15 One-Dish Comfort Food Recipes to Make on Repeat

The cozy oven meals satisfy my craving.

By
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud

Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users. 

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Published September 19, 2025
Devan Grimsrud
slice of Cattle Drive Casserole on a plate with a fork

Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

As fall comes around, cozy casseroles and bakes are the comfort food recipes I most look forward to. Once I pop them in the oven and their aroma fills the kitchen, there's nothing better, especially with one-dish dinners like these that don't need any sides or salads.

When you're craving comfort food like I am, let this collection of the best pot pies, shepherd's pies, cozy rice bakes, and more deliver what you're craving. And remember, you can always save favorites to your MyRecipes account so they're handy anytime. Just click through to the recipes and tap the heart icon located near the recipe title.

  • Easy Shepherd's Pie

    A slice of shepherd's pie on a plate with a fork.

    Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon

    "To make it cheesy, sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the top of the mashed potatoes before baking."—Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Easy One-Pot Chicken Pot Pie

    Overhead view of a dutch oven of chicken pot pie with a serving spoon all resting on a gray kitchen towel on a marble countertop

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    "Spices are important here, but substitute a different combination of flavors if you prefer. Rosemary, sage, tarragon, or even a teaspoon of curry powder will liven things up even further."—Lou Perseghin, Recipe Developer

  • Rakott Krumpli (Hungarian Potato Casserole)

    Rakott Krumpli (Hungarian Potato Casserole) in a 9x13 casserole dish, one serving on a plate

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley

    "Rakott krumpli is a traditional Hungarian casserole dish made from layers of sliced potatoes, hard-cooked eggs, and smoked sausage. These hearty ingredients are married together in a tangy sour cream sauce, making every bite rich and satisfying. After baking the casserole to tender perfection, it’s so creamy and soft that it’s like eating a cloud."—Craig Ruff, Test Kitchen Assistant Fellow

  • Marry Me Chicken Casserole

    Overhead view of chicken and pasta casserole serving on a blue plate next to a dish of casserole, table napkin and drinking glass with ice and beverage

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    "For an even cheesier casserole, add 1 to 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese."—Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

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  • 5-Ingredient Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

    Overhead shot of lentil shepherd's pie in a skillet, with a serving spoon having scooped a serving of the dish out on a plate to the right of the skillet

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Margaret Dickey / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless

    "This recipe uses refrigerated mashed potatoes, but you can also use leftover mashed potatoes here if you’ve got them on hand—you’ll need about 4 1/2 cups total. Mashed potatoes prepared from potato flakes can work, though they often lack the heft of homemade or refrigerated mashed potatoes."—Afton Cyrus, Senior Editor

  • Tamale Pie

    A casserole dish with a tamale pie and a piece missing.

    Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker

    "Eliminate the raisins if you're not a fan of them or don’t want the sweetness."—Elise

  • Easy Chicken Cobbler

    Overhead view of a green baking dish of chicken cobbler and serving spoon on a speckled countertop

    Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond

    "Rather than cooking chicken from scratch, you can use whatever leftover cooked chicken you have on hand (white or dark meat or a mix is all fine!), or grab a rotisserie chicken and shred it up."—Afton Cyrus, Senior Editor

  • Classic Tater Tot Hotdish

    Classic Tater Tot Hotdish in a baking dish with one scoop removed

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    "To switch it up, swap frozen Tater Tots for another frozen potato product, like french fries, potato smileys, or hashbrowns."—Devan Grimsrud, Recipe Developer

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  • Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

    Baked chicken and rice dish in a casserole with a serving spatula placed nearby

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Phoebe Hausser

    "Add veggies like peas, carrots, or chopped bell peppers in the last 15 minutes for color and nutrition."—Yumna Jawad, Recipe Developer

  • Healthy Shepherd’s Pie

    A spoonful ready to serve of shepherd's pie in a baking dish

    Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

    "Feel free to swap in frozen mixed vegetables for the carrots, celery, and peas. Use two and a half cups and add them to the dish when it instructs you to add the peas."—Katie Morford, Recipe Developer

  • Chicken Pot Pie

    A chicken pot pie, ready to serve and eat

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "This pot pie recipe is a weekend affair—meaning, you should put on some music and set aside some time to make this! Your time will be well rewarded. There is nothing like the taste of homemade, from-scratch chicken pot pie."—Elise

  • Vegetable Pot Pie

    Three vegetable pot pies, ready to serve

    Simply Recipes / Jessica Gavin

    "Make sure to properly defrost the dough before using. It should be cool to the touch, yet pliable enough to handle. The layers are delicate. If the fat in the dough gets too warm, the layers will meld together and not puff up as much once baked."—Jessica Gavin, Recipe Developer

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  • Cajun Turkey Pot Pie

    Cajun turkey pot pie in a ramekin.

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    "If you can't find Cajun seasoning in your local market, you can make your own with 3/4 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme, and 1 1/2 teaspoons each of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder."—Elise

  • Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

    Easy Vegetarian Cottage Pie: shot of white casserole dishw filled with sheperds pie.

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    "When shopping for this recipe, choose the largest potatoes you can find. I’m not a fan of peeling potatoes, but the larger they are, the fewer there are to peel! And the less time I need to spend doing it. If you don’t mind the skins, you could skip the peeling altogether, but that’s an aesthetic choice."—Sally Vargas, Recipe Developer

  • Cattle Drive Casserole

    slice of Cattle Drive Casserole on a plate with a fork

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

    "Spice up your casserole even more by using chopped jalapenos in your seasoned beef mix."—Sheela Prakash, Recipe Developer

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