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Get delicious family dinner ideas and recipes, 30 minute meals, 5 ingredient dinners and family friendly dinner ideas, from our families to yours. Whether you need dinner ideas for tonight or are planning in advance, we’ve got you covered.
We made meal planning easy with 8 weeks of free meal plans for dinner with recipes. Use our quick, easy and family friendly meals to plan ahead for stress fee suppers.
Pressed for time (or just don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen)? Check out the quick and easy 30 minute meals! They’re entire meals that go from kitchen to dinner table in 30 minutes without sacrificing taste.
All of the recipes have been served on our own family dinner tables, we hope you enjoy our dinner recipes as much as we do.

Chicken Tenders vs. Chicken Breast: Flavors, Versatily, and Nutrients of the Two
Are you wondering what the difference between chicken tenders and chicken breast is? When it
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Find some of our favorite dinner ideas below, with full recipes and related ideas for your next family dinner!
Chicken Dinner Recipes
We have all your favorite family chicken dinner recipes such as:

Ginger Peach Chicken Recipe
Ginger Peach ChickenIngredients:4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 (18 oz.) can peach halves in juice
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Garlic Butter Cheddar Chicken Recipe
Garlic Butter Cheddar Chicken These chicken breasts are first dipped in savory garlic butter and
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Chicken Chili Recipe
Chicken Chili RecipeChili gets a lean, mean makeover with chicken instead of ground beef. The
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From entree to sides, dinner is done in 30 minutes or less with our quick & easy meals. Some of our family’s favorites include:

Sesame Chicken with Broccoli Recipe
Sesame Chicken with Broccoli Ingredients:5 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil5 teaspoons honey1¼
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30 Minute Mexican Lasagna Recipe
Mexican Lasagna Recipe Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds ground chicken breast 2 Tablespoons
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Oriental Steak Skewers Recipe
Oriental Steak Skewers Ingredients: 1 pound boneless beef sirloin tip roast⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce¼
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Get 8 weeks of free family dinner plans with easy recipes included.

Easy Dinner Recipes Week One
This week of easy dinner recipes includes family favorites that are sure to please. Enjoy
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Easy Dinner Recipes Week Two
The second full week of easy dinner recipes with entrees and side dishes. Our easy
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Easy Dinner Recipes Week Three
In the third week of easy dinner recipes we include easy dinner ideas ranging from elegant chicken
Continue readingSoul-Soothing Soup Recipes
Whether the storms are outside or inside, soup is good for the body and soul. With these hearty, easy soup recipes you can nourish both deliciously.

7 Soups to Soothe Your Soul Recipe
7 Soups to Soothe Your Soul Homemade Vegetable Soup A hearty vegetable soup can warm
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Taco Soup Recipe
Taco Soup Recipe Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish that is popularly known as a
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Bread Bowl Potato Soup Recipe
Bread Bowl Potato Soup Potato soup is a hearty meal in itself, rich and
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If you’re looking for other collections of dinner ideas & recipes outside of food type, be sure to check these out! You can find easily-created dinner ideas, healthy recipes and of course, the family favorite: Mama Shirley’s recipes. They are truly old-fashioned family meals!
Included as well are our most popular, pinned and “liked” recipes of all time. They’re the only recipe stash you’ll need on nights you want dinner ideas…fast. With a few ingredients, a homemade dinner is easy.

Turkey vs. Chicken
When looking for healthy protein options for your family, turkey and chicken are both great
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How To Introduce Solids To Baby, And Which Are The Best
Introducing solid foods to a baby is an exciting milestone that many parents look forward
Continue readingPepper and Sausage Calzones Recipe
Pepper and Sausage Calzones Ingredients: 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed 1 cup
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15 Super Easy Family Dinner Ideas Recipe
These are the perfect weeknight family dinners. They're the most popular of our quick and
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12 Simple Savory Dinners Recipe
Stovetop Lasagna A classic Italian dish made fast and easy on the stovetop.
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These are the kids favorites, meals that adults love too. Your next dinner idea doesn’t have to be something complicated, or something you’d ever order from a restaurant.
There’s sometimes a certain comfort to just eating what you loved as a child, and introducing your children to it as well. Only every once in a while of course!

Corn Dog Recipe
Corn Dog Recipe Who doesn’t love a corn dog? The crisp batter…the tender meat on
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Pepperoni Chicken and Spaghetti Recipe
Pepperoni Chicken and Spaghetti This recipe has the best of both worlds, pizza and chicken.
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Crunchy Ranch Chicken Tenders with Cheese Fries Recipe
Crunchy Ranch Chicken Tenders with Cheese Fries This is one of the all-time kid's favorite
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Sloppy Joe Recipe
[addtoany] Sloppy Joe’s are kind of like a hamburger, but it’s what makes them sloppy
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Philly Steak Sandwiches Recipe
Philly Steak Sandwiches Crispy Onion Rings Philly cheesesteaks have as many variations as there are
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Mom’s Famous Fish Sticks Recipe
Mom's Famous Fish Sticks Garlic Buttered Egg Noodles Fish sticks are the only way a
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One of the hardest things about following a low carb diet is incorporating it into your family dinnertime. Well, we’ve gathered 55 low carb dinner ideas just for you. ‘
And if you want to go in a completely different direction, dinner can be hand held and fun when you make it in a muffin tin. Because they’re so portable, they’re fantastic for lunches too. We also tested each recipe in double batches for the big eaters in the family and they all made a very hearty dinner.
Lastly, chicken can be a dowdy dinner companion. Give boring chicken a tantalizing makeover with these 10 recipes we’ve included for you.

Low Carb Dinner Ideas
55 Low Carb Family Friendly Dinner Ideas One of the hardest things about following a
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10 Muffin Pan Dinner Recipes
10 Muffin Pan Recipes for Dinner Dinner can be hand held and fun when you
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10 Deliciously Easy Ways to Make Chicken Recipe
10 Deliciously Easy Ways to Make Chicken Chicken doesn't have to be boring or complicated.
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Easy one dish dinners the entire family will love.
Casserole Recipes
Fresh, easy crock pot dinners.
Crock Pot Recipes
Great dinners from the grill all year.
Barbecue Recipes
Home cooking in a flash.
Freezer Cooking Meals
Every meal shines with our family favorite side dishes.
Easy Sides
These are all the best sweet endings to the perfect meal.
Dessert Ideas
Easy Family Dinners
Our most popular dinner recipes over the last 14 years.
Healthy Dinner Meal Plans
Use the free 8 weeks of healthy weekly meal plans we put together, along with our Healthy Recipes section for an easy way to plan your family’s dinners.
Even your picky eaters will enjoy these delicious dinners while getting nutritious meals at the same time.
8 Weeks of Healthy Dinners
Whether you don’t like to cook or don’t have the time, you can have flavorful dinners with easy to find ingredients.
12 Simple Savory Dinners
Elegant Entrees
These are the memorable recipes for those special occasions. An anniversay, birthday or maybe just a date night without the kids…any one of these dishes will help make your evening a night to remember. From Simmering Scampi to Sizzling Steak, your luxurious feast awaits.
A Meal to Remember
16 Shrimp Dinners
Shrimp is versatile, healthy, and absolutely delicious. Try it with one of our 16 recipes to add variety and superb flavor to this wonderful main dish.
From scampi to slow cooker, you’ll find the perfect way to make and enjoy this seafood favorite.
16 Dinner Recipes with Shrimp
Chicken can be a dowdy dinner companion. Give boring chicken a tantalizing makeover with these 10 recipes.
10 Easy Chicken Favorites
Buttermilk Biscuits
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
Southern Fried Chicken
Shirley’s Chocolate Cake
Easy Dinner Recipes & Meal Plan Favorites
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Crispy Baked Pork Tenderloin
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Philly Cheesesteaks
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Baked Spaghetti
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Spicy Shrimp and Broccoli
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Honey Glazed Ham
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Crockpot Burgundy Beef
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Penne in Vodka Sauce
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Easy Chicken Stroganoff
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Italian Sausage & Peppers
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Biscuit Pizza
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Classic Tater Tot Casserole
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Parmesan Chicken and Rice
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Crispy Coated Butter Chicken
Easy Family Dinner Ideas
Chili Coke Roast
55 Low Carb Dinners
One of the hardest things about following a low carb diet is incorporating it into your family dinnertime. We gathered 55 of the best family-friendly low carb dinners from around the web along with a few of our own.
You don’t have to give up family mealtime, and you don’t need to cook different meals to follow a low carb plan. These are delicious recipes the entire family will love.
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The question is heard in every household nearly every day…what’s for dinner? And though this question is one that is asked commonly, the answer might not be so simple. If you are a busy parent who is responsible for putting food on your family’s table every night, finding a meal that is healthy, relatively easy to make and that will please all your family members can be trickier than it seems.
Moms Who Think knows how hard it is to come up with meals to feed your family every night. That’s why we provide our readers with a vast Dinner Ideas and Recipes section.
When it comes to dinner ideas, the possibilities are endless. You can choose a meal based on the ingredients you want to use or the way you would like to prepare your meal. Our dinner ideas are divided into categories like Healthy Recipes, Freezer Cooking Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Easy Recipes and more.
Once you decide what type of vibe you are going for, you can explore the recipes we have in each category. Some delectable options include our African Chicken, our 30 Minute Mexican Lasagna, our Baked Potato Soup and more. Each recipe lets you know exactly what ingredients you will need and provides step by step directions that are sure to help you prepare your meal successfully.
So, the next time your family asks you what’s for dinner, don’t stress. Just look at Moms Who Think for easy recipes you can prepare to bring variety to your table every night.

Crock Pot Chicken Fricassee Recipe
Updated:Crock Pot Chicken Fricassee Ingredients: 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts non-stick cooking spray 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/2 soup can water 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon rosemary 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Chive Dumplings Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups […]
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Chicken Pizza in the Crock Pot Recipe
Updated:Chicken Pizza in the Crock Pot Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts – cut into bite size pieces 1 onion, chopped 2Â green bell peppers, chopped 2 large cans tomato sauce 2 large cans diced tomatoes 1 Tablespoon dried parsley 1 Tablespoon dried oregano 1 Tablespoon dried basil 2 teaspoons thyme 4 cloves garlic, pressed 1 […]
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Honeyed Chicken Wings Recipe
Updated:Honeyed Chicken Wings Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken wings Salt and pepper, to taste 1 1/2 cups honey 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 2 Tablespoons ketchup 1/2 garlic clove, minced Directions: 1. Cut off and discard chicken wing tips. Cut each wing into 2 parts and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 2. Combine remaining ingredients and […]
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Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Dinner Recipe
Updated:Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Dinner Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cut in half 1 pound package sweet Italian sausage, cut in half 1 large (16 oz.) container fresh mushrooms, cut in half 2 large onions, sliced thickly 2 large green peppers, sliced thickly 1 large (28 oz.) can stewed tomatoes 1 (8 oz.) can seasoned tomato […]
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Cheddar Chicken Casserole in the Crockpot Recipe
Updated:Cheddar Chicken Casserole in the Crockpot Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/4 cup milk 2 cups stuffing mix 1/2 cup butter, melted Directions: 1. Lightly grease Crock Pot or spray with cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in pot. Top with cheese. 2. Combine soup […]
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Crock Pot Chicken Ala King Recipe
Updated:Crock Pot Chicken Ala King Ingredients: 1 can cream of chicken soup 3 Tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes 1 stalk of celery, chopped1 cup chopped green pepper1 cup sliced carrots 1 package (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawedhot cooked rice Directions: 1. Combine soup, flour and black pepper in crock pot, stir until smooth. […]
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Crock Pot Lemonade Chicken Recipe
Updated:Crock Pot Lemonade Chicken Ingredients: 4 to 6 pieces chicken (breasts and legs) 1 (6 oz.) can frozen lemonade, thawed 3 Tablespoons brown sugar 3 Tablespoons ketchup 1 Tablespoon vinegar 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 2 Tablespoons cold water Directions: 1. Arrange chicken pieces in crockpot. Combine lemonade, brown sugar, and ketchup. Mix well. Pour over chicken. 2. Cover. Cook […]
Read more »Crock Pot Dessert Recipe
Updated:Crock Pot Dessert Recipes CROCK POT APPLE BETTY Ingredients: 6 cups thinly sliced apples1 cup granulated sugar1 Tablespoon all purpose flour1 teaspoon cinnamonjuice and zest of 1 lemon1/2 cup melted butter3 cups soft bread crumbs Directions:: 1. In a large bowl combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon and lemon zest. 2. In another bowl, combine butter […]
Read more »Classic Crock Pot Pork Recipes
Updated:Classic Crock Pot Pork Recipes CROCK POT PORK Ingredients: 3-5 lb. pork (may use smoked pork shoulder)1 large onion, sliced2 apples, peel & cut up in pieces2 Tablespoons chutney or 1 cup dried fruit (mixed)1 cup apple cider or apple juice1/2 cup water1 or 2 garlic cloves1 bay leafsalt & pepper to taste Directions: 1. […]
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Crock Pot Chili Recipe
Updated:Crock Pot Chili Recipes Using a crock pot to make chili gives you the best of both worlds…the ease of the crockpot and the slow cooking that chili lovers swear by. Spices slowly permeate the chili; meat or meatless, with beans or without. On game day a crock pot gives you an easy way to keep […]
Read more »Crock Pot Soup Recipe
Updated:Crock Pot Soups CROCK POT 16 BEAN SOUP Ingredients: 1 package 16 Bean Soup3 bay leaves1 Tablespoon crushed oregano2 cans no-fat chicken stockAdditional water to cover3 stalks celery chopped3 carrots diced1 large onion chopped3 cloves garlic sliced1 pound turkey Italian sausage sliced2 cans stewed (or diced) tomatoes Directions: 1. Combine first 5 ingredients (liquid should […]
Read more »Crock Pot Vegetables and Side Dishes Recipe
Updated:Crock Pot Vegetables and Side Dishes CROCK POT ARTICHOKES Ingredients: 5 artichokes, remove stalks and tough leaves1 1/2 teaspoons salt8 peppercorns2 stalks celery, cut up1/2 lemon, sliced2 cups boiling water Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in crockpot. 2. Cook on High 4 – 5 hours. CROCK POT AZTEC BLACK BEANS Ingredients: 1 lb. dried black […]
Read more »Classic Crock Pot Pasta Recipes
Published:Crock Pot Pasta and Macaroni  CROCK POT SPAGHETTI Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. ground beefs1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning2 Tablespoons dry onions1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms3 cups tomato juice2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce1 (4 oz.) pkg. spaghetti, broken in pieces Directions: 1. Brown ground beef in skillet. Place in […]
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Crock Pot Beef Recipes
Updated:Crock Pot Beef Recipes   Crock pot beef recipes in the crock pot come out moist and juicy from slow cooking. The crock pot allows the beef to absorb the different spices and flavors in recipes, making easy and flavorful dinners a breeze. Try out one of our delicious recipes, sure to please even the […]
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Crock Pot Chicken Recipes
Updated:Crock Pot Chicken Recipes  Crock pot chicken recipes are the answer for an easy dinner any night of the week. Chicken is versatile and cooks to perfection when slow cooked with spices, vegetables, sauces or a variety of other ingredients to make a hearty dinner. Our families loved the following recipes and we love […]
Read more »Classic Crock Pot Chicken and Turkey Recipes
Published:Classic Crock Pot Chicken and Turkey Recipes Slow Cooker Chicken and Turkey CROCK POT CHICKEN CASSEROLE Ingredients: 4 large chicken breasts1 small can cream of chicken soup1 small can cream of celery soup1 small can cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup diced celery1 cup Minute Rice Directions: 1. Mix in crock pot the soups and rice. […]
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Crock Pot Pork Recipes
Updated:Crock Pot Pork Recipes   Crock pot pork is truly the other white meat as far as variety and taste in recipes.  From aromatic pork cooked with apples to barbecue favorites, our huge collection of pork crock pot recipes is sure to have a few favorites you’ll love.    Crock Pot […]
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Crock Pot Meatless Recipes
Updated:Crock Pot Meatless Recipes   Crock pot meatless recipes, from fish and seafood to pasta and vegetarian, are great choices for healthy meals.  Versatile, tasty, and low fat are attractive enough but adding the ease of crock pot cooking makes cooking a healthy family meal even easier.    Crock Pot Meatless […]
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Crock Pot Chili Recipes
Updated:Crock Pot Chili Recipes   Crock pot chili is the perfect meal when the weather gets cold, and serves large crowds easily. Making chili in the crock pot lets you relax and enjoy the meal at the end instead of watching over a hot stove.  Throw everything into the crock pot and let […]
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Crock Pot Side Dishes and Breakfast Recipes
Updated:Crock Pot Side Dish and Breakfast Recipes Crock pot side dish and breakfast recipes highlight just how versatile a slow cooker is. Everyone loves tasty crock pot baked beans at gatherings, or slow cooked potatoes that absorb the full flavors of the herbs and spices they’re paired with. Crock pot cooking is a way to […]
Read more »Crock Pot Breakfast and Miscellaneous Recipe
Updated:Crock Pot Breakfast and Miscellaneous CROCK POT BREAKFAST COBBLERÂ Ingredients: 4 medium-sized apples, peeled and sliced1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon cinnamon2 tablespoons butter, melted2 cups granola cereal Directions:Â 1. Place apples in slow cooker and mix in remaining ingredients. 2. Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours (overnight) or on high 2-3 hours. Serve with milk. Â Â […]
Read more »Crock Pot Fish and Seafood Recipe
Updated:Crock Pot Fish and Seafood  CROCK POT CITRUS FISH Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. fish filetsSalt and pepper to taste1 medium onion, chopped5 Tablespoons chopped parsley4 teaspoons oil2 teaspoons grated lemon rind2 teaspoons grated orange rindOrange and lemon slices Directions: 1. Butter slow cooker/Crock Pot and put salt and pepper on fish to taste. 2. […]
Read more »Crock Pot Appetizers Recipe
Updated:Crock Pot Appetizers CROCK POT ARTICHOKE & CHEESE DIP Ingredients: 1 lb. shredded Mozzarella1 cup grated Parmesan1 cup (8 oz. jar) mayonnaise1 cup (8 1/2 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and choppedMinced onions Directions: 1. Mix ingredients together. 2. Cook in in lightly buttered 3 1/2 quart Crock Pot on high for about 1 hour. 3. […]
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Discover 12 Unique Chili Recipes
Updated:Chili is a popular dish for those with adventurous taste buds. The name is derived from the word chile which is Spanish in origin and refers to the spicy chili pepper. Let’s get right into the recipes. Here are our 13 favorite unique chili recipes. Enjoy! The Best Crockpot Chili Recipe and its History The […]
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