10 Yummy Dinners

Making dinner doesn’t have to feel like a chore when you have a few go-to meals that always hit the mark. These yummy dinners balance comfort and convenience, with flavors that please everyone at the table.

From creamy pasta to seafood, there’s something for every craving. It’s the kind of list that makes meal planning a whole lot simpler.

1. Lazy Lasagna

Lazy lasagna served on a plate with melted cheese on top. — Photo Credit: The Cookin’ Chicks

This one-pan version gives you all the cheesy, saucy goodness of lasagna in a fraction of the time. It’s hands-down my favorite weeknight meal.

Get the Recipe: Lazy Lasagna

2. Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Salmon

Sheet pan lemon pepper salmon with roasted vegetables and lemon slices. — Photo Credit: Living Chirpy

Everything roasts in one pan while the bright citrus and pepper flavors do all the work. The potatoes start first, so they’re perfectly tender by the time the salmon and green beans finish cooking.

Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Salmon

3. Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Buffalo chicken casserole in a baking dish topped with melted cheese and green onions. — Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

Spicy buffalo chicken layers over potato chunks in a creamy sauce that bakes until bubbly. The best part is you can assemble it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when you’re ready to eat.

Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Casserole

4. Chicken Fajita Pasta

Creamy chicken fajita pasta with bell peppers in a bowl. — Photo Credit: I Heart Naptime

Fajita seasoning transforms ordinary chicken and peppers into something restaurant-worthy when you toss them with bowtie pasta and cream sauce. It’s a fun twist on traditional fajitas.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Fajita Pasta

5. Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Italian stuffed zucchini boats with meat and cheese on a plate. — Photo Credit: Cooking with Curls

Zucchini halves are filled with Italian sausage and marinara, then topped with gooey mozzarella. The leftovers taste even better the next day, yum!

Get the Recipe: Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats

6. Texas Chili

Texas chili in a bowl. — Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

Beef chuck simmers low and slow in a smoky, richly spiced sauce until it practically melts. This no-bean version is all about the meat, and the flavors only deepen after a night in the fridge.

Get the Recipe: Texas Chili

7. Sweet and Sour Chicken

Baked sweet and sour chicken with rice on a plate. — Photo Credit: Persnickety Plates

Cornstarch-coated chicken pieces are pan-fried until golden, then baked in a tangy homemade sauce that rivals any takeout spot. I like to make this one when I’m craving takeout, it’s way cheaper than picking something up at a restaurant.

Get the Recipe: Sweet and Sour Chicken

8. Cowboy Beef and Rice Skillet

Cowboy beef and rice in a skillet. — Photo Credit: xoxoBella

This Tex-Mex skillet cooks everything in one pan, from the seasoned ground beef to the rice that absorbs all those bold flavors. Finish it with melted cheese and you’ve got a complete meal with minimal cleanup.

Get the Recipe: Cowboy Beef and Rice Skillet

9. Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops

Cream of mushroom pork chops on a plate. — Photo Credit: Blackberry Babe

These cream of mushroom pork chops are a favorite in my house, and your family will love them too. The mushroom soup gravy is amazing.

Get the Recipe: Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops

10. Chicken Tetrazzini

Chicken tetrazzini on a plate. — Photo Credit: Cook Dinner Tonight

This baked pasta casserole uses condensed soups and sour cream to create an ultra-creamy sauce that coats every strand of spaghetti. It’s an excellent way to transform leftover or rotisserie chicken into something completely different.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Tetrazzini