Don’t spend your summer working in the kitchen! Here are your weeknight winners to free up your time, like Beef Skirt Steak with Mushroom Gravy, Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta, and Honey Garlic Chicken that practically cook themselves. Whether you’re craving something cozy like Yankee Pot Roast or leaning toward lighter bites like Lemon Butter Tilapia, you’ll find easy dinner ideas that are as simple as they are delicious. Scroll through and pick your favorites—you’re bound to come back for seconds.

Beef Skirt Steak Recipe

A plate of shredded pot roast covered in brown gravy with mushrooms, served over a bed of rice. A black fork is lifting a portion of the tender meat. Fresh parsley is sprinkled on top as a garnish.
Beef Skirt Steak Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This beef skirt steak crock pot dinner has tender beef with a savory mushroom gravy. Meal-prep friendly and budget-wise
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Juicy Herb Crusted Chicken Recipe

texas roadhouse chicken
Juicy Herb Crusted Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Pan-seared, juicy herb crusted chicken Texas Roadhouse recipe is a family favorite you can whip up at home in under an hour
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Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta

A white scalloped plate with creamy pasta topped with a seasoned chicken breast, garnished with lemon slices and parsley. The dish is placed on a light background with a yellow and white checkered cloth beside it.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Let your slow cooker do the work with this creamy lemon garlic chicken. It’s rich in flavor but light on prep, and the tender chicken pairs perfectly with pasta for a laid-back dinner.
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Mississippi Chicken Recipe

Mississippi chicken
Mississippi Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy Mississippi chicken brings a mild kick from banana peppers and smooth richness from heavy cream. It’s a cozy, hands-off dinner that feels indulgent without being too heavy.
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Easy Dry Rub For Chicken Wings Recipe

dry rub wings in oven
Easy Dry Rub For Chicken Wings Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make this honey sweet and savory dry rub chicken wings recipe with a few tips and tricks I will share with you.
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Crispy Chicken Legs Recipe

chicken legs
Crispy Chicken Legs Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Get crispy, juicy chicken legs with just 2 minutes of prep using your air fryer! This wallet-friendly dinner is perfect for busy nights when you want maximum flavor with minimal effort. It’s a smart way to serve up big flavor without overspending.
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Yankee Pot Roast Recipe

Yankee pot roast
Yankee Pot Roast Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Super Tender Slow Cooker Yankee Pot Roast—just 10 mins to prep! Enjoy a comfort meal with tender veggies and a thick, creamy gravy. This classic American dish is a warm comfort food meal. It’s and easy one pot dinner everyone will look forward to.
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Easy Mexican Casserole With Ground Beef

A vibrant plate of Mexican casserole topped with a dollop of sour cream, a slice of jalapeno, and cilantro. The dish is a mix of corn, black beans, pinto beans, red bell peppers, and ground meat, garnished with shredded cheese. A jalapeno and parsley lie beside the plate.
Easy Mexican Casserole With Ground Beef. 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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Sweet Chicken Tocino Recipe

Sweet and sour chicken with rice and fried egg
Sweet Chicken Tocino Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Filipino-inspired dish features sweet, tangy chicken simmered in a homemade marinade. It’s light, flavorful, and effortless with the help of a slow cooker.
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Easy Baked Eggplant and Beef Meatballs Recipe

eggplant and beef meatballs
Easy Baked Eggplant and Beef Meatballs Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A hearty, old-fashioned dish that Grandma would’ve loved serving on Sunday dinner. Tender beef meatballs and roasted eggplant come together for a cozy, comforting casserole everyone will applaud at the table.
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Portobello Mushroom Chicken Recipe

Texas Roadhouse chicken
Portobello Mushroom Chicken Recipe. Photo 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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Juicy Turkey Breast Recipe

A plate of sliced turkey breast covered with creamy gravy, garnished with fresh rosemary and sage. The dish is served on a white rectangular platter placed on a white cloth.
Juicy Turkey Breast Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

You can cook a juicy and tender turkey breast and stuffing with this simple crockpot recipe. Perfect for weeknights or as an easy Thanksgiving option with stuffing!
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French Onion Soup Chicken Recipe

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.
French Onion Soup Chicken Recipe. 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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Savory Honey Garlic Chicken

honey dripping on chicken
Savory Honey Garlic Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This honey garlic chicken is sticky, sweet, and just a little spicy—ready in under 20 minutes with basic ingredients. It’s a fast, flavorful, and budget-friendly favorite that works with rice, noodles, or veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights on a budget.
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Tender and Easy Chicken And Dressing Recipe

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
Tender and Easy Chicken And Dressing Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make this easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dressing for a cozy, one-pot comfort meal. Tender chicken with creamy sauce and savory stuffing.
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Lemon Butter Pan-Seared Tilapia

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

Enjoy this pan-seared tilapia with lemon butter that cooks up in 10 minutes. With a hint of tart lemon, cilantro, and sweet creamy butter.
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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.
Loaded Baked Chicken Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy loaded baked chicken potato casserole recipe features baked potatoes, chicken, and seasonings topped with bacon and cheese.
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Easy 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.
Easy Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Creamy chicken and rice casserole with coconut milk, jasmine rice, and savory herbs. Juicy chicken and creamy rice will become a favorite.
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Baked Turkey Pasta Casserole

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.
Baked Turkey Pasta Casserole. 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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Juicy Ham In The Crock Pot Recipe With Glaze

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 With Glaze. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make the best ham in the crock pot recipe with simple ingredients, a sweet glaze, and tender, juicy results.
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Tender Chicken And French Onion Soup Casserole

French onion chicken that has been cooked in a crock pot
Tender Chicken And French Onion Soup Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

French onion soup mix, a few pantry ingredients, chicken, and a slow cooker, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying one-pot casserole dinner.
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Creamy Chicken And Dumplings

Homemade chicken and dumplings
Creamy Chicken And Dumplings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Old fashioned crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft chewy dumplings, tender chicken and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.
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Easy Mexican Chicken Tacos Recipe

Crock pot chicken for taco meat
Easy Mexican Chicken Tacos Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Mexican crockpot chicken tacos recipe with simple ingredients , 5 min. prep time, turns out perfect every time you make tacos.
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Tender and Delicious Mexican Steak Picado

Mexican steak piccata
Tender and Delicious Mexican Steak Picado. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Authentic Mexican Steak Picado Recipe smothers tender beef strips in a smoky tomato sauce with plabanos, jalapenos, green peppers, and onions.
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Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

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.
Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make baked lemon pepper chicken combines fresh zesty lemon, mellow baked garlic, and the slightly spicy taste of black pepper.
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Honey-Glazed Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe

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 Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crispy, oven-baked recipe lemon pepper wings are coated in a sweet, sticky honey glaze, making the perfect snack.
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Delicious Pollo Verde Recipe

chicken verde over rice
Delicious Pollo Verde Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy Slow Cooker Pollo Verde Recipe highlighting a fresh roasted salsa verde and a step-by-step guide for making this authentic Mexican dish.
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Pork Chops Recipe (5 Ingredients Only)

Pork chops and gravy over mashed potatoes
Pork Chops Recipe (5 Ingredients Only). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This simple crock pot pork chops recipe requires only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of preparation! Easy to make, saucy crock pot pork chops.
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Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Recipe

turkey wings and gravy
Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Made In A Crock Pot incredibly simple to make and guarantees tender, flavorful turkey wings.
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Delicious Queso Chicken

Close-up of a cheesy baked dish with melted cheese and chunks of tomatoes, garnished with chopped parsley. The creamy texture and golden-brown spots give it an appetizing appearance.
Delicious Queso Chicken. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Baked Queso Chicken will be your new favorite week night meal! It’s not only QUICK and EASY, but delicious. With just a few ingredients and a special tip, you will have moist and tender chicken on the table with almost no effort.
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Easy Coq Au Vin Recipe

Close-up of a plate featuring tender cooked chicken with mushrooms and a rich, savory sauce. A silver fork is partially visible, indicating the dish is ready to be eaten.
Easy Coq Au Vin Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Coq Au Vin in the slow cooker gives you comfort food without having to heat up your kitchen. A French chicken stew with layers of flavor that would make Julia Child proud and is sure to be a family favorite.
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27 Summer Cookout Desserts Everyone Will Be Talking About

A lemon sheet cake topped with creamy frosting, lemon slices, and mint leaves. The cake is partially sliced in a white baking dish next to two plated servings adorned with similar garnishes. Fresh mint and a whole lemon are placed next to the dishes.
27 Summer Cookout Desserts Everyone Will Be Talking About. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Get ready to steal the spotlight at your next summer cookout with desserts that are guaranteed to get everyone talking! This collection is bursting with show-stopping sweets—from nostalgic Bisquick strawberry shortcake and dreamy banana split cake to no-bake hits like creamy cheesecake cups, Jell-O pies, and chocolatey s’mores brownies. You’ll find fruity, chilled, gooey, and downright indulgent treats that are easy to whip up and impossible to forget. These are the kind of desserts people ask for the recipe before they’ve finished their first bite. Dive in and discover all 27 crowd-pleasers! Get All The Recipes: 27 Summer Cookout Desserts Everyone Will Be Talking About