21 Dinner Recipes That Make Every Night Better

Bring ease and flavor back to your evenings with these 21 dinner recipes. From quick weeknight meals to comforting favorites, each dish is designed to fit into busy schedules without sacrificing taste. These recipes make it simple to enjoy satisfying dinners that everyone at the table will appreciate.

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.
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Best Blackstone Chicken Breast

Blackstone Chicken Breast with green beans on a white plate with a fork. — Best Blackstone Chicken Breast. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These chicken breasts on the Blackstone are full of flavor for an easy dinner! This simple recipe is great for a weeknight dinner or a backyard BBQ. It's also low carb and keto, too!
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Reverse Sear Porterhouse Steak

Seared Porterhouse Steak with butter, parsley, and asparagus on a white plate. — Reverse Sear Porterhouse Steak. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

There’s nothing quite like a perfectly cooked Reverse Sear Porterhouse Steak, with its tender filet and juicy strip steak. Enjoy your perfectly cooked reverse seared porterhouse steak!
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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.

Make a juicy Ribeye Steak on the Blackstone Griddle. Melt in your mouth perfectly tender ribeye on the flat top grill. Simply seasoned with salt and pepper and topped with butter.
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Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans

Making this Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans is great when you want a delicious and healthy meal without all the cleanup. It only uses one skillet to make! Plus, it cooks in less than 20 minutes!
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Smoked Chicken Wings

You'll love these tender Smoked Chicken Wings. Perfect for any occasion, easy to make, and absolutely delicious.
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Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs

Shredded Chicken Thighs in Instant Pot with thyme. — Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs is a simple last minute dinner idea for a weeknight. The Instant Pot makes these chicken thighs juicy and tender in less than 30 minutes. Great for meal prep too!
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Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon

This Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon Recipe comes out perfect every single time. Not only is it delicious and flaky, but it has only 2 two ingredients. Have dinner ready in under 15 minutes!
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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! This baked salmon and asparagus is ready in less than 25 minutes. Perfectly flaky salmon and delicious asparagus make for an easy dinner.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak

These Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steaks come out incredibly juicy! They cook in less than 15 minutes. Perfect for when you want a quick and easy low carb dinner.
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Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Making Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon is so easy and with just 2 ingredients. I love how fast the Air fryer cooks these salmon filets. It comes out perfect every single time!
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Air Fryer Pork Chops

A serving of seasoned pork chops with a side of mashed potatoes on a white plate. — Air Fryer Pork Chops. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

These air fryer pork chops make a simple, delicious dinner that deserves a spot in your weekly rotation. They’re beautifully golden brown on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and perfectly seasoned with your favorite spices. They only take 9 minutes to cook - the perfect quick dinner that the whole family will love.
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Copycat Ruth's Chris Stuffed Chicken

Ruth chris stuffed chicken on a plate, resting on a bed of creamy, cheesy spinach mixture. — Copycat Ruth's Chris Stuffed Chicken. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Make this quick and easy Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken for dinner tonight. It's a budget-friendly meal of chicken breasts stuffed with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, dry Ranch seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Bake until golden brown, and then sit down to dine on a restaurant-style comfort food copycat recipe at home.
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Herb-Crusted Chicken

Herb-crusted Texas Roadhouse chicken is a copycat recipe of succulent, juicy, tender chicken breasts packed with a ton of flavor from dried herbs and black pepper. It is a quick family dinner recipe for busy weeknights and meal planning.
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Pineapple Teriyaki Pork Chops

Oven baked pork chop with pineapple and green beans, white plate wooden background. — Pineapple Teriyaki Pork Chops. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Pineapple Teriyaki Pork Chops are incredibly delicious, simple to make, and loaded with flavor. Marinate pork chops in a sweet and salty blend of pineapple juice and teriyaki sauce, then baked in the oven to tender perfection. It’s a perfect meal for a fancy weekend dinner or to serve on a busy weeknight. The best part is it calls for very basic ingredients and a few simple steps.
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Honey Mustard Salmon

Honey mustard salmon is as gorgeous on your table as it is delicious. The salmon gets perfectly tender and flaky, while the honey mustard glaze adds a sweet, tangy, and slightly smoky flavor to the dish. It’s an easy mix, brush, and bake kind of recipe that’s so easy, you’ll be making it on repeat! It’s dinner made special, without the hassle.
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Piece of chicken cutlet on a fork resting over a larger portion with a lemon wedge. — Parmesan Crusted Chicken. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Make chicken exciting again with this parmesan crusted chicken recipe! Perfectly seasoned tender chicken breasts coated in a cheesy, slightly crispy breading make a crave-worthy lunch or dinner. Simple ingredients, big flavors, and minimal prep time make this a go-to recipe for when you need a delicious meal on your table fast.
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Crockpot Cheesy Salsa Chicken

This Crockpot Cheesy Salsa Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to spice your chicken dinner. Its bold flavors and simple preparation will make it a family favorite in no time!
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Penne

Slow Cooker Cheesy Penne in a rich beefy tomato sauce is full of ground beef, tomato sauce, pasta, and cheese. It’s an easy Crock Pot comfort food recipe the whole family loves.
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Brown Butter Scallop Pasta

A serving of pasta topped with a seared scallops and a sage brown butter sauce. — Brown Butter Scallop Pasta. Photo credit: Renee Nicole's Kitchen.

Brown Butter Scallop Pasta. Pan seared scallops finished with sage browned butter and served over pasta. A restaurant quality meal at home.
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Grilled Rockfish Tacos

Grilled rockfish tacos are perfect for summer grilling. Cedar plank grilled rockfish, topped with quick pickled slaw, red pepper mango salsa, and spicy avocado dressing.
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