18 Easy Dinners Better Than Take Out

Why order takeout when you can whip up these 18 easy dinners at home? They taste like a restaurant treat—without the hassle!

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch with cauliflower, cheese, and parsley in a white casserole dish with a wooden spoon. — Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This chicken bacon ranch casserole is a cheesy dish that everyone will love! With minimal ingredients, this tasty dish is a quick and easy dinner option.
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Slow Cooker Pork Chops & Vegetables

A plate of cooked steak garnished with herbs, served with roasted potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, onions, and covered in a brown sauce. A fork is placed on the right side of the plate. — Slow Cooker Pork Chops & Vegetables. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Fork-tender and juicy, these Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Vegetables are one of the best no-fuss meals! Cooked right in your crock pot, these easy chops are perfectly smothered in a delicious mushroom and onion gravy.
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Easy Baked Skillet Mac and Cheese

Close-up of a spoon lifting a portion of cheesy baked macaroni and cheese with a breadcrumb topping from a casserole dish, garnished with chopped herbs. — Easy Baked Skillet Mac and Cheese. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Skillet Mac and Cheese baked in the oven is the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect in any dinner situation! Whether you’re serving up a dozen people at a holiday potluck or four at a summer cookout, this easy side dish is always a crowd pleaser.
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Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Honey Lemon Pepper Thighs with parsley on a white plate. — Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs is a flavorful and aromatic dish, perfect for an easy dinner recipe. It combines the sweet tanginess of honey, the bright zestiness of lemon, and the mild heat of black pepper.
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Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

This Chicken Tater Tot Casserole recipe is ready in less than an hour and is the perfect comfort food for any day of the week.
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20-Minute Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen

A hand holding a bowl of ramen topped with sliced mushrooms, carrots, soft-boiled eggs, green onions, and cilantro, with a drizzle of sauce and chopsticks on the side. Ingredients surround the bowl in one of these 10 no-fuss bowls. — 20-Minute Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

This 20-minute Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen is a fantastic addition to your weeknight dinner menu! Start with a spicy-as-you-want broth, add some quick-cooked chicken, and top it all off with your favorite veggies for a healthy bowl of comfort.
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Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef

Keto Zucchini with Ground Beef in a casserole dish with a spoon. — Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This delicious Keto Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is incredibly easy to make! It's a cheesy beef and zucchini casserole that's perfect for any night of the week!
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One Pot Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff

A close-up of a pot of beef stroganoff with wide egg noodles being scooped by a spoon, showcasing one of our 14 easy dinner recipes. The dish is garnished with parsley. — One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Weeknight dinners can be equally quick and comforting with this One Pot Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff! This meal has all the flavors of traditional stroganoff, but is made with fresh mushrooms, lean ground beef, tasty egg noodles, and NO CANNED SOUP!
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Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

A plate of seasoned rice mixed with ground meat, diced tomatoes, and garnished with chopped parsley sits invitingly next to a spoon, resembling one of the 18 casseroles from our popular collection. — Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole is a delicious one-pot weeknight dinner idea that is easy enough for beginner cooks to make — no stuffing vegetables required. It comes together in just 45 minutes and yields a filling, flavorful family meal.
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Tender Marinated London Broil Recipe

Slices of medium-rare beef steak being drizzled with a dark sauce, displayed on a wooden cutting board with a knife in the background. — Tender Marinated London Broil Recipe. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

The secret to this insanely flavorful and tender Marinated London Broil recipe is all in the timing! A day’s worth of soaking in a simple balsamic-wine marinade rewards you with a delicious dinner that’s versatile and ready in no time.
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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole

This Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole combines seasoned shredded chicken with crispy bacon, cream cheese, hot sauce, and spicy jalapeños. Topped with shredded cheese and baked to perfection, it's perfect for family dinners and ready in just over an hour!
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Twice Baked Potato Casserole

This Twice Baked Potato Casserole is pure comfort food with bacon, potatoes, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. No need to fuss with stuffing potato skins—just simple, make-ahead cooking!
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Broccoli Casserole

A casserole dish filled with broccoli and crumb topping. — Broccoli Casserole. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Broccoli Casserole is a tasty family dinner ready in just 50 minutes. Steam broccoli, mix with other ingredients, top with shredded cheese and crushed crackers, then bake. It's easy and perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a quick meal
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Chicken Tikka Masala

In this delectable recipe, a black bowl contains rice topped with chunks of meat in a creamy orange curry sauce, garnished with cilantro. A piece of naan bread sits on the side, all presented on a dark surface. — Chicken Tikka Masala. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Skip the takeout and whip up this easy Chicken Tikka Masala on your stovetop at home! Tender yogurt-marinated chicken, bursting with ginger, garlic, and Indian spices in a deliciously creamy tomato sauce – it’s perfect for mopping up with a batch of naan bread on a cool night.
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Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

A plate with a serving of a vegetable casserole. — Cheesy Vegetable Casserole. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This cheesy vegetable casserole is a perfect side dish for chicken, meatloaf, steak, or ribs. It complements any main dish wonderfully.
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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

Bowl of pasta with creamy sauce, garnished with chopped green onions and drizzled with a dark sauce. A fork is in the bowl, making it one of the top 10 instant pot recipes for quick and delicious meals. — Instant Pot BBQ Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Try something different at your next cookout with BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese made in your Instant Pot! This one pot side dish combines everything you love about creamy, cheesy pasta and leftover grilled chicken in a uniquely yummy 30-minute recipe!
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Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole

A large scoop of a spaghetti casserole. — Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole . Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This fiesta chicken pasta casserole bake is delicious! Chicken, corn, black beans, tomatoes, and sour cream combine for a perfect Mexican-style casserole.
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Low Carb Sushi Rolls

Keto Friendly Sushi Rolls served on a black board. — Low Carb Sushi Rolls. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

This quick and easy Low Carb Sushi Rolls recipe tastes just like traditional sushi but is made without rice. Learn how to make sushi using simple steps with cauliflower rice, making it low-carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and perfect for diabetics.
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