Don’t know what to have for dinner? Girl, I have been there! The day just slips away, and before you know it, it’s 4 o’clock and you’re scrambling to figure out what to make. My personal solution to this problem was meal planning. Additionally, I always have the ingredients for a few meals I can throw together quickly. Start by brainstorming a list o your family’s favorite meals – keep the list in your kitchen or recipe box so you have it to reference. To get you started – here is a list of 76 dinner ideas for any occasion!
Slow Cooker/Crock-Pot Dinners
- Chili
- White Chicken Chili
- Buffalo Wings
- Roast Chicken
- Shredded Chicken for Tacos
- Beef Stew
- Beef Stroganoff
- Marinated Chicken Thighs and veggies
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Minestrone
- Zuppa Toscana Soup
- Chicken and Dumplings
- Kielbasa and Sauerkraut
- Jambalaya
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Dinners on the Grill
- Spatchcocked chicken
- Fish in foil packets
- Burgers or Hotdogs
- Bratuwurst
- Chicken/Steak and veggie Kabobs
- Ground lamb or beef skewers
- Meat and Veggie Foil Packets
- Steaks with Grilled Asparagus
Quick Weeknight Dinners
- Baked Chicken and Veggies on a sheet pan
- Baked Salmon and Veggies on a sheet pan
- Chicken Caesar Salads
- Buffalo Chicken Salads
- Chef Salads
- Eggroll in a Bowl
- Fried Rice
- Stir Fry
- Texas Hash
- Butter Chicken
- Breakfast for Dinner
- Chickpea Curry and Rice
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- Tacos
- White Chili
- Chicken Salad Wraps
- Buffalo Chicken Wraps
- Pasta with Chicken and Veggies
- Stir Fry
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- Cheeseburgers
- Cheeseburger Macaroni
- Fried Rice
- Beef Stroganoff
- Chili
- Spaghetti Bake
- Beef and Veggie Soup
- Korean Beef
- Tacos
- Salisbury Steak
- Meatloaf
- Sloppy Joes
- Taco Salad
What To Make For A Dinner Party
- Roast Chicken and Mashed Potatoes
- Sushi
- Shrimp and Grits
- Shrimp or Chicken in a Garlic Cream Sauce
- Surf and Turf
- Chicken Alfredo
- Lasagna
- Cornish Hens
- Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies
Take Out Inspired Dinners to Try at Home
- Chicken Pad Thai
- Cast Iron Skillet Bibimbap (Hot Stone Bowl)
- Chipotle Style Burritos or Tacos
- Fried Rice
- Lo Mein
- Sushi
- Breaded Pork Tenderloin
- General Tso’s
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- Butter Chicken
- Chicken Teriyaki
- Pizza (Cast Iron or Pizza Stone)
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