What Is A Good Dinner Menu

Here’s your ultimate guide for the best easy dinner ideas! From lightning-fast recipes to batch cooking on a Sunday, I’ll show you how to plan a stress-free week filled with tasty and nourishing meals the whole family will enjoy.

Ever struggle to get a home-cooked meal done by dinner time? Or feel uninspired by your weekly rotation? Well, good news – I’ve rounded up a list of the best dinner ideas that check the boxes for healthy, uncomplicated, and super delicious.

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These flavorful yet easy dinner ideas can be ready in under 30 minutes! That means minimal ingredients and tools with easy clean up. Who doesn’t love that?

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Chicken Stir-Fry: This speedy dinner is loaded with juicy chicken, colorful veggies, and is a 30 minute meal the whole family will love!

Shrimp Scampi: Nothing beats a classic shrimp scampi cooked in the most fragrant garlic butter sauce. And yes, it only takes about 10 minutes to make! Side note — you can toss it with zucchini noodles to make this zucchini pasta with shrimp.

Best Baked Chicken: Make juicy and tender chicken breasts with this foolproof baked chicken that takes only 25 minutes. For more easy marinade ideas, check out my list of chicken marinades!

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Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry: The best thing about this easy stir fry dinner is how customizable it is! Plus, it tastes great served with rice, lentils, and more.

Tuna Salad: For something super quick, this creamy and crunchy tuna salad always ticks the box. Plus, you can serve it with bread or lettuce wraps. And if you want extra greens in your meal — you’ll love this broccoli tuna salad.

Turkey Burgers: These turkey patties can be made in under 30 minutes and they’re super juicy! Serve them as a classic burger, a lettuce wrap or a burger bowl.

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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps: This chicken lettuce wrap is perfect for a fresh yet savory meal that can be made in under 30 minutes!

Satisfy those picky eaters with these deliciously comforting dinner ideas for the family! Choose from stir-fry’s, stews, and classic shrimp and chicken meals — with a healthy, homemade spin.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken: Tender chicken simmered in a creamy sauce filled with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach is sure to be a dinner favorite.

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Chicken Fajitas: This is great for a build-your-own dinner kind of night! And if you want to switch it up the protein, you can make my steak fajitas or shrimp fajitas.

Beef Stew: The whole family will love this cold-weather, one-pot wonder with chunks of beef chuck roast that are seared until golden, then simmered with vegetables and herbs in a rich and savory broth.

Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats: Give pizza a healthy new twist with these stuffed zucchini boats. I guarantee the kiddos will love this.

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Meatballs: These juicy meatballs simmered in homemade marinara sauce are always a family favorite. You could also pair this sauce with fennel pork meatballs.

Cauliflower Pizza Crust: Enjoy pizza with a healthy twist using this easy cauliflower pizza crust! Plus, everyone can get creative with their toppings.

Barbacoa Burrito Bowls: If you’ve got a slow cooker, this barbacoa recipe will save you time and delivers a big flavor. Build Chipotle-like bowls with cilantro lime rice, pico de gallo, beans, corn, and guacamole. And if you’re a pork fan, you’ll love this carnitas recipe.

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It’s really hard to beat the air fryer when it comes to easy dinner ideas. Bonus – there’s usually just one item to cleanup afterward – the air fryer itself!

Air Fryer Chicken Breast: This is an air fryer staple recipe to keep in your back pocket. It results in super juicy chicken coated in the best seasoning.

Air Fryer Salmon Bites: Anything bite-sized naturally makes your meals so much more fun and delicious. So if you’re looking for a new way to cook salmon for dinner, you’ll love these salmon bites coated in the best lemon garlic butter sauce.

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Air Fryer Salmon: The spiced Dijon mustard topping on these salmon filets is chef’s kiss. Plus, they turn out super moist with a beautiful outer crust every time.

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings: The entire family will love these crispy and juicy lemon pepper chicken wings. And yes, they can be served for dinner or as an appetizer.

There’s no denying our love for chicken when it comes to dinner. From chicken breast to chicken thighs, I’ll show you how to create the tastiest chicken dinners in a snap.

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Greek Sheet Pan Chicken: This sheet pan chicken is one of my top recipes for a reason. You’ve got juicy marinated chicken roasted with fresh tomatoes, zucchini, red onions, olives, and crumbled feta – all in one sheet pan.

Creamy Cajun Chicken: With a batch of my homemade Cajun seasoning, this chicken dinner comes together fast! It’s got loads of flavor with a creamy sauce that’s great served over mashed potatoes.

Greek Lemon Chicken: If you loved my Greek sheet pan chicken, there’s no doubt you’ll love this stand-alone version. Plus, I’ll show you how to pair it with lemon herb rice straight from my cookbook!

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Butter Chicken: With a handful of spices, I’ll show you how to make the best butter chicken that simmers in the most velvety curry sauce.

Cilantro Lime Chicken: Whisk together cilantro, lime, spices, and a touch of honey to turn chicken thighs into sticky sweet, cilantro lime goodness.

Balsamic Chicken: Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a savory-sweet balsamic sauce, then roasted with Brussels sprouts and red onions in one easy sheet pan recipe!

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White Chicken Chili: This one-pot wonder is a hearty chili that swaps in white beans and chicken, for a switch-up you’ll love.

Greek Chicken Kabobs: Come grilling season, these chicken kabobs with a side of tzatziki sauce are sure to be in rotation. Skewers are threaded with lemony chicken and fresh chunky veggies!

Turmeric Chicken and Rice Casserole: Turmeric adds a warm, curry-like flavor to this chicken and rice casserole. A clever way to enjoy more turmeric.

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Chicken Meatballs: These baked chicken meatballs served with homemade chimichurri sauce are the best easy dinner and meal prep idea for the week!

Don’t overlook that pound of ground beef sitting in your freezer. It cooks fast, makes for hearty meals, and can be stuffed or layered into the most comforting, freezer-friendly, easy dinner ideas.

Best Chili Recipe: There’s always a time and a place for a big pot of beef chili. Plus, it’s super easy to make and great for meal prepping!

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Stuffed Peppers: I’d say stuffed peppers are a family favorite, so make a double batch to store some in the freezer for later.

Shepherd’s Pie: This is comfort food at its finest — with ground lamb and vegetables simmered in a savory sauce, then topped with fluffy mashed potatoes.

Zucchini Noodle Spaghetti Bolognese: Made from fresh tomatoes and ground beef, homemade bolognese sauce is the best. And to keep things light, zucchini noodles are the perfect match to complete this “pasta” meal.

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The options are seemingly endless when it comes to seafood for dinner — there’s salmon, flakey baked cod, juicy scallops, and of course tasty little shrimp. Bonus, you only need a few simple ingredients to make each of these seafood options taste amazing!

Salmon Salad: Thiscreamy salad has it all – flaky baked salmon, crisp celery, red onion, radishes, and fresh herbs, tossed in the best lemony dressing.

Creamy Chipotle Shrimp: With the help of this homemade chipotle sauce, this easy one-pan recipe is bursting with zesty flavors and a spicy kick.

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Dijon Baked Salmon: This is one of my go-to salmon recipes for dinner. The Dijon herb spread is incredibly tasty and the salmon comes out perfectly moist and tender.

Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers: After soaking in an herby, garlicky marinade, these grilled shrimp taste amazing with just about any side dish.

Mandarin Chicken Salad: A fresh and filling salad is piled high with sweet mandarins, shredded chicken, avocado, and crunchy toppings, then tossed with a zingy lemon vinaigrette.

Healthy High Protein, Low Carb Meals Ideas That Keep You Full

Ultimate Chicken Salad: You can enjoy it straight out of the bowl (like I do), add it to a sandwich, or wrap it in butter lettuce leaves. So much versatility!

Salmon Avocado Salad: Top pan-seared salmon on a bed of leafy greens, avocado, tomatoes, and red onions for the best salad ever.

Sometimes, the best dinners revolve around plant-based ingredients and loads of veggies. Perfect for meatless Monday, or truthfully, any day of the week!

Best Light Dinner Ideas

Very Best Lentil Soup: A blend of lentils, kale, mirepoix vegetables, roasted tomatoes, and herbs creates this delightfully filling and flavorful soup.

Zucchini Noodle Caprese: An easy, homemade pesto basil sauce goes far in this salad. Just toss with tomatoes, mozzarella, and freshly made zucchini noodles.

Falafel: these delicious balls of chickpea goodness taste amazing in wraps, pitas, sandwiches and even salads – along with a drizzle of tahini sauce.

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Ultimate Vegetarian Chili: this flavorsome, veggie-heavy chili is just what you need for a filling vegetarian dinner idea. Plus, it’s great for meal prep.