Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas

Believe us, we know—the dinner struggle is real. How many times are you asked the question, "What’s for dinner?" Whether it’s your curious family, or your internal monologue as you peruse your refrigerator, it often seems the question is on daily repeat. The good news: we can help! Southern Living has hundreds of recipes for quick fix suppers and 30-minute meals that won’t disappoint.


Southern Living Stovetop Mac and Cheese in the pan ready to serve
Stovetop Macaroni And Cheese
Southern Living 7-Can Soup in individual bowls ready to serve
7-Can Soup
Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Cutlets With Haricots Verts on a plate with a glass of water
Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Cutlets With Haricots Verts
Young girls eating salad at dinner table
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Southern Living Southern Shrimp Pasta Salad in serving bowl with a serving beside
Southern Shrimp Pasta Salad
Cuban Black Bean-and-Yellow Rice Bowls
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Southern Living Potato Chip Fish Sticks on serving tray with tartar sauce
Crunchy Potato Chip-Crusted Fish Sticks
Ree Drummond
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Easy Chicken Parmesan
Easy Chicken Parmesan
Three baked sweet potatoes with toppings on a serving tray on a table with plates, forks, a small bowl of salt, and a glass of water.
Quick "Baked" Sweet Potatoes
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
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Crawfish fried rice in a pan with a wooden spoon.
Crawfish Fried Rice
Quick Turkey Chili
Quick Turkey Chili
Sheet-Pan Ranch Chicken And Vegetables
One-Pan Ranch Chicken And Vegetables
Deep-Dish Loaded Hash Brown Casserole
Our Favorite Breakfast-For-Dinner Recipes
Green chile mac and cheese with chicken in white casserole dish
Green Chile Mac And Cheese With Chicken
Creamy andouille pasta in bowl
Creamy Andouille Pasta
Lemon-pepper shrimp scampi in green and blue bowls
Lemon-Pepper Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Instant Pot Black-eyed Pea Soup
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches with Creamy Slaw
Our Favorite Leftover Chicken Recipes
Crispy Chicken With Sweet Potato Fries And Green Beans
Crispy Chicken With Sweet Potato Fries And Green Beans
Cast-Iron Salmon with Baby Kale Salad
Cast-Iron Salmon With Baby Kale Salad
Sweet Potato-Topped Southwestern Cottage Pie
Sweet Potato-Topped Southwestern Cottage Pie
Deep-Dish Ham Pot Pie
Deep-Dish Ham Pot Pie
Chicken Cutlets With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Chicken Cutlets With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Mini Shrimp Rolls
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Chicken Scallopini
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Instant Pot Black-eyed Pea Soup
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3-ingredient sausage pasta
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Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas
The One-Pot Dinner Recipe That Saves Me On Busy Nights
Green chile mac and cheese with chicken in white casserole dish
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Mushroom and Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole
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Egg Custard Pie
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Sheet Pan Greek Chicken with Roasted Potatoes
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French Onion Soup Casserole
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Cast-Iron Salsa Recipe
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
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Buttermilk Alfredo Pasta with Chicken and Spinach
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Beefy Nacho Casserole
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Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole
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French Onion Soup Casserole
Our Best Meatless Casseroles That Are Hearty Enough To Be the Main Dish
Soulful Chicken Soup
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Marinated Shrimp
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Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges
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Shrimp Salad Rolls
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Italian-Style Grits and Greens with Pulled Pork and Mushrooms
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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
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a skillet filled with succotash
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Thanksgiving Yeast Rolls
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Potato-Crusted Pizza Recipe
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Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole
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Country Captain Chicken
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Sloppy Joe Casserole with Dinner Rolls
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Sheet Pan Greek Chicken with Roasted Potatoes
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Apple Butter Cobbler with Drop Biscuits
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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms
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Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole
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Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables
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Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables
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