If you’re looking for fun dinner ideas, you’re in the right place! These delicious, easy dinner recipes are loved by even the pickiest of eaters and require just simple ingredients! So next time skip the fancy restaurant (or drive-thru) and opt for one of these delicious dinner ideas to enjoy with your whole family!
A family dinner is a great way to connect after a busy week or on a weekend! Enjoying a delicious meal is an easy way to get everyone to open up. Plus, you could also encourage your kids to help make dinner with you as well!
With that said, we know cooking every night isn’t always an option or even better practical. So we’ve tried to also include 30 minute meals or less, one pot meals that serve as a main dish, and other quick dinner ideas that can be thrown into a slow cooker or Instant Pot.
It’s also a great idea to bookmark this list of best dinner recipes – that way anytime you feel like you’re in a meal prep rut or have extra time, you can choose a new delicious recipe to try!
You're going to love these fun dinner ideas for family! These delicious dinner ideas are all family favorites. Plus, each one is an easy meal to get on the dinner table! One of our favorite family dinners for Taco Tuesday is this Dorito Taco Salad recipe with Nacho Cheese Doritos, hamburger, beans, tomatoes and lettuce! It's so easy to make! These Tacos in a Bag, also known as "walking tacos, " are a fun and easy way to get your taco fix. They are portable and there are no dishes to wash! This potato soup is one of our favorite slow cooker meals and the ultimate comfort food! It is sure to be a new favorite recipe! Another great crockpot recipe is this hearty turkey chili! This tender Crockpot Garlic BBQ Chicken recipe is delicious and perfect for those lazy days. It takes less than 5 minutes to prep and uses 3 ingredients, simply set it and forget it This one-skillet meal is super spicy with jalapeรฑos, but you can also swap them for green chiles if you have small kiddos! Another spicy dinner idea would be this jalapeรฑo popper chicken casserole! When itโs time to cook up deliciousness for your family my Blackened Taco Bar is just what you need to turn dinner into a fiesta! This crescent roll taco ring is a family favorite for good reason! Itโs super easy, cheesy and perfect for all your favorite taco toppings. And did we mention how fun it is for the kids to help make? Our creamy vegan pasta primavera is one of our favorite easy pasta recipes! All you need is your vegetables and one pot to recreate this tasty recipe! Talk about a fun family dinner! These loaded pulled pork tater tot nachos (or tochos for short) are a full meal! We combined BBQ, potatoes, and beans to create this cheesy casserole! This tater tot casserole is one of the best easy dinner ideas we've tried! Sheet pan dinners make meal prep and clean up a breeze! One of our favorite healthy dinners is thisย One Sheet Pan Chicken Green Beans and Potatoes with garlic and lemon! This 3 meat pizza is perfect for meat lovers in the family, and you can customize your other toppings as a family! Pizza and pasta will put a smile on the faces of any family. This is a meal that comes together quickly and that kids love to help make. This Pizza Casserole recipe is loaded with rotini pasta, pizza toppings, and plenty of melted mozzarella cheese. Itโs a family favorite thatโs easy to make and feeds a crowd! It's always fun (and easy) to have breakfast for dinner! We love this breakfast pizza, and it's so simple to make with pizza dough! If your family loves spicy meals, this hot chicken chili is bound to be a new family favorite! Who doesn't like that sweet and savory flavor of Chicken and Waffles!? Talk about pleasing the whole family! This bacon wrapped chicken is chicken breasts seasoned with brown sugar and spices, then wrapped in bacon and baked until caramelized. This is delicious and such a fun Saturday night idea! This loaded sweet potato nachos recipe is an easy vegetarian nachos recipe, great for a quick weeknight dinner, or even a pantry meal! Customize your toppings for these ultimate plant based nachos. Make your own delicious fish fingers! They are so much yummier than what you get at the grocery store! This vegan Sloppy Joes recipe is great for those looking to add more plant-based meals to their menu lineup. The filling is rich and trust me, it tastes just as good as the traditional Sloppy Joes recipe! This Copycat Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme recipe is easy, delicious, and so much better than the original! Each is filled with taco meat, nacho cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a tostada to give its signature crunch! We love this baked ziti recipe! This creamy pumpkin pasta is redolent with fall flavors. Quick and easy to make, a wonderful family meal. You just need 3 ingredients for juicy pork chops coated in a sticky, tangy and sweet glaze! Everything is more fun and tasty when it is on a stick. That includes this easy chicken teriyaki on a stick recipe. The whole family will love these perfectly crispy chicken tenders that are coated with crushed cornflakes and seasoning. This mini turkey burgers sliders with cheese recipe is one of our go-to grilling dinnertime favorites. A few spices and some lean turkey, and kids and adults will be excited about their mini-sized turkey burgers that are the perfect size for small hands. Itโs so easy to enjoy one of your favorite restaurant meals at home. Air fryer fish and chips are easy to make, healthier and taste amazing! Air fryer Pizza Rolls are so much fun, even the little ones can get in on the making of these. They're easy and ready in 15 minutes! These sliders are perfect to serve with chips or baked french fries! The Instant Pot cuts meal prep in half, and this soup has enough servings you may even have leftovers for tomorrow! If you love In-N-Out burgers, you have to try these Instant Pot burgers with cheese! It's like eating a Double Double! Instead of choosing fast food, we love this orange chicken recipe! This vegetable soup with ground beef is hearty enough to be served without any side dishes. However, we do love it with creamy mashed potatoes!!Fun & Easy Family Friendly Dinner Ideas (When Nothing Sounds Good)
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