20 Healthy(ish) Comfort Food Recipes

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Fried fish is delicious, but who wants to deal with that mess (and the lingering cooked-fish smell in the kitchen)? Not us. Thankfully, this oven-fried version is just as tasty and preps in just 10 minutes—leaving you with a filling fish dinner that won’t put you to work.

Fried fish is delicious, but who wants to deal with that mess (and the lingering cooked-fish smell in the kitchen)? Not us. Thankfully, this oven-fried version is just as tasty and preps in just 10 minutes—leaving you with a filling fish dinner that won’t put you to work.

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This one-pan dinner is a sure-fire way to get everyone at the table to eat their veggies. Because when you roast sweet potatoes and broccoli in a sweet-tangy mixture of maple syrup, Dijon mustard, butter and thyme along with chicken breasts, only good things result.

This one-pan dinner is a sure-fire way to get everyone at the table to eat their veggies. Because when you roast sweet potatoes and broccoli in a sweet-tangy mixture of maple syrup, Dijon mustard, butter and thyme along with chicken breasts, only good things result.

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One pot, fewer calories, less prep time—what’s not to love about this stuffed pepper-inspired soup? We can’t thing of a single thing, honestly, so let’s just get right to eating it.

One pot, fewer calories, less prep time—what’s not to love about this stuffed pepper-inspired soup? We can’t thing of a single thing, honestly, so let’s just get right to eating it.

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This classic comfort food takes two surprising turns that we love! First, it’s made with ground turkey instead of ground beef for a lighter spin. And second, it’s topped with a ketchup-and-mustard glaze that brings all the flavor. Tip: Swap the ketchup-mustard glaze for barbecue sauce, if desired.

This classic comfort food takes two surprising turns that we love! First, it’s made with ground turkey instead of ground beef for a lighter spin. And second, it’s topped with a ketchup-and-mustard glaze that brings all the flavor. Tip: Swap the ketchup-mustard glaze for barbecue sauce, if desired.

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This oven-fried chicken has a near-perfect rating and more than 55 comments to back up our claim that it is, in fact, just as comforting as deep-fried chicken (but way easier!). A surprise ingredient adds next-level flavor and crunch to this healthy(ish) dinner dish that Pillsbury fan Icabob15 says “was fantastic, tasty and easy. Definitely will make again.”

This oven-fried chicken has a near-perfect rating and more than 55 comments to back up our claim that it is, in fact, just as comforting as deep-fried chicken (but way easier!). A surprise ingredient adds next-level flavor and crunch to this healthy(ish) dinner dish that Pillsbury fan Icabob15 says “was fantastic, tasty and easy. Definitely will make again.”

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Cauliflower calls on its superpowers to make the creamiest slow-cooker soup without using a lot of heavy ingredients to get there. Add some garlic and onion, shredded cheese and a touch of cream and in a few hours, you’ll have a cozy bowl of goodness to enjoy.

Cauliflower calls on its superpowers to make the creamiest slow-cooker soup without using a lot of heavy ingredients to get there. Add some garlic and onion, shredded cheese and a touch of cream and in a few hours, you’ll have a cozy bowl of goodness to enjoy.

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We all know the best chicken tenders are the ones with a crispy coating, and these cheddar-ranch-flavored tenders give us all of that and more without the fuss of a deep fryer. Thanks to the magic of the air fryer, you can make crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside chicken—no extra oil needed!

We all know the best chicken tenders are the ones with a crispy coating, and these cheddar-ranch-flavored tenders give us all of that and more without the fuss of a deep fryer. Thanks to the magic of the air fryer, you can make crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside chicken—no extra oil needed!

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If you’re looking for an easy chicken dinner that’s full of flavor but not on extra calories, you’ve found it. A delicious balsamic-honey glaze makes this entire meal a flavor party you can throw together any night of the week.

If you’re looking for an easy chicken dinner that’s full of flavor but not on extra calories, you’ve found it. A delicious balsamic-honey glaze makes this entire meal a flavor party you can throw together any night of the week.

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A crescent-crusted, taco-flavored pie that won’t weigh you down? Yes, please! This tasty dinner pie features ground turkey, shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese and a buttery crescent roll base for a hearty-and-healthier meal everyone at the table will love.

A crescent-crusted, taco-flavored pie that won’t weigh you down? Yes, please! This tasty dinner pie features ground turkey, shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese and a buttery crescent roll base for a hearty-and-healthier meal everyone at the table will love.

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Leave the wok in the cupboard and use your oven to make stir-fry tonight! This super-simple dinner includes sweet and spicy Asian flavors tossed with fresh vegetables and tender chicken. Bake it all on a sheet pan and serve over brown rice for a wholesome twist on takeout.

Leave the wok in the cupboard and use your oven to make stir-fry tonight! This super-simple dinner includes sweet and spicy Asian flavors tossed with fresh vegetables and tender chicken. Bake it all on a sheet pan and serve over brown rice for a wholesome twist on takeout.

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This zucchini-filled dinner loads up on veggies and cheese but leaves out the pasta, so you can have your lasagna and leave the carbs behind. For extra protein, add cooked and crumbled Italian sausage or ground beef to the zucchini rolls before baking.

This zucchini-filled dinner loads up on veggies and cheese but leaves out the pasta, so you can have your lasagna and leave the carbs behind. For extra protein, add cooked and crumbled Italian sausage or ground beef to the zucchini rolls before baking.

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These roasted taters are heartier and far more satisfying than any ol’ bag of potato chips! Toss russet potato wedges with a mixture of oil, garlic, dill and pickle juice for a flavorful side dish that’ll curb those cravings for something salty.

These roasted taters are heartier and far more satisfying than any ol’ bag of potato chips! Toss russet potato wedges with a mixture of oil, garlic, dill and pickle juice for a flavorful side dish that’ll curb those cravings for something salty.

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A dump dinner that comes together with just five ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time? Yeah, we’re here for that. These oven-baked fajitas are a restaurant-worthy alternative that cuts down on cost and calories but keeps all the flavors you love in this popular Mexican food.

A dump dinner that comes together with just five ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time? Yeah, we’re here for that. These oven-baked fajitas are a restaurant-worthy alternative that cuts down on cost and calories but keeps all the flavors you love in this popular Mexican food.

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No need to keep tots off the table when you’ve got nutrition on the mind—these cheesy bites are loaded with fresh zucchini and come in handy on weeknights when you’re busy, but still want to feed the fam a healthy dinner. (P.S. They’re freezer-friendly, too!)

No need to keep tots off the table when you’ve got nutrition on the mind—these cheesy bites are loaded with fresh zucchini and come in handy on weeknights when you’re busy, but still want to feed the fam a healthy dinner. (P.S. They’re freezer-friendly, too!)

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When you’re craving something both healthy and comforting, this mashed cauliflower is sure to fit the bill. Combine this versatile vegetable with garlic, butter, Parmesan cheese and chicken broth, then purée in a food processor until smooth for a creamy, cheesy, cozy side dish that’s as tasty as mashed potatoes.

When you’re craving something both healthy and comforting, this mashed cauliflower is sure to fit the bill. Combine this versatile vegetable with garlic, butter, Parmesan cheese and chicken broth, then purée in a food processor until smooth for a creamy, cheesy, cozy side dish that’s as tasty as mashed potatoes.

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These meatballs know no bounds. Serve them on a bed of pasta with sauce; serve them as a side to steamed veggies; serve them on top of brown rice or in a meatball sandwich. You get the idea! And with ground turkey as the base, you’ll feel good no matter how you eat them.

These meatballs know no bounds. Serve them on a bed of pasta with sauce; serve them as a side to steamed veggies; serve them on top of brown rice or in a meatball sandwich. You get the idea! And with ground turkey as the base, you’ll feel good no matter how you eat them.

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When you ask yourself the question, “What’s for dinner?”, answer the call with this lightened-up chicken pot pie. With fewer than half the calories and nearly 80 percent less fat than the original version, you can make this comfort food on repeat. Just ask Pillsbury fan Working_Mom, who says, “Just made this last night, it was delicious! Very creamy and super easy to make. … This will become a part of my regular rotation.”

When you ask yourself the question, “What’s for dinner?”, answer the call with this lightened-up chicken pot pie. With fewer than half the calories and nearly 80 percent less fat than the original version, you can make this comfort food on repeat. Just ask Pillsbury fan Working_Mom, who says, “Just made this last night, it was delicious! Very creamy and super easy to make. … This will become a part of my regular rotation.”

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Say goodbye to soggy fries! With the help of the air fryer, you can get crisp-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside homemade French fries with minimal mess, stress and fat. But did we mention the best part? You only need three ingredients to make them!

Say goodbye to soggy fries! With the help of the air fryer, you can get crisp-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside homemade French fries with minimal mess, stress and fat. But did we mention the best part? You only need three ingredients to make them!