Once your family tries these 10 dinners, they’ll want them weekly

Sharing meals your family loves makes dinnertime something to look forward to. These recipes are easy to prepare, full of flavor, and versatile enough for both busy evenings and relaxed weekends.

With everything from hearty pasta to comforting casseroles, you’ll have plenty of variety to keep everyone happy. Once you add these dinners to your routine, they’ll be requested again and again.

1. Frito Taco Bake

Frito tacos bake on a plate. — Photo Credit: The Cookin’ Chicks

This walking taco-inspired casserole layers seasoned ground beef, cheese sauce, and Fritos into one dish. The corn chips create a base that soaks up all those taco flavors, turning this into a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Get the Recipe: Frito Taco Bake

2. Sesame Cashew Chicken

Sesame cashew chicken on a plate with broccoli. — Photo Credit: Nourish and Fete

Ground chicken transforms into something special with a sweet and savory sauce that brings takeout flavors straight to your kitchen. Since everything happens in one skillet, cleanup stays simple on busy nights.

Get the Recipe: Sesame Cashew Chicken

3. Steak with Mushroom Sauce

Steak topped with mushroom sauce, served with broccoli and mashed potatoes on a plate. — Photo Credit: Living Chirpy

Sirloin steaks get seared, then topped with a creamy mushroom sauce made using all those browned bits left in the pan. It comes together quickly for weeknight dinners.

Get the Recipe: Steak with Mushroom Sauce

4. Chicken Marsala

Chicken marsala in a skillet with mushrooms and rich sauce. — Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

This classic gets simplified without losing any of those deep, savory flavors that make it so loved. The delicious mushroom sauce is made with balsamic vinegar and honey.

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5. Creamy Pesto Shrimp

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Shrimp cook in a pesto sauce alongside cherry tomatoes for a dinner that will surely become a family favorite. This dish is surprisingly quick to make and works well over pasta, rice, or even roasted vegetables.

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6. Inside Out Chicken Pot Pie

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All the comfort of traditional pot pie is reimagined without the fussy crust, serving the creamy chicken and vegetable filling over warm buttermilk biscuits instead.

It’s great for busy weeknights when you want that cozy, homestyle taste without spending hours in the kitchen.

Get the Recipe: Inside Out Chicken Pot Pie

7. Cheesy Unstuffed Pepper Skillet

Cheesy unstuffed pepper in a skillet. — Photo Credit: On My Kids Plate

All the flavors of classic stuffed peppers get transformed into an easy meal. The rice cooks directly in the savory tomato broth while the bell peppers add texture to every bite.

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8. One-Pan Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Stuffed pork tenderloin with roasted potatoes and parsley on a plate. — Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo

Butterflied pork tenderloin is filled with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella, then rolled up and roasted with small potatoes for a complete meal. The presentation looks impressive, but it’s so simple to make.

Get the Recipe: One-Pan Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

9. Rigatoni Bolognese

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This baked pasta takes all the hearty satisfaction of traditional bolognese and turns it into a family-style casserole that everyone can dig into. The combination of ground beef and sausage makes this dish so flavorful, and it’s topped with plenty of cheese.

Get the Recipe: Rigatoni Bolognese

10. Mexican Meatballs

Mexican meatballs with rice on a plate. — Photo Credit: The Cozy Fork

These well-seasoned meatballs start in the oven, then finish slow-cooking in an enchilada and tomato sauce that turns them tender. The hands-off crockpot method means dinner practically cooks itself while you handle everything else in your busy day.

Get the Recipe: Mexican Meatballs