Brand new to an allergy-friendly diet? Use these awesome gluten-free dinners to get you started!
It can feel overwhelming at first to eliminate food groups, especially when most healthy recipes rely on wheat, milk, and cheese. But you do have options! These dairy and gluten-free dinner recipes will fire up your taste buds and give you some new family favorites!
"Thank you so much for this list of meals. I actually think there are some my kiddos will eat! A rough switch to dairy-free/gluten.-free because of allergies. This helps a lot!" - Rochelle
How To Eliminate Dairy & Gluten From Your Diet
It’s not easy making the switch to a dairy-free diet or gluten-free diet, so if you’re brand new, know that it does get better!
While at first omitting traditional pasta, cheese, and butter from your diet is super scary, eventually you get sued to the alternatives.
Learn more about how to cut dairy from your diet with these easy dairy-free swaps, as well as how to stock a gluten-free pantry.
And finally, know the benefits of a dairy-free diet so you know what awesomeness to expect!
Then, remember to double-check the ingredients on items like pasta, crackers, dressings, and chips/snacks. Especially things like sauces (like in this BBQ crockpot chicken legs recipe). More often than not, things are hidden.
You do have some good swaps for dairy-free recipes though:
- Tamari for soy sauce (regular soy sauce contains wheat!)
- Quinoa noodles for traditional
- Coconut milk for cream
- Nutritional yeast + dairy-free cheese
When it comes to dairy-free recipes, know that not everything is going to taste exactly like the traditional version.
However, that doesn't mean there are not some wicked, delicious recipes! It just means there might be some adjustment time for your palate.
Dairy Free And Gluten-Free Dinners
Below is a list of thirty delicious dairy and gluten-free dinner recipes that the family will love. Some of these are even right out of the Busy Moms Cookbook.
The best part though is that these dairy-free recipes are also:
- Simple to make for busy weeknights
- Kid-approved
- Fueling and loaded with whole foods
There's a large range of dinner ideas here and all your regular comforts. You'll find gluten-free pasta, casseroles, one-pot meals, and more.
With these gluten-free dinner recipes, I know you'll find some new family favorites as there's something for everyone.
Expect to be eating a lot of nourishing comfort foods all with allergy-friendly swaps!
And if you need more of a plan, check out this 30-day dinner meal plan or the best recipes for busy moms! These dairy-free slow cooker recipes are also amazing for the cooler seasons!
Easy Chicken Skillet Dinner
Taco night just got better with this simple and delicious recipe! This chicken taco skillet results in juicy pieces of chicken smothered in a homemade seasoned BBQ sauce and topped with crispy pieces of bacon and melted cheese.
Chicken Taco Skillet Dinner
Gluten-Free Inside Out Egg Roll Skillet
A 25-minute dinner recipe with a delicious blend of savory and umami flavors. This egg roll in a bowl is a healthy rendidtion that's tastier than takeout and perfect for busy weeknights.
Inside Out Egg Rolls Recipe
Keto Honey Baked Chicken
A delicious chicken thigh recipe perfect for busy nights! These honey baked chicken thighs come out juicy, tender, and sticky sweet.
Keto Honey Baked Chicken
Gluten-Free Teriayki Chicken And Broccoli Skillet
Tender, juicy pieces of chicken simmered in a gluten-free teriyaki sauce. This teriyaki chicken and broccoli dinner comes together in just 15 minutes making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Gluten-Free Chicken Teriyaki Skillet
Beef And Broccoli Crock Pot Recipe (gluten-free)
Prepped in just ten minutes and with a smoky sweet flavor, this tender beef and broccoli crock pot recipe is the perfect addition to your weeknight routine!
Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Fall Off The Bone Slow Cooker Chicken Legs
Easy and delicious these slow cooker chicken legs are seasoned with a simple dry rub and yield tender, juicy chicken that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Dry Rub Slow Cooker Chicken Legs
Gluten Free Honey Mustard Chicken
Coated in a sweet but tangy, mouth-watering sauce, this slow cooker honey mustard chicken is the perfect busy night dinner recipe.
Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken
Gluten-Free Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Made on a grill pan with a sweet and sticky honey garlic flavor, these gluten-free chicken wings make the perfect snack.
Dairy and Gluten-Free Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Dairy-Free Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
Keep your weeknight dinner simple with these easy, sheet pan steak fajitas! Seasoned with a chili powder blend and drizzled with lime juice these steak fajitas will soon become a family staple.
Sheet Pan Beef Fajitas
Gluten-Free Sausage And Peppers Skillet
An easy, smoked sausage and peppers skilled perfect for busy weeknights! This skillet dinner is simple in flavor, easy to doctor and perfect for large families.
Gluten-Free Sausage and Peppers Skillet
Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowls
An easy, healthy meal prep recipe for lunch or dinner! This gluten-free chicken fajita bowl is packed with flavor from homemade fajita seasoning
Gluten-Free Chicken Fajita Bowls
Baked Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
An easy weeknight dinner recipe! These baked teriyaki chicken thighs are tender, juicy and an easy meal prep recipe!
Oven Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
Dairy-free Chicken Pesto Pasta
An easy, flavorful dinner recipe made in just 15-minutes. Made with homemade vegan pesto and gluten-free noodles this creamy chicken pesto pasta is packed with flavor!
Dairy and Gluten-Free Chicken Pesto Pasta
Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl Recipe
Simple to whip up and perfect for weeknights this vegan sweet potato burrito bowl is quick comfort food! Made with roasted sweet potatoes and avocado dressing this vegan dinner idea is perfect for meatless Monday.
Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls
Dairy-Free Tuscan Chicken Recipe
A Tuscan chicken recipe made with a base of coconut milk and bone broth this easy, weeknight dinner is also paleo and whole30 approved.
Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken
Gluten-Free Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken
Bursting with flavor this sheet pan recipe has a refreshing burst of lemon garlic on top of roasted potatoes, asparagus, and tender bites of chicken.
Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken
Grilled Veggie And Hummus Wraps
Made in just 15 minutes this roasted veggie wrap recipe is smeared with hummus and comes with a savory balsamic flavor. Perfect for lunch or a quick, light dinner.
Grilled Veg and Hummus Wrap
Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
With only ten minutes of prep time this slow cooker chicken teriyaki is the perfect weeknight dinner! Sweetened with honey you can use this teriyaki chicken on top of rice, spaghetti squash or a simple salad!
Dairy-Free Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Sheet Pan Sausage And Veggies
Made with just sausages, green beans and tomatoes but topped with a quick honey garlic sauce, this sheet pan sausage dinner makes the perfect weeknight meal.
Paleo Sheet Pan Sausage and Veg
Gluten-Free Teriyaki Meatball Bowls
Easy, teriyaki meatballs make the perfect weeknight dinner! Made in just thirty minutes and easy to customize. These teriyaki meatballs with rice are tender, simple, and flavors.
Dairy and Gluten Free Teriyaki Meatballs
Easy Sweet Curry (Dairy & Gluten-Free)
A flavorful sweet peach curry recipe made with immune-boosting ingredients. This easy curry recipe is the perfect blend that combines traditional curry flavors with a sweet twist.
Dairy-Free Peach Curry Recipe
Healthy Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
These juice teriyaki chicken skewers make an ideal dinner recipe! Coated in a sweet, homemade teriyaki sauce and cooked to perfection, these skewers add a bit of summer to your table.
Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken Skewers
Spicy Baked Turkey Meatballs Recipe (Whole30)
These healthy turkey meatballs are spicy and nutritious. Packed with protein, the healthy turkey meatballs make a fueling snack or fast weeknight dinner!
Gluten-Free Baked Turkey Meatballs
Stovetop Venison Chili
A protein-loaded, comfort meal perfect for Sunday night dinner. This gluten-free venison chili is easy to make and packed full of classic flavors.
Gluten-Free Venison Chili Recipe
Tahini Beet Buddha Bowl With Quinoa (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
An energizing and refreshing, plant-based power bowl! This Buddha bowl with quinoa is topped with raw beets, chickpeas, and a light tahini orange dressing.
Tahini and Beet Buddha Bowl
One Pot Tomato Sausage Pasta (Dairy + Gluten-Free)
An easy, weeknight dinner recipe! This one-pot meal is a creamy pasta recipe that will soon become a family favorite!
Gluten-Free One Pot Sausage Pasta
Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo
Made with a dairy-free alfredo sauce, this gluten-free chicken alfredo casserole is a creamy blend of protein and veggies to make up the perfect weeknight dinner.
Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo Casserole
Comforting Chicken And Potato Casserole
An easy, classic weeknight dinner with a kick! This chicken and potato casserole skips the sour cream and instead uses a dairy-free alfredo sauce for it's comforting flavor.
Dairy-Free Chicken and Potato Casserole
Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken and vegetables soaked in a sweet teriyaki sauce and browned until done. This sheet pan Hawaiian chicken is a delicious, comforting weeknight dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Dairy-Free Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken Thighs
Gluten-Free Korean Beef and Broccoli
Ground beef mixed with savory seasonings and ready in just 25 minutes. This Korean beef and broccoli recipe is a delicious, comforting dinner recipe any night of the week.
Gluten-Free Korean Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Slow Cooker Maple Balsamic Chicken (Gluten-Free)
Soaked in a maple balsamic dressing, this dairy and gluten-free dinner recipe is cooked in the slow cooker to make busy weeknights easier.
Slow Cooker Maple Balsamic Chicken
Dairy-Free One Pot Chicken Pasta
A 30 minute meal. This creamy, dairy-free chicken alfredo is the perfect solution for busy nights. Simple to make, creamy and allergy-friendly.
Dairy-Free One Pot Chicken Alfredo
Garlic Thyme Chicken - GF/DF, Top 8 Free
Garlic Thyme Chicken is an easy family friendly way to cook chicken. Ready in under 25 minutes this dish is gluten/dairy free, and top 8 free.
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Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops Recipe | Gluten Free with Dairy Free Option
Try this recipe for cinnamon apple pork chops made in a skillet! This recipe is gluten-free, has a dairy free option, and is perfect for fall
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Chicken Cacciatore (Easy, One Pan Authentic Italian Recipe)
Chicken cacciatore is a famous one pan Italian dish that’s also popular here in the US, but this is the real deal, authentic Italian recipe.
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Chicken Street Tacos, Dinner in Minutes from Leftovers
In the world of chicken leftover recipes, my scrumptious Chicken Street Tacos are pretty near perfection. Tender, juicy chicken, some crunchy red onion,
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Easy Southwest Chicken Recipe, Juicy and Tender
My easy slow cooker Southwest Chicken recipe is savory, tangy, spicy deliciousness! You’ll love this juicy, melt-in-your-mouth tender chicken! Use it in a
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Hamburger Potato Casserole - Easy, Delicious One Pot Meal
This Hamburger Potato Casserole recipe is simple, affordable, and delicious comfort food. And, Hamburger Potato Casserole is naturally gluten free. Adults
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Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) | Ooh La La It’s Vegan
These Thai Drunken Noodles are meatless, gluten-free & easy. Yummy Drunken Noodles loaded with healthy vegetables, crispy tofu & Thai basil.
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Chicken Stew- In The Instant Pot
Ready in under 45 minutes, Instant Pot Chicken Stew is a simple, delicious, and filling weeknight dinner to make for your family!
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Easy Chicken Fried Cauliflower Rice Recipe | Randa Nutrition
It’s paleo, easy to make Whole30, keto, and tastes amazing. Learn how to healthy Chicken Fried Cauliflower Rice that’s perfect for meal prep.
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Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper chicken
Slow cooker lemon pepper chicken is a delicious and easy one-pot meal. Tender chicken pieces, potatoes, and carrots in a lemon pepper sauce.
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3-Ingredient Honey Chicken Wings
You can still enjoy delicious chicken wings on a healthy diet when you make these flavorful 3-ingredient honey chicken wings. This healthy chicken dinner is also perfect for a healthy summer bbq with your family. It’s overall a yummy 3 ingredient recipe.
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Cheeseless Pizza With Caramelized Fennel
Ever tried a vegan pizza without cheese? This cheeseless pizza with caramelized fennel and onions is the perfect vegan spring recipe.
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Mom’s Best Classic Gluten-Free Vegan Baked Ziti (Soy-Free, Easy)
Our family’s favorite famous comfort food recipe, remade! Mom’s Best Classic Gluten-Free Vegan Baked Ziti without the dairy, but still under 5 ingredients!
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Slow cooker lamb shoulder
This slow cooker lamb shoulder is deliciously moist and tender. With just five ingredients you can throw it on in the morning for a easy fuss free dinner.
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Rochelle says
Thank you so much for this list of meals. I actually think there are some my kiddos will eat! A rough switch to dairy-free/gluten.-free because of allergies. This helps a lot!
fitasamamabear says
It's definitely a challenge sometimes to make the switch but once you get into the swing of things it's okay. Thank you for the kind comment!
Emily says
This is a really great and diverse list of dairy and gluten free dinners! The teriyaki chicken skewers is where it's at. Thank you!
fitasamamabear says
Teriyaki anything is where I'm at hehe
Lynn Polito says
wow the recipes in this list are AAMAZING! cant wait to dig into them!
fitasamamabear says
Happy I can give you some new inspo!
Alice says
Nice!!
Jenn says
What a fabulous list! I am DF and GF and I'm so excited to see all of these suggestions. I'm going to start at the top and cook my way to the bottom!
fitasamamabear says
Aw, this makes me so happy! Always nice to have new inspo
Glenda Embree says
This is an awesome collection of recipes! Thank you so much! I'm bookmarking it to refer back to in the future, as there are so many recipes I want to try.
fitasamamabear says
Isn't it so nice to have a list to refer back to?! Thanks for giving me one of yours to share!