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Chicken
- Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas30 minChicken, peppers and onions roast together while the tortillas warm.
- Honey Garlic Chicken25 minSticky, sweet-savory glazed chicken bites over rice.
- Lemon Chicken Orzo30 minCreamy, risotto-like orzo with seared chicken, lemon and spinach.
- Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry50 minCreamy chicken and vegetable filling under a flaky store-bought crust.
- Baked Chicken Parmesan40 minCrisp panko cutlets with marinara and melted mozzarella, no frying.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup35 minA brothy, gently spiced soup with beans, corn and crunchy tortilla strips.
- Butter Chicken40 minA mild, creamy tomato curry that even cautious eaters love, with rice or naan.
- Greek Chicken Sheet Pan45 minChicken thighs, potatoes and red onion roasted with lemon and oregano.
- Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowls25 minGlazed chicken with rice, cucumbers and steamed broccoli.
- Creamy Tuscan Chicken30 minPan-seared chicken in a garlicky cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
- Buffalo Chicken Wraps20 minShredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce with crunchy lettuce and ranch.
- Chicken and Dumplings50 minCozy stew with fluffy drop dumplings steamed right on top.
- Thai Peanut Chicken Noodles25 minNoodles, chicken and crunchy vegetables in a creamy peanut-lime sauce.
- Crispy Chicken Tenders and Oven Fries35 minPanko tenders and fries baked on two trays at the same temperature.
Beef
- One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta25 minLike the boxed kind but homemade: beef, pasta and cheddar in one pot.
- Weeknight Beef Tacos20 minSaucy seasoned beef with a build-your-own toppings tray.
- Skillet Lasagna35 minAll the layers of lasagna on the stovetop in half the time.
- Classic Sloppy Joes25 minTangy, slightly sweet beef on toasted buns with a little hidden carrot.
- Beef and Broccoli25 minTakeout-style tender beef and broccoli in a savory sauce over rice.
- Shepherd’s Pie1 hrBeef and vegetables in gravy under a golden mashed potato crust.
- Spaghetti and Meatballs45 minTender baked meatballs simmered in marinara over spaghetti.
- Korean Beef Bowls20 minGround beef in a soy, garlic and brown sugar glaze with rice and cucumbers.
- Slow Cooker Beef Stew8 hrChunks of beef, potatoes and carrots that cook while you are out.
- Smash Burgers20 minThin, crispy-edged patties with melted cheese on soft buns.
- Beef Chili45 minA mild, hearty chili with beans that tastes even better the next day.
- Stuffed Bell Peppers55 minPeppers filled with beef, rice and tomato sauce, baked with cheese.
Pork
- Sheet-Pan Sausage and Potatoes40 minSmoked sausage, potatoes and peppers roasted until crisp at the edges.
- Honey Mustard Pork Chops20 minSeared chops with a quick pan sauce, ready in 20 minutes.
- Pulled Pork Sandwiches8 hrSlow-cooked pork shoulder with barbecue sauce and coleslaw.
- Carbonara20 minSpaghetti with bacon, egg and parmesan in a silky sauce. No cream needed.
- Pork Fried Rice15 minDiced ham or pork with day-old rice, peas and egg.
- Sausage and Peppers Pasta30 minItalian sausage with sweet peppers in a light tomato sauce.
- Ham and Cheese Sliders25 minButtery baked sliders on Hawaiian rolls with a poppy seed glaze.
- Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Apples35 minLean, quick-roasting pork with sweet apples and onions.
Fish & seafood
- Sheet-Pan Salmon and Green Beans25 minSalmon and vegetables roast together with lemon and garlic.
- Teriyaki Salmon Bowls25 minGlazed salmon over rice with cucumber and edamame.
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta20 minShrimp, garlic, lemon and parmesan tossed with spaghetti.
- Fish Tacos with Slaw30 minCrispy baked white fish in tortillas with a tangy cabbage slaw.
- Salmon Cakes25 minCrisp patties from canned salmon with a lemony yogurt sauce.
- Shrimp Fried Rice20 minShrimp, egg, peas and rice in a hot skillet. Faster than delivery.
- Lemony Tuna Pasta20 minPantry tuna, lemon, capers and parsley with spaghetti.
- Coconut Shrimp Curry25 minShrimp simmered in a mild coconut curry with peas over rice.
- Baked Cod with Crispy Potatoes40 minFlaky cod under a buttery crumb with roasted potatoes.
Turkey
- Baked Turkey Meatballs35 minTender meatballs with hidden zucchini, simmered in marinara.
- Turkey Taco Bowls25 minSeasoned turkey over rice with beans, corn and cheese.
- Turkey and Bean Chili45 minHearty, mild and freezer-friendly. Make a double batch.
- Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps20 minTurkey and water chestnuts in a sweet-savory sauce, in lettuce cups.
- Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet30 minTurkey, sweet potatoes and peppers cooked together in one pan.
- Turkey Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries35 minJuicy turkey burgers with oven-baked sweet potato fries.
Vegetarian
- Black Bean Quesadillas20 minCrispy quesadillas with black beans, corn and cheddar.
- Coconut Chickpea Curry25 minChickpeas and spinach in a mild coconut curry over rice.
- Homemade Mac and Cheese25 minA smooth stovetop cheese sauce, ready while the pasta cooks.
- Shakshuka30 minEggs poached in spiced tomato and pepper sauce, with bread for dipping.
- Veggie Fried Rice15 minDay-old rice, eggs and frozen vegetables in 15 minutes.
- Flatbread Pizzas20 minNaan or flatbread with sauce, cheese and everyone’s choice of toppings.
- Creamy Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese30 minThe classic pairing, with a velvety soup from canned tomatoes.
- Baked Ziti50 minPasta, marinara, ricotta and mozzarella baked until bubbling.
- Lentil Sloppy Joes35 minAll the tangy flavor of sloppy joes, made with lentils.
- Veggie Stir-Fry with Tofu25 minCrispy tofu and crunchy vegetables in a ginger-garlic sauce.
- Loaded Baked Potato Bar1 hrFluffy potatoes with broccoli, cheese, sour cream and chives.
- Breakfast for Dinner25 minPancakes, scrambled eggs and fruit. Always a hit on a Friday.
- Pasta e Fagioli35 minA hearty Italian soup of small pasta, beans and tomato.
- Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells50 minJumbo shells filled with cheesy spinach and baked in marinara.
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup30 minCreamy, cheesy and on the table in 30 minutes.
- Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas45 minRoasted sweet potato and beans rolled in tortillas with enchilada sauce.
Questions people ask
How does the random dinner generator work?
Set any filters you care about, like time, protein or kid-friendly, and select Pick dinner. It chooses from more than 60 tried-and-true family dinners. Select Get the recipe to have the full recipe written for your family size.
What should I make for dinner tonight?
If you are short on time, pick a one-pan dinner under 30 minutes, such as sheet-pan fajitas, honey garlic chicken or shrimp fried rice. If you have ingredients to use up, type them into the recipe generator instead.
Can I exclude dinners my family does not like?
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