14 Family Dinner Recipes

Time for dinner, and I've rounded up some easy, family-approved recipes for you. Whether it's a busy weekday or a chill weekend, having a list of quick options makes life easier. Explore these recipes and discover your next favorite meal!

Easy 5-Ingredient Chicken Drumstick

Bored of the same old drumstick recipe? Not this one! This easy 5-ingredient Chicken Drumstick recipe is a crowd-pleaser. The crispy skin holds the moisture in, giving way to the tender meat inside. Every bite is juicy and flavorful, just as it's supposed to be. The marinade for this recipe is made with tamari, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic. And the best part is that it's gluten-free! Read the 5-Ingredient Chicken Drumstick recipe here.

Caprese Chicken

This easy 5-ingredient Caprese Chicken is everything you want in a one-pan meal. It's wholesome, hearty, and a total comfort food. Your whole family will love this and it will be your instant favorite for when you want an easy yet delicious dinner. The best part is that it only needs five ingredients so prep time is a breeze! You can even make it in one pan and is also gluten-free. Read the 5-Ingredient Caprese Chicken recipe here.

Copycat Panera 10 Vegetable Soup 

This Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup is comforting, spicy, and loaded with vegetables.  It's easy to make in around thirty minutes, and I've made it gluten free!  Bring on the comfort food.

Baked Teriyaki Salmon

This easy Teriyaki Salmon recipe is flavorful, tender, and absolutely delicious. The 5-ingredient homemade teriyaki sauce makes this easy meal a family favorite and the whole dish comes together in under 45 minutes. Pair it with your favorite side for a healthy and hearty meal the whole family will love.

Skinny Roasted Cod With Tomatoes

Skinny Roasted Cod With Tomatoes is a huge weeknight win.  The fish is mild, tender and flavorful and the roasted tomatoes are super sweet.

Spicy Tomato Soup

This simple and flavorful Spicy Tomato Soup is perfect for a cold winter day. A little smokey spice makes a big difference in this bowl of goodness. But it's surprisingly simple to make. All you need are a few ingredients and about 30 minutes! 

Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Shrimp

This Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Shrimp is a great low-carb dinner that is packed with flavor. The addition of peanut butter powder to the sauce makes it lower in fat, while the zucchini noodles lower the carb content. This dish delivers flavor without guilt. Find the Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Shrimp recipe here.

Grilled Shrimp Salad with Citrus and Fennel

Grilled shrimp salad is fresh, hearty, and full of spicy arugula, creamy avocado, and thinly sliced fennel, all dressed in a citrus vinaigrette. It's the perfect recipe if you're into dinner salads. This recipe is layered with texture and flavor. But that grilled shrimp salad is the star of this dish! Find the Grilled Shrimp Salad with Citrus and Avocado recipe here.

Butter Herbed Shrimp and Juicy Pan Seared Pork Chops

Adding shrimp to this pan-seared pork chop brings a surf and turf twist to this dish! The butter herbed shrimp are flavourful, and this easy pork chops recipe will become a family favorite. Even if it doesn't sound like a good match, this shrimp and pork chops recipe works beautifully. Find the Butter Herbed Shrimp and Juicy Pan Seared Pork Chops recipe here.

Honey Sriracha Shrimp

These tender shrimp are topped with sweet honey and spicy sriracha sauce to make the perfect honey sriracha glaze. This easy shrimp recipe uses simple ingredients and has a sweet and spicy honey sriracha sauce that you could eat right off the spoon. You can serve this with your favorite vegetables, brown rice, or cauliflower rice - the ideas are endless! Find the Honey Sriracha Shrimp recipe here.

Campbell's Chicken Curry

This foolproof Campbell's Chicken Curry is the perfect easy weeknight meal your family will love. It's loaded with tender chicken, vegetables, and a flavorful broth. The sauce is rich and layered with curry powder, turmeric, and coconut milk. As a bonus, it requires minimal prep! Find the Campbell's Chicken Curry recipe here.

Chimichurri Shrimp Tacos

These zesty chimichurri shrimp tacos are the perfect weeknight meal. Bright and herby chimichurri sauce with a creamy jalapeño avocado slaw makes a heavenly combo. They are so tasty, with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. This insanely good shrimp taco recipe will be on regular rotation in your house! It's such a quick recipe with such a big flavor payoff. Find the Chimichurri Shrimp Tacos recipe here.

Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

This easy Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles is a perfect quick and easy low-carb weeknight dinner. Tender shrimp are cooked with zucchini noodles and red peppers and then topped with a savory sauce made with sesame oil, coconut aminos, and garlic. This recipe is gluten-free, keto paleo, and whole30. Find the Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles recipe here.

Creamy Shrimp Risotto With Peas

Creamy Shrimp Risotto With Peas is a delightful, hearty, and comforting dish made with juicy shrimp, arborio rice, and homemade stock. Ready in only 30 minutes, this restaurant-quality risotto is perfect for a weeknight meal and a romantic date night! If you use frozen or ready-peeled shrimp, it will make your life easier! Find the Creamy Shrimp Risotto with Peas recipe here.

This creamy, dreamy, spicy rigatoni is super easy, fast (20 minutes), and uses cupboard staples. Silky, harissa spiked tomato sauce tossed through perfectly al dente rigatoni makes for a very special, flavor-packed dish for busy days or a cozy night in. Get the recipe.

20 Minute Honey Sesame Chicken

Crispy, pan-fried chicken tossed with a sticky, glossy sauce makes this 20-minute honey sesame recipe a sure-fire favorite the whole family will love. Serve with steamed rice or veggies for a fakeaway to rival your favorite restaurant. Get the recipe.