Looking for dinner ideas for sick family members? I know what it is like to be sick with a cold and want something delicious. I decide to help you with this post. Here are some awesome meal ideas which you can cook quickly during a busy day.
This dinner idea for sick family is a perfect comforting meal that anyone can easily prepare.
Quick and Nourishing Meals to Make on a Sick Day
Anytime I’m sick (or even on the verge of being sick), two things are certain: My energy and inspiration to cook are pretty low. Even when my meals are planned out for the week, I’m happy to abandon my plans for pork chops or a casserole for another night. This is a time when I crave simple foods that are warm, nourishing, and supremely comforting.
A warm pot of soup is often the go-to for whatever ails us. In fact, food editor, Meghan, loves stashing a batch of classic minestrone packed with veggies in the freezer, to get ahead of sick days. That way all she has to do is grab the soup from the freezer and reheat. But don’t forget about things like creamy orzo or polenta, eggs, and buttered noodles, which all hit the spot when you feel under the weather and don’t take a whole lot of effort to pull off.
With that in mind, this is the roster of meals I turn to again and again. From lemony spinach tortellini soup to brown butter noodles, these 12 quick and nourishing recipes are sure to hit the spot when you’re sick.
1. Veggie-Packed Cabbage Soup
This good-for-you soup is incredibly comforting and comes together with a few fresh things and a couple of pantry staples.
2. Creamy Spinach Parmesan Orz
If you grew up eating buttery pastina when you were sick as a kid, this creamy orzo is sure to hit the spot and packs in a whole lot of comfort.
3. Lemony Tortellini Spinach Soup
Packed with carrots, spinach, lemon juice, and frozen tortellini, this soup is light yet filling. Make sure to keep tortellini in the freezer so you can make this in a flash.
4. Rotisserie Chicken Coconut Curry Soup
Nothing hits the spot on a sick day quite like chicken noodle soup — especially when it’s loaded with the punchy flavors of ginger, chiles, and lemongrass. Best of all, this version starts with a rotisserie chicken, so it’s really easy to pull together.
5. Crispy White Beans with Greens and Poached Egg
There is a lot to love about a plate of greens and beans topped with a warm, runny-yolked egg when you’re sick. It’s fresh and comforting, and since it comes together in about 20 minutes, you can totally manage it even when you don’t have any energy.
5 of Grandma’s Best Sick Day Recipes That’ll Make You Feel Better
Feeling under the weather? Cuddle up with one of these comforting sick day recipes that are just like Grandma used to make. Of course, we’ve got oodles of grandmother-approved chicken noodle soup ideas (it is the ultimate feel-better food, after all) — but we’ve also got old-fashioned casseroles, vitamin C-packed teas, and throat-soothing soups and stews that’ll perk you right up.
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Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole
This satisfying chicken casserole is, quite simply, comfort food at its best. Made with three cans of soup, it’s perfect convenient dinner for when you’re feeling under the weather.
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Grandma’s Favorite Chicken
This easy meal contains an ample amount of garlic, which is famous for its medicinal properties. “It is very easy, quick, flexible, and delicious,
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Grandma’s Vegetable Soup
Soothe a sore throat with a warm bowl of this hearty soup. Nutrient-packed vegetables add flavor and support a healthy immune system.
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Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup
This top-rated chicken noodle soup, which has almost 2,000 rave reviews from the Allrecipes community, comes together in less than an hour with just a few ingredients.
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Grandma’s Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles
If you’re cooking for a sick family member or friend, go the extra mile by preparing homemade noodles for classic chicken soup. Trust us, your loved ones will thank you!
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Grandma’s Creamy Ham Casserole
Here’s a cozy casserole that’s sure to make you feel better when you’re out of sorts. Make it with just seven ingredients you probably already have on hand.
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Grandma’s Russian Tea
“I now fix it at my house on really cold days, when I am sick (lots of vitamin C!), and at Christmas,” recipe creator SJTOOLE says of this tea that’s made with warming spices and orange juice concentrate.
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Jewish Chicken Soup
“This is a traditional recipe good for anything that ails you,” recipe creator Layla says of this old family recipe. “It’s the absolute best when you’ve got the flu, and it’s great the second and third day.”
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My Grandmother’s Cabbage and Noodles
Antioxidant-rich cabbage fights inflammation, so this 5-ingredient recipe is a great choice for when you’re trying to kick a cold.
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Grandma’s Armenian Rice Pilaf
The B.R.A.T. diet never tasted so good. This quick side dish is simply seasoned, but you can adjust the spices to taste.
Healthy Recipes to Make When It Seems Like Everyone’s Sick
Whether you’re in the eye of a cold and flu season storm or looking for recipes your sick loved ones will appreciate finding on their doorstep, this mix of freezable casseroles, brothy soups and pantry dinners has something for you. For something you can whip up with what you have on hand, try our Creamy White Chili with Cream Cheese. Or work ahead with a batch of Southwestern Vegetable & Chicken Soup that you can keep frozen for up to six months, so you always have a bowl of cozy comfort on hand.
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Kale
This healthy, easy soup is loaded with vegetables, protein and fiber to keep you full and fueled. Serve this winter soup topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and a side of garlic toast.
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Easy Chicken Tikka Masala
It’s hard to believe you can get such a full-flavored, deeply spiced chicken tikka masala in just 30 minutes, but we did it! And, like the title says, this classic chicken tikka masala recipe really is as easy as it gets.
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Southwestern Vegetable & Chicken Soup
Who wouldn’t want to eat their vegetables when they’re tucked into a fragrant broth with bits of tasty chicken and spiked with a shot of fresh lime and cilantro? This healthy chicken vegetable soup seems even richer with the smoky flavor from roasted poblano peppers and garlic. Serve this healthy chicken soup recipe with tortilla chips.
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Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
Think of this vegetarian enchilada casserole as a veggie-packed Mexican lasagna with corn tortillas standing in for the noodles! If your peppers are mild and you like heat, opt for spicy pico de gallo. This easy vegetarian dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup with Zucchini & Hominy
This excellent chicken soup–packed with hearty, nutritious ingredients–is easy to make and may become your new standby. It makes enough to freeze a portion for easy lunches or when you need to deliver food to someone in a pinch.