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27 Easy Dinners That’ll Have Plates Licked Squeaky Clean

Published: Aug 2, 2024 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Hungry for a meal that leaves no crumbs behind? Check out these 27 easy dinners that are so delicious, your plates will be licked clean in no time!

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 tasty and aromatic dish, ideal for an easy dinner. It blends the sweet tang of honey, the fresh zest of lemon, and the gentle heat of black pepper.
Get the Recipe: Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Sheet Pan Salmon Asparagus on a parchment paper lined sheet pan.
Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus meal is perfect for busy weeknights! Ready in under 25 minutes, enjoy perfectly flaky salmon and tasty asparagus for an easy dinner.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Air Fryer Panko Shrimp

Air Fryer Panko Shrimp with cilantro lime dressing and parsley on a white plate.
Air Fryer Panko Shrimp. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

If you want a tasty and healthy appetizer or main course that’s quick to make, air fryer panko shrimp is a great choice.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Panko Shrimp

Sesame Salmon Bowl

Sesame Salmon Bowl with cucumber, avocado, sesame seeds, red cabbage, green onions and spring mix in a white bowl.
Sesame Salmon Bowl. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Sesame Salmon Bowls are a delicious and healthy dinner idea. Ready in under 15 minutes, the sesame dressing adds a tasty nutty flavor to this dish.
Get the Recipe: Sesame Salmon Bowl

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice in Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Make tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice simultaneously with your Instant Pot. They come out perfect every time! Have dinner ready in about 40 minutes with minimal hands-on time!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Instant Pot Baby Back Rib dipped in barbeque sauce in a glass bowl
Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender! Bursting with flavor, they taste like they were made at your favorite BBQ joint. Make the best pork ribs in under an hour with your pressure cooker.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

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 dish that's perfect for any night of the week!
Get the Recipe: Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef

Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Cast Iron Chicken Thigh in Creamy Tomato Sauce with a spoon in a cast iron skillet.
Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Cast Iron Keto Chicken Thigh Recipe in Creamy Tomato Sauce will be your new favorite dinner. Made with simple ingredients, it's a delicious meal the whole family will love! Plus, it's dairy and gluten-free!
Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs on a white plate with parsley and tooth picks.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Making these Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs is quick and easy, done in less than 20 minutes. The bacon adds incredible flavor, enhancing these delicious meatballs!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (no breading)

Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole in a black casserole dish with parsley and a spoon.
Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (no breading). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu is a tasty twist on the classic breaded version. It's a deliciously creamy comfort food casserole, perfect for an easy keto dinner!
Get the Recipe: Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (no breading)

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filet on a what plate with mashed cauliflower, butter, parsley, pepper, and salt.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets are a favorite easy dinner choice. Cook juicy, medium-rare filets in your air fryer for a delicious meal!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets

Air Fryer New York Strip Steaks

Air Fryer New York Strip Steaks on a white plate with butter, thyme, pepper, salt, brussels sprouts, and a fork.
Air Fryer New York Strip Steaks. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Make the juiciest Air Fryer New York Strip Steaks in no time! Cooking them in an air fryer is incredibly easy—no need to brave a rainstorm for perfect medium-rare steaks.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer New York Strip Steaks

Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes

Instant Pot Chicken and potatoes with parsley on a white plate.
Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes are perfect for a quick and easy dinner! Enjoy super juicy chicken breasts and tender potatoes, all ready in under 40 minutes with most of the time hands-off.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Paleo

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Paleo on a white plate with parsley, sesame seeds, lettuce with bell peppers, bleu cheese, parmesan and a fork.
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Paleo. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs make for a simple late-night dinner. Juicy and delicious, these boneless, skinless thighs use just 2 ingredients and cook in under 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Paleo

Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak on a white plate with butter, parsley, garlic and asparagus.
Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Air Fryer Ribeye Steak is a game changer! With simple ingredients and a deliciously tender result, you can cook a juicy medium-rare ribeye right in your air fryer!
Get the Recipe: Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

Instant Pot Chicken and Mushroom in an Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This delicious Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms recipe is ready in just 40 minutes! It's a healthy, low-carb dinner with minimal ingredients that the whole family will love!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs in a white bowl with parsley.
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Air Fryer Frozen Turkey Meatballs are perfect for an easy dinner idea. Convenient and quick, these keto-friendly meatballs warm up beautifully in the air fryer and have just 3g total carbs per serving!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Air Fryer T-bone Steak

Air Fryer T-Bone Steak on a plate with pepper and parsley
Air Fryer T-bone Steak. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Air Fryer T-bone Steak is incredibly easy to make! It comes out super juicy and foolproof. Once you try making a T-bone steak in the air fryer, you might never go back to grilling!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer T-bone Steak

Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops

Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops with mushrooms, onions and parsley on a white plate.
Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Keto Crockpot Pork Chops use simple ingredients for an easy, no-fuss meal. Enjoy a delicious, ready-to-eat dinner waiting for you after work.
Get the Recipe: Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops

Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters

Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters in a white casserole dish.
Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters are perfect for an easy dinner! Seasoned with garlic and fresh lemon juice, they cook in just 30 minutes and are both paleo and keto-friendly.
Get the Recipe: Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe on a white plate with potatoes, carrots and parsley.
The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This is the easiest Instant Pot rump roast recipe you'll ever make! Whether you use an Instant Pot, pressure cooker, or slow cooker, this dish is sure to be a family favorite!
Get the Recipe: The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle

Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle on a white plate with lemon and parsley.
Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle is incredibly easy to make! Ready in under 5 minutes, you'll love this quick and flavorful lemon garlic shrimp recipe!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle

Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle

Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle on a whtie plate with a fork.
Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle are juicy and delicious! Tender and flavorful thanks to a quick marinade, this easy recipe is perfect for camping or weeknight dinners.
Get the Recipe: Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle

Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs

Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs in a cast iron skillet with basil.
Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Cast Iron Meatballs are juicy and easy to make! Cook homemade keto meatballs in less than 30 minutes on the stovetop.
Get the Recipe: Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

An easy white baking dish filled with baked lasagna topped with melted cheese, placed on a gray surface. A red cloth and some mushrooms are visible beside the dish.
Baked Eggplant Parmesan. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

A healthier twist on chicken Parmesan, this is the best baked Eggplant Parmesan recipe! It’s a melty, cheesy, wonderland of Italian flavor with the added bonus of nutritious veggies!
Get the Recipe: Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs

Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs with parsley in a white baking dish with a spatula.
Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Make juicy broiled chicken thighs in under 25 minutes. With hints of lemon and garlic, this delicious low-carb recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner and will please even the pickiest eaters!
Get the Recipe: Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs

Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables on a sheet pan with foil, broccoli, onions, radishes, and parsley.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

You'll love this easy Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables recipe. It's perfect for a lazy dinner idea with minimal cleanup!
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

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