25 Dinner Ideas to Break the Routine

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Check out 25 of our most popular dinner ideas. These recipes will make your evening meals easy and tasty. From savory fish taco bowls and creamy chicken bacon ranch casserole to vegetarian-friendly mushroom quesadillas and comforting chicken and biscuits, you’ll find your next favorite dish here.

Mahi Mahi Fish Taco Bowls

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Our Mahi Mahi Fish Taco Bowls with Cilantro Lime Rice are a simple and tasty dinner bursting with flavor! Enjoy seasoned mahi mahi cooked in the air fryer alongside fluffy cilantro lime rice, pico de gallo, green and purple cabbage, and a zesty cilantro lime crema. It doesn’t get better than this! See the recipe: Fish Taco Bowls.

Lemon Basil Pasta

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Simplify your weeknight dinner with this easy and flavorful lemon basil pasta. A tangy cream sauce infused with lemon basil flavors. Perfect for hectic evenings! See the recipe: Lemon Basil Pasta.

Texas Toast Sloppy Joes

Texas toast covered with sloppy joes and cheese.
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Our Texas Toast Sloppy Joes are a flavorful dinner upgrade! Try our thick, buttery, garlicky Texas Toast smothered in a homemade sloppy joe mix. These open-faced sandwiches are finished with cheese for an extra gooey touch! See the recipe: Texas Toast Sloppy Joes.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole

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This Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole, features tender egg noodles, mixed veggies, leftover rotisserie chicken, and a medley of delicious seasonings. It’s great for feeding a crowd or having leftovers the following day! See the recipe: Chicken Noodle Casserole.

Chorizo and Potato Tacos

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Our Chorizo Tacos are perfect for your next Taco Tuesday! Chorizo sausage delivers unbeatable flavor, seasoned perfectly with savory garlic and diced onions. Fill a warm tortilla with this delicious mix, add your preferred toppings, and you have a taco recipe worth repeating every night! See the recipe: Chorizo Tacos.

Easy Hamburger Helper

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Hamburger Helper is a simple one-pan meal that never disappoints! This homemade twist on the traditional boxed dish includes ground beef, macaroni noodles, a blend of delicious spices, and loads of cheddar cheese. It’s simple to prepare, loved by picky eaters, and serves as the perfect cozy weeknight meal! See the recipe: Hamburger Helper.

Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi pot roast and gravy on potatoes.
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Our Mississippi Pot Roast features only 5 simple ingredients! Tender chuck roast is slow-cooked in the oven with zesty pepperoncini peppers and a simple mix of seasonings. You’ll want to put this into the monthly dinner rotation! To learn more: Mississippi Pot Roast.

Fiesta Chicken Casserole

Cheesy fiesta chicken casserole in a dish.
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For a simple yet flavorful chicken casserole, try our Fiesta Chicken Casserole recipe. Made with chicken, pasta, cheese, and spices, it’s a tasty Tex-Mex dish that can compete with restaurant meals! See the recipe: Fiesta Chicken Casserole.

Savory Mushroom Quesadillas

Mushroom quesadillas with sour cream.
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These veggie Mushroom Quesadillas are easy to prepare and incredibly tasty. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or an appetizer. Mushrooms and cheese make a timeless duo, and this recipe lets you have them both in a quesadilla! See the recipe: Mushroom Quesadillas.

Beefy Tater Tot Casserole

Tater tots on top of beef casserole.
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Our Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food dish. Featuring tasty ground beef, green beans, and corn cooked in a creamy gravy, covered with melted cheddar, and crowned with crispy golden tots. See the recipe: Tater Tot Casserole.

Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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Make a tasty Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole using just 5 basic ingredients! This family favorite dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Featuring stacked tortillas, shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheese baked to a golden finish, your loved ones will adore this simple yet flavorful dish! See the recipe: Chicken Enchilada Casserole.

Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos

Mahi mahi tacos on a plate.
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Our Mahi Mahi Tacos are perfect for taco night! Featuring well-seasoned, tender mahi mahi on soft corn tortillas, topped with fish taco slaw and fish taco sauce! See the recipe: Mahi Mahi Tacos.

Cream Cheese Pasta

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This Cream Cheese Pasta makes the perfect creamy vegetarian dish. Made with rigatoni pasta coated in a rich and tasty cream cheese pasta sauce, it’s an easy recipe the whole family will love! See the recipe: Cream Cheese Pasta.

Cheesy Juicy Lucy Burgers

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Our Juicy Lucy burgers have cheese stuffed inside the patty rather than on top. This gives the burger a delicious, juicy flavor that will amaze your taste buds. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy! See the recipe: Juicy Lucy.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Cheesy chicken bacon ranch casserole.
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This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and filling. Made with tender bites of chicken and pasta tossed in a cream cheese ranch base, crispy bacon, and topped with melty cheese. It’s an easy dinner that the whole family will love! See the recipe: Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole.

Meaty Rigatoni Pasta with Cottage Cheese

Pan of pasta with meat and cottage cheese sauce.
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Our Rigatoni Pasta with Cottage Cheese is made with Italian sausage, rigatoni pasta, cottage cheese, tomato-based sauce, red wine, and savory seasonings. This is a hearty, comfort food dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds! See the recipe: Rigatoni Pasta with Cottage Cheese.

Chicken and Biscuits Casserole

Chicken and biscuits in a casserole dish.
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When you want comfort food, Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits is the answer! It’s creamy and loaded with carrots, peas, and rotisserie chicken, then topped with flaky canned biscuits and garlic butter. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and comforting on cold winter days. See the recipe: Chicken Pot Pie.

Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Our Taco Stuffed Peppers are the perfect easy, hearty, and delicious dinner option. Roasted peppers are stuffed full of savory taco seasoned beef, onions, garlic, black beans, corn, and jalapeño and covered in melty, gooey cheese for a tasty and filling meal! See the recipe: Taco Stuffed Peppers.

Tender Beef Tips with Gravy

Beef tips and gravy on potatoes.
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Our Beef Tips with gravy are simple to make. Tender beef with mushroom gravy gets served over rice, pasta, or even potatoes. If you’re looking for a hearty and filling dish, give this recipe a try! See the recipe: Beef Tips.

Cheesy Baked Ziti

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Our cheesy baked ziti recipe is easy comfort food made from scratch! This recipe that is simple to toss together and great for feeding a crowd! Cooked noodles are baked to cheesy perfection in a homemade meat sauce. See the recipe: Baked Ziti.

Irish Beef Stew over Potatoes

Irish beef stew on top of potatoes.
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Our Irish Beef Stew is Irish-inspired comfort food made with tender beef, carrots, celery, and onions simmered in a savory Guinness beer broth. It’s a filling and hearty recipe perfect for those chilly days. See the recipe: Irish Beef Stew.

Teriyaki Chicken Casserole with Rice

Teriyaki chicken casserole with rice.
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This Teriyaki Chicken Casserole is a simple and flavorful dish that’s filled with savory chicken, stir fry veggies, and white rice. The homemade teriyaki sauce blends savory and sweet, coating everything in a mouthwatering sauce. So easy, who needs takeout? See the recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Casserole.

Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Bake

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Our Chicken Alfredo Bake is a comfort food classic! Creamy, cheesy, and made with tender chicken, penne pasta then tossed with our homemade Alfredo sauce before being topped with melted mozzarella cheese. It’s a family favorite. See the recipe: Chicken Alfredo Bake.

Beef Stroganoff over Egg Noodles

Beef stroganoff with noodles.
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Our Old Fashioned Beef Stroganoff is the BEST dinner! Tender beef is smothered in the most decadent, savory sauce that always hits the spot. This is an easy to make weeknight dinner that’s perfect for serving any time of year! See the recipe: Beef Stroganoff.

Taco Casserole with Corn Chips

Taco casserole with fritos.
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All of your favorite taco elements are baked together to make one seriously satisfying bite. This taco casserole is flavor packed, kid approved, and such an easy weeknight dinner recipe! All you need is a handful of pantry staples to make this family favorite meal! See the recipe: Taco Casserole.

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