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    Home » Healthy Recipes » Dairy and Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes

    45 Dairy Free And Gluten Free Dinners

    Pin image with text: three images of baked chicken, one pot alfredo pasta and steak fajitas with text about gluten free dinners
    Pin image with text: three images of baked chicken, one pot alfredo pasta, slow cooker tuscan chicken, veggie pasta, a chicken burrito bowl and steak fajitas with text about gluten free dinners
    Pin image with text: three images of baked chicken, one pot alfredo pasta and steak fajitas with text about gluten free dinners

    Brand new to an allergy-friendly diet? Use these awesome gluten-free dinners to get you started!

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    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!

    Pin image with text: three images of baked chicken, one pot alfredo pasta, slow cooker tuscan chicken, veggie pasta, a chicken burrito bowl and steak fajitas with text about gluten free dinners

    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 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

    "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

    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Cooked chicken skillet, with cheese, pepper, avocado and cilantro on it.
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Inside out egg roll in a skillet with green onions on top and a wooden spoon and white plates behind it.
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Honey and lemon baked chicken thighs with parsley on top in a baking dish.
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    White bowl with teriyaki chicken pieces and broccoli with chopsticks beside it and chopsticks in the bowl.
    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!
    Check out this recipe
    Black slow cooker with beef and broccoli in it and a wooden spoon holding some of the gluten-free 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.
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    White plate with dry rub chicken drumsticks on it and the top drumstick with a bite out of it and green onions on and around the plate.
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Close up of a wooden spoon holding a chicken thigh covered in honey mustard sauce with parsley over a black slow cooker.
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Gluten-free chicken wings in honey garlic sauce on a white plate with cilantro and lime on them and a fork poking into a wing.
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Baking tray with cooked steak, bell peppers, and veggies with a steel bowl of fresh tomatoes in the middle and flour tortillas folded to the side
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Black skillet with rice, sausages, and peppers in a tomato sauce.
    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
    Check out this recipe
    chicken fajita burrito bowl on rice in a white bowl with lime on the side
    Baked Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
    An easy weeknight dinner recipe! These baked teriyaki chicken thighs are tender, juicy and an easy meal prep recipe!
    Check out this recipe
    Cooked teriyaki chicken thighs in sauce in a glass baking tray with green onions on top and a spoon holding one chicken thigh up from the tray
    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!
    Check out this recipe
    White bowl with checken pesto pasta in it on soba noodles.
    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. 
    Check out this recipe
    Featured image: sweet potato and black bean vegan burrito bowl in a white bowl with ingredients behind it and a yellow napkin beside the bowl
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Pin image with text: black slow cooker with dairy-free tuscan chicken, sause, sundried tomatoes and basil with the lid on a colored linen beside it
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Roasted chicken, potatoes, and asparagus with lemons on a baking tray on a checkered red linen.
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Featured image: two veggie wraps on a white plate with lettuce with grilled vegetables and salad behind it and a yellow linen under it
    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!
    Check out this recipe
    Black slow cooker with teriyaki chicken being scooped by yellow tongs and topped with green onions
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    sheet pan with sausages, green beans and cherry tomatoes with pink bowl of sauerkraut beside it
    Gluten-Free Meatballs With Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
    Easy, teriyaki meatball bowls make the perfect weeknight dinner! Made in just thirty minutes and easy to customize. These teriyaki meatballs with rice are tender, simple, and flavorful.
    Check out this recipe
    Pinterest image with text: pair of chopsticks grabbing a teriyaki meatball out of a bowl with rice and peppers, sauce and a yellow linen behind it.
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    sweet peach curry in a black bowl
    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.
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    Three teriyaki chicken skewers on a bed of rice in a white bowl with limes on it and a bowl of limes beside it
    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!
    Check out this recipe
    Multiple turkey meatballs on parchment paper with a jalapeno, steel tin of sauce, toothpicks, and green onions around them.
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Featured image: white bowl of venison chili with a spoon of chili lifting out
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Beet, cucumber, radish, and chickpeas on top of quinoa in a white bowl and a spoon over it with dressing.
    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!
    Check out this recipe
    Tan bowl with tomato and sausage pasta on gluten-free rice noodles topped with green onions and spoon in the bowl
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Dairy-free chicken alfredo casserole in a clear casserole dish with green onions on top
    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.
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    Large chicken breast in a white bowl with rice and lime with a slow cooker behind it.
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Featured image: blue bowl with dairy-free chicken aldredo with broccoli and sundried tomatoes with a spoot coming out of it
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Garlic Thyme Chicken - GF/DF, Top 8 Free
    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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    Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops Recipe | Gluten Free with Dairy Free Option
    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 Cacciatore (Easy, One Pan Authentic Italian Recipe)
    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,
    Check out this recipe
    Chicken Street Tacos, Dinner in Minutes from Leftovers
    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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    Easy Southwest Chicken Recipe, Juicy and Tender
    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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    Hamburger Potato Casserole - Easy, Delicious One Pot Meal
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) | Ooh La La It’s Vegan
    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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    Chicken Stew- In The Instant Pot
    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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    Easy Chicken Fried Cauliflower Rice Recipe | Randa Nutrition
    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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    Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper chicken
    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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    3-Ingredient Honey Chicken Wings
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Cheeseless Pizza With Caramelized Fennel
    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!
    Check out this recipe
    Mom’s Best Classic Gluten-Free Vegan Baked Ziti (Soy-Free, Easy)
    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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    Slow cooker lamb shoulder
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    A casserole with bacon and broccoli with a spoon scooping some out
    Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken [Gluten Free]
    Check out this recipe
    baked hawaiian chicken thighs on a sheet pan
    Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli [Gluten-Free]
    Check out this recipe
    korean ground beef and broccoli on a spoon

    Dinner doesn’t have to be chaotic—this eBook gives you 20+ protein-packed meals ready in 30 minutes or less (even when the day’s already gone sideways)

    E-book cover image of streak fajitas with text about dinner recipes made in under thirty minutes.
    👉 Give Me Dinner in Under 30 Minutes

    More Dairy and Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes

    • Paleo honey garlic chicken shredded on white rice in a bowl.
      5 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken [Paleo]
    • Slow cooker steak bite slices inside a slow cooker with a wooden spoon.
      Slow Cooker Steak Bites [4 Ingredients]
    • Green chicken curry with pineapple in a bowl with vegetables and a linen around it.
      Thai Chicken Pineapple Curry
    • korean ground beef and broccoli on a spoon
      Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli [Gluten-Free]

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Glenda Embree

      June 04, 2022 at 1:06 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        June 06, 2022 at 7:32 pm

        Isn't it so nice to have a list to refer back to?! Thanks for giving me one of yours to share!

        Reply
    2. Jenn

      June 13, 2022 at 9:02 am

      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!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        June 13, 2022 at 7:50 pm

        Aw, this makes me so happy! Always nice to have new inspo

        Reply
    3. Alice

      June 13, 2022 at 11:41 am

      Nice!!

      Reply
    4. Lynn Polito

      June 13, 2022 at 3:05 pm

      wow the recipes in this list are AAMAZING! cant wait to dig into them!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        June 13, 2022 at 7:51 pm

        Happy I can give you some new inspo!

        Reply
    5. Emily

      June 13, 2022 at 4:54 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        June 13, 2022 at 7:52 pm

        Teriyaki anything is where I'm at hehe

        Reply
    6. Rochelle

      November 30, 2022 at 9:02 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        December 05, 2022 at 4:44 pm

        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!

        Reply

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