Kick Boring Meals to the Curb with These 17 Easy Dinners!

Tired of cooking the same old meals every week? We’ve got just what you need to shake things up in the kitchen. These 17 dinner recipes are not only easy to make, but they’re packed with flavor and variety to keep things exciting. Say goodbye to boring dinners and hello to delicious dishes that will have everyone asking for seconds!

A Perfectly Moist Meatloaf Made With Oatmeal

A close-up of a blue plate with succulent meatloaf slices drizzled in red sauce. A fork and knife are artfully placed beside the meatloaf on the plate, all set against a light blue table surface. — A Perfectly Moist Meatloaf Made With Oatmeal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This juicy Meatloaf is made with oatmeal for a heartier texture and flavor and paired with an elevated take on the classic ketchup glaze.
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Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

A casserole dish of scalloped potatoes and ham. — Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes And Ham. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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Scalloped potatoes and ham is a comforting casserole of potatoes and tasty chunks of ham in a creamy white sauce under a layer of gooey gruyere.
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One Pot Southwest Chicken And Rice Casserole

Mexican chicken and rice in a Dutch oven. — One Pot Southwest Chicken And Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This simple Southwestern one pot Chicken and Rice can be made start to finish in forty minutes with rotisserie chicken, cheese, and rice.
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Creamy, Cheesy Spinach and Chicken Mac

A close-up of chicken mac in a floral-patterned dish. The pasta is covered in a creamy sauce and mixed with cooked spinach and chunks of tender chicken. A serving spoon is scooping out a portion, capturing some of the gooey, cheesy topping. — Spinach and Chicken Mac. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Cheesy Chicken Mac is less like mac and cheese and more like a casserole with its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and fresh spinach.
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Tender And Juicy Apple Stuffed Baked Boneless Pork Chops

Two apple stuffed pork chops on a plate. — Tender And Juicy Apple Stuffed Baked Boneless Pork Chops. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This ONE-PAN pork chops with apples recipe yields seared pork that’s stuffed with sweet sautéed apples and baked to caramelized perfection.
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Southern Shrimp And Grits

A black platter topped with creamy grits and shrimp and sauce. — Southern Shrimp And Grits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Southern Shrimp and Grits are a classic with andouille sausage and shrimp added to a wine and cream sauce served over cheesy grits.
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Easy Crock Pot Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing

A bowl of crock pot taco soup with corn chips. — Crock Pot Taco Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Crock Pot taco soup is hearty, warm, and so satisfying. It’s an easy and flavorful dish made with ground beef or chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, taco-inspired spices and Ranch dressing. Make it your own by adding more beans, or make it a thicker taco chili. Great flavors combine for a hearty dinner or cozy lunch.
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Roasted Chicken With Lemon And Shallots

An iron skillet with roasted chicken thighs next to two lemons. — Rroasted Chicken With Lemon And Shallots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Try Roasted Chicken with lemon, thyme and shallots for dinner tonight, it’s a quick and easy recipe you can prep in five minutes and forget it.
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Baked Mac And Cheese With Tender Pulled Pork

A spoon full of mac and cheese with pulled pork. — Baked Mac And Cheese With Tender Pulled Pork. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This pulled pork mac and cheese recipe is smoky, savory, and made with juicy slow-cooked pulled pork and a classic cheesy béchamel sauce.
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Beef And Cheese Enchiladas With Flour Tortillas

Beef and cheese enchiladas in a baking dish. — Beef And Cheese Enchiladas With Flour Tortillas. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This beef enchilada recipe is a family-favorite dish made with ground beef and red enchilada sauce and are baked in the oven until bubbly.
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Ground Chicken Meatballs With A Creamy Marsala Sauce

A meatball being taken out of a platter of ground chicken meatballs. — Ground Chicken Meatballs With A Creamy Marsala Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Marsala Ground Chicken Meatballs are coated in a rich Marsala cream sauce. Serve them over egg noodles so you don’t lose any of the sauce.
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Baked Spaghetti With Vodka Sauce

A small casserole dish with baked spaghetti casserole. — Baked Spaghetti With Vodka Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Baked spaghetti with vodka sauce is a creamy pasta that makes an easy meal that you can prepare in twenty minutes for a hungry crowd.
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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese

A serving spoon in a casserole dish of million dollar chicken. — Million Dollar Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This easy million dollar chicken casserole recipe is a from-scratch dinner that is made even better with a buttery, crumbly Ritz cracker crust!
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Stove Top Johnny Marzetti Casserole With American Cheese

A pot of Johnny Marzetti with two serving spoons. — Stove Top Johnny Marzetti Casserole With American Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Johnny Marzetti with American Cheese is a classic! Made on the stove top with a homemade bechamel sauce, this hearty dish will feed a crowd.
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Mozzarella Chicken with Tomatoes

Chicken mozzarella with tomatoes in an iron skillet. — Mozzarella Chicken and Tomatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Mozzarella Chicken with tomatoes cooked in a Balsamic Glaze is simple and easy but still has so much flavor. Tomatoes roasted in a slightly sweetened balsamic glaze transform the chicken into a fabulous healthy dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches

Pork removed from a skewer on a platter. — Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Tender pieces of pork are paired with juicy chunks of peaches for a fresh summertime take on classic Pork Kabobs.
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Old Fashioned Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings

A close-up of a plate filled with a creamy chicken and dumplings dish. Visible ingredients include tender pieces of shredded chicken, fluffy dumplings, carrots, peas, and a thick, seasoned gravy. The meal appears warm and hearty, served in a white bowl. — Old Fashioned Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Old fashioned crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft chewy dumplings, tender chicken and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.
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