10 Dinner Recipes That Make “What’s for Dinner?” Easy

That daily question, “What’s for dinner?”, can feel exhausting by the time evening rolls around. These easy and straightforward dinner recipes are here to take the pressure off and make the answer simple for you. They’re easy to plan, quick to prepare, and built with flavors the whole family will enjoy. Make dinner the easiest decision of the day!

Gluten-Free Ground Beef and Broccoli

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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

Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaves

Sheet pan barbecue meat loaves with roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

A delicious weeknight dinner you can meal prep in advance! This gluten-free mini meatloaf and veggies recipe is the perfect sheet pan dinner to whip up for busy nights. Roasted sweet potatoes, crisp broccoli and savory meatloaf all in one bite.

Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Mini Meatloaf Sheet Pan Dinner

BBQ Chicken Taco Skillet

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Juicy pieces of chicken coated in a homemade seasoning before being sauteed sticky 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

Dairy-Free Coconut Milk Alfredo Pasta

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An easy pasta recipe made in under thirty minutes. This creamy, dairy-free chicken one pot alfredo pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. Whipped up with a blend of coconut milk and gut-healing broth, this recipe makes an easy weeknight dinner. To learn more: Dairy-Free Alfredo

Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

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Tender, juicy chicken wings coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce and cooked on a grill pan. These gluten-free chicken wings are a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors. To learn more: Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Soba Noodles with Lemon Dressing

Soba noodles with broccoli and carrots drizzled with a lemon dressing. — Photo Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Bursting with flavor this soba noodle bowl makes the perfect weeknight dinner recipe. Quick and easy to make (just 15 minutes!) and drizzled with a creamy but tangy lemon dressing, this easy dinner is surely one to brighten up your taste buds.

Get the recipe: Tangy Lemon Noodle Bowl

Beef and Zucchini Casserole

Weeknight dinners just got better with this veggie-packed, high-protein, beef and zucchini casserole. Lean ground beef coated in a rich and creamy tomato sauce spread of zucchini and sweet potato noodles. You can make this dairy-free casserole in advance as well making busy weeknights that much easier. To learn more: Beef and Zucchini Casserole

Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes

Baked sweet potatoes with Sloppy Joe stuffing on a baking tray. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Your favorite meal as a kid just got a healthier upgrade! These sloppy joes stuffed sweet potatoes are a savory blend of juicy sloppy joe mixed, stuffed into a tender, seasoned sweet potato, and topped with your favorite fixings. The perfect Sunday night dinner that the whole family loves.

Get the recipe: Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Gluten-Free Chicken Fajita Bowls

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Packed with flavor from homemade fajita seasoning, these gluten-free chicken fajita bowls make a wicked meal prep recipe! Topped with juicy chicken and seasoned veggies, these bowls are an awesome 30-minute, gluten-free, weeknight dinner recipe

Get the recipe: Chicken Fajita Bowls

Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken

Roasted chicken, potatoes, and asparagus with lemons on a baking tray on a checkered red linen. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Baked until juicy this gluten-free lemon chicken is made all on one pan for simple clean up! Mixed with a tangy lemon garlic flavor and paired with roasted potatoes and asparagus, this dairy and gluten-free chicken dinner is perfect for busy weeknights. To learn more: Lemon Chicken