Busy nights call for easy, delicious, and no-fuss meals. These easy gluten-free dinners make sure to pack in flavor so that you don't feel like you're missing out. No complicated ingredients, no crazy meal prep, just easy weeknight meals your family will actually eat.
If weeknights feel like a continuous battle for you, these easy gluten-free weeknight dinners should help you out. Made with whole food ingredients and gluten-free pantry staples, these dinners are simple to whip up but don't skip on flavor.
As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I strive to find the balance between new and unique dinners but also ones that are still fueling and high in protein (learn more about the benefits of a high protein diet).
These gluten-free dinners help my clients stay on track by keeping it simple. Below you'll find our favorite weeknight dinners. They are split up into dinners you can cook easily after work and slow cooker recipes if you're thinking ahead.
So, scroll through and find some new favorites to try out or stop guessing and use the Busy Mom's Cookbook to grab high-protein recipes ready in 30 minutes or less.
Why You'll Love These Recipes
Easy to make: These dinner ideas are all quick to whip up and require no fancy ingredients. Just everyday gluten-free pantry staples.
Flavorful: They're packed with simple flavors and range from a kick of heat to pure comfort.
Healthy: All the dinners are dairy-free, gluten-free, and high in protein to keep you full.
After Work Recipes
All of the weeknight dinner recipes in this section can be whipped up with little to no prep in the few minutes you get home from work. Some of them use leftovers, while others are a cook-from-scratch dinner that's ready quickly.
Savory Inside Out Egg Rolls
A delicious blend of savory and umami flavors these inside out egg rolls are a 25-minute variation on the classic recipe. It’s lighter, faster, and made in just one skillet to make busy weeknights easier. You’ll fall in love with his unstuffed egg roll recipe in no time.
Get the recipe: Inside Out Egg Rolls
Easy Leftover Steak Pasta
Maple candied carrots, juicy bites of beef, and savory sundried tomatoes all make up this leftover steak pasta! A tasty way to use up leftovers from the fridge, this gluten-free steak pasta is thrown together in under thirty minutes to make for an easy, healthy dinner.
Get the recipe: Leftover Steak Pasta
No-Fuss Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
No mess and no fuss! These sheet pan steak fajitas make the perfect weeknight dinner recipe. Made with fresh veggies, lean beef, and homemade fajita seasoning, this easy, healthy dinner comes together in under 20 minutes.
Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
One-Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta
An irresistible, creamy, one-pot sausage dish! This tomato sausage pasta is a 30-minute weeknight meal recipe that no one can refuse. Naturally dairy-free and made with gluten-free noodles this one-pot meal will become a family favorite!
Get the recipe: Creamy Sausage Pasta
Chicken Teriyaki and Broccoli
A 15 minute dinner perfect for busy weeknights. This chicken teriyaki broccoli skillet combines bite-sized, tender chicken cooked in a homemade, gluten-free teriyaki sauce. A dinner recipe perfect for busy moms. To learn more: Teriyaki Chicken Skillet
Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli
A savory dinner that comes together in 25 minutes, this Korean ground beef and broccoli recipe is great for busy weeknights. A budget-friendly twist on the traditional recipe, this ground beef version has the same comforting flavor but with a great price cut.
Get the recipe: Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli
Thai Chicken Pineapple Curry
Tender and juicy bites of chicken simmered in a rich and creamy sauce; this Thai chicken pineapple curry is a comforting weeknight dinner. Ready in just 20 minutes, this green curry uses pineapple for a punch of tropical flavor. To learn more: Thai Chicken Pineapple Curry
Baked Hawaiian Chicken Thighs
Tender, juicy bites of chicken and vegetables coated in a sticky sweet sauce and ready in under 40 minutes. This sheet pan Hawaiian chicken makes for a delicious weeknight dinner. With multiple ways to serve it, these Hawaiian chicken thighs are just as delicious the night of as they are for meal prep.
Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken
Gluten-Free Poke Bowl With Air Fryer Salmon
Tender bites of glazed salmon paired with bright, crunchy vegetables, and sliced avocados, this gluten-free poke bowl is a tasty lunch! Made with air fryer salmon bites and great for meal prep, this teriyaki poke bowl is packed with flavor and nutrients.
Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Poke Bowl with Air Fryer Salmon
Easy Chicken Taco Skillet
Juicy pieces of chicken coated in a homemade seasoning before being sauteed in your favorite barbeque sauce. This chicken taco skillet hits the dinner table in just 30 minutes and makes for a delicious, simple weeknight meal.
Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Taco Skillet
Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Weeknight Meals
The dinner recipes below are just as easy as the ones you make after work, except that they get the chance to simmer all day. Let your slow cooker do the work for you.
Crockpot Green Chili Chicken
Deliciously simple this crockpot green chili chicken is the ultimate meal prep recipe. Tender, juicy shredded chicken in a strong, spicy seasoning. This gluten-free weeknight dinner comes together with only 5 main ingredients. To learn more: Green Chili Chicken
5-Ingredient Honey Garlic Chicken
Tender, juicy bites of shredded chicken simmered in a paleo honey garlic sauce. This 5-ingredient crockpot chicken makes for the perfect weeknight dinner.
Get the recipe: 5 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken
Honey Sweetened Chicken Teriyaki
A tender, slow cooker teriyaki chicken recipe that takes under ten minutes to prep! This easy teriyaki chicken recipe is sweetened with honey to give you a sweet but healthy teriyaki sauce.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki
Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie
Thick, creamy, comfort food made all in just one slow cooker. This dairy-free chicken pot pie has all the traditional pot pie flavors but with a healthy gluten-free twist. And because it’s made in a slow cooker, it’s a great option for chilly, busy weeknights.
Get the recipe: Chicken Pot Pie In The Slow Cooker
Healthy Beef Fajitas in the Slow Cooker
The perfect recipe to come home to! These slow cooker beef fajitas are delicious no matter how you serve them. Made with homemade, healthy fajita seasoning and simmered all day in a savory blend, these steak fajitas are a recipe you’ll want to keep on hand!
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas
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