Cozy up with these gluten free and dairy free comfort food recipes perfect for dinner! We’ve included nut free, paleo, low carb, and vegan recipes here so there’s something for everyone.
Occasionally we’ll ask members of our food allergy group what kinds of recipes they are looking for or would like to see posted next on our website. Quite a few people mentioned dinner recipes!
We don’t have a ton of dinner recipes here at The Fit Cookie. But I still wanted to meet our reader’s needs for allergy friendly dinners, so I decided to do a gluten free dairy free dinner recipe roundup.
Since we had quite a few recipe submissions for our roundup, I decided to separate them into 2 different allergy friendly recipe roundups: 1) comfort food recipes (this one!) and 2) healthy dinner recipes (I’ll post that one in a few weeks).
Comfort food recipes can sometimes be hard to find online or adapt to fit your allergy needs, so I thought this one would be fun to put together for everyone!
This roundup has 30 recipes, but I’d like to keep adding to it as we find new recipes so you have a good source for meals and dinners (also check out our gluten free dairy free meal plans as well).
Every recipe in our comfort food recipe roundup is gluten free and dairy free, but we’ve also included recipes that are paleo, nut free, egg free, low carb/keto, and vegan as well do there are plenty of options for everyone!
A lot of the vegan recipes here can also be adapted to add meat if you want to by easily adding browned hamburger or cooked chicken. So if you see a vegan recipe but you want to add some meat, it can be easily done!
The recipes here here can be fairly easily adapted if you need as well. Some of the recipes with cashew-based cream sauces might also be swapped with coconut cream or coconut milk (make sure to check each recipe before making swaps though).
Gluten Free Dairy Free Comfort Food Recipes
Creamy Dairy Free Mac and Cheese
Get your comfort food fix with this delicious and super creamy dairy free mac and cheese that’s easy to make with ingredients you most likely have on hand! Our recipe is also gluten free, peanut free, has a vegan option, and is made without cashews.
Dairy Free Tater Tot Casserole (Gluten Free)
We revamped a family favorite and made it allergy friendly! Our Dairy Free Tater Tot Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and delicious, plus it has lots of veggies and doesn’t call for condensed soup!
Best Dairy Free Cheesy Potatoes (Gluten Free)
Cheesy potatoes (also known as funeral potatoes) are a classic comfort food dish, and we've crafted a dairy-free version for you! Our rendition is not only gluten-free but also amazing and includes a vegan option.
Easy Dairy Free Cheese Grits Recipe
We've transformed traditional cheese grits into an amazing dairy-free dish! Our simple recipe for dairy-free cheese grits offers a creamy dish that's ideal for satisfying your comfort food cravings. Enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Dairy Free Broccoli Cheese Soup (Gluten Free)
We've adapted one of our favorite soup recipes to be allergy friendly! Our Broccoli Cheese Soup is not only dairy-free but also gluten-free and soy-free, and it can easily be made vegan. For an extra delicious twist, add some chopped bacon on top!
Sun Dried Tomato Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese
Allergy friendly comfort food at its best! This vegan Sun Dried Tomato Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese comes together in under 30 minutes and is DELICIOUS
Gluten Free Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili (Bean Free)
Chilly evenings call for a hot and filling bowl of chili! Our Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili is easy to make, gluten free, dairy free, and healthy. It’s also lower in acid than most chili recipes and has no beans so it’s perfect for sensitive tummies.
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Chili (Gluten and Bean Free)
This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Chili is so easy to make: toss together, slow cook for 5-6 hours, and you’re set! Plus, this recipe is tummy friendly with no beans, dairy, or gluten
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup (Gluten Free)
Our Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate allergy friendly comfort food! Our delicious soup recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and soy free. It’s perfect for chilly winter evenings and makes a big enough batch for leftovers.
Dairy Free Creamy Chicken Curry (with Paleo Option)
Make this easy Creamy Chicken Curry for a weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes! Our curry recipe is a family favorite and it’s made in one pan, plus it’s dairy free, gluten free, and has a paleo and keto option.
Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder (Instant Pot & Slow Cooker)
This delicious Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder is the ultimate allergy friendly comfort food! It can be cooked in both the Instant Pot and the slow cooker/CrockPot, plus it’s dairy free and gluten free.
Gluten Free Dairy Free Tuna Casserole from Scratch - Paleo | Keto Option
This from scratch tuna casserole is comfort in a dish!! No canned cream of anything soup in this one! You won’t believe how easy it is to make a rich and creamy sauce with no dairy and only clean ingredients! This casserole is especially flexible as it can be adapted for paleo, keto, AND Whole30 diets
Paleo Pizza Casserole {Gluten Free, Dairy Free}
This Paleo Pizza Casserole is packed with so many of your favorite goodies yet it’s totally gluten free, grain free and dairy free! Family approved and the leftovers are delicious.
Vegan Tater Tot Casserole
Vegan tater tot casserole is made with mixed veggies and vegan chicken chunks with a delicious cashew gravy poured over and topped with a crispy tater tot crust!
Paleo Cheeseburger Casserole
This Paleo Cheeseburger Casserole is an epically delicious, healthy meal the whole family will love! It's made with a layer of crispy hash browns, seasoned burger, a dairy-free cheese sauce, and fresh toppings.
Vegan Mushroom Risotto Recipe - Creamy Dairy Free Risotto
This vegan mushroom risotto with peas is insanely creamy and decadent without any dairy! Rich and comforting with lots of umami flavors.
Mexican Stuffed Pepper Casserole (Dump and Bake)
This healthy vegan Mexican Stuffed Pepper Casserole uses pantry staple ingredients and turns them into a fuss free dump & bake meal!
Creamy Vegan Potato Broccoli Casserole (Gluten-Free & Oil-Free)
Our simple and comforting, super creamy vegan potato broccoli casserole with a cheesy cashew sauce is a true family favorite. This gluten-free and oil-free dinner is so easy to make and a really healthy comfort meal. Perfect for meal prepping and reheating!
Dairy Free Potato Soup w/ Ham
Creamy and delicious, this dairy free potato soup with cubes of ham will warm you through! No one will miss the cream or milk in this comforting chowder that is gluten free and paleo!
Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup
This vegan broccoli cheese soup recipe is savory, creamy, and packed with vegetables.
Gluten and Dairy Free Chicken Pot Pie
Easy weeknight individual chicken pot pies. This recipe has a classic comfort food taste but it allergy friendly.
Vegan Green Bean Casserole (gluten-free)
Fresh green beans, a creamy casserole, and perfectly crunchy topping all come together to make a traditional Healthier Green Bean Casserole!
Cream Of Mushroom Paleo Casserole
Warm and addicting comfort food alert! Cream of mushroom casserole (paleo, whole30, and dairy free). Layers of creamy sauce, cauliflower rice, herbed mushrooms, and lots of fresh basil! Made in minutes, then it’s in the oven!
Instant Pot Corn Chowder With Sweet Potato
Instant Pot Corn Chowder with Sweet Potato is such a tasty and healthy soup recipe.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Black Beans, Kale and Buckwheat
Comforting gluten-free and vegan sweet potato casserole with black beans, kale, buckwheat and roasted garlic sauce. Easy to assemble and perfect to make ahead.
Instant Pot Chicken Thighs & Rice (GF, DF)
This Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice recipe is creamy, delicious, and cooks all in one pot. With mushrooms, onions, lemon, and thyme, it’s an easy and healthy pressure cooker recipe that’s both gluten free and dairy free.
Best Ever Vegan Mac and Cheese Sauce with Chipotle
A delicious and easy baked vegan chipotle mac and cheese.
Vegetarian Mexican Casserole
If you are looking for a great meatless recipe that will leave you satisfied, you are going to love this easy gluten-free Vegetarian Mexican Casserole! This casserole is perfect for those busy weeknights, and you can even meal prep by making it ahead and baking it when you need it!
Kid-Friendly Skillet Sloppy Joe Casserole (GF, DF, Egg, Peanut, Tree Nut Free)
The deliciousness of sloppy joes, all without needing any buns! Grain-free winning! A one-skillet meal that is incredibly kid friendly! Anything that has ketchup and is topped with crispy tater tots
Creamy Vegan Vegetable Lasagna Soup
This insanely delicious vegan lasagna soup recipe is packed with vegetables, beans, tender lasagna noodles, and a delicious sunflower cream broth! It's ready to eat in 1 hour and it's gluten-free and oil-free.
Paleo Buffalo Chicken Casserole with Ranch and Cauliflower Rice (Whole30, Low Carb)
A creamy paleo buffalo chicken casserole with ranch dressing and cauliflower rice that's so easy to make for a healthy weeknight dinner. With a super creamy buffalo-ranch sauce, it's so filling, too. Whole30, low carb, keto friendly.
Whole30 Chicken Broccoli Casserole (paleo, dairy-free)
A must-make Whole30 casserole recipe that’s creamy, cheesy and flavorful – without any cream or cheese! Shredded chicken is mixed with sautéed mushrooms and broccoli, then topped with my Vegan Alfredo Sauce for an easy and healthy weeknight dinner.
Pork Tamale Casserole Authentic Taste No Husk
This Pork Tamale Casserole takes homemade tamales to an entirely new level. You get all the authentic tamale taste and texture without making individual corn husk filled tamales. Let's get started!
Vegan No-Boil Pasta Bake
It’s the weeknight dinner winner! This Vegan No-Boil Pasta Bake is made with gluten-free pasta, fresh veggies, and creamy marinara sauce. It’s a no-stress dish that the entire family can enjoy!
Creamy Garlic Spaghetti Squash Casserole (Paleo, Whole30 + Dairy-Free)
This creamy garlic spaghetti squash casserole is so saucy and delicious! It has a creamy, Paleo, Whole30 + Dairy-Free sauce packed with garlicky goodness.
Sarah Jane Parker is the founder, recipe creator, and photographer behind The Fit Cookie. She’s a food allergy mom and allergy friendly food blogger of 12 years based in Wyoming. Sarah is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, Revolution Running certified running coach, and an ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist
I’m so excited to try these all!!! I have 2 daughters that are both gluten and dairy free, and 3 other children who are not. These are so satisfying that everyone in the house loves them! Keep them coming!
I’m so glad you found this helpful Deb! I’m hoping to continue to add to this list of recipes as I find new ones 🙂
I can’t wait to give these recipes a try. I am curious which are your favorite dairy-free cheese substitutes. Thank you!
Thanks Sandi! We use Daiya shredded cheese a lot since it’s available at our local Walmart, but I prefer the Follow your Heart sliced cheese and the Violife shredded cheese.