Easy Dinner Ideas

Tomato Beef Noodle Casserole

Tomato beef noodle casserole is one of those easy dinners that comes together with simple ingredients and a familiar red-sauce flavor. The beef cooks down into the tomato sauce, the noodles stay creamy from the sour cream and cottage cheese, and the ch…

Ground Beef and Pepper Rice Bowls

This Ground Beef and Peppers Rice Bowl recipe is one of those meals that feels like it shouldn’t be this easy. It’s quick, cheap, and hearty enough to fill everyone up without needing sides or extras. With ground sirloin (or beef), sweet bell peppers, …

Chicken Broccoli Casserole (no rice)

This chicken broccoli casserole has turned into one of those dinners I make and then hear about later. My husband went back for seconds, and the next day he said it was even better as leftovers. That’s how it jokingly ended up being called “husband cas…

Slow Cooker Ham and Beans

There’s something about a bowl of ham and beans that feels like true comfort food. My mom used to make bean soup often, but hers always came out bland. This slow cooker ham and beans recipe, though, is a completely different story. It’s flavorful, hear…

Chicken Zucchini Bake

If you’re looking for a healthy but satisfying dinner, this Mediterranean-inspired Chicken Zucchini Bake checks all the boxes. Juicy chunks of chicken, tender zucchini, sweet little tomatoes, and plenty of melty cheese all baked together in one dish fo…

BBQ Hawaiian Chicken (Baked)

Some nights I want dinner that feels fun without being complicated. This BBQ Hawaiian chicken recipe is exactly that, smoky barbecue sauce, juicy chicken, melty cheese, and sweet pineapple baked together in one skillet. Add bacon on top, and you’ve got…

Cast Iron Skillet Caesar Chicken

If you’re looking for a cast iron skillet chicken recipe that’s fast, flavorful, and doesn’t require a pile of dishes, this is one worth making. It started as a no-expectation weeknight dinner using Girard’s Caesar Dressing and turned out so good…

Mini Corn Dog Muffins

These mini corn dog muffins are the perfect mashup of cornbread and classic hot dogs, baked into bite-sized snacks that are easy to grab and hard to resist. Whether you’re packing lunchboxes, making after-school snacks, or prepping game-day bites, this…

Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing

If you are looking for an easy way to make chicken and stuffing in a slow cooker, this simple crockpot recipe delivers cozy comfort food with hardly any effort. Using boneless chicken breasts, boxed stuffing mix, and a few pantry staples, everything co…

Chicken Stuffed Shells with Alfredo

If your family loves cheesy, creamy pasta dishes, these chicken Alfredo stuffed shells are sure to be a hit. Loaded with juicy chicken, melty cheese, and a rich garlic Alfredo-style sauce, they’re everything you want in a cozy, family-approved dinner. …

Broiled Sirloin

When it comes to making steak, I won’t lie, the grill is usually my first thought. It’s hard to beat that smoky char and flame-kissed flavor. But if I’m being real, some nights I just want something easier. That’s when I turn to the oven. I’ve been mak…

Skillet Mexican beef and rice

This Mexican-inspired hamburger and rice skillet is a filling, flavor-packed hot dish that works great as a main course or a potluck side. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, bacon, and melty cheese, it’s one of those c…

Italian Pork Tenderloin

If you’ve never made pork tenderloin with Italian dressing, you’re in for a super simple and surprisingly flavorful dinner. This easy baked pork tenderloin recipe starts with a quick marinade in bottled dressing, gets seared for extra flavo…

Tater Tot Pizza Casserole

When you’re craving pizza flavors but want something a little more hearty and fun, this Tater Tot Pizza Casserole recipe is the answer. My family loves this one too, and with crispy tots, savory sausage, and loads of cheese, it’s definitely part …

Sloppy Joe French Bread

Sometimes the best dinners come from the simplest recipes, and this Sloppy Joe French Bread is proof. My husband and son both said this one was a keeper, and honestly, I agree. With just four main ingredients, I told them they could whip it up anytime …

Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole

This chili cheese tater tot casserole recipe is classic comfort food at its easiest. It’s warm, cheesy, and packed with nostalgic flavor. Layers of tater tots, hearty chili with beans, sliced hot dogs, and melted cheddar cheese come together in one eas…

Broccoli Mushroom Stir Fry

Need a quick weeknight dinner that’s fresh, filling, and packed with flavor? This broccoli mushroom stir fry brings it all to the table with minimal effort. It’s savory, garlicky, and loaded with tender mushrooms, crisp broccoli, and perfectly cooked r…

Chimichurri Tortellini

Looking for something bold and different to throw together tonight? This chimichurri tortellini brings serious flavor with hardly any effort. Savory ground beef, cheesy tortellini, and juicy tomatoes simmer together before getting tossed in a vibrant h…

Chicken and Pineapple Fried Rice

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first tested this chicken and pineapple fried rice, but it turned out to be so good. There’s something about the combo of savory chicken, sweet pineapple, and warm rice that just works. It’s got tha…

Garlic Parmesan Cavatappi and Broccoli

I didn’t expect to love this as much as I did but wow, this garlic parmesan cavatappi pasta and broccoli dish is so good. The flavors are simple, but they work together perfectly. The olive oil, garlic, and salty parmesan coat the pasta just enou…

Crockpot Mediterranean Tortellini

This Crockpot Mediterranean Tortellini isn’t a soup; it’s a hearty, saucy one-pot meal that’s more like a warm pasta bowl than anything brothy. It combines the bold, salty flavors of antipasto with the comfort of cheese-filled tortellini. Cubes of hard…

Creamy Broccoli and Mushroom Ravioli

If you are looking for an easy way to turn store-bought mushroom ravioli into a full veggie-packed meal, this creamy broccoli and mushroom ravioli recipe is a great option. It is a dinner that feels fancy but takes almost no effort. The sauce is rich a…

Air Fryer Chicken and Broccoli

This Air Fryer Chicken and Broccoli is a must-try if you need a quick and healthy air fryer chicken recipe! It’s flavorful, requires minimal effort, and comes together in just about 20 minutes. When I made this, I couldn’t believe how easy …

Taco Tortellini

Taco night meets pasta night with this Taco Tortellini recipe! This easy, cheesy, and flavor-packed dish is a fun twist on classic tacos, combining beefy taco flavors with cheesy tortellini in a one-pot slow cooker meal. When I made this up for the fir…

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