10 Easy Dinners That Taste Way Better Than They Should

These dinner recipes are the secret weapon for anyone who needs a delicious meal on the table without the typical stovetop stress. Forget standing over a simmering pot for hours; these plates come together with minimal effort and maximum flavor. It almost feels like a magic trick when the kids actually ask for seconds of something that took twenty minutes to prep!

Easy Spicy Chicken Bites

Spicy chicken bites in a cast iron skillet with green onions on top and a wooden spoon in the pan and a bowl of sauce in the middle. — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

The best meal prep recipe you didn’t know you needed. If you’re looking for a flavorful and satisfying snack, appetizer, or dinner base, spicy chicken bites will surely hit the spot! To learn more: Spicy Chicken Bites

Juicy Hawaiian Chicken Thighs

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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

30-Minute Teriyaki Meatballs

Gluten-free meatballs on rice with bell peppers with chopsticks being held over the bowl and teriyaki sauce and a linen behind it — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

A 30-minute, weeknight dinner, this easy, gluten-free meatball recipe is perfect for busy nights. These dairy-free meatballs are tender, simple, and flavorful. Furthermore, they're topped with a sticky, homemade teriyaki sauce! To learn more: Teriyaki Meatballs

One-Pan Italian Sausage and Rice Skillet

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This Italian Sausage and Rice Skillet is a cozy, one-pan dinner made for busy weeknights. Savory sausage, sweet bell peppers, leeks, and garlic are simmered in a simple tomato sauce for big flavor with minimal effort. Naturally gluten-free and hearty enough to feed a family, it’s the kind of meal everyone goes back for seconds of.

To learn more: Sausage Peppers and Rice Skillet

Gluten-Free Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

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 — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Super tender, this baked teriyaki chicken is coated in a sweet, gluten-free teriyaki sauce. This gluten-free dinner recipe uses boneless chicken thighs to make for easy weeknights! To learn more: Teriyaki Baked Thighs

Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers

red and yellow quinoa vegan stuffed peppers in a glass baking tray. — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Fire up your taste buds with these easy gluten-free stuffed bell peppers! A tasty side dish or mean course for Meatless Monday these peppers are stuffed with a spicy quinoa zucchini mixture that's a great way to add some flavor to the table. To learn more: Vegan Stuffed Bell

Gluten-Free Thai Crispy Chicken

Grey bowl with crispy chicken bites, orange peppers, and rice with lime in the bowl on a wooden cutting board. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear.

Made in just 25 minutes with a crisp texture and peanut butter-based sauce, this gluten-free Thai crispy chicken recipe is perfect for quick, comfort food. With easy pantry staples as the base and breaded with gluten-free breadcrumbs, it’s a chicken recipe that comes together quickly and tastes like pure comfort.

Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Thai Crispy Chicken

Juicy Teriyaki Steak Bites

Teriyaki steak bites in a cast iron pan with leeks on top on a blue linen.. — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Tender juicy steak and a savory, slightly sweet teriyaki sauce. These garlic teriyaki steak bites are a tasty way to enjoy steak. Serve them as an appetizer or whip them up as part of your weekly meal prep, these steak bites (that are made in just 20 minutes!) are always a hit. Plus, they’re made in just one skillet! To learn more: Teriyaki Steak Bites

Easy Dairy-Free Chimichurri Shrimp

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Pan-seared until juicy and with a punch of heat, this dairy-free chimichurri shrimp makes for a tasty appetizer, protein-packed snack, or quick busy night dinner. Made with mostly spices and seasonings, this shrimp recipe brings new and delicious flavors to the table. To learn more: Dairy-Free Chimichurri Shrimp

Teriyaki Broccoli Chicken Skillet

White bowl with teriyaki chicken pieces and broccoli with chopsticks beside it. — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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