17 copycat recipes for counting down the minutes until dinner time

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Craving your favorite restaurant dishes without leaving home? These 17 copycat recipes will transport you straight to your favorite eatery.

Closeup of crispy beef in a bowl with green onions and sesame seeds.
P.F. Chang Mongolian Beef. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Olive garden chicken pasta on a fork.
Olive Garden Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy tender, fall-apart chicken simmered in a creamy and cheesy sauce with this slow cooker Olive Garden chicken pasta copycat recipe. An easy-to-make comfort food dish that captures the flavors of the restaurant favorite.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Chick-fil-a Chicken Sandwich

Copycat Chick-fil-A sandwich with tomato, lettuce and cheese.
Chick-fil-a Chicken Sandwich. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Satisfy your craving for a crispy chicken sandwich with this easy-to-make Chick-Fil-A copycat recipe. Prepare a juicy, restaurant-quality chicken sandwich right in your air fryer.
Get the Recipe: Chick-fil-a Chicken Sandwich

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

Two slices of meatloaf on a plate with mashed potatoes and carrots.
Cracker Barrel Meatloaf. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Bring the taste of Cracker Barrel’s homestyle cooking to your kitchen with this mouth-watering meatloaf copycat recipe. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, just like the restaurant version.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

Chipotle Barbacoa

Barbacoa tacos on a tray topped with peppers and onions.
Chipotle Barbacoa. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make Chipotle-style barbacoa at home using your slow cooker with this easy copycat recipe. The tender, juicy, and flavorful meat will satisfy your burrito cravings without the need for takeout.
Get the Recipe: Chipotle Barbacoa

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A bowl of broccoli cheddar soup with broccoli and carrots.
Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Bring the rich, cheesy, and velvety texture of Panera’s broccoli cheddar soup to your home with this copycat recipe. Enjoy a warm, hearty bowl of this comforting soup without the need to order out.
Get the Recipe: Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Cafe Rio Sweet Pork

Tray of shredded pork tacos in flour tortillas, garnished with cilantro and served with lime wedges.
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Bring the taste of Cafe Rio’s Sweet Pork to your dinner table with this easy slow cooker copycat recipe. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy this delicious meat in tacos, burritos, or bowls.
Get the Recipe: Cafe Rio Sweet Pork

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup in a white bowl topped with basil.
Olive Garden Minestrone Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Prepare a quick, easy, and nutritious one-pot meal with this Instant Pot Minestrone soup recipe, reminiscent of the popular Olive Garden dish. Packed with veggies and full of flavor, this healthy soup is ready in 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

P.F. Chang Mongolian Beef

Closeup of crispy beef in a bowl with green onions and sesame seeds.
P.F. Chang Mongolian Beef. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy crispy beef coated in a sweet and salty sauce, just like the popular dish from P.F. Changs, with this air fryer Mongolian beef recipe. This kid-friendly meal comes together in just 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: P.F. Chang Mongolian Beef

Arby’s Beef ‘n Cheddar

A shredded beef sandwich with melted cheese on a bun, served with curly fries on a tray.
Arby’s Beef ‘n Cheddar. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make a copycat Arby’s Beef ‘n Cheddar sandwich in your slow cooker for an effortless, delicious meal. With tender roast beef, creamy cheese sauce, and toasted buns, your family will love this budget-friendly version of the fast-food favorite.
Get the Recipe: Arby’s Beef ‘n Cheddar

Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup

Bowl of copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup in a bowl with breadsticks in the background.
Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Savor the taste of Olive Garden’s beloved chicken gnocchi soup with this copycat recipe. This comforting slow cooker soup features a creamy broth, tender chicken, and vegetables, just like the restaurant version.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup

Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp

A person dipping fried shrimp into a bowl of dip.
Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Recreate the popular Bonefish Grill appetizer at home with this air fryer Bang Bang Shrimp recipe. Crispy shrimp coated in a spicy sauce, perfect for your next game day party.
Get the Recipe: Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp

Chick-fil-A Tortilla Soup

Mexican chicken tortilla soup in a white bowl.
Chick-fil-A Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Bring the comforting taste of Chick-fil-A’s famous Tortilla Soup to your table with this copycat recipe. Each spoonful captures the essence of the restaurant’s beloved soup.
Get the Recipe: Chick-fil-A Tortilla Soup

Chilis Southwest Egg Rolls

Plate of southwest egg rolls cut open to show the filling of beans, chicken, corn and cheese.
Chilis Southwest Egg Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Recreate Chili’s popular appetizer with these air fryer southwest egg rolls. Filled with chicken, corn, beans, onions, cheese, and spicy Tex Mex seasoning, they’re perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce.
Get the Recipe: Chilis Southwest Egg Rolls

Panda Express Orange Chicken

Plate of orange chicken in a metal bowl from the top.
Panda Express Orange Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Create a flavorful Asian-inspired meal at home with this Instant Pot orange chicken recipe, inspired by Panda Express. Each bite bursts with flavor, and the dish comes together fast, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Panda Express Orange Chicken

Outback Blooming Onion

Blooming onion on a plate with sauce in the background.
Outback Blooming Onion. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make a restaurant-style blooming onion appetizer at home using your air fryer. Despite its impressive appearance, this Outback Steakhouse copycat recipe is surprisingly easy to prepare.
Get the Recipe: Outback Blooming Onion

Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Copycat recipe: Cheesy corn tortillas with tomatoes and cheese on a plate.
Taco Bell Mexican Pizza. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make your own Taco Bell-inspired Mexican pizza at home with this copycat recipe. Tortillas layered with meat, beans, cheese, and toppings can be baked in the oven or made in an air fryer.
Get the Recipe: Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken

Chinese chicken stir fry in a white bowl with chopsticks.
Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Create a healthier version of the classic Chinese dish with this air fryer Kung Pao chicken recipe. Enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken that rivals your favorite take-out spot.
Get the Recipe: Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken

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