10 Easy Meals to make for dinner tonight
All of ours are gluten free versions but it could be made either way.
1. Rotisserie chicken is done for you. Make potatoes in the oven or instant pot. Bake broccoli with butter and Boursin cheese
2. Store bought meatballs, pasta and sauce. Sautee spinach with butter and garlic
3. Add beef roast, peppers, and onions to slow cooker with beef broth and fajita seasoning packet. Cook low 8 hours.
4. Frozen burger patties, homemade or store bought potato salad, canned beans
5. Spaghetti: ground beef and onions with jarred marinara and cooked noodles. Optional garlic bread.
6. Add chicken thighs, chicken broth, garlic Parmesan marinade and a can of cream of chicken to slow cooker. Cook on low 6 hours. Serve with cooked noodles. Top with grated parm.
7. Quesadillas with ground beef, pepperonis, marinara, and cheese
8. Rotisserie chicken, 2 cans cream of chicken soup, cup sour cream. 2 packs of stuffing mix. Use one seasoning packet with chicken mix. Soak the other with the stuffing croutons in 2.5c broth. Put chicken mix in dish, top with moistened stuffing, pats of butter, 350 x 30 min covered. 15 uncovered if needed
9. Place chicken thighs in dish, season and top with sauce. Cover and cook 30 min at 350 then uncover and cook another 20-30min. Serve with green beans and rice
10. Scrambled eggs, bacon (or meat of choice) l, cheese and biscuits (homemade or bought)
If you're like me and often find yourself scrambling to put dinner on the table after a busy day, these 10 easy meals are a lifesaver. I love how these recipes balance convenience with wholesome ingredients, especially the slow cooker dishes like the fajita beef roast and garlic Parmesan chicken, which you can prep in the morning and come home to a flavorful dinner ready to enjoy. One tip I've found helpful is using rotisserie chicken as a quick protein base; it's incredibly versatile and pairs beautifully with sides like baked broccoli with butter and Boursin cheese or stuffing casseroles. For gluten-free cooking, I substitute regular pasta with gluten-free noodles without sacrificing taste. Using pre-made sauces like marinara or vodka sauce with meatballs also cuts down prep time. Breakfast for dinner is a favorite in our home, especially with gluten-free Bisquick biscuits, scrambled eggs, and crispy bacon. It’s comforting and quick. I also recommend sauteeing spinach with garlic and butter as a nutrient-packed side that goes with nearly everything. These meals can be easily adapted if you're cooking for picky eaters or trying to reduce carbs. Adding fresh herbs or swapping sides gives you infinite variety without complexity. Overall, these dishes are perfect for anyone seeking easy, gluten-free dinners that don't require hours in the kitchen but still bring great flavor and satisfaction.
