Looking for easy and delicious dinner recipes to try out? Check out these 33 dinner recipe ideas that are insanely tasty and perfect for those busy weeknights!
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Let’s admit it, restaurant food may be good but nothing beats fresh, delicious, homemade meals. I for one rarely ever eat out, mostly because I’m a super picky eater. If I do go out to eat or order in, my go-to’s are always cheese pizza and fries.
No one wants to be cooking after a long day at work and it would be super easy to just order takeout but that’s not the healthiest choice, is it? I’m not saying you have to eat healthy all the time ( I certainly don’t ), but there’s just something about these home-cooked meals that makes you crave for more. If you’re trying to get back into the habit of making food at home, these recipes are perfect.
I’ve gathered 33 insanely good dinner recipes that not only make your mouth water but, taste just as delicious too. From lasagna soup, burrito bowls, Applebee’s copycat, chicken recipes and SO much more, you are sure to find a recipe you love!
These recipes are great for the whole family and pretty much anyone can make them as long as you follow the steps. Now let’s take a look at these tasty recipes everyone will enjoy!
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DINNER RECIPES
1. QUESO CHICKEN TACOS
Are you craving tacos? If yes, definitely give this recipe a try! It only takes 10 minutes to prepare and the slow cooker will do the rest. This recipe is super flavorful and is great for one of those lazy days when you don’t feel like cooking.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 214
CARBS: 10g
PROTEIN: 34g
FAT: 4g
FIBER: 3g
2. PARMESAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN SHEET PAN DINNER
If you hate doing a lot of dishes when cooking, this recipe is for you. You can make this meal in a single-sheet pan and can be done in less than an hour including prep time. The three main ingredients needed for this recipe are green beans, red potatoes, and chicken!
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 626
CARBS: 53g
PROTEIN: 48g
FAT: 26g
FIBER: 7g
3. TERIYAKI CHICKEN RICE BOWL
How delicious does this look? You’ll need tender diced chicken, homemade teriyaki sauce, rice, fresh veggies, and about 30 minutes to put this tasty meal together. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and is very easy to put together.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 214
CARBS: 23.9g
PROTEIN: 12g
FAT: 8.3g
FIBER: 1.1g
4. RESTAURANT STYLE CHICKEN FRIED RICE
Are you a fan of the classic chicken fried rice? This recipe tastes just like how it does when you order at those fancy restaurants (maybe even better). It’s definitely a crowd-pleaser and will be ready in less than 30 minutes.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 359
CARBS: 36g
PROTEIN: 20g
FAT: 15g
FIBER: 2g
5. HIBACHI STEAK BOWLS
These Hibachi steak bowls are incredibly delicious and loaded with lots of flavor, sirloin, sautéed vegetables, and fried rice. If you like to meal prep for work or busy weeknights, this recipe is perfect for that too!
6. CAJUN CHICKEN
If you are looking for delicious dinner recipes, this creamy cajun chicken is a great option. It’s super tasty, simple, and very filling. You can make this recipe in a single skillet and serve it with a side of rice or some pasta.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 481
CARBS: 18g
PROTEIN: 21g
FAT:2g
FIBER:2g
7. LOUISIANA RED BEANS AND RICE
I feel like this recipe is perfect for rainy days when you can just eat and watch Netflix all day long. It is a very comforting meal and is fairly easy to put together.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 424
CARBS: 55g
PROTEIN: 20g
FAT: 14g
FIBER: 9g
8. STEAK BURRITO BOWL
If you are a fan of the Chipotle burrito bowls, you are going to love this. This recipe calls for steak, fresh veggies, rice, and shredded cheese. You can of course substitute the veggies for the ones you want instead and top it off with Pico de Gallo, guacamole, and a creamy lime crema.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 538
CARBS: 57g
PROTEIN: 36g
FAT: 19g
FIBER: 4g
9. PULLED BBQ CHICKEN CROCK POT RECIPE
If you’re not one for doing a lot of work while cooking, this is the one for you. You’ll just have to put all the ingredients in a slow cooker and it will do the work for you! You can incorporate this recipe for many different things like on a salad, sandwich, or tacos.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 102
CARBS: 10g
PROTEIN: 9g
FAT: 3g
FIBER: 1g
10. CROCKPOT CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
This is one of my favorite dinner recipes. I am a huge fan of dumplings, I could literally eat them 7 days a week. Dumplings combined with chicken is just *chef’s kiss*. This recipe is very hearty, comforting, and easy to make.
11. BURGER IN A BOWL
Burger salad anyone? You can load it with anything you want but without the mess. This meal is very filling and can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. It’s great for meal prepping and a lazy weeknight dinner.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 764
CARBS: 22g
PROTEIN: 34g
FAT: 62g
FIBER: 10g
12. RICOTTA MEATBALLS
These ricotta meatballs are packed with flavor and are super easy to make. You can serve them with spaghetti, on a sandwich, or a salad. You can make this recipe in 4 different ways.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 89
CARBS: 3g
PROTEIN: 5g
FAT: 3g
FIBER: 1g
13. THAI CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
These chicken lettuce wraps are insanely delicious and make for a great light, weeknight dinner. If you love Asian-inspired dishes, you’ll definitely love this. If you’re on a time crunch, don’t worry because it takes less than 30 minutes to make this recipe.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 158
CARBS: 8g
PROTEIN: 11g
FAT: 9g
FIBER: 1g
14. CROCKPOT TUSCAN CHICKEN
This delicious recipe only takes 10 minutes to prepare and will have you craving for seconds. If you love Tuscan flavors, this is going to become your new favorite recipe. It’s loaded with creamy parmesan sauce with sundried tomatoes and the chicken is super tender. You can serve it with some spaghetti or rice.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 283
CARBS: 8g
PROTEIN: 22g
FAT: 19g
FIBER: 2g
15. CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA SOUP
If you love cajun chicken pasta, you are for sure going to love this. It has the same flavors as the Cajun chicken pasta but is even more creamier, more delicious, and filling! And the best part about this recipe is you can make it in under an hour, including prep time.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 744
CARBS: 43g
PROTEIN: 45g
FAT: 42g
FIBER: 4g
16. CHICKEN PARMESAN CASSEROLE
Have some leftover rotisserie chicken? Make this tasty chicken parmesan casserole that is a serious crowd-pleaser and super easy to make. If you’re hosting a party or going to a potluck dinner, you can make this 2 days ahead of time!
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 740
CARBS: 80g
PROTEIN: 42g
FAT: 28g
FIBER: 6g
17. GINGER GLAZED CHICKEN RAMEN
Ramen noodles are literally my go-to meal in college. They taste great and it takes less than 5 minutes to prepare. If you also love ramen but want to take it up a notch, this is the recipe for you. It’s sweet, savory, and takes less than 30 minutes to make.
18. BEEF PAN-FRIED NOODLES
Craving some Chinese food? Put your phone down and make this mouthwatering beef pan-fried noodles that tastes even better than the restaurant’s. It’s got tender beef, crispy noodles, and a bunch of crunchy veggies that make this one of the best dinner recipes.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 341
CARBS: 28.1g
PROTEIN: 16.5g
FAT: 18.3g
FIBER: 1.8g
19. SOUTHWEST CHICKEN WRAP
This makes for a great dinner or a grab-and-go lunch. It’ll be ready in 30 minutes and is packed with chicken, veggies, black beans, and a delicious southwest dressing. It’s healthy and is great for times when you’re super busy.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 393
CARBS: 31.5g
PROTEIN: 19.9g
FAT: 17.7g
FIBER: 13.9g
20. BBQ CHICKEN SKEWER SALAD
This recipe tastes just as good as it looks. It includes lettuce, green onions, tomatoes, black beans, cilantro, basil, corn, and avocado. Along with the chicken skewers, which makes this one of the tastiest dinner recipes on this list.
21. ONE-PAN CREAMY CHICKEN ORZO
This recipe needs only 30 minutes to be served and uses only ONE pan! It’s honestly the perfect weeknight dinner. This one-pan chicken orzo is super flavorful and creamy and has lots of veggies. Just top it off with some fresh basil and enjoy!
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 659
CARBS: 40g
PROTEIN: 48g
FAT: 34g
FIBER: 3g
22. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN POT PIE
If you’re looking for the tastiest dinner recipes, I’ve got the one for you! This slow-cooker chicken pot pie is going to be a family favorite. This is like the ultimate comfort food made with lots of chicken and fresh veggies.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 386
23. GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN BITES WITH LEMON ASPARAGUS
I’m not the biggest fan of asparagus but this certainly does look delicious. This recipe is so easy to put together and is packed with flavor. This is a very low-carb and keto-friendly meal that can be made with the use of only one pan.
24. CRISPY CHILLI BEEF
This recipe only takes 30 minutes to cook including the prep time which makes this the perfect dinner to have on rotation for busy weeknights. You can serve it with a plate of rice or eat it by itself. Either way, you’ll be in for a tasty surprise.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 472
CARBS: 37g
PROTEIN: 21g
FAT: 26g
FIBER: 1g
25. THAI RED CURRY NOODLE SOUP
If you’re craving some Thai food, make this delicious red curry noodle soup instead of ordering takeout. It’s insanely flavorful and is packed with bites of tender chicken, rice noodles, cilantro, basil, and lime juice!
26. CROCKPOT LASAGNA SOUP
Love lasagna but hate layering? No problem. Simply make this incredible crockpot lasagna soup that is just as tasty but way easier to make. This recipe has loads of tomato broth with carrots, diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, ground beef, and Italian sausage. Serve in a bowl and top with ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 487
CARBS: 46g
PROTEIN: 28g
FAT: 22g
FIBER: 6g
27. STICKY MONGOLIAN MEATBALLS AND BROCCOLI
Sticky Mongolian meatballs take only 30 minutes to make. You’ll only need one sheet pan for this recipe and just toss them in the sauce after it’s done cooking. You can serve it with some rice or pasta.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 691
CARBS: 73g
PROTEIN: 28g
FAT: 34g
FIBER: 5g
28. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
This is an insanely easy chicken enchilada recipe made with black beans, tortillas, homemade enchilada sauce, and cheese. All the flavors come together so wonderfully and taste just as amazing.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 316
CARBS: 26g
PROTEIN: 25.5g
FAT: 12g
FIBER: 7g
29.
I’m not the biggest fan of salads but this looks too good not to try. This recipe only takes 25 minutes to make, including prep time. It has lots of veggies like red bell peppers, red onions, and cucumbers.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 792
CARBS: 68g
PROTEIN: 51g
FAT: 38g
FIBER: 15g
30. ONE POT LEMON CHICKEN AND ORZO
As someone who hates doing the dishes, I’m very thankful that you can make this meal in a single pot. This recipe includes juicy chicken thighs, and creamy orzo with the perfect amount of lemon. This will make its way into your weekly dinner recipes rotation in no time.
31. CROCKPOT BOURBON CHICKEN
Crockpot bourbon chicken is super easy to make and requires very little ingredients. Most of which you probably have in your pantry. This is great for meal prepping and for those lazy weekend dinners.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 327
CARBS: 30g
PROTEIN: 29g
FAT: 6g
FIBER: 0.05g
32. COPYCAT APPLEBEE’S HONEY PEPPER CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE
I have actually made this recipe before and it tastes AMAZING! Even better than the restaurants. It’s got mac and cheese, chicken and baconwhich all taste great together. I highly recommend you give this a try.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 1037
CARBS: 74g
PROTEIN: 26g
FAT: 72g
FIBER: 0g
33. STUFFED SHELLS
This is one of my personal favorite dinner recipes on this list. These shells are filled with a creamy 4-cheese blend, Italian seasonings, sautéed garlic, and spinach. Try this recipe out for your Sunday dinner and enjoy all that melt-in-your-mouth cheesy goodness.
NUTRITION:
CALORIES: 496
CARBS: 29g
PROTEIN: 30g
FAT: 29g
FIBER: 3g
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