We all have those nights when the last thing we want to do is spend hours in the kitchen. That’s exactly why this roundup of easy, no-fuss dinners is here to save the day! This collection is packed with comforting, family-friendly meals that come together with simple ingredients and minimal effort. From creamy chicken casseroles to cheesy taco pasta and slow cooker favorites, there’s something here for every craving. So go ahead — scroll through, find your new weeknight go-to, and make dinner one less thing to stress about!

Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

A white baking dish filled with a baked rice dish topped with several pieces of seasoned chicken and white sauce drizzles. The dish is placed on a wooden board with fresh basil nearby, and a white and blue towel underneath.
Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Just layer and bake for creamy comfort food. This chicken and rice casserole recipe is an easy-to-make comfort food dinner that everyone will enjoy. This main dish is made with slightly sweet coconut milk, jasmine rice, and savory herbs baked with juicy chicken thighs or breast meat in a simple casserole dish.
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Creamy Loaded Baked Chicken Potato Casserole

A baked casserole in a white dish, featuring diced potatoes topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and garnished with fresh parsley. The dish rests on a yellow and white checked cloth.
Creamy Loaded Baked Chicken Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Cheesy, hearty, and totally comforting. This loaded baked chicken potato casserole recipe uses simple ingredients like baked potatoes, chicken, and seasonings. Top it with bacon and cheese, and you’ll have a satisfying meal that offers a flavorful feast in your mouth.
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Turkey Pasta Casserole Recipe

A bowl of colorful pasta salad featuring fusilli, peas, diced tomatoes, and chunks of chicken, garnished with fresh basil leaves. The meal is set on a woven cloth with a fork and knife in the background.
Turkey Pasta Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This turkey pasta casserole is a crowd-pleaser, combining juicy turkey and creamy sauce in an easy one-pan meal. Great for busy weeknights.
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Rotel Chicken Spaghetti Slow-Cooked Dish

A bowl of creamy chicken spaghetti with shredded cheddar cheese on top. Spaghetti noodles are mixed with a cheesy sauce and diced tomatoes. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. A red napkin and small bowls are in the background.
Rotel Chicken Spaghetti Slow-Cooked Dish. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Cheesy with just enough spice. This Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, slow-cooked dish with tender chicken, melty cheese, and a little spice. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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French Onion Soup Mix Chicken Slow Cooker

french onion chicken
French Onion Soup Mix Chicken Slow Cooker. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Savory and satisfying with deep onion flavor. This Easy Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole is a simple and tasty dish perfect for busy weeknights. All you need is a few basic pantry ingredients, soup mix, chicken, and a slow cooker. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying one-pot casserole dinner that everyone will love!
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Portobello Mushroom Chicken (Texas Roadhouse Copycat)

Texas Roadhouse chicken
Portobello Mushroom Chicken (Texas Roadhouse Copycat). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This slow cooker copycat recipe has tender herb-infused chicken breasts baked in a creamy portobello mushroom sauce. A slice of pepper jack cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parmesan crowns this Texas Roadhouse copycat dinner idea.
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Taco Mac and Cheese Recipe

A white ceramic dish filled with pasta shells mixed with ground beef and diced tomatoes, all coated in a yellow-orange sauce. The dish is placed on a brown cloth.
Taco Mac and Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Discover the ultimate comfort food fusion with Taco Mac and Cheese! Creamy, cheesy goodness meets spicy taco flavors, perfect for family meals or parties.
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Quick & Delicious Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken Recipe

Instant pot hold barbecue chicken sandwich with Pickles
Quick & Delicious Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This quick and delicious Instant Pot pulled BBQ chicken recipe is perfect for sandwiches, BBQ plates, or tacos in just 30 minutes.
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Tasty Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef Recipe

A white oval dish filled with creamy beef stroganoff pasta. The dish contains wide noodles, sliced mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh parsley. A striped napkin is partially visible on the side.
Tasty Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This beef stroganoff with ground beef is a creamy, budget-friendly comfort meal that comes together in just 35 minutes. Made with simple pantry staples, it’s perfect for feeding a family or serving a crowd without breaking the bank.
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Easy Sweet Potato Pasta With Creamy Sauce

A white bowl filled with creamy pasta topped with grated cheese, featuring fusilli, spinach, and red bell peppers. There is a fork beside the bowl and another small bowl of cheese in the background on a marble surface.
Easy Sweet Potato Pasta With Creamy Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Enjoy serving this creamy sweet potato pasta recipe that is made with smooth silken tofu, milk, and sweet potatoes for a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for weeknight meals or special celebrations!
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Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe

chicken meatballs and cheese
Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs recipe is a delightful twist on the classic dish. These flavorful meatballs combine ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings, all nestled in a rich marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a family meal or when entertaining guests. These classic parm meatballs are sure to become a family favorite.
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Pan-Seared Tilapia with Lemon Butter

tilapia with lemon butter sauce
Pan-Seared Tilapia with Lemon Butter. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Enjoy this lemon butter tilapia in a pan, which is infused with a hint of tart lemon, cilantro, and sweet, creamy butter that creates a delicious dinner for your family.
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Juicy Ham in the Crock Pot Recipe

A sliced ham in a slow cooker, topped with pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries. The ham is glazed, giving it a shiny appearance. The white slow cooker contrasts with the vibrant colors of the fruit and glaze.
Juicy Ham in the Crock Pot Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This ham in the crock pot recipe is a tender, juicy main dish that’s foolproof and crowd-pleasing. Made with brown sugar, maple syrup, pineapple juice, and mustard, it’s perfect for holidays or casual gatherings.
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Chicken With Stuffing Slow Cooker Recipe

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
Chicken With Stuffing Slow Cooker Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you have a busy day ahead of you, don’t worry about dinner. This easy 4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken With Stuffing is the perfect make-ahead slow cooker meal. Plus, it’s an easy crock-pot chicken recipe that is very budget-friendly and a great way to feed the entire family.
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Savory French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole

A rectangular white baking dish filled with a baked dish featuring caramelized onions, melted cheese, and herbs in a rich brown sauce. The dish is set on a wooden board with a yellow cloth beside it.
Savory French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Savory chicken thighs, caramelized onions, beefy broth, and gooey provolone cheese come together in this French Onion Chicken Casserole!
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Grandma’s Chicken and Dumplings

Homemade chicken and dumplings
Grandma’s Chicken and Dumplings. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Just like grandma’s but easier, this crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft, chewy dumplings, tender chicken, and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.  This easy and delicious crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe is the ultimate easy to make comfort food that tastes just like grandma’s.
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Easy Mexican Chicken Tacos Recipe

Crock pot chicken for taco meat
Easy Mexican Chicken Tacos Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Spice up your taco dinner with this authentic Mexican crockpot chicken tacos recipe. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, these tacos are not only delicious but also easy to prep in under 5 minutes. 
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Classic Mexican Steak Picado Recipe

Mexican steak piccata
Classic Mexican Steak Picado Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This classic Mexican Steak Picado Recipe smothers seared beef strips in a smoky tomato sauce with plabanos, jalapenos, green peppers, and onions. Here is the best part: this Crock Pot recipe takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or festive dinner party with friends.
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Tater Tot Hotdish With Creamy Filling

A casserole dish filled with a tater tot hotdish. The top layer consists of crispy, golden tater tots arranged in neat rows, drizzled with ketchup. Some are removed to reveal a filling of mixed vegetables and ground beef. A plaid cloth is nearby.
Tater Tot Hotdish With Creamy Filling. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

A nostalgic casserole with crispy tots and creamy filling. This authentic original tater tot hotdish recipe stays true to its Midwestern roots, combining simple, hearty ingredients in a way that has stood the test of time.
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Easy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken

A rectangular dish contains baked lemon chicken fillets, topped with lemon slices and herbs. The chicken is glazed with a sauce, and the dish is set on a yellow and white checkered cloth.
Easy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Easy to make baked lemon pepper chicken is a flavorful and healthy dish that combines the zesty brightness of lemon, mellow baked garlic, and the slightly spicy taste of black pepper.
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Easy & Filling German Goulash

German goulash
Easy & Filling German Goulash. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This hearty Slow Cooker German Goulash recipe makes it easy to serve a delicious, authentic goulash soup. This German Goulash is chock full of tender beef and vegetables cooked to perfection in a richly seasoned red wine and sweet paprika broth.
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Slow Cooker Italian Mississippi Chicken Recipe

Mississippi chicken
Slow Cooker Italian Mississippi Chicken Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. It’s made with tender chicken breasts, a mix of savory, slightly spicy Italian banana peppers, and cream. The best part is it’s under 10 minutes of prep time until your slow cooker does the rest of the work.
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Honey-Glazed Recipe For Lemon Pepper Wings

A tray of seasoned chicken wings with lemon slices is placed on white parchment paper. The tray rests on a yellow checked cloth, creating a bright, appetizing display.
Honey-Glazed Recipe For Lemon Pepper Wings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Crispy, oven-baked recipe lemon pepper wings are coated in a sweet, sticky honey glaze, making the perfect dish for game nights, family gatherings, or an easy weeknight dinner.
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Crock Pot Whole Chicken

Whole roasted chicken in the crock pot
Crock Pot Whole Chicken. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This juicy, tender, crock pot whole chicken recipe is sure to become a favorite go-to recipe. Not only is it delicious, but the cost savings of making it at home compared to store-bought options is a great bonus. Your homemade crock pot whole chicken will also help you create multiple meals using the leftovers.
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Creative Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe

A skillet with a cornbread-topped pie, one slice missing. The slice is on a white plate, garnished with jalapeño slices and cheese. Nearby are small bowls of shredded cheese and jalapeños, all on a checkered cloth over a round wooden board.
Creative Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

A creative way to serve sloppy joes to a crowd. Sloppy Joe Casserole is a warm, comforting meal, bringing together the bold, tangy flavors of a classic sloppy joe with a golden, cheesy cornbread topping. This dish is simple to prepare, making it ideal for feeding a hungry family or welcoming friends to your table with warmth and ease.
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Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Crock Pot

turkey wings and gravy
Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Crock Pot. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

I have a delicious recipe for you that’s perfect for comfort food cravings, Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Made In A Crock Pot. This recipe is incredibly simple to make and guarantees tender, flavorful turkey wings with tons of gravy every time.
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Delicious & Easy Pollo Verde Recipe

chicken verde over rice
Delicious & Easy Pollo Verde Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

A delicious and easy Slow Cooker Pollo Verde Recipe highlighting a fresh roasted salsa verde. A step-by-step guide will show you how to make this mouth-watering Pollo Verde dish with a simple and quick tangy salsa verde recipe.
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Easy 5-Ingredient Pork Chops and Gravy

Pork chops and gravy over mashed potatoes
Easy 5-Ingredient Pork Chops and Gravy. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This simple crock pot pork chops recipe requires only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of preparation! With no effort, you can serve saucy crock pot pork chops that will be a hit with both kids and adults alike. 
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Classic Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Casserole

layered beef taco casserole
Classic Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Layered Cheesy Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef is made with classic Mexican seasonings, beans, peppers, tomatoes and cheese.
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Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken and Gravy

cajun chicken
Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken and Gravy. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This rich Smothered Cajun Chicken Recipe is loaded with flavorful gravy and tender chicken breasts. Creole cuisine has never been so easy. Just pan-sear your chicken and finish this dish in a Crock Pot for a meal that needs 15 minutes of prep time and almost no effort at all. Great for a dinner party or a family night.
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Delicious No Bake Shepherd’s Pie

single serving shepards pie with mashed potatoes and cheese on top in a small cast iron skillet
Delicious No Bake Shepherd’s Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This delicious no bake shepherd’s pie recipe takes under 30 minutes from stove to table. Made with budget-friendly ingredients and satisfies even the hungriest eaters.
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Juicy Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Sliced roasted pork tenderloin with caramelized onions and herbs, served with roasted pears on a white platter.
Juicy Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Skillet browned roasted pork tenderloin that’s finished in the oven creates a caramelized crust and the juiciest interior. This method for oven roasted pork tenderloin with pears is one of the best ways to cook a tenderloin. The pork is first seared on the stovetop to lock in the juices, then baked with pears and sweet onions in a flavorful reduction. A beautiful presentation for your next family dinner or dinner party.
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Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe

A close-up of a serving of lasagna on a white plate. The lasagna is layered with pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese, and is garnished with fresh chopped basil.
Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe. Image credit: Lauren’s Latest

This Slow Cooker Lasagna recipe features a meaty sauce, three cheeses and lasagna pasta sheets that are cooked low and slow.
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23 Church Breakfast Potluck Recipes That Disappear Before the Sermon

Plates with sticky buns topped with chopped pecans and caramel glaze. The main dish displays several buns, while a smaller plate holds a single serving. A striped cloth lies underneath.
23 Church Breakfast Potluck Recipes. Image credit: Simply Breakfast Recipes.

If you’ve ever been to a church breakfast potluck, you know the best dishes vanish faster than you can say “Amen!” This list is packed with the kind of comforting, crowd-favorite recipes that bring everyone back for seconds—sometimes thirds. From cheesy hash brown casseroles to warm cinnamon rolls and hearty sausage bakes, these morning classics are easy to make, easy to share, and totally irresistible. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just want to bring something everyone will rave about, these recipes are your new go-to lineup. Get All The Recipes: 23 Church Breakfast Potluck Recipes That Disappear Before the Sermon