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Tender, easy-to-chew dinners for recovery, dental work, or anyone who just wants a comforting meal. Creamy pastas, mashed potatoes, meatloaf, and one-pot chicken parm.
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dinnerChicken Pot Pie Soup
The perfect soup for any chilly day, or when you are craving comfort food!
Natalie McElhennyIngredients
- 4 c Shredded rotisserie chicken
- 4 c Chicken broth
- 10.5 oz Cream of chicken soup
- 1 c Heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 19 oz Frozen mixed veggies
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Minced onion
Instructions
- 1In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- 2Add frozen veggies and cook until tender.
- 3Add cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and seasonings.
- 4Add chicken and simmer 10-15 minutes.
- 5Add heavy whipping cream and simmer 5-10 more minutes.
- 6Add cornstarch slurry to thicken. Serve.
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Soft-food dinners aren't just for wisdom teeth week — they're what you want after a long day, when you're sick, or when the whole family needs something gentle on the stomach.
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Every recipe here skips the crunchy toppings, hard crusts, and tough cuts — the goal is a dinner that goes down easy without giving up on comfort.
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Cook pasta a minute longer
Overcooking pasta by 60 seconds gives you a softer, silkier bite without turning it to mush.
- 2
Purée sauces for silkiness
Blending marinara or cream sauces smooths out any chunks that could be tough on a sore mouth.
- 3
Use ground meat over cuts
Ground beef, chicken, or turkey are naturally tender and avoid the chewing that steak or roast requires.
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A splash of broth or cream loosens meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and casseroles for an even softer texture.
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