I’m a big fan of a simple dinner. Enjoy all of our favorite easy dinner ideas!
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When it comes to making dinner the simpler the better. I prefer recipes that only have a handful of ingredients, even better if those are pantry items I keep on hand.
I also want dinner to be healthy and delicious for everyone.
Here are a few of our all-time favorite easy dinner ideas:
Crockpot Italian Chicken
This crockpot meal is an easy dinner idea when you have no time or when it’s too hot to turn on the oven! We make this one at least a couple times a month.
Crockpot Ranch Chicken Tacos
A twist on your typical taco Tuesday! We love how flavorful these ranch chicken tacos are. Plus, throwing it all in a crockpot and forgetting about it is the best.
Swiss Chicken
An extended family favorite of all ages! This really simple swiss chicken dish is one you won’t regret!
Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole
I love making this one and having leftovers all week long. It’s an easy casserole to freeze and bake later.
Ranch Chicken Tenders
You’ve probably noticed that we mostly cook chicken in our house. These ranch chicken tenders provide a flavorful yet light dinner when we just want something a little different.
Garlic Butter Chicken Nuggets
These are our go-to nuggets! We no longer buy frozen chicken nuggets. I just make a big batch of these and keep them in the freezer for when we need a quick snack or meal. Full of flavor and MUCH healthier than the processed (mystery meat) chicken nuggets.
Fried Rice
I’m the worst at gauging how much rice certain dishes need, so we end up with lots of extra rice lol. The best way to use that up is in fried rice! We mix up what we add to it all the time (and omit veggies for my husband) but it’s an easy staple dinner.
Parmesan Garlic Chicken Tenders
These are one of our ALL time favorite chicken tender recipes. Full of flavor, simple ingredients, and gluten-free. They are absolutely the best.
Chickpea Tikka Masala
So much flavor and the perfect meatless option! This chickpea tikka masala is so easy to throw together on a busy evening and makes fantastic leftovers.
Simple Chili
Perfect for a large crowd, or make a big batch and freeze portions for quick meals later! This recipe is also macro-friendly.
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
Another easy crockpot recipe that is so full of flavor! Just dump these 3 ingredients in your crockpot and come back to yummy chicken fajitas!
Pineapple Stir Fry
This pineapple stir fry is perfect for summer or when you want something a little sweeter. Cook it on the stove or grill!
Buttered Noodles
Buttered noodles are so great to make when you want a light dinner and don’t want to spend forever cooking.
Chicken and Rice Enchiladas
These macro-friendly enchiladas are a crowd pleaser! They are so easy to put together and make wonderful leftovers.
Everything Bagel Chicken
Looking for a simple healthy dinner? Everything Bagel Chicken comes together in just minutes and is a great way to mix up your chicken game.
Salsa Chicken
Salsa Chicken is a yummy dump dinner that comes together in under 45 minutes!
Mississippi Chicken
Looking to shake up your chicken meal prep? Mississippi Chicken is full of flavor and perfect for meal prepping on its own or in a salad!
Lemon Butter Chicken
Lemon Butter Chicken is a yummy light dinner perfect for summer!
Crockpot Chicken Queso Tacos
These crockpot chicken queso tacos quickly became a new family favorite and came together SO easily!