscan Kale, Squash & Chicken Stew from Prepare & Nourish
Vegetable Beef Stew from All the Nourishing Things
Zuppa Toscana in the Instant Pot from Raia’s Recipes
Slow Cooked Comfort
If you don’t have time to get your paleo comfort food on at dinner time, maybe stickin’ in the slow cooker and letting it fill your house with savory smells all day is what you need.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast from Fearless Dining (pictured)
Crock Pot Turkey Breast from Melanie Cooks
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken from Strength & Sunshine
Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja from A Life of Happenstance
Slow Cooker Savory Pot Roast with Gravy from Mama Knows Gluten-Free
Slow Cooker Tangy Pineapple Shredded Beef from Recipes to Nourish
If you enjoyed these paleo comfort food dishes, check out some of my other paleo round-ups!
- Over 50 Ways to Enjoy Chocolate for Breakfast
- What to Eat When Flying :: Paleo & GAPS Style
- 14 Decadent Paleo Chocolate Treats
Beautiful collection! Thanks for including me!
Thank you so much! I’m glad to include your beautiful recipes. 🙂
Wow, what a round up! Thanks so much for including a recipe from my site.
You’re so welcome! Thanks for letting me share it. 🙂
Yay to healthy and clean eating in the new year! Pinned/Yummed/Tweeted. Thank you for including me!
Glad to, Cynthia! Thank you so much for sharing!
Oh, my goodness — where to start? So many great recipes here!
Thanks so much, Susannah!