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    Skip the Take Out – 13 Dinner Ideas You Can Easily Make at Home

    Published: May 22, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Tired of take out? Make some delicious restaurant quality meals at home instead. With recipes that have been tested over and over again, you’ll find a dinner recipe that you and your family will love.

    Baked Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole with A Cornbread Crust



     

    This easy Chicken Tamale Pie makes any weeknight dinner a fan-favorite. With a cornbread base, a rotisserie chicken and enchilada sauce, you’ll only need one pot for this recipe. An oven baked skillet dinner you can prep in less than 30 minutes.

    Get the Recipe: Chicken Tamale Pie

    Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

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    Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are a quick and easy dinner smothered with a delicious sour cream sauce. Perfect for a family dinner that you can prepare in under 30 minutes.

    Get the Recipe: White Chicken Enchiladas

    Baked Penne with Vodka Sauce, Ricotta & Sausage

    This recipe for baked penne pasta combines homemade vodka sauce, with ricotta cheese and crumbled Italian sausage. It’s my go-to pasta casserole to serve friends and family, because it’s easy to make ahead of time and freeze wonderfully! 

    Get the Recipe: Penne with Vodka Sauce

    Juicy and Tender Stuffed Pork Chops with Herbed Stuffing

    You’ll love this flavorful recipe for stuffed pork chops and gravy. It’s simple to follow and makes tender, savory, juicy pork chops – boneless or bone-in. You’ll enjoy every bite, bursting with Thanksgiving-style stuffing and drizzled with homemade stovetop gravy. Browned in a skillet and finished in the oven, these no-fail pork chops are a breeze for weeknights, but special enough to serve for guests.

    Get the Recipe: Tender Stuffed Pork Chops with Herbed Stuffing

    Roasted Maple Chicken with Acorn Squash

    Incorporate a Roasted Maple Chicken dinner into your routine that is easy and delicious. Crispy chicken over a bed of acorn squash topped with a maple syrup glaze will have everyone asking for seconds.

    Get the Recipe: Roasted Maple Chicken with Acorn Squash

    Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese (Uses Frank’s Red Hot)

    This recipe for baked buffalo chicken mac and cheese has all the elements of a classic baked macaroni and cheese, only it’s elevated with a spicy homemade buffalo cheese sauce! Made from a blend of Frank’s Red Hot, brown sugar, and melted butter, the buffalo sauce is mixed with a homemade cheese sauce to infuse every bite with a sweet, subtle kick of heat.   

    Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

    Southern Shrimp and Grits

    Southern Shrimp and Grits are a longstanding Southern staple. Creamy grits made with milk and cheese are topped with sautéd shrimp in a flavorful sauce. An Iconic dish that’s simple to make for a fabulous weeknight dinner, or impressive enough to serve for friends.

    Get the Recipe: Southern Shrimp and Grits

    Chicken Parmesan Tenders

    Pan fried chicken parmesan tenders are crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. In just 10 minutes you can make the best chicken fingers around. No more fast food on those busy weeknights.

    Get the Recipe: Chicken Parmesan Tenders

    30 minute Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Artichoke Hearts

    Enjoy a quick and easy pasta dish that brings together the robust flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, savory Italian sausage, and creamy melted mozzarella cheese. Each bite has the rich flavor of sun-dried tomatoes complementing the sausage, while the melted mozzarella adds a little creaminess that ties it all together, making it an amazing 30 minute pasta dinner.

    Get the Recipe: Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Artichoke Hearts

    One Pot Southwest Chicken and Rice Casserole

    This simple one pot Southwest Chicken and Rice can be made start to finish in forty minutes.  Rotisserie chicken, enchilada sauce, Rotel tomatoes and taco seasoning form the Tex-Mex flavors in this delicious weeknight dinner. Take restaurant ACP to the next level with this quick and easy chicken and rice casserole.

    Get the Recipe: Southwest Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Skillet Hamburger and Rice Casserole in One Pot

    Hamburger rice casserole is a quick, delicious dinner that’s cooked entirely on the stovetop. This one-pot cheesy casserole is a flavor-packed supper your family will love, and you don’t even have to turn on the oven. No need to cook the rice, it cooks right with the ground beef.

    Get the Recipe: Skillet Hamburger and Rice Casserole

    Southern Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy

    Tender, juicy, and crispy chicken fried steak served with creamy white gravy and all your favorite sides. Does it get any better than that? Fried in just ¼ inch of hot oil like your favorite fried chicken, this classic dish takes less than 30 minutes to make. 

    Get the Recipe: Southern Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy

    Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe with Rotisserie Chicken

    This from-scratch recipe for chicken tetrazzini is a comfort food pasta dish your entire family will love. This American classic is full of tender rotisserie chicken (of course you can use leftover turkey), savory sauteed mushrooms, and pasta all nestled and baked in a creamy homemade mushroom sauce. 

    Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe with Rotisserie Chicken

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