10+ Pioneer Woman Recipes You’ll Love to Try Today

If you’re all about simple, tasty dishes that feel like home, Pioneer Woman recipes are a solid pick for your kitchen. These dishes bring comfort food to your table with easy-to-find ingredients and steps that don’t make you sweat.

You’ll find meals that are both satisfying and easy to prepare, perfect for everyday cooking.

Whether you’re cooking for your family or just craving something cozy, these recipes have you covered. You can dig into hearty soups, savory dinners, and sweet treats that fit right into a busy week.

These dishes help you make the most of your time while still enjoying good food.

1) Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken pot pie is warm and hearty—total comfort in a dish. It mixes tender chicken with veggies like carrots, celery, and peas.

The creamy filling sits inside a flaky crust that bakes up golden. You’ll start by softening the veggies in butter.

Mix in cooked chicken and a creamy sauce thickened with flour. Pour it all into a pie crust, top with more crust, and bake until it bubbles.

You can swap in your favorite veggies if you’re feeling creative.

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk or cream
• 1 double pie crust

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook until soft.
4. Stir in flour until combined.
5. Gradually add broth and milk; cook until thickened.
6. Add chicken and peas; mix well.
7. Pour filling into the pie crust.
8. Cover with top crust; seal edges and cut vents.
9. Bake 30-35 minutes until crust is golden.

2) Monkey Bread

Monkey bread is a sweet, sticky treat that’s honestly just fun to make. You use canned biscuit dough, cinnamon, sugar, and plenty of butter to create pull-apart bites.

It’s perfect for breakfast or as a special snack. You can stick to the classic sweet version or go wild with savory add-ins like bacon and eggs.

Ingredients

• 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cut biscuits into quarters.
3. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
4. Toss biscuit pieces in the cinnamon sugar.
5. Layer coated pieces in a greased bundt pan.
6. Mix melted butter and brown sugar, then pour over biscuits.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
8. Let cool a bit before turning out and serving.

For a step-by-step and some fun twists, check out this Pioneer Woman monkey bread recipe.

3) Perfect Potato Soup

This potato soup is easy, creamy, and super comforting. It starts with small Russet potatoes, onions, carrots, and celery simmered in broth.

Milk, cream, and a bit of flour make it thick and smooth. You can toss in fresh parsley and cheese if you want to amp up the flavor.

It’s perfect for chilly days when you need something warm. You can make it on the stove or in a slow cooker.

Ingredients

• 6 small Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Cook potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion in broth until tender.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk milk and flour until smooth.
3. Stir milk mixture into soup and cook until thickened.
4. Add heavy cream and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Heat through but don’t boil. Serve warm.

4) Mac and Cheese

This mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy, and just feels like home. You can serve it as a side or let it shine as the main dish.

The cheese sauce comes together with plenty of cheese and just enough milk to keep it smooth. You can make it fast on the stove or bake it with extra cheese for a golden top.

It’s easy to jazz up with more cheese or some crispy bacon. Honestly, it’s hard not to love.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups uncooked macaroni
• ½ cup butter (4 tablespoons)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2½ cups whole milk
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain.
2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Stir in flour and whisk for 2 minutes.
4. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly until it thickens.
5. Add dry mustard, salt, and pepper.
6. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
7. Mix macaroni with cheese sauce.
8. For baked mac and cheese, pour into a baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.

5) Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Creamy mashed potatoes are always a hit. Russet or Yukon gold potatoes give you the best texture.

Cream cheese and butter make them rich and velvety—no fancy tricks needed. Once the potatoes are soft, mash them up.

Mix in butter, cream cheese, and half-and-half until they’re fluffy and smooth. You can bake them for a few minutes with extra butter for a golden finish.

It’s a classic side that works for any meal, whether you’re going all out or just keeping it simple.

Ingredients

• 5 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes
• 3/4 cup butter (plus more for topping)
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup half-and-half

Cooking Instructions

1. Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks.
2. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
3. Drain the water and mash the potatoes until smooth.
4. Mix in butter, cream cheese, and half-and-half until creamy.
5. Transfer to a casserole dish, dot with extra butter.
6. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes to brown the top.

6) Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls

These garlic butter dinner rolls are soft, warm, and honestly kind of addictive. They work for weeknights or big holiday spreads.

The garlic butter gives them a rich, delicious flavor. You can use homemade dough or grab pre-made rolls if you’re short on time.

Once the rolls rise, brush them with melted butter, garlic, and herbs. Bake at 400°F (200°C) until golden.

They come out fluffy, buttery, and with just the right hint of garlic. I’d serve them warm every time.

Ingredients:

• Dinner roll dough or pre-made rolls
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• Sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Let rolls rise if using dough.
3. Mix melted butter, garlic, and parsley.
4. Brush rolls with the garlic butter.
5. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
6. Bake rolls for 12-15 minutes until golden.
7. Serve warm.

For the full recipe, check out Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls Recipe.

7) Veggie Tortellini Soup

This veggie tortellini soup is simple and healthy. Broth, tomato paste, and frozen mixed veggies do most of the heavy lifting.

The tortellini brings a soft, cheesy bite. Start by simmering the broth and tomato paste.

Add the frozen veggies and cook until they’re tender. Toss in the tortellini and cook until it’s just right.

It’s great for a cozy night or a quick lunch—no fuss.

Ingredients

• 8 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 6 oz tomato paste
• 1 lb frozen mixed vegetables
• 10 oz fresh cheese tortellini

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat broth over medium heat to a simmer.
2. Stir in tomato paste.
3. Add frozen mixed vegetables and simmer until tender.
4. Add fresh tortellini and cook for 3-5 minutes until soft.

For more details, see the Veggie Tortellini Soup recipe.

8) Gnocchi with Chorizo and Corn

This dish is so easy, you’ll wonder why you haven’t made it before. Soft gnocchi pairs with spicy chorizo and sweet corn for a meal that feels special but takes almost no time.

Cook the chorizo in a skillet until it browns. Add roasted bell peppers, corn, and green chiles for a little extra kick.

Store-bought gnocchi works great here, so you can get dinner on the table fast. It’s ideal for a weeknight or when you just want something a little different.

Ingredients

• 1 package gnocchi
• 8 oz chorizo
• 1 cup roasted bell peppers
• 1 cup fire-roasted corn
• 1/4 cup chopped green chiles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Cooking Instructions

1. Boil gnocchi in salted water. When the gnocchi float—usually after 2-3 minutes—drain them.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Toss in the chorizo and cook until it browns, about 5 minutes.

4. Add bell peppers, corn, and green chiles. Let them cook for 3-4 minutes.

5. Stir in the gnocchi and cook until everything’s hot. Serve right away.

For more details, check out this Gnocchi with Chorizo and Corn recipe.

9) Salmon Bites with Warm Dips

Salmon bites are one of those dishes that just come together fast. Cut salmon into small chunks and season them with curry powder, salt, pepper, and a bit of oil.

Broil the pieces so they get crispy on the outside but stay juicy inside.

Serve these bites with a warm Brussels sprout slaw or a creamy dip. It’s a quick dinner or snack—20 minutes tops.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Brussels sprouts for slaw or your favorite warm dip

Cooking Instructions

1. Set your oven broiler to 500°F (260°C).

2. Toss the salmon bites with oil, curry powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Spread the pieces on a baking sheet. Broil for 5-7 minutes, or until they’re cooked through and a little crisp.

4. While the salmon cooks, whip up a Brussels sprout slaw or warm dip.

5. Serve the salmon bites hot with the slaw or dip on the side.

You can find this recipe and more ideas for salmon dishes from The Pioneer Woman here.

10) Chicken Spinach Artichoke Lasagna

This lasagna’s got a creamy vibe and is stuffed with spinach, artichokes, and chicken. Using rotisserie chicken makes things a lot easier.

Try making it in small loaf pans—you’ll have freezer meals ready to go.

The cheesy sauce mixes with the veggies and chicken for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

• Cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
• Fresh spinach
• Canned artichoke hearts, chopped
• Lasagna noodles
• Cream cheese
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Parmesan cheese, grated
• Garlic, minced
• Milk or cream
• Olive oil or butter
• Salt and pepper

Cooking Instructions

1. Fire up your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Boil those lasagna noodles—just follow whatever it says on the box.

3. Toss some garlic and spinach into a pan with olive oil. Sauté until the spinach looks wilted and the garlic smells amazing.

4. Grab a bowl and mix together cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, and a splash of milk.

5. Fold in the chicken, spinach, artichokes, plus a pinch of salt and pepper.

6. Start layering noodles and that creamy mixture in a baking dish. Loaf pans work too if that’s what you’ve got on hand.

7. Bake uncovered for about 30 to 40 minutes. You’re aiming for bubbly and golden—trust your eyes.

Check out Ree Drummond’s Chicken Spinach Artichoke Lasagna recipe if you want the full details.