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25 Dinner Recipes That'll Make Your Family Night Even Better

Published: Jun 15, 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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Treat your loved ones to a special meal at home! These 25 dinner ideas are perfect for making family nights unforgettable. So good, they'll want you to make them again and again. Plus there's a few sneaky healthy ones too!

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

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

This Keto chicken bacon ranch casserole is a cheesy dish that everyone will enjoy! It's made with just a few ingredients, so it's a fast and simple dinner choice.
Get the Recipe: Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Crock Pot Taco Soup

A crock pot full of chili and meat.
Crock Pot Taco Soup. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Crock Pot Taco Soup is bean-free, made with simple ingredients and pantry staples. Prep takes just 20 minutes: brown ground beef, add everything to the slow cooker, set it, then garnish and serve!
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Taco Soup

Juicy Ribeye on the Blackstone Griddle

Juicy Ribeye with butter, salt, pepper, and broccoli on a white plate with a fork.
Juicy Ribeye on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Cook a delicious Ribeye Steak on the Blackstone Griddle. It's tender and melts in your mouth, seasoned with salt and pepper and topped with butter for extra flavor.
Get the Recipe: Juicy Ribeye on the Blackstone Griddle

Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans

Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans in a white bowl with a fork.
Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Cooking Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans is perfect when you crave a tasty and healthy meal with easy cleanup. You only need one skillet, and it cooks in under 20 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans

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 dish is ideal for busy weeknights! Baked salmon and asparagus are ready in under 25 minutes. Tender salmon and tasty asparagus make dinner easy and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

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 tasty Keto Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is super easy to make! It's a cheesy casserole with beef and zucchini that's great for any night of the week!
Get the Recipe: Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef

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.

Cooking shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle is very easy! It takes less than 5 minutes, and you'll enjoy this tasty lemon garlic shrimp recipe!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle

Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Chicken tater tot casserole with a spoon in a casserole dish ready to be served.
Chicken Tater Tot Casserole. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

You can make this Chicken Tater Tot Casserole in under an hour, great for any day when you need comfort food. It's wallet-friendly, you can prepare it ahead to bake later, and it freezes well if you have leftovers. It's simple, tasty, and everyone loves it, kids and grown-ups alike.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Blackstone Burgers

Blackstone Burger with bacon, cheese, tomato and lettuce.
Blackstone Burgers. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Making Blackstone Burgers is really easy and they turn out really juicy! There's a trick to using frozen burgers on the griddle. And remember, these Blackstone Burgers are different from Smash Burgers—they're not the same!
Get the Recipe: Blackstone Burgers

Smoked Chicken Wings

Smoked Chicken Wings on a light blue plate.
Smoked Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

You'll enjoy these tender Smoked Chicken Wings. Great for any occasion, simple to make, and really tasty.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Chicken Wings

Slow Cooker Italian Beef

Two buns containing Italian beef.
Slow Cooker Italian Beef. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Italian beef sandwiches on toasted rolls or hoagie buns are hearty, satisfying, and really tasty. The slow-cooked beef is incredibly tender and flavorful.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Italian Beef

How to Make Barbeque Turkey Sliders

Turkey Sliders with cheese, red onion, avocado, and lettuce.
How to Make Barbeque Turkey Sliders. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

It's summer! Get the grill going for these delicious Barbecue Turkey Sliders. They're full of flavor and lean protein, guaranteed to please a crowd.
Get the Recipe: How to Make Barbeque Turkey Sliders

Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

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

This cheesy vegetable casserole pairs perfectly with chicken, meatloaf, steak, or ribs. It's a fail-safe side dish!
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

Meatball Pasta Casserole

A casserole dish with meatballs and pasta.
Meatball Pasta Casserole. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

For busy weeknights, try this simple meatball casserole recipe! It's easy to make with basic ingredients, perfect for family dinners.
Get the Recipe: Meatball Pasta Casserole

Stuffed Turkey Roll Ups

Stuffed Turkey Roll Ups with cheese and basil.
Stuffed Turkey Roll Ups. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Hot, crispy, and bursting with protein and flavor. These stuffed turkey roll-ups are now a regular part of my weekly meals. They're so versatile—you can switch up the filling each week to keep things interesting!
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Turkey Roll Ups

The Better Feta Burger

A close-up of a cut burger showing layers of meat, cheese, bacon, avocado, and vegetables, served on a wooden board with a side of fries—one of the 12 hearty lunch recipes you'll love.
The Better Feta Burger. Photo credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

This almost-Mediterranean Better Feta Burger is stuffed with crumbled feta cheese, then topped with peppery arugula, juicy roasted red peppers, crispy bacon, and even more creamy whipped feta for a crazy flavor explosion!
Get the Recipe: The Better Feta Burger

Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry

Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe) in a black bowl with bell peppers, basil, and limes.
Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

The top Thai Green Curry Recipe is cooked in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker for a fast and simple meal! This chicken curry is low-carb and can also be made in a slow cooker!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

Instant Pot Ribs

Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs Low Carb, Gluten-Free on foil with a basting brush and bbq sauce.
Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

You'll adore these quick and delicious Instant Pot Ribs! They're ready in minutes, not hours, using your favorite pressure cooker!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

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 cooked on the Blackstone Griddle are incredibly juicy and tasty! These pork chops are tender and full of flavor thanks to a quick marinade. This simple pork recipe is great for camping or weeknight dinners.
Get the Recipe: Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle

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 flavors of lemon and garlic, this tasty low-carb chicken thigh recipe is perfect for a quick dinner during the week. It's sure to satisfy even the fussiest 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 enjoy this simple Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables recipe. It's perfect for an easy dinner idea when you want something effortless.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

Easy Keto Mexican Casserole

Easy Keto Mexican Casserole in a casserole dish with cilantro, green onion, and a spatula.
Easy Keto Mexican Casserole. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Easy Keto Mexican Casserole features ground beef, low-carb tortillas, and your favorite taco toppings! It'll become your new favorite weeknight meal! It's cheesy, juicy, and perfect for meal prepping!
Get the Recipe: Easy Keto Mexican Casserole

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.

Cook the juiciest New York Strip Steaks in the Air Fryer quickly! It's easy to cook strip steaks in an air fryer. No need to brave a rainstorm for perfectly medium rare steaks!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer New York Strip Steaks

Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

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

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

Teriyaki Chicken on the Blackstone Griddle

Teriyaki Chicken with asparagus on a white plate with a fork.
Teriyaki Chicken on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Teriyaki Chicken Thighs on the Blackstone Griddle come out super juicy! This grilled teriyaki chicken has only 2 ingredients and cooks in less than 20 minutes. It's a great chicken recipe if you're wanting to meal prep.
Get the Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken on the Blackstone Griddle

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