Have you felt the urge to dive into some new dinner recipes lately? Perhaps you’re having trouble getting the family to find time to help out in the kitchen. These days it’s a challenge to create food with fun when everyone is always on the go! With this list of recipes, we’re looking to fix that for you!
Skip that fast food frenzy next time you’re on your way to the next game and indulge in your next favorite dish after the dugout.
These recipes will get the whole clan to start cooking alongside you instead of waiting around asking “When is dinner ready?”
If you’re up for some fresh and fun new meals, then this list will be sure to spark joy in your taste buds many times to come! Feel free to make it even more exciting by assigning each member of the family a fun task with each entre!
Sit back and enjoy reading about the next 27 fun dinner recipes to entertain each and every one of your family members throughout the next month!
Finding creative dinner ideas isn’t always easy on the fly, but we’ve got you covered! Check them out below and make sure to share your favorites with your friends!
1. Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll-Ups
Creamy, cheesy, and sure to be pleasing! These one-of-a-kind roll-ups will get your taste buds turning like no other dinner dish before! Say hello to one of the easiest roll-up recipes on the web.
With just a handful of your best ingredients, you’ll be able to whip up this simple recipe in no time.
Be sure to pour some sauce on the bottom of your casserole dish, to help prevent the rolls from sticking too much.
2. Loaded Tater Tot Skewers
Super simple and perfect for those busy nights, these tater tot skewers are an easy peasy dish for your dinner side.
Focus on the fun part of dinner and let your dishes do the talking at the table. Once the fam gets a load of these skewers, they’ll never want another side again!
Don’t forget to include the best ingredient of all, bacon! If you’ve been having trouble finding fun things to cook for dinner, look no more!
We’ve got you covered and are sure that you’ll be stuck on skewer ideas for the rest of your sides!
3. Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Instant Pot)
Have issues with finding simple meal ideas on the fly? Check out these chicken wraps to get your new dinner ideas for the family.
The secret of all ingredients to this instant pot perfection is an addictively spicy and savory-sweet sauce!
If healthy is your go-to habit, these easy-to-make wraps will have you wishing you made more than before.
Find that fun again in cooking and bring back those weekend dinner memories that leave everyone wanting more!
4. Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs
You may be wondering how in the world spaghetti can be fun for all! Busy afternoons call for simple ideas in the kitchen, and you kids surely aren’t going to want to put more effort into cooking when they come home.
This recipe though will surely come in handy once you get the hang of it!
The family can all pitch in and focus on one thing at a time, getting this dish completed in just 30 minutes or less! Paired with some perfect French bread on the side, you can’t go wrong.
5. Creamy Beef and Shells – Sweet and Savory Meals
Searching for some easy family dinner ideas to dish out to the spouse and kids?
Look no further for your next help with this quick and fun-filled 30-minute dinner dish. With protein and carbs all in one serving, you won’t be left feeling unfulfilled!
If you’re really feeling up for it, adding some broccoli or other similar veggies can add some interesting flavor and depth to your new dish!
This is the perfect pasta to whip up on those busy weekday nights, so write this one down!
6. Easy Instant Pot Stroganoff
Are you ready for your next favorite dump and forget its dishes? Instant pots have been all the rage and they are really great for recipes like this one. If you’ve been thinking about what cooks on a weekend, this one may be the winner!
Find extra dollars in your budget this week as well! This recipe won’t break the bank and will leave your family filled with the best serving of beefy broth and noodles any day of the week.
7. Texas Cowboy Stew Recipe
Labeling this next recipe as one super easy weeknight dinner for family and friends is no joke.
This hearty no-fuss meal that’s made for crowds will have them packed full of flavor and sure to come back for seconds.
Make sure you don’t miss out on making the super delicious sauce! This will ensure the best stew in town.
The best part about this recipe has to be that it can be made all in one pot! Fewer dishes, more time for munching!
8. Sloppy Joe Stuffed Crescent Rolls
Pining for that perfect party appetizer to add to your weeknight dinner ideas?
Look no more because this super simple meal will keep your family having loads of fun and coming back for another helping (or two)!
If you want to keep the recipe running as simple and quick as possible, feel free to throw in some Manwich to keep the ball rolling. Any flavor of cheese will make them just as awesome, so have each member choose their favorite!
9. Spicy Shrimp Tacos With Avocado Crema
Finding your favorite family dinner menu ideas is sure to be a challenge, especially if you have a picky family member!
If they think they’ve known tacos before, they haven’t seen these ones! Turn their taste buds upside down with this spicy shrimp Tuesday taco recipe!
High in protein and quick to cook, shrimp make a super easy meal for the weekday nights where time is sparse.
Assembling the avocado crema is a cinch, and has many different uses! Try it out as a sauce, spread, or even a dip!
10. Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole With Pasta
Grab your favorite rotisserie chicken on the way home today!
This recipe will be mocking those more difficult ones you’ve tried before. Affordable and easy to make, you’ll have even the pickiest of members begging for more!
Any veggie dish will do for aside, but we recommend serving it up with some fresh breadsticks or a caesar salad.
With just 8 easy to find ingredients from your pantry, this dish can be whipped up in no time at all.
11. 3 Ingredient Baked Ravioli (A.K.A. Lazy Lasagna)
Are you ready for one of the easiest recipes to have ever been made?!
This lazy lasagna dish is sure to hit home every time and save you those precious minutes in the kitchen on your busiest days. Customizing is a cinch, adding whichever protein fits your family best.
Yes! You can even reach for those frozen ravioli because this recipe remains easy peasy from start to finish.
Throw this together on a Tuesday or a weekend, your family will wait for seconds, so be sure to prepare enough to go around!
12. French Onion Beef Casserole
Full of flavor, fun to make, what more could your family ask for?
Filled with delicious egg noodles, saturated beef, and a creamy sauce, you can’t go wrong with this next dinner recipe. The best thing about it? Casseroles are easy peasy!
After you’ve got your pasta cooked and your beef browned, you’ll need to add everything to a skillet before pouring it into a prepared pan. In just 30 minutes or less, your family will be served and left wanting a second helping!
13. Honey BBQ Crockpot Meatballs
Been looking for one of the best party dishes to hit the dinner table?
Look no further than these super quick-to-whip-up meatballs to prepare for your next big family get-together. They’ll leave wanting your recipe and taking home some for their families as well!
Whether it’s Super Bowl Sunday or just another Monday, this dinner dish will be sure to score with your taste buds anytime.
With just 5 simple ingredients that you most likely have on hand, get ready to eat your heart out any day of the week.
14. Sloppy Joe Casserole
Are you prepared to hear about the perfect dinner dish?
Smothered in a cheesy, pleasing sauce and put together in only one pot, this dish is sure to be one of the best you’ve discovered since your grandmother’s secret recipe.
While this makes a super freezer meal, it can always be made several days in advance if you’re looking for something quick and easy to take to your next dinner party or potluck. Add a few cubes of that secretly creamy Velveeta, and the whole crowd will be wanting more.
15. Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet
Have you gotten tired of those time-consuming dishes that you have to choose from the day in and day out?
If so, be sure to get a load of this next one as you’ll only need a mere 20 minutes to get it going from fridge to table!
Break out the freshest parmesan if you’re really feeling fancy, and be sure to use your favorite chicken broth to get the flavor in full effect. Feel free to swap out your veggies and sausage for any other kinds to keep switching it up!
16. Crockpot Thai Chicken Curry
Not only is this recipe gluten-free, paleo, and whole30 friendly, but it’s got enough flavor to knock your family out of their seats!
Healthy and hearty, this curry is by far one of the easiest dishes to make during those busy weeknights.
Feel free to switch it up and use any color curry paste of your choice! Be aware though! Curry powder will not work correctly for this recipe.
Crockpots are the best way to set dinner up and go, and that’s exactly what this recipe will do for you!
17. Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese Casserole
Who doesn’t like a good old-fashioned mac and cheese recipe?
This one’s going to blow your taste buds out of the water, so make sure you and your family are ready! Kid-friendly and easy to make, this recipe is perfect for getting the whole family involved.
Whether you prefer to shred or dice your chicken, matters not! You can use breasts, thighs, or even a rotisserie chicken for this dish. This is one of those perfect dishes to prep in advance so that when you’re ready to eat, all you have to do is bake!
18. Ground Beef Queso Chili
With Spring coming to a close and Summer right around the corner, you’re going to want to get one last good cool day to choose this chili dish for your next delicious dinner.
Condensed tomato soup is your friend in this recipe! So be sure not to swap this ingredient for a substitute.
Cheddar cheese and Colby jack are the two best options for the cheese in this dish, and they’re better when they are freshly grated!
So break out your handy dandy kitchen tools and get to work creating your next cheesy masterpiece!
19. Best Ever Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Grilled to perfection and sprinkled with the best sesame seeds you can get your hands on, this chicken dish is sure to blow your mind every time.
If you’re looking for some of your next best Saturday night dinner ideas, this one has got to take the cake.
Be sure to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs, and marinate them for just a few hours in the fridge.
Serve over some steamy rice and freshly diced green onions. Add some extra veggies if you’re feeling extra hungry!
20. Philly Cheese Steak Cheesy Bread
Coming together in just a handful of minutes, you won’t want to skip on this recipe for your next family function.
Pull-apart pieces make it even easier to share the love! Inexpensive and easy to incorporate into your busy afternoons on the fly.
Make sure to use tender rib eye slices for that full effect of flavor on your tongue.
Get yourself some (or make it from scratch!) soft and flaky French bread, to create the perfect blend of bite-worthy goodness in every mouthful.
21. Black Bean Enchiladas
Get your fair share of Bush’s black beans in this dish! Topped with a red enchilada sauce and melted cheese, you can’t go wrong when deciding on this dinner recipe for the family. Not only are they delicious, but they’re also vegetarian!
Filling and healthy, this is easily one of the best bean recipes you can make.
Use this for one of your weekend dinner ideas, or serve it up on Meatless Mondays! Make dinner Mexican tonight by throwing a fiesta on your taste buds.
22. Cheesecake Factory Louisiana Chicken Pasta (Copycat)
Drenched in a spicy cajun cream sauce, you won’t want to miss out on this one. Even though the list of ingredients maybe a longer one, it remains easy and quick to throw together.
The best part of all? You can whip up your very own cajun spice mix in a flash if you don’t already have some on hand.
The cast-iron skillet comes highly recommended in this recipe, as it keeps the heat well and makes for the best seer of all.
Don’t fret when fumbling to find your next dinner dish, we’ve got you covered!
23. One Pot Taco Spaghetti Recipe – 100KRecipes
Fragrant, juicy, and spicy all in one, this one-pot recipe will have you winning awards all over town.
With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can get started on this dish in no time at all. Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or just another weekday night, this one will be one to remember.
Don’t forget to break up your ground beef while cooking! This will ensure all pieces are properly cooked through.
Wait until everything is finished to add your parsley to the top, it will add character and flavor to your already amazing dish!
24. One Pan Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice
Created in one pan only and packed full of Greek loving goodness, this classic will take you back to the old country in just one bite. Make sure to use only long-grain white rice, like a minute or quick rice won’t do the trick.
One of the best parts of this recipe is the marinade stage! Simply seal all marinade ingredients into a large plastic bag and massage to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon zest, and you’ll be sure to have them running back for more!
25. Air Fryer Salmon
Flaky and rubbed with flavorful goodness, you won’t want to let your family miss out on this air fryer fish. Add a simple baked potato or asparagus to create some easy-to-make side dishes that pair perfectly!
Crisp and moist all at the same time, this texture will be sure to send your taste buds into overdrive.
Easy to make and especially quick as well, this air fryer recipe is one that will surely stay in the books for years to come.
26. Parmesan Risotto with Roasted Shrimp
Looking for some fun meal ideas to add to your list of recipes for the week?
Look no further than this riveting risotto when you’re craving some satisfying shrimp. With a sprinkle of salty parmesan and just a little bit on the fancy side, this risotto will be sure to rival the ones at your nearest restaurant.
Whether you’re going out on the town or staying in for the night, this will be sure to kick off the perfect start to your evening, paired well with a glass of white wine.
27. Crockpot Thai Chicken Curry
Easy and so tasty, this curry paste-filled crockpot dish is sure to give your body what it needs.
Healthy and flavorful, you’ll be sure to have the family wanting another helping of this dish. Paired perfectly with a side of basmati or cauliflower rice, you’ll have the best dinner in the whole town!
With several kinds of sugars to choose from, you’ll have the option to pick which one you love best.
Hefty helpings of kale and kabocha squash will help to complete this simple and easy-to-whip-together crockpot dish.
Don’t stress any longer what to make for tonight’s dinner, simply toss everything into the crockpot and you’re good to go!
27 Easy Fun Dinner Ideas
Ingredients
- 1lb of ground beef
- 1lb of your most favorite shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (4 oz) can of tomato sauce
- 1 (4.5 oz) can of sliced mushrooms…be sure to drain these!
- 2 cups of elbow macaroni pasta
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a nice 350 degrees Fahrenheit. (That’s 175 degrees Celsius!)
- Bring together a large pot of water (slightly salted) to a boil. Cook the macaroni in the boiling water while stirring occasionally for approximately 8 minutes, then drain. (Pasta should be cooked through but firm to the bite).
- Stir ground beef while cooking over medium heat in a skillet until the meat has become crumbly and browned. This should take about 10 minutes. Don’t forget to drain the extra grease!
- Mix up the ground beef, pasta, pizza, and tomato sauce, as well as your mushrooms into one bowl. Layer the remainder of the macaroni mixture over the top, and sprinkle with the rest of your mozzarella cheese. Cover your dish with foil, and voila! You’ve almost finished.
- Bake in your preheated oven just until the cheese is melted fully. (The casserole should be bubbly!) This will take around 35 minutes. Be sure to let cool before serving, approximately 3-5 minutes.