Dinner Recipes

We have over 600 Easy Dinner Recipes to make for your family tonight. Check out our easy meal ideas, ranging from under 30-minute dinners to crockpot recipes that cook low and slow all day. We specialize in Easy Dinner Ideas that the entire family will love to eat.

Our Favorite Easy Dinner Ideas

SUPER EASY Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos make a weekly appearance on our table. All the flavor and none of the stress. ALL THAT MELTED CHEESE! Perfect Chicken Tacos recipe for a crowd on Family Mexican Night!

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Baked Chicken Tacos

Chicken Tacos are the perfect EASY weeknight dinner. These oven baked chicken tacos have lots of flavor and none of the stress. The ultimate recipe for serving a crowd.

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Beef Stir Fry

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

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Crock Pot Ribs

Most Popular Dinner Recipes

Here are our top Easy Dinner Recipes to make for your family tonight. The question “What’s for dinner?” just got very simple.

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Creamy Chicken Soup

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Stovetop Burgers (How to Cook Burgers on the Stove)

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Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe

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Birria Tacos

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Crockpot Taco Soup

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Dressings + Sauces

Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Every great cook needs an amazing SWEDISH MEATBALLS recipe. Eat them as an appetizer for the perfect party snack or over noodles for a delicious meal. This sauce is everything!

Swedish Meatballs (Best Sauce!)

CREAMY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI made with CREAM CHEESE is the ultimate comfort food! Made in minutes and feeds up to 16 people! Freeze some for a delicious meal later. THE BEST WHITE CHICKEN CHILI EVER!

White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese

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Beef Stew

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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

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Kentucky Fried Chicken (Copycat Recipe)

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30 Minute Meals

Smothered Pork Chops

Healthy Dinner Ideas

Healthy Dinners are easier to make than you might think! These healthier dinner recipe options are big crowd pleasers, and simple as always.

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Stuffed Peppers

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PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

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Oven Fried Chicken Breast

Healthy Dinners

Quick Dinner Ideas

These simple meal ideas can be made in 30 minutes or less. What a great way to get dinner on the table!

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30 Minute Meals

Beef Lo Mein Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is an easy appetizer perfect for New Year's Eve, game day, Christmas, or any other holiday. What could be better than shrimp wrapped in bacon?! This simple shrimp appetizer has a bit of a sweet and spicy mix for the best flavor. You're going to love this bacon wrapped shrimp recipe!

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Ranch Baked Chicken with Bacon is one of my favorite Chicken Breast Recipes! This Bacon Ranch Chicken is super simple (only FIVE ingredients!), absolutely fool-proof, and has so much flavor. Your baked chicken will come out juicy and tender every single time covered in the easiest and tastiest bacon ranch sauce. Ranch Chicken has never tasted better!

Baked Ranch Chicken with Bacon (Chicken Bacon Ranch)

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Burgers in the Oven (How to Broil Hamburgers)

Quick Dinners

More Dinner Ideas for Families and Kids

With two littles of our own, finding recipes to please the kids is important to us. These kid-friendly dinners are simple to throw together and loved by the entire family.

This homemade FISH STICKS recipe is baked instead of fried, making them crispy, tender, & flaky. These baked fish sticks aren't complete without homemade tartar sauce!

Fish Sticks (Baked)

Baked Chicken Nuggets are a must make for any busy family. These BAKED EXTRA CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN NUGGETS will blow your mind and become an instant family favorite. Made healthier by baking instead of frying, you'll never miss the grease. Kids and adults will be requesting these flavorful Homemade Chicken Nuggets again and again!

Homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe

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Chili Mac (One Pot Recipe)

Ham and Cheese Sliders are such a simple recipe, but they're perfect for a quick lunch or snack. I am constantly on the hunt for EASY and delicious meals, and I found a new favorite! These Ham and Swiss Sliders were done in under 20 minutes, and they are surprisingly satisfying. And they're great for kids too!

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Kid Friendly Recipes

This Caesar Chicken Recipe (MELT IN YOUR MOUTH and only 4 Ingredients!) is made with only 3 ingredients (say WHAT?!) and is oh so tender and delicious. Easiest tastiest weeknight dinner ever. Made with just chicken, sour cream, creamy caesar, and grated parmesan. It will knock your socks off for both its flavor and how easy it is!

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

72+ Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes

If you’re looking for simple dinner ideas at home, these go-to chicken recipes can’t be beat.

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Breaded Pork Chops make an easy dinner for any night of the week. These breaded baked pork chops are crispy, flavorful, and beyond simple. Make your breadcrumbs, throw the pork chops in the oven, add some roasted veggies, and you've got one easy pork chop recipe made on a single sheet pan!

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Macaroni Soup is about to be your new favorite comfort food! I've combined delicious, creamy soup with cheeeesy macaroni and cheese to create the perfect dish: Chicken Mac and Cheese Soup. You're going to want to eat a bowl of this every day!

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Under 30 Minutes

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5 Ingredients or Less

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chicken enchiladas topped with avocado

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Becky's Pick

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Help with Dinner - Cooking Guides

These guides and free printables help with putting dinner together to put on the table.

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How to Cut Recipes in Half

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How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)

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Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)

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Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart

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All Dinner Recipes

Fish Sticks (Baked)

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Turkey Burgers

Smoked Ribs

Crock Pot Spaghetti

Instant Pot Pot Roast

Shrimp Pasta Salad

How to Cook Hot Dogs (Grilled)

Smoked Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Fried Chicken Wings

Enchilada Stuffed Chicken Breast (Mexican Chicken Skillet)