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Delicious Sunday Dinner Ideas to give you inspiration for tasty and easy meals. Gather the family and bring back Sunday dinner with these meal ideas.
It seems everyone is so busy and weeknights are jam packed with activities. Sundays has always been a special day reserved for a family meal. There is something so special about having everyone around the table. You can enjoy a great meal while talking about the past week and looking toward the new one ahead.
What's in this post: Sunday Dinner Ideas
- Why We Love Sunday Night Meals
- What’s for Dinner Sunday night?
- Southern Sunday Dinner ideas
- 1. The best Crock Pot Roast Recipe
- 2. Baked Macaroni and Cheese
- 3. Air Fryer Fried Chicken
- 4. How to roast a chicken
- 5. Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs
- 6. Magic Meatloaf in the Crockpot
- 7. Homemade Biscuits
- Healthy Sunday Dinner Ideas
- 8. Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Crock Pot Recipe
- 9. Simple Oven Baked Pork Chops
- 10. Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken
- 11. Beef Stir Fry
- 12. Air Fryer Bone in Pork Chops
- Lazy Sunday Dinner Ideas
- 13. Crockpot Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
- 14. Easy Baked Pork Chops
- 15. Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
- 16. Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
- 17. Chicken Noodle Casserole
- 18. Slow Cooker Baked Ziti Recipe
- 19. Sloppy Joes Recipe
- 20. Lasagna Casserole
- 21. Crock Pot American Goulash
- 22. Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe
- 23. Hamburger Casserole
- 24. Crockpot Chili
- 25. Nacho Chicken Casserole
- 26. Crockpot Taco Chili
- 27. Crock Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole
- 28. Easy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole
- 29. Wendy’s Chili Recipe
- 30. Spaghetti Pie
- Family Sunday Dinner Recipes
- 31. Easy Shrimp Alfredo
- 32. Easy Balsamic Crock Pot Roast Recipe
- 33. Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Recipes
- 34. Spiral Ham
- 35. Crock Pot Braised Short Ribs Recipe
- 36. Crock Pot Pork Roast Recipe
- 37. Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
- 38. Air Fryer Steak
- 39. Crock Pot Dr. Pepper Ribs
- 40. Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
- 41. Baked Chicken Tacos
- 42. Easy Carne Asada Street Tacos
- 43. Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie
- 44. Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken
- 45. Blackened Chicken Alfredo
- 46. Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
- 47. Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
- Summer Sunday Dinner Ideas
- 48. Skillet Bruschetta Chicken
- 49. Easy Grilled Chicken Kabob
- 50. Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe
- 51. BLT Pasta Salad
- 52. Strawberry Spinach Salad
- 53. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi
- 54. Panera Bread Asian Chicken Salad
- 55. Honey Glazed Salmon with Lime
- 56. BBQ Ranch Grilled Chicken Marinade
- 57. Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner
- The Best Sunday Night Dinner Ideas
Why We Love Sunday Night Meals
Some of my best memories growing up were made around the dinner table. While life sometimes gets in the way, I do try to make Sunday night dinner a weekly habit. This tradition does not have to be fancy, expensive or time consuming. I strive to make all our meals budget friendly and easy.
The main dish recipes on this list don’t require tons of hard to find ingredients or complicated instructions. Get started this week and make Sunday dinner a special time to bring everyone together.
What’s for Dinner Sunday night?
- From traditional roasts and pork tenderloin to spaghetti and soup, there are ideas to please everyone including the busiest schedules. Not to mention all of these recipes are delicious.
- Recipes include comfort food such as southern fried chicken and mac and cheese as well as healthy ideas like salmon.
- You can choose the cooking method that works best for you. There are recipes for the grill, slow cooker, instant pot and stove top. Whatever you prefer, we have meal ideas for everyone.
Southern Sunday Dinner ideas
1. The best Crock Pot Roast Recipe
Sunday dinner is a great time to make a roast with delicious carrots and potatoes.
2. Baked Macaroni and Cheese
From the crumb topping to the creamy filling, this mac and cheese is baked to perfection.
3. Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Enjoy crispy fried chicken without all the grease and work of traditional fried chicken. The air fryer makes it easy.
4. How to roast a chicken
Roasted chicken is so delicious and this easy recipe makes it perfect for an easy Sunday meal.
5. Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs
Ribs in the slow cooker are so tender and loaded with flavor.
6. Magic Meatloaf in the Crockpot
Learn how to make meatloaf in the crockpot and come home to dinner ready to enjoy.
7. Homemade Biscuits
Sunday dinner needs homemade biscuits and this recipe is super easy. Each bite is so light and fluffy.
Healthy Sunday Dinner Ideas
8. Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Crock Pot Recipe
This recipe is easy to prepare and the crock pot does the rest for tender balsamic pork.
9. Simple Oven Baked Pork Chops
Bake pork chops for an easy meal that is healthy and delicious.
10. Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken
Everything you need for a great meal is on the sheet pan. The chicken and veggies taste amazing and cleanup is minimum.
11. Beef Stir Fry
Stir Fry is a great way to stretch your meat budget and this beef is packed with flavor. We love to add in slice mushrooms and other vegetables for a delicious meal that the whole family will love.
12. Air Fryer Bone in Pork Chops
If you have an air fryer, try making pork chops for a fast Sunday dinner.
Lazy Sunday Dinner Ideas
13. Crockpot Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
Spaghetti and meatballs makes the best comfort food meal. Everyone loves spaghetti.
14. Easy Baked Pork Chops
The secret to the marinade is soda. The Coke makes these pork chops so tender and amazing.
15. Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Once you learn to make chicken and dumplings in the crock pot, you will see how easy and delicious it is.
16. Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Enjoy lots of buffalo flavor in this pasta dish.
17. Chicken Noodle Casserole
Creamy chicken, cheese and noodles come together for an easy but fabulous casserole.
18. Slow Cooker Baked Ziti Recipe
The next time you are in the mood for Italian, try Baked Ziti in the crock pot.
19. Sloppy Joes Recipe
Only 3 ingredients and your family can enjoy homemade sloppy joes.
20. Lasagna Casserole
Make lasagna the easy way in this simple casserole recipe. We love to add in Italian Sausage for even more flavor.
21. Crock Pot American Goulash
Lots of ground beef, pasta and more make this goulash filling and tasty.
22. Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe
Everything you need for a great Mexican casserole is in this dish. The layers will be a hit when served topped with fresh herbs such as chopped parsley.
23. Hamburger Casserole
Skip the box mixes and make this homemade hamburger casserole. Add in diced onion for added flavor.
24. Crockpot Chili
Hearty chili in the slow cooker is sure to make a great dinner the entire family will enjoy. My mom always made chili on Sunday and we would the leftovers for lunch the next day.
25. Nacho Chicken Casserole
Lots of salsa, rice, chicken and more combine for the best chicken casserole with Mexican flavor.
26. Crockpot Taco Chili
Taco chili always hits the spot and the slow cooker makes it effortless.
27. Crock Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Even the kiddos will eat their broccoli when it is served in this tasty casserole.
28. Easy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole
Lots of hashbrowns make the chicken and cheese absolutely yummy in this casserole.
29. Wendy’s Chili Recipe
No need to get take out when you can make Wendy’s chili at home.
30. Spaghetti Pie
Freezer friendly and delicious, this spaghetti pie is easy to make and family friendly.
Family Sunday Dinner Recipes
31. Easy Shrimp Alfredo
You only need a few minutes to make Shrimp Alfredo for Sunday dinner. It is super easy.
32. Easy Balsamic Crock Pot Roast Recipe
Jazz up regular pot roast with this balsamic recipe.
33. Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Recipes
If you love rotisserie chicken, make this whole chicken for your family in the crock pot.
34. Spiral Ham
The glaze makes this spiral ham even better. It is so yummy.
35. Crock Pot Braised Short Ribs Recipe
Make ribs in the crock pot and enjoy meat that is so tender it falls off the bone.
36. Crock Pot Pork Roast Recipe
Pork Roast and rich gravy is perfect for family dinner and leftovers are great for during the week.
37. Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
You only need 20 minutes for this simple enchiladas recipe with tender chicken.
38. Air Fryer Steak
The air fryer is a game changer when it comes to steak.
39. Crock Pot Dr. Pepper Ribs
Dr. Pepper in this recipe gives it unbelievable flavor.
40. Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
Creamy chicken spaghetti is a tasty twist from the classic spaghetti recipe.
41. Baked Chicken Tacos
Serve a crowd easily on Sunday with baked tacos.
42. Easy Carne Asada Street Tacos
Enjoy authentic Mexican food at home with this easy recipe for street tacos.
43. Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie
The double crust makes this chicken pot pie extra yummy.
44. Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken
Only 4 ingredients and anyone can toss this Mississippi chicken together for dinner.
45. Blackened Chicken Alfredo
From stove to table, chicken alfredo comes together in less than 30 minutes.
46. Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
The creamy stroganoff sauce and tender meat is amazing over noodles.
47. Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
Sour cream sauce gives these enchiladas the best flavor. It is amazing spooned over rice.
Summer Sunday Dinner Ideas
48. Skillet Bruschetta Chicken
Bruschetta Chicken is super fresh and bursting with vibrant tomatoes, seasoning and more.
49. Easy Grilled Chicken Kabob
You can make this easy marinade with 2 ingredients and use any veggies you prefer with chicken.
50. Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe
Classic macaroni salad is always a popular Sunday dish.
51. BLT Pasta Salad
Everything you love about a BLT is packed into this tasty pasta salad. It is literally bursting with so much flavor and the ranch is the best.
52. Strawberry Spinach Salad
Only 6 ingredients and this fresh spinach salad comes together easily.
53. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi
Lots of lemon and garlic make this shrimp so tasty.
54. Panera Bread Asian Chicken Salad
No need to go to Panera Bread when you can make this Asian Chicken Salad at home.
55. Honey Glazed Salmon with Lime
The blend of honey and lime make the best glaze for salmon.
56. BBQ Ranch Grilled Chicken Marinade
Toss some chicken on the grill with this simple BBQ Ranch marinade.
57. Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner
Sheet pan meals make a great meal and clean up is so easy. Everything you need for your meal is on the pan.
The Best Sunday Night Dinner Ideas
There are so many fabulous recipes that will definitely be a family favorite. Many of these meals can be made in 30 minutes or less.
From ground beef to chicken thighs and shrimp, the ideas are endless for a great meal.
Get started with these easy and delicious recipes.
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