15 insanely delicious dinner recipes you’ve been missing

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If you haven’t tried these insanely delicious dinners yet, you’re missing out on some serious mealtime victories. It’s time to step up your dinner game with 15 meals that are so good, you’ll wonder how you ever did without them!

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

Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Pork Chops on a plate covered with a creamy mushroom gravy and served on mashed potatoes.
Slow Cooker Pork Chops. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Get ready for a top-notch dinner with these Slow Cooker Pork Chops. They’re drenched in a dreamy creamy mushroom sauce and are as easy as tossing in ingredients and letting the slow cooker do its thing. You’ll be the dinner hero with this one.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Taco Rice Skillet

Closeup of a skillet with ground beef, cheese and tomatoes.
Taco Rice Skillet. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Taco Rice Skillet is a one-pan wonder that’s going to change your dinner game. It’s quick, it’s hearty, and it packs all the taco flavors you’re after into one easy dish. Perfect for a no-stress, tasty meal.
Get the Recipe: Taco Rice Skillet

Slow Cooker Short Ribs

A slow cooker full of meat and vegetables.
Slow Cooker Short Ribs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These slow cooker short ribs are the kind of meal you need in your life. They come out so tender, with a rich sauce, and they’re a breeze to get going. Dinner just got a serious upgrade.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Short Ribs

Instant Pot Bangers and Mash

Sausages with onion gravy on top of mashed potatoes.
Instant Pot Bangers and Mash. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Skip the corned beef this St. Patrick’s Day and make Bangers and Mash with this Instant Pot recipe. It’s a solid dinner choice with sausages, creamy mashed potatoes, and a rich onion gravy that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Bangers and Mash

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken on a white plate on rice topped with parsley.
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

If you’re after a dinner that’s both simple and fantastic, this Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken is the way to go. It’s chicken in a rich, creamy sauce with a mix of spices that hits all the right notes.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken

Italian Mushroom Stew

Top view of a big pot of mushroom stew with cheese and basil on a cutting board next to the pot.
Italian Mushroom Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Italian Mushroom Stew is your ticket to a great dinner with rustic vibes. It’s perfect for scooping onto a slice of crusty bread and will light up everyone’s faces with each bite.
Get the Recipe: Italian Mushroom Stew

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.

You don’t need to go out to get that Olive Garden taste—this chicken gnocchi soup is a great dinner that brings it right to your table with a creamy broth, chicken, and veggies. Easy to make and hard to resist.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup

Walking Taco Casserole

Mexican casserole in a glass dish.
Walking Taco Casserole. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Walking Taco Casserole is a great dinner that’s as entertaining to eat as it is to prepare. It’s a beefy, cheesy, veggie-packed dish with Fritos that’ll turn any dinner into a fiesta.
Get the Recipe: Walking Taco Casserole

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

A crock pot filled with chicken and lemons.
Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These slow cooker chicken thighs are the kind of great dinner that transforms simple ingredients into a standout meal. It’s comfort food that practically makes itself and will become a family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Instant Pot Orange Chicken

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

Forget takeout—this Instant Pot Orange Chicken is a perfect dinner that brings all the flavor right to your home. It’s quick, it’s citrusy, and it’ll have everyone impressed with your kitchen skills.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Orange Chicken

Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

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

This Olive Garden Chicken Pasta is a slow cooker hit that’s perfect for pasta lovers. It’s chicken in a creamy, cheesy sauce that’s bound to be a hit at any dinner table. Get ready for everyone to ask for more.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Air Fryer Mongolian Beef

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

This Air Fryer Mongolian Beef is a great dinner when you’re in the mood for something crispy, sweet, and salty. It’s a meal that comes together fast and will have everyone thinking you’re a pro.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Mongolian Beef

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs

Slow cooker bbq chicken legs in the crock pot after cooking.
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These slow cooker BBQ chicken legs are just what you need for a great dinner that’s both easy and packed with flavor. They’re tender, they’re saucy, and they’ll have everyone asking for more.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs

Classic Meatloaf

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

Bring the comfort of old fashioned flavor to your dinner table with this meatloaf that’s seasoned just right. It’s a perfect dinner that’s like a slice of nostalgia, baked to perfection and ready to impress.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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

Who says you need to go out for that Panera fix? This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a perfect dinner that’s creamy, cheesy, and downright irresistible. It’s a great meal that’ll have everyone excited to eat their veggies.
Get the Recipe: Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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