friday night faves: 17 mouthwatering recipes to try

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Get ready to enhance your Friday night dinner with a burst of flavor and creativity. Transform your Friday evenings into a culinary adventure filled with tantalizing tastes and simple satisfaction that range from zesty Southwest tortilla pie to savory Cacio e Pepe pasta. Whether you’re looking for kid-friendly delights or something more grown-up, join us on a journey of Friday night faves that will leave you craving for more.

Honey glazed chicken on a blue plate.
Honey glazed chicken. Photo credit: Michelle Price.

Canned Chicken Salad

Image shows a Canned Chicken Salad sandwich on a wooden table.
Canned Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Enjoy a refreshing and simple no cook meal with convenient and delightful canned chicken salad. It’s a hassle-free choice that brings flavorful moments to your dinner table on Friday nights.
Get the Recipe: Canned Chicken Salad

Crescent Roll Bagel Dogs

Image shows Hot dogs wrapped in crescent roll dough on a baking sheet.
Crescent Roll Bagel Dogs. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Add whimsy to your Friday night supper with Crescent Roll Bagel Dogs, a fun and tasty option that guarantees smiles. They are kid-friendly but adult delicious. Try dipping them in whole grain mustard or hot sauce for something more grown up.
Get the Recipe: Crescent Roll Bagel Dogs

Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole

Image shows a closeup of a spoon holding some Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole with the full skillet behind it.
Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Introducing the delectable Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole, a mouthwatering blend of seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and ooey-gooey melted cheese for your Friday night dining experience. It satisfies your cravings with irresistible flavors for all the kids and adult in the family.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole

Caprese Panini

Image shows a sliced caprese panini on a wooden board with the melted cheese oozing out.
Caprese Panini. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Experience classic flavors for your Friday night supper with the Caprese Panini, where melty cheese meets affordability. It’s a quick and “fancy” meal that satisfies your palate without emptying your pockets.
Get the Recipe: Caprese Panini

Honey Glazed Chicken

Honey glazed chicken on a blue plate.
Honey Glazed Chicken. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Treat yourself to a delicious and easy-to-make honey glazed chicken, perfect for a quick Friday night meal. The chicken is coated with the tastiest sweet and sticky glaze both kids and adults enjoy. Make your tummy happy tonight.
Get the Recipe: Honey Glazed Chicken

Slow Cooker Tomato Lime Chicken

Image shows a Bite of tomato lime chicken on a fork with rice and the rest of the bowl in the background.
Slow Cooker Tomato Lime Chicken. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Indulge in zesty and tangy flavors during your Friday night dinner with slow cooker tomato lime chicken. This dish combines juicy chicken with vibrant tomato and lime accents, creating a mouthwatering meal.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Tomato Lime Chicken

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Overhead shot of chicken tortilla soup in a red bowl on wooden table with tortilla strips on the soup.
Chicken Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Start your meal or enjoy a hearty dinner with chicken tortilla soup. It’s quick and easy, perfect for your Friday night cravings. This soup is packed with chicken, beans, and corn to fill you up.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup

Shredded BBQ Chicken

Shredded BBQ Chicken. Photo credit: Honest & Truly.

Enjoy BBQ and the Instant Pot in perfect harmony with delicious shredded BBQ chicken. It’s a cinch to make and ideal for a BBQ chicken sandwich, on a salad, or as a topping for baked potatoes that’s sure to be your new Friday night fave.
Get the Recipe: Shredded BBQ Chicken

Spicy Tuna Rolls

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Spicy Tuna Rolls. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Elevate your sushi experience with simple and delicious homemade spicy tuna rolls, where canned tuna shines as a delicious and cost-effective alternative for your Friday evening meals. Satisfy your sushi cravings without emptying your wallet.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Tuna Rolls

Tuna and Tomato Pasta

Image shows a closeup view of tuna and tomato pasta in a white patterned bowl.
Tuna and Tomato Pasta. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Savor the simplicity and burst of flavor that come with Tuna and Tomato Pasta, a Friday night favorite ready quickly with a tantalizing sauce that cooks up while your pasta boils.
Get the Recipe: Tuna and Tomato Pasta

Creamy Pea Pasta

Image shows Creamy Pea Pasta in an enameled cast iron pot.
Creamy Pea Pasta. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Embrace something other than spaghetti and meatballs with Creamy Pea Pasta, a meatless marvel that’s quick and delicious for your Friday night dining enjoyment. Enjoy creamy comfort with ingredients you likely already have on hand.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Pea Pasta

Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl

Image shows a closeup of chicken egg roll in a bowl in a blue enameled cast iron pot.
Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Delight in the goodness of Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl, where a single bowl combines tender chicken, crisp veggies, and savory seasonings for a flavorful Friday night dinner that won’t break the bank, taking your favorite Chinese appetizer and turning it into a fun meal.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl

Thai Chicken Chili

Image shows an overhead shot of a bowl of Thai Chicken Chili.
Thai Chicken Chili. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Embark on a culinary adventure with this crock pot Thai Chicken Chili, where fragrant spices and tender chicken create harmonious and fiery flavor. This will be your new Friday night fave.
Get the Recipe: Thai Chicken Chili

Semi-homemade Chicken Enchiladas

Image shows baked cheesy chicken enchiladas in a blue Pyrex casserole.
Semi-homemade Chicken Enchiladas. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Transform your dinner table with mouthwatering chicken enchiladas, leveraging rotisserie chicken for savory family dining during your Friday night dinners. Savor the flavors without compromising taste with this quick and easy recipe that uses leftover rotisserie chicken so your dinner is ready in a snap.
Get the Recipe: Semi-homemade Chicken Enchiladas

Mexican Skillet Quinoa

Image shows a wooden spoon holding a scoop of Mexican skillet quinoa with the full pot behind it.
Mexican Skillet Quinoa. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Dive into yummy meatless meals with Mexican Skillet Quinoa, perfect for your Friday night suppers. This gluten-free recipe is packed with protein, flavor, and affordability, making it an ideal choice for a tasty dinner everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Skillet Quinoa

Cacio e Pepe

Image shows a plate with cacio e pepe in a neat pile topped with shaved parmesan cheese.
Cacio e Pepe. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Indulge in this 15 minute delight with Cacio e Pepe, a cheesy sensation that is simple to make with just a few ingredients. This quick pasta dish offers simple satisfaction that will have you coming back for seconds this Friday and every Friday night.
Get the Recipe: Cacio e Pepe

Southwest Tortilla Pie

Image shows a slice of a Southwest Tortilla Pie sitting on a white plate.
Southwest Tortilla Pie. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Spice up your Friday evening meals with a tantalizing Southwest tortilla pie. It’s loaded with rotisserie chicken, black beans, corn, zesty spices, and melted cheese, promising bold flavors and satisfying textures.
Get the Recipe: Southwest Tortilla Pie

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