Hungry for a flavor packed dinner, but don't have the energy? These dump-and-bake recipes make for the perfect dinner if you don't want to stress about cooking. They are all of the dump-and-bake or dump-and-cook variety, and you'll want to save this list for any time you need a lot of flavor without the hard work.
Instant Pot Bolognese
Save time in the kitchen with this Instant Pot bolognese! A rich and hearty pasta sauce, this instant pot recipe brings all the flavors of the classic dish simmered for hours into a quick meal with basic pantry ingredients.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Bolognese
Chicken & Shrimp Fajitas
This sheet pan chicken and shrimp fajitas recipe is the easiest, most delicious one pan dinner around. With tender chicken and juicy shrimp in a delicious homemade fajita seasoning, this easy dinner will have a permanent place on your meal plan. It is definitely one of our favorite family meals for the busy weeknights.
Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
Easy, cheesy and totally delicious - this is comfort food at its best! Get the recipe from always use butter.
Instant Pot Chicken Stew
This Instant Pot Chicken Stew is the easiest chicken stew you will ever make. Prep it for 10 minutes, then set it and forget it - and enjoy a flavor-packed veggie-loaded meal in under 45 minutes.
Get the recipe from always use butter:Instant Pot Chicken Stew
Pesto Salmon
This delicious Pesto Salmon is on your table in just 15 minutes. Smothered in a Greek yogurt and pesto blend, this baked salmon is perfect for busy weeknights. With minimal ingredients but tons of flavor, the final result is salmon filets you can't resist.
Get the recipe:Pesto Salmon
Broccoli Casserole
You are going to love this broccoli casserole if you are looking for a healthier, quick, and easy recipe!
Firecracker Salmon
Cook this quick Firecracker Salmon in just 15 minutes for a delicious dinner with spicy, tangy sauce and perfectly cooked salmon. This deliciously spicy salmon recipe makes for a quick and easy dinner that will be the star of your table.
Get the recipe: Firecracker Salmon
Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
This slow cooker Mongolian beef is flank steak cooked with garlic, ginger, brown sugar and soy sauce. This crock pot recipe tastes just like a meal you would get at a Chinese restaurant.
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Cabbage & Brussels Sprouts
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs are bursting with flavor and loaded with veggies for a flavorful, low-carb dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
Ranch Chicken & Potato Casserole
This Ranch Chicken and Potato Casserole with broccoli, bacon, and cheese is comfort food at it's finest. Super simple and made in just one pan, this delicious, easy dinner recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Seafood Pasta Bake
Creamy, cheesy, seafood pasta all in a simple dump-and-bake package.
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Easy Wonton Soup
With frozen wontons and mostly pre-chopped vegetables, this easy Wonton Soup comes together fast. (Like, done in under 30 minutes fast.)
Get the recipe: Easy Wonton Soup.
Mac & Cheese
Making Mac and Cheese has never been this easy! With just 10 minutes of prep and 45 minutes in the oven you can make the best baked Mac and Cheese - in one pan, without boiling, no flour and no roux. With both Cheddar and Gruyere this is as cheesy & flavor packed as it gets!
Get the recipe from always use butter:Simple Mac and Cheese without Flour (Dump and Bake!)
French Fry Casserole
Don't throw away those leftover french fries - make this leftover french fries casserole instead! Cheesy, spicy, and so delicious it's quick and easy to make, and a perfect side for chicken, beef, or another protein.
Get the recipe:Leftover French Fries Casserole
Baked Cod in Foil with Potatoes & Tomatoes
A classic barbecue or oven recipe, here the fish is cooked with everything you need for a complete meal: potatoes, tomatoes, lemon and seasonings. A complete meal in a ready-to-serve package!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
Put this recipe in the slow cooker at the start of your day and come home to the warm rich flavors of curry, coconut and cumin in this Slow Cooker Chicken Curry. This is a meal your family will love served alongside rice and warm naan.
Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake
This tuna pasta bake is creamy, flavorful, and delicious. It is made with canned tuna, mozzarella cheese, and other simple ingredients for the perfect weeknight meal.
Sheet Pan Sausages & Veggies
This sheet-pan dinner is about as simple and delicious as it gets! Seasoned with garlic and herbs, it gets tender and caramelized in the oven and is done in less than 30 minutes.
Get the recipe from Inquiring Chef: Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables
Leftover Boiled Potato Casserole
Next time you have leftover boiled potatoes, you must try this leftover boiled potato casserole! With all the classic flavors of baked potatoes, this dish is creamy, cheesy and so quick and easy to make.
Get the recipe:Leftover Boiled Potato Casserole
Sheet Pan Salmon Oreganata
A quick, healthy, and satisfying dinner all made on a sheet pan. Everyone will love the flaky, crispy coating and zesty flavors; this is bound to become a new family favorite.
Get the recipe from Lavender & Macarons: Sheet Pan Salmon Oreganata
Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake
This creamy pesto pasta bake is extra creamy and cheesy, made in one baking pan, and doesn't require kitchen skills! It's a super delicious pasta dish that is made in under an hour and tastes like restaurant pasta.
Instant Pot Chicken & Potatoes
This Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes is a complete flavor packed meal all done in the instant pot in under 45 minutes. With a delicious tomato sauce made from fresh tomatoes, tomato paste and oregano, this is an easy dinner perfect for busy nights!
Get the recipe from always use butter:Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
Rigatoni al Forno
Are you looking for an easydelicious pasta dish to serve up for dinner? This flavorful rigatoni al forno with veggies will do the trick. This classic Italian-inspired bake is a simple but satisfying meal. It’s a comforting mixture of textures and flavors that everyone will love. Best of all, it takes very little time to prepare!
Vegetarian Burrito Bowls
Healthy, delicious burrito bowls are so easy to make with this dump-and-bake recipe.
Get the recipe from Hey Nutrition Lady.
Baked Lamb Chops & Veggies
This sheet pan meal is an easy way to enjoy lamb - without worrying about it covercooking! These lamb chops bake in the juices from the veggies for super tender lamb that tastes amazing.
Get the recipe from always use butter:Baked Lamb Chops with Vegetables
Mediterranean Veggie Casserole
This casserole takes just minutes to put together, and then you just pop it in the oven. The end result? Tender vegetables in a hearty garlicky rich sauce!
Get the recipe from The Fiery Vegetarian: Mediterranean Vegetable Casserole
Instant Pot Carrot Ginger Soup
Dump, cook, and blend - and have this flavor packed soup all ready in time for dinner! A 30 minute dish that's going to save your weeknights.
Get the recipe from Piping Pot Curry: Instant Pot Carrot Ginger Soup
Roasted Gnocchi with Veggies
If you're a a gnocchi fan, you have to try this recipe! For this recipe, gnocchi is roasted in the oven after a good toss in olive oil. It gets a bit of a nice crust, but remains tender in the middle.
Get the recipe from FODMAP Everyday: Roasted Gnocchi
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake
Get all your favorite buffalo flavors in a simple dump-and-bake pasta package.
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Sheet Pan Kielbasa & Veggies
A quick and fuss-free dinner all made on a sheet pan. You can use any kinds of sausage and veggies you want!
Get the recipe from Lavender and Macarons: Kielbasa And Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner
Lemon Pepper Salmon
Maybe the best salmon recipe ever? All the lemony flavors make this the ultimate weeknight dinner.
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Vegetarian Gnocchi Bake
Comfort food at its best - and easiest!
Get the recipe from Hey Nutrition Lady.
Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake
Lots of chicken and broccoli for a super filling dinner that will be sure to leave you leftovers.
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Sheet Pan Halloumi Tacos
Craving tacos, but don't have the time? Yes you do! Making these delicious halloumi tacos is a breeze.
Get the recipe from Hey Nutrition Lady.
Instant Pot Fettucine Alfredo
Creamy, rich, and so delicious! This pasta is an easy one-pot dinner that basically cooks itself.
Get the recipe from Piping Pot Curry: Instant Pot Fettucine Alfredo
Teriyaki Salmon
Use store bought teriyaki sauce or make it yourself - either way, you'll love this easy salmon recipe.
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Vegetarian Ravioli Bake
Another comfort food favorite the whole family will love. Cheesy and delicious!
Get the recipe from Sustainable Cooks.
Baked Chicken Drumsticks & Veggies
This sheet pan dinner is great for quick and easy weeknight meals! Hands-off with just a bit of chopping to start, and comes out tasting amazing with chicken, veggies and lots of sauce all in one pan.
Get the recipe from always use butter:Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Veggies
Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake
Cheesy chicken and pasta loaded with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach for a filling comfort food meal that's super easy to make.
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Furikake Salmon
Lots of fish flavor in this crispy salmon recipe with just salmon, soy sauce and furikake seasoning.
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Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
A simple yet flavor packed dinner that makes an easy weeknight meal or Sunday dinner. This classic Italian dish is cooked low and slow and can be served over pasta, polenta or mashed potatoes.
Get the recipef rom Saporito Kitchen: Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
Sheet Pan Fajita Bowls
These easy Vegan Sheet-pan Fajita Bowls are sure to be a crowd pleaser! With zucchini, peppers, cauliflower, spicy chickpeas roasted on a sheet pan, and served with a zippy chipotle-lime cashew cream and quick fajita rice, these vegan fajita bowls are a healthy, satisfying, and delicious meal.
Vegan Sheet Pan Gnocchi & Veggies
This quick 30-minute dinner is exactly what you need to get an easy weeknight meal on the table fast.
Baked Tilapia
This baked tilapia recipe is quick, easy, juicy and flavorful! It takes only 15 minutes from start to finish, and the fish comes out flaky and delicious. Great for family dinners, summer cookouts, meal prep and holidays.
Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
This Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken dish is both sweet and spicy, and so simple to make. This cheap chicken recipe is a weeknight dinner superstar. With only 4 ingredients, this tasty and super quick dinner couldn't be any easier!
Enchilada Bake
Enchilada Bake is super-easy to prepare using pantry and freezer staples, and so tasty it's sure to become a long-time family favorite! No need to turn on your oven, this recipe uses the magic of your slow cooker.
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs & Sweet Potatoes
You will love this comforting, easy, filling and over the top delicious Sheet Pan Baked Chicken Thighs and Sweet Potato recipe. It is extremely easy to make with pantry staples and cooks in just 30 minutes.
Sheet Pan Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
This Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken is an easy sheet pan chicken dinner that comes together in minimal time with minimal effort.
Baked Vegan Pasta
A wonderfully creamy no boil baked vegan pasta bake that is easy, gluten free and packed with vegetables. Can be enjoyed both warm or cold.
Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki
What’s particularly wonderful about this Honey Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken recipe is that you cook the chicken breasts from FROZEN! What a time saver! That means – you don’t need to plan ahead – just pull those frozen breasts right from the freezer, dump in the simple ingredients and 30 minutes later you’ve got a fabulous meal. YES!
Sausage Tray Bake
This easy sausage tray bake recipe is full of flavor and as it is a one tray sausage bake and cooked in the oven it requires very little hands on time. That makes this perfect for an easy but tasty family weeknight dinner!
Crock Pot Green Chile Chicken
This deliciously creamy Crock Pot Green Chile Chicken is a simple recipe your whole family will love. This effortless and tasty slow cooker meal is perfect for super busy weeknights.
Slow Cooker Carne Asada
Slow Cooker Carne Asada is everything you love about flavorful tacos with a mostly hands off approach. It’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner, but also perfect for easy entertaining. Who doesn’t love tacos?
Chicken Thigh Tray Bake
This chicken thigh tray bake recipe is fuss-free and perfect for a speedy weeknight family dinner and ready in under 45 minutes. Simply roast chicken thighs, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and carrots in a flavorful marinade.
Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage & Veggies
A quick dinner that comes together in just 25 minutes, and is all made in one pan.
Baked Chicken & Potatoes
This simple chicken and potatoes one-pan meal results in tender juicy chicken coated in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, crispy golden potatoes, and delicious, slightly charred, broccoli. It’s a simple, wholesome, weeknight dinner that takes minimal effort and creates very little mess. But really, it just tastes amazing!
Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggies
This fuss-free sheet pan chicken dinner with veggies is perfect for busy families who still want to eat a healthy, hot meal for dinner. Toss, bake and serve. It really is that easy!
Pizza Baked Butter Beans
These easy pizza baked beans are perfect for busy weeknights! Mix some canned, drained beans with a bit of pizza sauce, add your favorite toppings, and bake for a quick, cozy dinner that's perfect with a loaf of crusty bread. Ready in 30 minutes.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
A classic British takeaway dish, all done in the slow cooker. Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is as simple as dumping all the ingredients in the slow cooker and letting it cook. Homemade curry night just got easier!
Cheesy Pizza Pasta Bake
This incredibly quick and easy pizza pasta bake is an absolute lifesaver on busy nights! It’ll be in the oven in no time flat – you can even mix it all up right in the pan (and you don’t even have to precook the pasta). So cheesy and full of great pizza flavors - your whole family will love it!
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken & Veggies
This slow cooker honey garlic chicken and veggies recipe is the ultimate easy, one-pot crockpot meal! Seriously – get this recipe on your meal plan rotation pronto.
Zucchini Casserole
An easy way to eat more veggies, and easy enough to make as a side on busy weeknights.
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Slow cooker teriyaki chicken is chicken breasts cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and honey, then shredded and drizzled with sauce. Serve over rice for an easy yet satisfying crock pot dinner!
Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole
This creamy spinach artichoke chicken casserole is made with rotisserie chicken and frozen veggies, making prep a breeze! You can make this entire chicken casserole in under 1 hour.
