9 Easy Dinners to Make in August

When the summer heat is in full swing, the last thing you want is to be stuck in the kitchen cooking complicated meals. From grilled dishes and recipes filled with summer flavor to slow cooker meals that won’t heat up your house, we found you the easy and delicious dinners to make all August long.

You’ll find everything from Hawaiian wings to grilled fish and carne asada tacos all designed to keep dinner stress-free and perfect for enjoying August nights.

1. Hawaiian Wings

Hawaiian wings on a white plate. — Photo Credit: Crayons and Cravings

Your slow cooker does all the work for these sweet and tangy wings that taste like a tropical vacation. A quick broil at the end gives them a caramelized finish without heating up your kitchen all day.

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Wings

2. Chicken Zucchini Meatballs

Chicken zucchini meatballs with rice on a white plate. — Photo Credit: Nourish and Fete

These light and juicy meatballs are perfect for using up summer zucchini while keeping dinner healthy. They’re versatile enough to serve over pasta, rice, or even tucked into pita for easy weeknight meals.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Zucchini Meatballs

3. Carne Asada Tacos

Carne asada tacos served with lime wedges and a bowl of fresh salsa. — Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

Fire up the grill for these flavorful tacos that marinate quickly and cook fast, keeping you outside instead of stuck in a hot kitchen. The smoky char from grilling makes them taste like your favorite taco truck.

Get the Recipe: Carne Asada Tacos Recipe

4. Chicken Spaghetti

Chicken spaghetti on a white plate. — Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook

Toss everything in the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you handle the rest of your day. The chicken shreds beautifully after hours of gentle cooking, and the creamy cheese sauce comes together right in the pot before you stir in the pasta.

Get the Recipe: Easy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

5. Crockpot Root Beer Pulled Pork

Two crockpot root beer pulled pork sandwiches on a plate. — Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

This hands-off slow cooker recipe transforms a pork roast into fall-apart pulled pork while you enjoy your summer day. The root beer creates surprisingly delicious barbecue flavors that develop beautifully over eight hours.

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Root Beer Pulled Pork Recipe

6. Marry Me Surf and Turf

Marry Me surf and turf with creamy sauce, served on a white plate. — Photo Credit: xoxoBella

This date night showstopper looks fancy but comes together in about half an hour using just one skillet. You’ll sear the steak and shrimp in the same spot where the creamy Tuscan sauce develops, so every drop of flavor gets captured.

Get the Recipe: Marry Me Surf and Turf

7. Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Lemon garlic chicken and potatoes with asparagus on a white plate. — Photo Credit: The Recipe Well

Your pressure cooker does all the heavy lifting while you sear the chicken first for extra flavor. Stack the potatoes right on top, and when everything’s done, that leftover liquid becomes the most incredible lemon garlic gravy you’ve ever tasted.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

8. Beef and Pepper Rice Bowls

Beef and pepper rice bowls, topped with sliced bell peppers and green onions. — Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

This colorful stir-fry satisfies those takeout cravings without the wait or delivery fees. Everything happens in one skillet, from browning the ground beef to building that sweet-tangy sauce that coats every bite of tender peppers and rice.

Get the Recipe: Beef and Pepper Rice Bowls

9. Grilled Mahi Mahi

Grilled mahi mahi on a white plate, garnished with herbs and lemon. — Photo Credit: Amanda’s Cookin’

This firm white fish is practically foolproof on the grill because it won’t fall apart like more delicate fillets. A simple blend of seasonings mixed with olive oil creates a flavorful coating that helps prevent sticking while giving you those gorgeous grill marks everyone loves.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Mahi Mahi