42 Summer Dinner Ideas

Doritos Casserole with Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner recipe using rotisserie chicken. This creamy chicken casserole is loaded with cream cheese, corn, shredded cheddar and topped with crumbled Doritos.

Buffalo Chicken English Muffins are an easy weeknight dinner recipe using rotisserie chicken. These English muffins are topped with shredded chicken tossed in Buffalo sauce and baked with cheese on top.

Sloppy Joe Pizza is an easy ground beef dinner recipe using Pillsbury pizza crust and homemade sloppy joe sauce.

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Frito Pie is a delicous casserole with a base of Fritos corn chips, topped with ground beef and bacon crumble tossed in BBQ sauce, shredded cheese and French's fried onions.

Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp is a delicious seafood pasta recipe with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce.

Honey Garlic Chicken Sloppy Joes are an easy weeknight dinner recipe using ground chicken coated in a sweet and savoury honey garlic sauce served on Brioche buns.

Taco Lasagna is an easy casserole recipe with layers of soft tortillas, shredded cheese, ground beef and salsa.

Chicken Taco Frito Pie is an easy weeknight dinner recipe made with shredded chicken tossed in salsa, taco seasoning and chili sauce and topped with cheese, Fritos corn chips, avocado dip, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.

Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are an easy dinner recipe using ground chicken and loaded with corn, red onions, cream of chicken soup, Cajun seasoning and shredded cheese.

Naan Pizza is an easy dinner recipe using store bought naan bread topped with pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoni and diced green peppers.

Oven Baked Italian Sausage is an easy sheet pan dinner with diced bell peppers and onions tossed in olive oil and Italian seasoning.

Lemon Garlic Pasta is a simple dinner recipe using shell pasta tossed in a lemon garlic butter sauce and topped with grated parmesan and chopped parsley.

Korean Meatballs are delicious turkey meatballs with a sweet and spicy glaze.

Caprese Chicken is a delicious chicken dish loaded with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinaigrette.

White Chicken Enchiladas are delicious baked tortillas filled with shredded chicken, cream cheese and green chilis baked in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese.

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos are tasty tacos with seasoned shrimp, sliced red cabbage, diced avocados and a creamy dressing made with mayo, Greek yogurt, lime juice and cilantro.

Bruschetta Chicken Bake is a simple baked chicken breast recipe loaded with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and melty mozzarella cheese.

Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice is the perfect balance of sweet and savoury with pineapple chunks, diced chicken breast pieces and rice all seasoned with soy sauce, hoisin sauce and toasted sesame oil.

Steak Taco Salad is a delicious dinner recipe loaded with romaine lettuce, red onions, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, grape tomatoes, corn, shredded cheese, chunky salsa, ranch dressing, diced avocado, Fritos corn chips and sliced eye of round steaks.

Big Mac Salad is a hearty dinner recipe loaded with ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, iceberg lettuce, diced onions, dill pickles, sesame seeds and a homemade Big Mac sauce.

Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan is a delicious parmesan breaded chicken breast recipe topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese.

Ground Beef Fajitas are a simple weeknight meal with cooked ground beef, bell peppers and onions all seasoned with a homemade fajita spice blend and served on flour tortillas.

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breasts are a delicious boneless, skinless chicken breast recipe loaded with cream cheese, mozzarella, spinach and chopped artichoke hearts.

Mongolian Shrimp is a delightful dish with large shrimp cooked in a rich seasoned soy sauce with a bit of a kick from the addition of some chili garlic sauce.

Ground Turkey Stir Fry is an easy weeknight dinner recipe loaded with bell peppers, broccoli, green onions and cashews all cooked in a sweet and savoury stir fry sauce seasoned with fresh garlic and ginger.

Santa Fe Chicken is a delicious skillet chicken breast dish loaded with spices, salsa, black beans, corn and Colby Jack cheese.

Apple Walnut Chicken Salad is a tasty lunch or dinner recipe using diced chicken, apples, chopped walnuts, celery and red onions all coated in a creamy mayo and sour cream based dressing.

Cajun Ground Chicken and Rice is an easy weeknight dinner recipe loaded with long grain and wild rice, ground chicken, diced bell peppers, corn, chopped spinach, Cajun seasoning, green onions, ranch dressing and cheddar cheese.

Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a delicious dinner recipe with seasoned Cajun shrimp served over linguine noodles in a flavourful creamy sauce.

Oven Baked Hamburger Steaks are an easy sheet pan dinner recipe with seasoned ground beef patties cooked along with sliced onions, red bell peppers and mushrooms.

Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a hearty pasta recipe loaded with chicken breast strips, sliced bell peppers, fajita seasoning, fire-roasted Rotel, penne noodles and pepper jack cheese.

Philly Cheese Steak Skillet is a hearty dish loaded with steak strips, green bell peppers, red onions, sliced mushrooms and topped with a blend of mozzarella and provolone.

Chicken and Pepperoni Pizza Melts are a simple and delicious meal made with tortillas loaded with strips of grilled chicken, pepperoni, shredded mozzarella and pizza sauce and then toasted until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is gooey.

Air Fryer Pizza Dogs are a fun and easy recipe perfect for lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. These tasty hot dogs are loaded with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and bacon all air fried to crispy perfection.

Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos are an dinner recipe made with flour tortillas, ground chicken, chopped romaine, Caesar dressing, bacon and parmesan cheese.

Individual Taco Pot Pies are a fun and hearty ground beef dinner recipe perfect for weeknights.

These pot pies are made with store bought puff pastry, filled with a beef taco meat, Rotel and cheese and baked in jumbo muffin tins until perfectly browned and flaky.

Garlic Bread Alfredo Meatballs are an easy family friendly dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights.

These sub buns are slathered with garlic spread and loaded with meatballs in creamy alfredo sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese and crumbled bacon before being baked to perfection.

Beef and Bacon Cream Cheese Doritos Nachos are perfect for a fun and easy weeknight dinner or game day snack.

These hearty nachos are loaded with seasoned beef, crispy bacon, mozzarella cheese, chopped green onions and drizzled with a rich cream cheese ranch sauce.

Doritos Crusted Chicken Smash Tacos are a fun twist on smash burger tacos. Flour tortillas are spread with a ground chicken and crushed Doritos mixture and fried until crispy before being topped with shredded mozzarella, chopped lettuce, crispy bacon, ranch dressing and more Doritos.

If you're looking for an easy dinner with minimal cleanup, this Sheet Pan Ranch Pork Chops and Potatoes recipe is the perfect solution.

Juicy ranch-seasoned pork chops and tender roasted potatoes cook together on one pan for a simple, hearty meal that's packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.

If you love the bold flavors of Buffalo wings but want an easy meal the whole family can enjoy, these Buffalo Chicken Bowls are about to become a new favorite.

Loaded with tender Buffalo chicken, fluffy rice, crisp celery and red onion, and finished with a creamy homemade ranch drizzle, they deliver the perfect balance of heat, freshness, and comfort in every bite.

BBQ Fritos Chicken Sandwiches are an easy dinner recipe using shredded chicken and loaded with BBQ corn chips, cheddar cheese and bacon. This recipe is perfect for summer because if you use a grocery store rotisserie chicken you won't even have to turn on the oven.