23 Irresistible Family Dinners That’ll Have Everyone Running to the Table

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A great family dinner is more than just a meal. It’s a reason to gather, share, and enjoy time together. These recipes are packed with flavor, easy to make, and guaranteed to keep everyone coming back for more. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a laid-back weekend, these dishes make dinnertime the best part of the day.

Hamburger Rice Casserole

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This cozy Hamburger Rice Casserole combines savory ground beef with fluffy rice, all cooked in a rich, buttery broth. It’s a simple, feel-good meal that’ll be a hit every time!

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French Onion Soup Chicken

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This mouthwatering French Onion Soup Chicken pairs tender and juicy chicken with perfectly caramelized onions and gooey Gruyere. It’s a savory, cheesy dinner that takes everything you love about the classic soup and turns it into a delicious meal that’ll have your family begging for seconds!

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Shredded Beef

Easy and delicious, our Slow Cooker Shredded Beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender and loaded with robust, savory flavors. Slowed cooked to perfection, it’s perfect for adding to tacos, burritos, bowls, and everything in between!

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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

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This easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken recipe is my secret weapon for creating countless tender, juicy and flavorful dishes everyone loves. Incredibly versatile and ridiculously delicious, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into everything from tacos, burrito bowls, salads, and much more.

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Easy Beef Teriyaki

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This delicious Beef Teriyaki combines juicy steak bites simmered in a sweet and savory sauce with sautéed onions. Serve this over rice or noodles and you’ve got a quick and easy dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

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Crispy Panko Chicken

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This crispy Panko Chicken is perfectly juicy and bursting with flavor! Coated in a golden, parmesan-seasoned panko crust, it’s a family favorite that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!

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Cheesy Taco Tortellini

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Why not turn your ordinary Taco Tuesday into a party with this Cheesy Taco Tortellini! This flavor-packed dish is quick, easy, and sure to satisfy the entire family.

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Honey Garlic Chicken

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This Honey Garlic Chicken is sweet, sticky, and packed with savory goodness. So easy to make (in fact it’s a great make-ahead meal), it’s one that is sure to become a permanent part of your dinner rotation.

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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos

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These Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos are filled with juicy, zesty shrimp, wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with a delicious cilantro lime dressing. You won’t want to wait for Taco Tuesday to enjoy this recipe!

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Chicken Alfredo Bake

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This chicken casserole combines tender chicken, pasta and cheese in a creamy alfredo sauce for an easy dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Topped with bread crumbs, then baked to golden brown perfection, it’s guaranteed to become a permanent addition to your dinner rotation!

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Sloppy Joe Sliders

Sweet, tangy ground beef meets ooey-gooey cheddar sandwiched in everyone’s favorite soft Hawaiian rolls. Perfect for parties or an easy dinner, they’ll have everyone begging for more.

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Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks

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These baked chicken drumsticks are irresistibly tender and juicy on the inside, with a perfectly crispy outside. Paired with a simple side, and you’ve got a no-fuss, delicious meal that’ll be a hit any night of the week!

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Easy Potato Soup Recipe

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Looking for a delicious dinner that’s hearty, creamy, and ready in just 30 minutes! This easy potato soup is the perfect quick dinner for chilly nights or when your just craving some classic comfort food.

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken With Mayo

This recipe takes baked chicken to a whole new level. Made with just 6 ingredients, this Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Mayo is juicy, tender, and full of flavor, making it a weeknight win!

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Homemade Shake ‘n Bake Pork Chops

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Dinner doesn’t get any easier (or more delicious) than these Homemade Shake ‘n Bake Pork Chops. Shake, bake, and serve…dinner has never been easier!

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Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggies

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Busy night? No problem! This Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies recipe is the perfect one-pan dinner—healthy, full of flavor, and ready in no time at all!

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Shrimp Stuffed Peppers With Rice

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These Shrimp and Rice Stuffed Peppers are the perfect make-ahead dinner! Just mix up a few simple ingredients, stuff your peppers and refrigerate for later. Then just pop them in the oven and you’ve got a tasty dinner that’s ready to go!

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Chicken Taco Soup

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With flavors of tender chicken, juicy tomatoes, corn, and hearty black beans in every single bite, this dinner is sure to be a family favorite. Add all your favorite taco fixings and you’ve got an easy and delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

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Lemon Rosemary Chicken

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This Lemon Rosemary Chicken combines tender, juicy chicken with the delicious flavors of lemon and rosemary. Baked to perfection with hearty bite-sized potatoes, it’s an easy one-pan meal that’s always a hit.

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Hot Honey Chicken Wings

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These Hot Honey Chicken Wings not only make a delicious appetizer, but they’re perfect for dinner too (and you can use any other cut of meat you’d like). A little bit sweet and a little bit spicy, they’re sure to have your family reaching for seconds.

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Taco Stuffed Peppers

These stuffed peppers will take your Taco Tuesday to the next level! Loaded with seasoned ground beef, onions, cheese, and more, these flavor-packed peppers are so tasty, your family will be begging for them every night!

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Easy Turkey Pasta Bake

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This turkey pasta bake is an easy and delicious choice for busy weeknights. Hearty, comforting, and satisfying, it’s everything you need for a perfect family dinner!

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Steak Quesadillas

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These cheesy steak quesadillas combine slices of mouthwatering steak, melted cheese, and tender veggies in a perfectly crispy tortilla. They’re an easy dinner the whole family will love.

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Lisa O’Driscoll is a lifestyle and parenting expert, cookbook author, and the creative force behind Fun Money Mom, a popular blog she’s Lisa O’Driscoll is a lifestyle and parenting expert, cookbook author, and the creative force behind Fun Money Mom, a popular blog she’s run since 2014. She’s the author of the children’s cookbook Roll It, Slice It, Mash It, Dice It, designed to get kids excited about cooking. With multiple TV appearances under her belt, she loves sharing her expertise on family-friendly recipes, creative DIYs, and party planning and is always on a mission to inspire and entertain!

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