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    20 Delicious Dinner Ideas That Are Outside the Box

    Published: Feb 1, 2025 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    20 Delicious Dinner Ideas That Are Outside the Box

    Say goodbye to the stress of menu planning and hello to simple, delicious recipes that the whole family will love this winter. From hearty casseroles that double as a main dish or a side to classic comfort food favorites, there's something here for everyone with these 20 Delicious Dinner Ideas That Are Outside the Box!

    Broccoli Rice and Cheese Chicken Casserole

    Broccoli Rice and Cheese Chicken Casserole
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    Craving a hearty, cheesy dish packed with comforting flavors? Look no further! This Broccoli Rice and Cheese Chicken Casserole is the ultimate one-pot dinner your family will love! Perfect for feeding a crowd or tackling meal prep for a busy week, this no-fuss recipe delivers big on taste without the hassle. Get the recipe here: Broccoli Rice and Cheese Chicken Casserole

    Baked Beans with Ground Beef

    Baked Beans with Ground Beef
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    Have you tried these Baked Beans with Ground Beef yet? They’re absolutely delicious! This recipe is perfect for a hearty casserole dinner that’ll keep everyone coming back for seconds. Or, pair it as an easy side dish for your next summer barbecue—because who doesn’t love a crowd-pleasing dish that’s simple to make? Get the recipe here: Baked Beans with Ground Beef

    Taco Ring Crescent Roll

    Taco Ring Crescent Roll
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    Love tacos? Love crescent rolls? (Who doesn’t?!) Get ready, because this Taco Ring Crescent Roll recipe is about to become your new favorite! It’s everything you love—delicious taco flavors—wrapped up in golden, flaky perfection. Get the recipe here: Taco Ring Crescent Roll

    Pizza Roll Casserole

    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    Skip delivery this weekend and make a homemade take on pizza rolls. This casserole is loaded with pepperoni, cheese and sauce. Add your favorite toppings and bake to perfection for a yummy dinner that is just so easy to make! Get the recipe: Pizza roll casserole

    Chicken Stuffed Peppers

    Chicken Stuffed Peppers
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    Looking for a wholesome, delicious dinner that’s easy to whip up and sure to please the whole family? Look no further! These Chicken Stuffed Peppers are about to become your new go-to meal. Packed with juicy chicken, hearty rice, and colorful veggies, they’re as tasty as they are satisfying. Get the recipe here: Chicken Stuffed Peppers

    Ultimate Chicken Casserole

    Ultimate Chicken Casserole
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    This Ultimate Chicken Casserole recipe lives up to its name! Chunks of chicken, mixed vegetables, and rice are baked in a creamy sauce until everything is tender and delicious. This easy one pot dinner recipe is a rich, creamy chicken casserole that everyone is sure to love! Get the recipe here: Ultimate Chicken Casserole

    Easy Lasagna Pasta Bake

    Easy Lasagna Pasta Bake
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    This Easy Lasagna Pasta Bake Recipe is a shortcut lasagna, and a super easy dinner recipe that the entire family will love! This casserole is perfect for anyone, even if you just want to cook it for yourself and have seconds, and lunch the next couple of days! Get the recipe here: Easy Lasagna Pasta Bake

    Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

    Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is an easy comfort food recipe to make with Chicken Breast Cutlets, a Creamy Mushroom and Sage Sauce and serves over rice or egg noodles. Our Million Dollar Chicken Casserole with noodles is hearty, delicious, and like many casserole style dishes, it holds up really well as leftovers, so you'll want to make plenty! Get the recipe here: Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

    Vegetarian Mexican Quinoa Skillet

    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    Check out this Vegetarian Mexican Quinoa Skillet Recipe, which is just perfect for Meatless Mondays, as well as any vegetarian menu plan! You can even add a little bit of spice by adding a can of green chilies - like Rotel - hot sauce or even a hot taco seasoning if it needs more kick. Get the recipe here: Vegetarian Mexican Quinoa Skillet

    Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

    Chicken Tater Tot Casserole (1)
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    Are you craving a good old fashioned comfort meal? Dive into these succulent layers of juicy chicken, golden tater tots, and melted cheese with our delectable Chicken Tater Tot Casserole recipe! It is perfect for fall and winter evening when we want some delicious goodness without a ton of effort! Get the recipe here: Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

    Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

    Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    This Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe is the perfect weeknight meal for those crazy busy nights! You can prepare this chicken enchilada recipe and have it on the table in just about 30 minutes! It's bound to be one of your new favorite dinner recipes! Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

    Easiest Ever Shepherd’s Pie

    The Easiest Shepherd’s Pie
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    I love one dish dinners and this easy shepherd’s pie is no exception! Now, traditionally Shepherd's pie calls for lamb, and we use beef - but Americans pretty much all refer to this as a Shepherd's Pie, so I do too! Make this for a fuss free weeknight option. This dish has everything you need to make a great meal; potatoes, meat and loads of veggies. Get the recipe: Easiest ever shepherd’s pie

    Chicken Over Rice Casserole

    Chicken Over Rice
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    This Chicken Over Rice recipe is a quick and easy one-pot meal loaded with flavor, not effort. This baked recipe is full of seasoned chicken thighs and tender, perfectly cooked rice, and it's ready in a flash. Get the recipe here: Chicken Over Rice Casserole

    Tuna Noodle Casserole

    Tuna Noodle Casserole
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    You just can’t go wrong with a classic like tuna noodle casserole. This simple dinner cooks up fast and easy and reheats well for an easy lunch the next day if you have any leftovers! This easy and delicious comfort food dinner is perfect for a hectic weeknight. Add a simple veggie like peas or a salad to the side for fast, homemade food. Get the recipe: Tuna noodle casserole

    Broccoli Ham Casserole

    Broccoli Ham Casserole Recipe
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    Bring a few simple ingredients together to make a rich and satisfying Broccoli ham casserole dinner. Ham, cheese and broccoli are perfect partners for a filling family meal that uses common pantry staples. This is a recipe to keep on hand for throwing together a quick, filling meal. Get the recipe: Broccoli ham casserole

    Ham and Asparagus Skillet

    Ham and Asparagus Skillet
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    This Ham and Asparagus Skillet Recipe is an easy skillet meal with veggies, pasta and ham that are as vibrant and summery as they are delicious! I love pasta dishes, they are a staple in my home, and have been ever since I moved out on my own. Get the recipe here: Ham and Asparagus Skillet

    Chicken Alfredo Roll Ups

    Chicken Alfredo Roll Ups in a casserole dish
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    Get ready for a dinner like never before with this Chicken Alfredo Roll Ups Recipe! Not only is it super tasty, but it's also a breeze to whip up. Brace yourself, because your family is about to go crazy for this dish! Picture this: all the goodness of a lasagna, but with a twist of chicken alfredo. Yum! Get the recipe: Chicken Alfredo Roll Ups

    Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Casserole

    Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Casserole
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    Grab some healthy and hearty ingredients like brussels sprouts, chicken, chopped veggies and a can of soup to make the best Chicken brussels sprouts casserole. Make this for an easy meal that the entire family will love. It also reheats well for leftovers for lunch! Get the recipe: Chicken brussels sprouts casserole

    Ham and Cheesy Rice Skillet Recipe

    Ham Cheese and Rice Skillet
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    This Ham Cheese and Rice Skillet Recipe is really good. There is just something so ridiculously easy about cooking with rice and broth over the stove - and you can easily substitute chicken or turkey for the ham in this recipe if that is all you have in the kitchen! Get the recipe here: Ham Cheese and Rice Skillet Recipe

    Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese Recipe

    Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    This Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese Recipe might give you a bit of a flash back of the hamburger helper that many of us used to eat when we were younger, broke, and just didn't know how to cook...But when you add in all of these tasty other ingredients like the lettuce or chopped spinach and tomato, you won't even remember that dancing little potholder! Get the recipe here: Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese Recipe

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