50 Easy Dinner Recipes for the Whole Family

If you’re looking for easy dinner recipes for the family, these easy dinner recipes are insanely delicious and effortless to make. Seriously, you just found the BEST family dinner recipes, ever! These easy, delicious, and nourishing recipes will more than meet your dinner expectations, but the best part is that they are quick and easy to make with simple ingredients. Enjoy!

Family Dinner Recipes Ideas: 50 Easy Dinner Recipes for the Whole Family

1. Garlic Chicken Thighs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

This creamy mushroom chicken thighs recipe is the kind of weeknight dinner everyone raves about!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet

This garlic butter chicken and potatoes skillet is the easiest and tastiest weeknight dinner - One skillet for amazing flavors!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet

The best pan-seared steak with potatoes recipe you'll ever have - Simple, juicy, and so flavorful steak recipe with garlic butter sauce!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Asparagus

Chicken and asparagus recipe is a winner for dinnertime - This chicken recipe is is so much flavor and so easy to throw together!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet

This one-skillet Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is a snap to fix. The chicken thighs and green beans are cooked with lemon garlic butter sauce in the same pan. So addicting!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Creamy Chicken Breast in Spinach Parmesan Sauce

This creamy chicken breast recipe is an easy one-pan chicken dish that will wow the entire family for dinner!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Creamy Ground Beef Pasta Recipe

one-pot creamy ground beef pasta in a thick and creamy salsa sauce with cream cheese. This creamy beef pasta is the weeknight dinner everyone raves about!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Cheesy Baked Pasta with Creamy Meat Sauce

This baked pasta casserole with meat sauce is the best weeknight meal for the whole family!
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Healthy Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli

This easy chicken stir-fry recipe packed with fresh vegetables is the ultimate weeknight dinner!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

This lemon garlic butter crockpot chicken thighs recipe is easy and delicious, with outstanding flavors!
Cooking time: 240 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Boneless Pork Chops in Creamy Garlic Spinach Sauce

These creamy boneless pork chops are packed with flavor - A perfect pork recipe for all of your family and friends to enjoy!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Tomato Spinach Sausage Pasta Recipe

This sausage pasta dinner recipe is crazy delicious and only 30 minutes or less of work! One of the best sausage pasta recipe ever!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake

This crazy good chicken breast bake with salsa Fresca is so quick and easy to make - a guaranteed hit for tonight!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta Skillet

This parmesan spinach mushroom pasta skillet is super quick and impossible to mess up - The ultimate win for vegetarian weeknight dinners!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. French Onion Chicken Casserole

This full-flavored chicken casserole recipe makes a delicious and satisfying meal for busy families.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. 15-Minute Chicken Stir Fry Noodles

This chicken stir fry noodles recipe is loaded with nutritious veggies, and ready in 15 minutes - Flavor overload!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

This Instant Pot chicken pasta recipe is incredibly quick to make!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Baked Chicken Gnocchi with Garlic Asiago Cream Sauce

This chicken and gnocchi recipe is so easy to pull up. Be prepared for an easy weeknight comfort meal!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Fajita Chicken Breasts Casserole

This chicken casserole is packed with flavor and so quick to throw together!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole

This delicious chicken casserole recipe is so quick and easy – Everyone will love!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Spinach Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella

This chicken breasts casserole recipe is packed with delicious flavors - Try the chicken casserole with spinach, cream cheese, and mozzarella for a nice combination for a busy day's meal!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Spinach Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Mozzarella

This chicken casserole is creamy, rich and bursting with savory flavors - A winner for any day of the week!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. CrockPot Tuscan Garlic Chicken Thighs With Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

This Tuscan crockpot chicken thighs recipe cooked in the slow cooker is packed with flavors and so easy to prep!
Cooking time: 180 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

24. Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

This garlic mushroom chicken thighs recipe make the perfect dinner for a hungry crowd!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

25. Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta

Give this tomato spinach chicken pasta recipe a try anytime you are craving comfort food!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

26. Tortellini Pasta in Garlic Spinach Tomato Sauce

This tortellini recipe is the pasta dish that's the perfect answer to your weeknight dinner prayers!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

27. Roasted Lemon Garlic Butter SpatchCock Chicken

This roasted spatchcock chicken is crisp and juicy at the same time.
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

28. Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Soup with Spinach Potato

This slow cooker Creamy Chicken Soup is loaded with flavors and so easy to make!
Cooking time: 240 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

29. Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Noodles

This Instant Pot chicken noodle recipe is both filling and yummy, perfect for a weeknight dinner everyone will enjoy!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

30. Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

This amazing crockpot chicken Alfredo recipe is low carb, Keto-friendly, and loaded with flavor!
Cooking time: 180 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

31. Creamy Chicken Pasta Soup

This creamy chicken pasta soup is nutritious, easy and big on flavor. Try our chicken pasta soup recipe tonight, it's done in less than 30 minutes!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

32. Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms

This easy mushroom chicken skillet recipe will wow your entire family for dinner. Delicious chicken breasts are cooked in one pan in a creamy mushroom sauce to die for!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

33. Easy Oven Baked Chicken Bites

Try our juicy oven baked chicken recipe! Boneless chicken breasts are cut in small bites and deliciously seasoned before baked in the oven until tender!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

34. Creamy Chicken Pasta

This chicken pasta recipe skillet is a thick and creamy meal that will wow your entire family for dinner!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

35. Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs and Baby Potatoes Skillet

This easy one-pan chicken and potatoes recipe is SO simple and SO flavorful with its luscious garlic butter sauce!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

36. Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach and Bacon

This Creamy garlic chicken recipe with spinach and bacon is rich, creamy, and hearty - everyone will love it!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

37. Creamy Mushroom Chicken Skillet with Bacon

Creamy mushroom chicken recipe - All of the delicious flavors of cream, mushroom, and bacon are packed into this delicious chicken dinner recipe!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

38. Best Oven-Baked Chicken

Tender and juicy oven baked chicken thighs are easy to make in one pan. The perfect weeknight or weekend recipe! Low-carb and Keto approved!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

39. Crack Chicken wild Rice Soup with Mushroom and Bacon

Quick, easy, and super satisfying - This chicken and rice soup is pure comfort food at it’s best.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

40. Crispy Chicken Parmesan Casserole

The best chicken parmesan casserole, smothered in a rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese! This crisp chicken parm recipe is ready and on your table in 30 minutes or less.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

41. Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Zucchini Noodles

These delicious chicken bites are so juicy and tender you'll eat them hot right off the pan!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

42. Creamy Garlic Pesto Chicken

This easy pesto chicken recipe is delicious, creamy, simply amazing!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

43. Instant Pot Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken

This Instant pot chicken recipe is ready in 30 minutes - Sweet, spicy, and fork-tender!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

44. Honey Balsamic Instant Pot Chicken

Fall-off-the-bone chicken legs make for an effortless dinner ready in 30 minutes or less!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

45. Chicken Pasta in Creamy Pesto Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

This creamy pesto chicken pasta recipe is a restaurant-style meal, packed with flavor and ready in 30 minutes.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

46. Easy Chicken Cacciatore

Easy and healthy whole chicken recipe with fantastic Italian flavors!
Cooking time: 65 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

47. Creamy Pesto Chicken Meatballs

These creamy chicken meatballs are comfort food at its tastiest!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

48. One Pan Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Spinach Cream Sauce

Easy one pan chicken and Potatoes recipe- An entire meal in a single skillet!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

49. Baked Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Baked Chicken and Potatoes Recipe - Incredibly delicious, juicy, tender and fool-proof.
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

50. Oven Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters

Crisp and tender, this roasted chicken recipe is packed with spicy flavors.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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