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"What's for dinner?" It's the question we ask ourselves almost daily, but finding a great recipe doesn't have to be a struggle. This collection is packed with quick, easy dinner ideas to make mealtime simpler. From chicken and beef to pork and seafood, there's something for everyone!

If you're short on time, try something easy like Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake or a healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole. If you're feeling fancy, go with beef wellington or a Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe. Craving comfort food? You can't go wrong with a classic Chicken and Dumplings. And if you really want easy, go for some brats in the air fryer!

Dinner doesn't have to be complicated, just delicious. Browse below to find your next favorite!


Chicken

  • Buffalo Chicken Sliders topped with Blue Cheese Celery Slaw on a white plate
    Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sliders
  • an extreme closeup of a nashville hot chicken sandwich topped with pickles and coleslaw on a cutting board
    Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich You Can Easily Make at Home
  • a pile of thai chicken satay skewers on a round black plate
    Thai Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
  • instant pot jambalaya on a silver plate
    Instant Pot Jambalaya with Chicken & Sausage
  • Easy as Chicken, Green Chile and Potato Pie! A lost recipe that a reader requested get recreated - yep, it's that good!
    Chicken, Green Chile and Potato Pie
  • Keto Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with shredded chicken, spinach, mozzarella and wing sauce.
    Keto Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (Buffalo Chicken & Spinach)
  • 7 Ways to Easy Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast! This method is so simple!
    7 Easy Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes
  • Dorito Casserole!! Don't knock it until you try it...plus it's great for picky kids (there's an entire rotisserie chicken in the filling)!
    Dorito Chicken Casserole (Easy, Cheesy & Family-Friendly!)

Beef

  • Swedish Meatballs Recipe
    Swedish Meatballs Recipe
  • Tomahawk Steak Recipe
    Tomahawk Steak Recipe
  • Beef Bourguinon Recipe
    Beef Bourguignon Recipe
  • pot roast just out of the oven with carrots and potatoes on a wooden table
    Chuck Roast with Balsamic and Dijon - The BEST Pot Roast!
  • a white bowl of beef short ribs braised with garlic and red wine with a sprig of fresh thyme on a wooden table
    The BEST Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe for the Holidays
  • a closeup of a beef roast with sliced roast beef next to it that's coated in cilantro chimichurri on a black plank
    Sliced Roast Beef with Cilantro Chimichurri
  • Beef & Italian Sausage Slow-Cooker Meatloaf
    Balsamic & Parmesan Slow-Cooker Meatloaf
  • easy beef tagine {you don't have to own a tagine to make it, either!} | thewickednoodle.com #morocco #moroccan #beef #onedish
    Moroccan-Inspired Beef Tagine - Easy One-Pot Meal

Pork

  • a spiral sliced ham on a white plate with fresh orange wedges on a wood table
    How to Cook a Spiral Ham (plus a Ham Glaze recipe)
  • a closeup of st louis style oven-baked ribs just out of the oven on a white plate
    How to Cook Ribs in the Oven - Tender, Juicy & Easy
  • a white plate filled with instant pot pork chops with a dijon butter sauce, on a rustic wood table and a tan and burgundy towel next to the plate
    EASY Instant Pot Pork Chops with Dijon Butter Sauce
  • Grilled Boneless Pork Chops with Mexican Corn Salad. Healthy and SO flavorful! The easiest, most flavorful salad (I swear I could drink the dressing)!
    Grilled Boneless Pork Chops with Mexican Corn Salad

Seafood

  • Broiled Salmon with Honey and Garlic - just 5 ingredients and SO flavorful!
    Broiled Salmon with Honey and Garlic
  • Blackened Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes just out of the oven on a cast iron pan
    Blackened Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes
  • Mardi Gras is almost here and if Shrimp Étouffée isn't on your menu, put it there! It's a fantastic dish that everyone will rave over!
    Shrimp Étouffée Recipe
  • a closeup photo of shrimp and sausage boil
    Shrimp and Sausage Boil

Mexican

  • Walking Taco Casserole In A Serving Dish
    Walking Taco Casserole (Easy, Cheesy Weeknight Dinner)
  • These Beer Battered Fish Tacos light and crispy with a killer sauce that brings all the flavors together!
    Crispy Beer Battered Fish Tacos
  • Porcupine Meatballs with Chipotle Sauce - comes together quickly and the easy sauce is to die for!
    Porcupine Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce
  • This Dorito Taco Casserole is so simple to throw together that my kids make it all the time!
    Dorito Taco Casserole with Black Beans and Corn

Instant Pot

  • Closeup of Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff with Blue Cheese and Chives on a white Plate
    Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff with Blue Cheese & Chives
  • Homemade Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwich with Cheese
    Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
  • A Dish Of Instant Pot Chicken And Dumplings
    Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
  • a closeup of instant pot chicken pot pie baked in a white casserole dish with a spoonful in the pot pie on a grey background
    Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie

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  • a jar of authentic italian marinara sauce next to a bowl of cooked pasta and a bowl of tomatoes on the vine
    Authentic Italian Marinara Sauce
  • a plate setting with mussels carbonara
    Mussels Carbonara
  • Summer Pasta Salad with Avocado Pesto
    Summer Pasta Salad with Avocado Pesto
  • a large white bowl filled with orzo spinach salad and halved yellow cherry tomatoes on a light tan linen towel
    Orzo Spinach Salad
  • Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
    42 Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
  • a closeup of a Mexican quinoa casserole just out of the oven on a rustic wood table with a vintage spatula taking out the first serving
    Healthy Mexican Quinoa Casserole
  • two mexican spaghetti squash on a white plate
    Mexican Spaghetti Squash
  • a white plate with a serving of easy tater tot casserole
    Easy Tater Tot Casserole
  • a side view of sausage bean soup with a spoon and garnished with chopped fresh parsley
    Sausage Bean Soup (Stovetop or Instant Pot)
  • a casserole dish filled with baked lemon ricotta pasta just out of the oven
    Baked Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Italian Sausage
  • a dutch oven filled with dumpling beef stew just out of the oven and garnished with fresh thyme
    Dumpling Beef Stew (One-Pot Meal)
  • two veggie pot pies just out of the oven with a golden brown crust and garnished with fresh thyme sprigs next to a pile of fresh herbs
    Hearty Veggie Pot Pie (Easy Comfort Food!)
  • a platter of arancini rice balls with a small bowl of marinara sauce
    Arancini - Italian Rice Balls (Bake, Fry, or Air-Fry)
  • a vintage platter of twice baked sweet potatoes
    Loaded Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
  • frozen shepherd's pie in a small casserole dish just out of the oven, sitting on a rustic wood table
    Freezer Shepherd's Pie
  • Grilled Cheese Burritos
    Grilled Cheese Burritos
  • italian beef stew
    Authentic Italian Beef Stew
  • two buffalo chicken chimichangas topped with chopped green onions and drizzled sour cream on a white plate
    Easy Mini Chimichangas Stuffed with Spicy Buffalo Chicken
  • chili relleno casserole
    Chili Relleno Casserole
  • a closeup of three cilantro lime chicken breasts with visible grill marks resting on a wooden cutting board
    Cilantro Lime Chicken (Grilled, Baked, or Air Fried!)
  • the secret is to toss the veggies in a blender before adding to the turkey meat! Makes for a super-moist, flavorful & healthy burger! | www.thewickednoodle.com
    Best Turkey Burger Recipe
  • steak and potato chimichurri - a fantastic one-dish meal! {and a great use for leftover steak}
    Steak & Potato Chimichurri with Fresh Summer Vegetables
  • This Turkey Meatloaf Recipe combines ground turkey breast, Italian sauage and diced roasted veggies then it's topped with a chipotle glaze. Amazing flavor!
    Turkey Meatloaf with a Chipotle Glaze
  • This Cheesy Baked Potato Gnocchi Recipe is easy to make and has a ton of hot, cheesy flavor. A great weeknight meal recipe!
    Cheesy Baked Potato Gnocchi Recipe
  • turkey tetrazzini just out of the oven in a black baking dish and a wooden serving spoon scooping out the first serving
    The BEST Turkey Tetrazzini (with Parmesan-Panko Topping)
  • An easy recipe for killer Chicken Enchiladas. Makes a great use out of leftover Thanksgiving turkey, too!
    Chicken Enchiladas with Roasted Jalapenos
  • The secret to making your most delicious Stuffed Bell Peppers ever!
    Stuffed Bell Peppers
  • If you've ever wondered how to make Baked Ziti with Sausage, this is the recipe for you! SO simple and extra-creamy - watch the quick video tutorial or just jump in for the recipe!
    How to make Baked Ziti with Sausage
  • Wild Rice Hotdish without a can in sight! Fresh mushrooms and the easiest "sauce" ever makes this the best you'll ever enjoy!
    Wild Rice Hotdish
  • This Creamy Baked Pumpkin Gnocchi with Italian Sausage is so good you will be dancing in your kitchen!! Sophisticated yet easy to make and something the whole family will love!
    Creamy Baked Pumpkin Gnocchi with Italian Sausage
  • Just 15 minutes to a healthy and delicious dinner! Sweet and Spicy Baked Salmon
    Sweet & Spicy Baked Salmon
  • This Skinny Tuna Noodle Casserole doesn't taste "skinny" at all! Extra veggies balance with whole milk and delicious Genova tuna for a casserole everyone will rave over!
    Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole
  • One-Pan Salsa Chicken & Veggies
    One-Pan Salsa Chicken & Vegetables
  • Blue Cheese Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin
    Blue Cheese-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin
  • a closeup of instant pot lasagna on a white plate garnished with fresh basil, with more fresh basil in the background
    Instant Pot Lasagna (Easy, Cheesy, and Ready in 30 Minutes)
  • Spicy Sauteed Veggies With Chicken Sausage
    Spicy Sauteed Veggies with Chicken Sausage
  • Cottage Pie With Parmesan Potatoes
    Cottage Pie With Parmesan Potatoes
  • Chimichurri Chicken Bites
    Chimichurri Chicken Bites
  • Vegetarian Lasagna Instant Pot Recipe
    Instant Pot Lasagna Recipe with Zucchini & Eggplant
  • Pickle Brined Keto Fried Chicken in a basket with brown parchment paper and a pickle spear and some garlic mustard aioli.
    Pickle-Brined Keto Fried Chicken
  • Meatballs and Rice Skillet Meal
    Meatballs and Rice Skillet Meal
  • Sausage & Broccolini Sheet Pan Dinner
    Sausage & Broccolini Sheet Pan Dinner

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