25 Top-Rated Dinner Ideas Guaranteed to Save Your Weeknights
Find an easy answer to "What's for dinner?"
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We've all had those evenings: It's 5pm and someone asks, "What's for dinner?" — it could even be you asking yourself in your head! It shouldn't be such a hard question to answer, but we all know that there are those times where your mind draws a complete blank. That's why we've rounded up 25 no-fuss, crowd-pleasing dinner ideas to save yourself that mental labor any night of the week! These top-rated recipes are all guaranteed delicious and have the reviews to prove it.
Quick and Easy Chicken Spaghetti
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"Delicious!! A nice twist to chicken spaghetti! I added mushrooms, onions, garlic and cilantro as my veggies, used skinless, boneless chicken thighs instead chicken breast and Mexican blend Monterrey shredded cheese instead of the process cheese. It turned really creamy and delicious." —Evelyn Cordero
Stuffed Pepper Soup
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"Great recipe without all the work. And flavors you can add or subtract. I added kale, garlic and carrots... And tonight I’m serving rice on the side... This is my go to recipe year round. Delish!" —Livin the dream
Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs
"Simple and super savory! I've never made ribs before, so I love it when my first try is a success. Thanks for sharing this recipe, Norah!" —Candaceabc
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Simple Beef Stroganoff
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"I've cooked this recipe twice now. The first time, it needed more seasoning. This time, I added a packet of onion soup mix. My whole family is in love! I have three meat eaters and one pescatarian. I made his exactly same way (with exception of the ground beef). Instead I used a 1 lb block of [plant based] beef. He especially went crazy over it. I've never seen a plate stacked so high with food. HE ATE EVERY BITE!" —Heather J Tedrick
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
"This is the easiest way imaginable to make moist, flavorful shredded chicken. I forgot to thaw the meat, so I tossed in frozen chicken instead, and it still turned out perfectly. This is my new go-to for taco night!" —Lori Bennett
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Italian Wedding Soup
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"Made this tonight and it was WONDERFUL! The broth had a great flavor and the soup itself was nice and light." —Pat-Perry
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Homemade Beef Stew
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"Excellent recipe that you can easily tweak based on your tastes. The second time I made it I added some chopped peppers that went together well with all the other ingredients. Thanks for the recipe." —Loren
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Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto
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"Simple, easy recipe that delivers a delicious result. I followed everything except I used sprigs of thyme instead of rosemary because that's what I had. This is definitely a keeper, thank you for this great labor saving and delicious recipe." —codemasterg
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Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks
"Restaurant quality!! Everyone was blown away by how delicious this was. The only thing I did differently was add a little cornstarch slurry to the pot at the end to help thicken the sauce." —Patty Preston Anderson
Related: Basic Mashed Potatoes
Million Dollar Spaghetti
"I love making baked spaghetti and am always looking for different recipes to enhance the flavors. This is spot on! The cream cheese brings out a rich and creamy flavor while the pasta sauce gives it a real zing! One thing I did differently is that I mixed my pasta noodles in with the cream cheese, cottage cheese & sour cream. This is a delightful dish that can feed a small family or a large gathering!" —Lucky
Oven Fried Chicken
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"This has been in the regular winter dinner rotation at my house for a few years now. I use a combo of drumsticks and thighs and sometimes add a little more spice, but the chicken always comes out juicy and delicious!" —JamieCooks
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Air Fryer Meatloaf
"It was quick and easy to make. I had all the requested ingredients for it and it came out great. Meatloaf is one of my husband’s favorite things to eat and I love anything that I can do in our air fryer." —Iamj0eysgurl
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Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
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"I’ve made this a couple of times following the recipe exactly. This is a well written recipe and the measurements are perfect for my taste. This is pure comfort food - nothing fancy, and it tastes great. Pretty easy to throw this baby together too, rotisserie chicken, canned soup and boxed stuffing." —ibscarry
Cheeseburger Soup
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"I've been making this recipe for years and it's one of my family's favorites. I make it as written with the exception of beef broth instead of chicken broth. Love it!" —teacher2
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Chicken Milanese
"Super simple recipe! I used panko instead of regular bread crumbs and served it [with] arugula on top with balsamic vinaigrette and shaved Parmesan! Delicious." —drbrn
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Juicy Roasted Chicken
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"Made this recipe as written and the chicken was moist and delicious. This recipe was a keeper. I made mashed potatoes to go with and I used the juices from the chicken to make the mashed potatoes! Delicious!" —L Jackson
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Perfect Flat Iron Steak
"I'm a Texas boy and I've eaten nothing but grilled steaks my whole life. I was really unsure about the marinade and pan frying a steak but decided to take a gamble. Boy, was I surprised, the steaks turned out tender and juicy with the perfect flavor to accent the great taste of the meat... If you are looking for a restaurant quality steak without having to own a grill, this is it. 5 stars all the way." —Robb M.
White Bean Chicken Chili
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"Hubs and I loved this for an easy dinner. I used canned chicken breast. Don't skip the tomatillios. They make the dish. I also topped with fresh avocado. Delish!" —Young45
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Grandma's Hamburger Casserole
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"Just like my grandmother use to make. I changed nothing in the recipe and the family loved it. Thank you for sharing this recipe and bringing back so many memories of my grandparents. Was a go to when we stayed overnight with them." —KonaDog
Perfect Ten Baked Cod
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"My husband and I both give this one a thumbs up! I made it exactly as per the recipe and cooked it as instructed. It is delicious and easy to prepare. I served it with risotto and a Caesar salad and it was a really nice dinner." —Mary
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Baked Potato Soup
"Followed the recipe to a tee, only addition was 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Absolutely the best!" —tedd5474
Homemade Smash Burgers
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"Excellent! From now on, this will be the only way I'll make burgers! Smashing is definitely the best way to do burgers!" —BILL
Related: Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Chicken Marbella
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"This dish is delicious and will definitely be on heavy rotation! It looks and smells amazing, and will impress your guests. The best part is that it looks like you spent all day cooking, but is really easy to make (don't even have to chop anything)." —Moraa Andima
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
"My family loved it! I'll be making this again. Followed advice and just stirred pasta and ingredients together and threw into baking dish." —Debbie
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Classic Minestrone Soup
"I was in the U.S. Navy and lived in Italy for a total of 5 years. Minestrone is a staple and I learned that you can put just about anything in it. I omitted the beans and pasta but added sliced Italian sweet sausage (cooked and sliced, of course) and baby spinach. Fresh sliced mushrooms, too. Served with hunks of sourdough bread. Mmmm. Just like being in Italy." —johnbentz
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