27 Easy Dinner Recipes

There is something so cozy about pulling a hot and delicious dinner out of your oven. For decades, the sound of a buzzing timer has signaled to the family that dinner is ready. It’s no wonder that baked dinner recipes are as popular as ever, as the cook has time to prepare a few side dishes while the meal is in the oven.

When you have family or friends gathered around the table, you want to bite into something warm and comforting.

These classic recipes and new favorites will make sure everyone leaves the table happy and satisfied.

The baked dinner recipes listed here will have something for every taste.

There are twists on classic chicken and rice dinners and delicious baked pasta meals. You’ll find wonderful sheet pan meals for fish and chicken.

There are Greek casseroles, stuffed tacos, and cozy stews. Some are amazing main dishes like shrimp, chicken legs, and poor man’s steak, while others are complete meals all in one dish. And best of all, these recipes will come together in an hour or less.

1. Baked Spaghetti Casserole

This zesty-baked spaghetti will quickly become one of your family’s favorite baked dishes!

It has the familiar and beloved flavors of spaghetti and meatballs in a warm and bubbly casserole.

Cooked spaghetti, browned beef or Italian sausage, your favorite pasta sauce, seasoning, and cheese combine to make this delicious recipe.

This recipe can be assembled beforehand and baked later in the week or frozen for later.

This would be great to take to new parents with a newborn baby at home. This recipe goes well with garlic bread and a crisp Caesar salad.

2. Sheet Pan Lemon Parmesan Garlic Chicken Milanese

Here’s a one-sheet pan meal that has delicious flavor!

Thin chicken cutlets are coated in Parmesan, spices, breadcrumbs and then placed on a sheet pan.

Baby potatoes and green beans are tossed with butter, garlic, and salt and then added to the same pan.

This is all baked together. In about half an hour, you can have a complete meal on the table!

The chicken Milanese is so moist, crispy, and flavorful. You will love it! This is perfect for a weeknight, but it is good enough for company!

3. Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti

Creamy Chicken Alfredo gets even better with this baked ziti recipe! Ziti is combined with shredded chicken, creamy alfredo sauce, cheese, and parsley.

The alfredo sauce used is lightened up, so it’s all the taste without the guilt. You can add your favorite steamed veggies to this casserole too!

This is another dish that can be prepped and baked right before the meal is served. Serve this with crusty rolls and a Balsamic kale salad.

4. Easy Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

If you are looking for a winner winner chicken dinner, you have found the right recipe.

This easy oven meal combines the comfort of chicken and rice with the ease of an oven-baked dish and ups the flavor with garlic butter mushrooms.

Chicken thighs are rubbed with a sugar and spice dry rub and then set into a pan with onion, garlic, broth, and butter.

This is all baked together, and the mushrooms are prepared in butter with garlic and chives and stirred in at the last minute.

This dish would go wonderfully with some roasted carrots and a spinach cranberry salad.

5. Magic Crispy Baked Shrimp

These crispy baked shrimp are magical! Jumbo shrimp are baked in white wine, butter, lemon juice, and garlic.

They are topped with panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, butter, salt, and fresh parsley.

The shrimp are baked with the topping until just opaque and then broiled.

This recipe is super simple, and the shrimp are so flavorful and juicy due to the sauce. And while this is easy to prepare, it is special enough to serve to guests.

6. Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

What could be easier than this one-pan meal that is ready in under 30 minutes?

This salmon is perfectly cooked in the oven with broccoli, making it the perfect healthy meal for a weeknight.

The luscious garlic butter sauce with brown sugar, oregano, thyme, and rosemary elevate the fish and vegetables.

You could also use green beans, snap peas, or asparagus.

There are many substitutions listed in this recipe, so you can easily make this with whatever you have in your fridge or pantry.

7. Spinach Ravioli Bake

This easy tomato spinach ravioli bake will be a hit with your family! It is fast, easy, and healthy. You will put it in regular rotation for your menu planning!

You can use fresh or frozen ravioli, your favorite marinara sauce, a bag of spinach, and some Parmesan cheese to make this delicious baked dish.

You can easily make this a meatless meal by using a cheese or vegetable ravioli, or you can use your favorite sausage or beef stuffed pasta!

8. Dutch Oven Stew

This Dutch Oven stew is so comforting and delicious. You will make it all winter long. Or you can make this recipe whenever you go camping!

Stew meat is cooked with onions, carrots, tomatoes, mushrooms, and baby potatoes in seasoned beef broth.

When the ingredients are combined in the pot, the entire Dutch Oven is put in the oven for an hour and a half.

It’s so simple yet so yummy because the flavors come together while stewing for over an hour.

9. Greek Moussaka

When you think of Greek food, you may think of lemon chicken soup or creamy yogurt dips. But this delicious baked moussaka will soon become your favorite.

Potatoes, eggplant, ground beef sauce, and béchamel sauce layered with cheese in a casserole dish.

Then the dish is baked for 40 minutes before it sets for another half an hour.

This can be cut into pieces to serve. A zesty Greek salad, warm pita bread, hummus, and olives all round out this meal perfectly!

10. Poor Man’s Steaks

These hamburger steaks are anything but poor! Ground beef is combined with crushed crackers, milk, herbs, and spices and formed into patties.

These Patties are dredged through the flour and seared, and then placed in a baking dish.

Then the patties are smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce, covered, and baked. The result is delectable comfort food.

This recipe takes about an hour to prepare, so it is great for the weekend or to meal prep for the week ahead.

This dish goes well with glazed carrots or your favorite roasted vegetables, as well as scalloped or mashed potatoes!

11. Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan

If you love Chicken Parmesan but want to keep it healthy, then look no further! Chicken cutlets are dredged through a mix of wholegrain breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings and then baked on a baking sheet.

Later, warmed marinara sauce and cheese is placed on top of each cutlet before it is all finished off in the oven.

This recipe has all the flavor of the traditional chicken parmesan that is typically fried, but this one is so much healthier for you. There are tips included for freezing and meal prep!

12. Veggie Pasta

This healthy roasted pasta recipe is sure to please! This is a great option for Meatless Mondays or if you have a vegetarian at the table.

A block of feta cheese is roasted with cherry tomatoes, onion, zucchini, and bell pepper on a baking sheet.

While this is baking, pasta is boiled. When everything is done, the pasta, vegetables, and cheese are combined in a bowl. This dish is finished with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and zesty arugula!

13. Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies

Tender chicken, healthy vegetables are baked with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.

This is such a quick and easy oven meal! Chicken tenders are spaced out on a sheet pan, and then baby carrots, broccoli florets, and snow peas are sprinkled around the chicken on the same pan.

Some of the honey garlic sauce is poured over, and then it goes into the oven.

When everything is cooked, the last of the sauce is added, and it is garnished with sesame seeds.

This dish goes perfectly over steamed rice or your favorite Asian noodles!

14. Cheesy Fajita Baked Chicken

Here’s an easy option for your next taco night, and it couldn’t be easier with only 6 ingredients! Cream cheese is mixed together with fajita seasoning and your favorite salsa.

This cream mixture is spread over chicken breasts in a baking dish. Sliced bell peppers and cheese are sprinkled on top of everything, and then the dish is baked in the oven.

This dish is hot, bubbly, and so delicious. You can serve this chicken on top of your favorite Spanish rice with beans or tortillas.

15. Low Carb Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats

If you are watching your carbs, then this recipe is for you!

This chicken parmesan stuffed zucchini boat recipe is healthy and delicious… you will feel so satisfied after this oven dinner idea!

Ground chicken is browned and then combined with your favorite marinara sauce and some cheese.

This is spooned into hollowed-out zucchini halves. More cheese is sprinkled on top, and everything is baked together for 25 minutes.

This is a great recipe to meal prep or prepare beforehand and bake later in the week!

16. Baked Rosemary Chicken and Potatoes

This baked chicken and potatoes recipe has all the ease of using only one pan, with the savory and delicious flavor of rosemary.

Chicken thighs, potatoes, oregano, garlic, and rosemary are combined with salt, pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil.

Everything is set into a baking dish and baked for an hour until the chicken thighs are crispy.

There are several variations listed in this recipe, so you can make it so many different ways, you will never get bored!

17. Oven Baked Chicken with Asparagus

If you love a sheet pan dinner, then this oven-baked chicken with asparagus is going to be a hit!

Chicken thighs and asparagus are baked together on a sheet pan.

The secret is that the chicken thighs are seasoned with paprika, oregano, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper, and then everything is dotted with butter and drizzled with lemon juice. And in 25 minutes, this dish is done!

This meal would go well with crusty bread, some rice pilaf, and a crisp green salad.

18. Shrimp Seafood Lasagna

Do you love shrimp scampi? What about a creamy seafood dish?

This recipe combines the best of both worlds! Pasta is combined with a garlicky cream sauce, as well as Parmesan and ricotta cheeses.

This is set into a baking dish, and shrimp is layered on top and then sprinkled with more cheese.

This is baked for about half an hour until everything is cooked through and bubbly. By using frozen and thawed shrimp that come peeled and deveined!

19. French Onion Chicken Bake

The rich flavor of French Onion Soup and the comfort of a baked chicken dish… it’s the perfect recipe for fall or winter! Onions are caramelized in butter. Then herbs, spices, broth, and balsamic vinegar are added.

This goes into a baking dish, and chicken is placed on top, then sprinkled with cheese.

This is all baked together until the chicken is cooked through and everything is warm and bubbly.

You can broil this dish for a minute or two to get that signature golden brown cheese topping we all love with French onion soup!

This dish goes so well with honey-glazed carrots or roasted potatoes, and of course, some warm crusty bread.

20. Crispy Oven Baked Cod

If you are looking to eat more fish in your diet, then this recipe is perfect for you.

This baked cod is crispy yet so tender, and it is so easy. Firm cod filets are topped with crushed crackers, parmesan cheese, butter, and lemon juice.

This is baked for about 25 minutes, making this a great weeknight dinner.

There are plenty of alternative options and ideas in this recipe, so you can make this so many different ways and never get bored.

This dish goes well with potato wedges or sweet potato fries, green beans, asparagus, or coconut rice.

21. Chicken Alfredo Bake

Who doesn’t love chicken alfredo? This baked pasta recipe is even more comforting.

Penne pasta is combined with a delicious made-from-scratch alfredo sauce, cooked chicken, cream cheese, and topped with mozzarella cheese.

The whole dish is baked until it is warm, bubbly, and golden brown.

Everyone will love this casserole! Serve it with a simple, crisp salad.

There are instructions for freezing this recipe, so it would be perfect for taking to new parents or homebound seniors!

22. Healthy Chicken Broccoli Baked Pasta

This healthy chicken broccoli-baked pasta will please everyone at your table.

It’s easy, delicious, and budget-friendly. And there are so many variations listed on this recipe. You can make it for meat-lovers, vegetarians, and almost any vegetable.

Pasta is baked with chicken and broccoli in a creamy sauce with onion and garlic.

This is topped with shredded cheddar cheese and baked until it is warm and bubbly. This would be delicious when served with garlic bread and a Caesar salad.

23. Cheesy Baked Chicken with Mushrooms

If you love mushrooms, then you have to try this Cheesy Baked Chicken with Mushrooms recipe.

Mushrooms and onions are sautéed in butter and olive oil. Then chicken breasts are browned and added to a baking dish with mushrooms and onions.

Everything is covered in cheese and baked until the chicken is done.

This dish would go well with rice, egg noodles, or zucchini noodles if you keep it low in carbohydrates.

24. Easy Cheesy Baked Tortellini

This cheesy baked tortellini is guaranteed to be a hit at your next family gathering! And best of all, it only takes 6 ingredients!

Frozen or fresh tortellini is combined with browned ground beef, your favorite pasta sauce, cream cheese, and topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

This is baked for about 20 minutes, then broiled for 2-3 minutes until everything is hot and golden brown.

A light salad is a perfect complement to this meal. Some warm garlic bread would be delicious too!

25. Baked Southwest Chicken

Get ready to make an impression on your next taco night!

This Baked Southwest Chicken is so delicious. Everyone will want seconds!

Chicken breasts are seasoned and covered in a mixture of black beans, corn, green chiles, bell pepper, and cilantro.

This is covered in Colby jack cheese and then baked until the chicken is cooked through.

You can serve this with rice, tortillas, chips, or mix it up with mashed potatoes or cornbread!

A crunchy cilantro-lime slaw would also be a refreshing side dish.

26. Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Aren’t drumsticks the best part of the chicken? These baked chicken drumsticks are sure to please because they are so juicy, tender, and flavorful.

Chicken legs or drumsticks are coated with salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, oregano, paprika, oil, and Worcestershire sauce.

This marinates for a few minutes before the chicken is baked.

These drumsticks would be perfect for meal prepping so you can have delicious chicken all week long.

This dish pairs well with broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, mashed potatoes, quinoa, or roasted carrots.

27. Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos

These baked chicken tacos will be a hit at your next party.

Nothing feeds a crowd like a pan of stuffed tacos! And these are also really easy.

You can use any precooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken seasoned with taco spices, tomatoes, green chiles, and onions.

The shells are pre-baked, so they stay nice and crunch, and then layered with refried beans, the chicken mixture, and then shredded cheese.

This is all set in a baking dish and baked until the cheese is melted. Put out bowls of shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole so people can customize their tacos!