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Dinner Recipes

These dinner recipes are made for busy weeknights and relaxed weekend meals alike. From easy chicken dinners and comforting pastas to one-pan meals and family favorites, everything here is simple, dependable, and meant to be made again.

Popular picks include turkey enchiladas, oven-baked chicken thighs with bruschetta, and honey garlic chicken thighs.

Dinner Recipes Readers Make on Repeat

The most beloved, 5-star dinners on Real Food with Sarah.

  • A spoon scooping into a pan of mac and cheese.
    Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
  • Golden and bubbly lasagna with béchamel sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and fresh basil, baked to crispy perfection.
    Lasagna with Béchamel (No Ricotta)
  • A plate of tomato sauce over spaghetti topped with basil leaves.
    Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce (from my Nonna's Kitchen)
  • Close up view of a crispy buffalo chicken sandwich on a bun with lettuce and tomato.
    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches (Air Fryer Recipe!)

Quick & Easy Weeknight Dinners (30 Minutes or Less)

  • Bowl of chicken fried rice with chopsticks, accompanied by a small dish of soy sauce and a striped napkin.
    Simple Chicken Fried Rice (20-Minute Recipe!)
  • Thai basil beef over rice, garnished with green onions and fresh basil, with lime wedges and extra basil leaves nearby.
    Thai Basil Beef (25 Minute Recipe)
  • Fish tacos with mango salsa.
    Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
  • Meatballs in a cast iron skillet topped with mozzarella cheese and parsley.
    Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Cozy One-Pan Dinners

Minimal cleanup, maximum flavor. These skillet, sheet pan, and one-pot dinners make weeknights stress-free.

  • Chicken topped with tomatoes on a plate with zucchini and potatoes.
    Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Bruschetta (Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken Dinner)
  • A bowl of Thai chicken curry with rice and veggies.
    One-Pot Coconut Curry Chicken Thighs (Dutch Oven Recipe)
  • A bowl of chicken soup.
    Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup in 30 Minutes
  • Cooked chuck roast in broth in a large pot.
    Dutch Oven Red Wine Braised Pot Roast

Pasta Night Favorites

Comforting, family-friendly pasta dinners everyone will love.

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  • A bowl of pasta topped with sliced chicken.
    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (30 Minute Dinner)
  • A plate of rigatoni with Italian sausage.
    Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
  • A white baking dish full of baked pasta with some scoops missing.
    Easy No-Boil Pasta Bake (One-Pan, 5 Minute Prep!)
  • Spaghetti with chicken piccata in a bowl.
    Chicken Piccata Pasta with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce

Handheld Favorites

  • Turkey smash burger on a bun.
    Turkey Smash Burgers (Done in 20 Minutes)
  • Three sausage and peppers sandwiches topped with marinara and cheese.
    Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers
  • pita pocket gyros on a cutting board with lemon wedges
    Sheet Pan Chicken Pita Pockets
  • Chicken sandwich with spicy mayo.
    Juicy Blackened Chicken Sandwiches

Soups & Stews

From hearty classics to light, flavorful bowls, these soups are easy to make and perfect for busy nights.

  • A bowl of chicken soup.
    Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup in 30 Minutes
  • A bowl of pumpkin soup garnished with thyme.
    Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup (Slow Cooker Recipe)
  • A bowl of chili topped with jalapeno slices and a piece of cornbread.
    Easy No Bean Turkey Chili
  • A bowl of meatball and curry soup garnished with lime wedges.
    Thai Green Curry Meatball Soup

More Dinner Recipes

Looking for more ideas? Scroll through dozens of Real Food with Sarah dinners below.

  • Platter of lasagna topped with basil.
    Creamy Pesto Chicken Lasagna with Béchamel
    Cook Time2 Hours
  • Salmon burgers with yogurt sauce on a cutting board.
    Air Fryer Salmon Burgers with Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Cowl of Italian sausage kale soup filled with ditalini pasta, wilted kale, sausage, and shaved Parmesan.
    Italian Sausage and Kale Soup with Ditalini
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Spoon scooping chicken enchiladas.
    Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • A plate full of farfalle pasta with pesto.
    Nut-Free Pesto Sauce (No Pine Nuts!) – 5 Minute Recipe
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Harissa chicken thigh on a skillet.
    Harissa Chicken Recipe
    Cook Time42 Minutes
  • Chicken osso buco in a white bowl in front of a glass of white wine.
    Chicken Osso Buco with Chicken Thighs (Easy Instant Pot Dinner)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A bowl of chicken broccoli cheddar soup.
    Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • A blue plate of rigatoni with cream sauce, pancetta and sun-dried tomatoes.
    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Pancetta
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Stir fry with peanuts in a green bowl.
    Easy Ground Chicken Stir Fry with Peanuts
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Bone-in chicken soup with orzo and lemon.
    Bone-In Chicken Soup
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Golden chicken sausage rolls stacked on a floral platter next to a small bowl of mustard.
    Chicken Sausage Rolls
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A bowl of beef stew.
    Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew
    Cook Time6 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Air fryer chicken on plates.
    Air Fryer Jamaican Style Curry Chicken
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Chicken pot pie with a serving scooped out and a bowl of pie beside it on a wooden table.
    Classic Chicken Pot Pie with Store-Bought Crust
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Italian pot roast served over mashed potatoes on a gray plate with gravy and herbs.
    Cozy Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast
    Cook Time8 Hours 20 Minutes
  • Finished bowl of leftover turkey noodle soup with egg noodles, carrots, celery, and herbs.
    Leftover Turkey Soup (Easy, Cozy & Freezer-Friendly)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A pot pie with a wooden spoon digging in.
    Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Baked chicken and vegetables on a sheet pan with golden, caramelized edges.
    Garlic Rosemary Chicken and Fall Vegetables (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner)
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Two sliders with cheese in a baking dish.
    Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Sliders
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Sliders on a cutting board.
    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders
    Cook Time8 Hours 8 Minutes
  • white bowls filled with meatball soup
    Easy Meatball and Couscous Soup (One Pot, 40 Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A plate of spaghetti with sauce.
    Ground Turkey Spaghetti (45 Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • A bowl of slow cooker beef and barley soup served with crusty bread and fresh thyme.
    Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup (Hearty, One-Pot Comfort Food)
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Overhead view of butternut squash mac and cheese served in bowls with garlic and cheese on the side.
    Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese (Creamy Fall Comfort Food)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Ground turkey enchiladas topped with avocado in a brown baking dish.
    Easy Ground Turkey Enchiladas (Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner)
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Roasted turkey with herbs on a cutting board.
    How to Roast a Thanksgiving Turkey (Juicy, No-Fuss Method)
    Cook Time5 Hours
  • Orecchiette pasta in a creamy pumpkin sauce topped with basil, served on a blue plate with fork.
    Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Cooked pork chops nestled in a skillet with caramelized apples, onions, cider sauce, and fresh rosemary.
    Apple Cider Pork Chops (One-Pan Fall Dinner)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Two bowls of loaded beef chili with toppings of cheese, sour cream, corn chips, scallions, and cilantro on a wooden table.
    Easy Beef Chili (Hearty One-Pot Comfort Food)
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Chicken salad with apples and celery on lettuce topped bread.
    Chicken Salad with Apples (15 minute lunch idea)
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Casserole dish full of beef and sweet potato pie.
    Easy Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Four air-fried chicken thighs with a crisp dry rub exterior, plated on a speckled white serving dish.
    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Dry Rub
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Chicken with cranberry sauce and brussels sprouts on a plate.
    Cranberry Orange Chicken (Easy Baked Thighs Recipe)
    Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes
  • Short rib ragu pasta on a plate.
    Braised Short Rib Ragu
    Cook Time3 Hours 25 Minutes
  • A bowl of creamy buffalo chicken pasta garnished with fresh green onions and buffalo sauce drizzle.
    Buffalo Chicken Pasta (Spicy & Creamy Comfort Food)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Crispy golden panko air fryer haddock fillets served in a basket with lemon wedges and parsley.
    Crispy Panko Air Fryer Haddock (Easy Breaded Fish Recipe)
    Cook Time22 Minutes
  • Bowl of sausage and peppers pasta topped with Parmesan and basil, ready to serve.
    Sausage and Peppers Pasta (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Blue napkin topped with a plate full of a rotisserie chicken.
    Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Tomato vodka orzo with spinach and parmesan served on a blue plate with fresh basil.
    Creamy Tomato Vodka Orzo (30-Minute One-Pan Dinner)
    Cook Time30 Minutes

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    Thai Basil Beef (25 Minute Recipe)
  • A bowl of chicken soup.
    Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup in 30 Minutes
  • Turkey smash burger on a bun.
    Turkey Smash Burgers (Done in 20 Minutes)
  • Ground pork pasta on a plate.
    Ground Pork Pasta
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Reader Favorites

  • A spoon scooping into a pan of mac and cheese.
    Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
  • A plate of tomato sauce over spaghetti topped with basil leaves.
    Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce (from my Nonna's Kitchen)
  • Close up view of a crispy buffalo chicken sandwich on a bun with lettuce and tomato.
    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches (Air Fryer Recipe!)
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