All the Paleo Comfort Food You’ll Ever Need

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!

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• What to Eat When Flying :: Paleo & GAPS Style
• 14 Decadent Paleo Chocolate Treats