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From pasta to salad, chicken, or fish, there are plenty of spring dinner ideas to take full advantage of the seasonal offerings of spring!

A collection of spring dinner ideas.

Light & Bright Spring Dinners!

Spring brings fresh peak-season fruits and veggies to brighten up our dinners and add color. This collection of easy spring dinner ideas is packed with quick weeknight options, Easter worthy mains, and easy Sunday dinners.

We’ve included a variety of options to fit any flavor preference and time constraints. Think lemony chicken, bright pastas, and grilled dishes that still keep everyone full and happy. You’re sure to find some new quick, easy, and delicious favorites to brighten up your dinner menu this spring!

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Top 10 Most Loved Spring Dinner Ideas

Our favorite spring dinners are all about fresh ingredients, bright flavors, and easy meals that feel light, cozy, and perfect for the season.

1 Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
Total Time: 45 minutes
Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies are on the table in minutes and easy to clean up! This healthy dish is a perfect weeknight dinner.
5 from 7 votes
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2 Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Quick and easy pigs in a blanket bring that nostalgic, kid-approved dinner to the table in just 20 minutes, for a guaranteed family favorite!
5 from 181 votes
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3 Roast Chicken Recipe

Roast Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
This simple and delicious roast chicken recipe tastes like you spent all day cooking it, but only needs 10 minutes of prep!
5 from 15 votes
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4 Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

Grilled Huli Huli chicken stacked on top of each other on white plate.
Huli Huli Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 day 21 minutes
Grilled Huli Huli chicken is juicy, smoky, and glazed with a sweet and tangy Hawaiian-style marinade! Serve it alone or on rice or noodles.
5 from 75 votes
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5 Creamy Chicken Salad

Creamy Chicken Salad
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Our creamy chicken salad has been the star of parties and showers for years – enjoyed on croissants, in salads, or straight from the spoon!
5 from 19 votes
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6 Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops Recipe

Parmesan crusted pork chops served on a white platter.
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
With less than 10 minutes of prep work, these parmesan crusted pork chops are simple, delicious, and the best way to enjoy pork chops.
4.99 from 595 votes
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7 Steak and Potatoes Recipe

Steak and Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Steak and Potatoes basted in garlic butter is a rich and flavorful dinner perfect for a special occasion, but easy enough for any night!
5 from 8 votes
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8 Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Baked parmesan crusted chicken is crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, with the perfect hint of lemon!
5 from 18 votes
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9 Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
The tender chicken and flavorful sauce with yummy veggies made this stir fry dish a keeper, and I’m already anxious to try it again.
5 from 10 votes
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10 Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Easy chicken enchiladas on white dish with Spanish Rice.
Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time: 40 minutes
Our Easy Chicken Enchiladas are creamy and melty with sour cream, green chiles, and corn tortillas, an easy family dinner with big flavor.
4.99 from 664 votes
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More Easy Spring Dinner Ideas

Keep scrolling for even more delicious spring dinner ideas you’ll love making.

11 Lemon Garlic Chicken

Lemon Garlic Chicken
Total Time: 15 minutes
This flavorful lemon garlic chicken is ready in 15 minutes or less! It's a great weeknight chicken dinner.
5 from 27 votes
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12 Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe

Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
This Baked Pesto Chicken takes just minutes to prep, is simple, tasty, and the perfect meal to add to your dinner rotation.
5 from 19 votes
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13 Orange Chicken and Asparagus Recipe

Orange Chicken and Asparagus Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
For a healthier alternative to a favorite Chinese dish, try this Orange Chicken and Asparagus. Serve over rice or noodles, or enjoy on its own!
5 from 11 votes
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14 Baked Salmon Recipe

Baked Salmon Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Bake a delicious and healthy pan of salmon for the whole family! Flavored with lemon, garlic, and parsley for a tasty dinner everyone will enjoy.
5 from 17 votes
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15 Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 day 30 minutes
Quick and Easy Healthy Chicken Dinner. This takes less than 30 minutes to bake, is full of flavor, and will please the whole family! 
5 from 1 vote
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16 Healthy Flatbread Pizzas Recipe

Healthy Flatbread Pizzas Recipe
Total Time: 16 minutes
Try making either of these Healthy Flatbread Pizzas! Chicken Pesto Pizza and Buffalo Chicken pizza – BOTH full of flavor and low on calories!
5 from 11 votes
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17 Coconut Chicken Recipe

Coconut Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 58 minutes
Crispy coconut chicken is paired with a coconut dipping sauce for a finger-licking tropical twist on classic chicken strips!
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18 Chicken Asparagus Pasta Recipe

Chicken Asparagus Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
This cheesy Chicken Asparagus Pasta is one the whole family will love. It's flavorful and filled with everyone's favorite ingredients!! 
4.64 from 11 votes
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19 Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Comfort food gets lightened up with this Skinny Chicken Parmesan! Healthy, easy and totally delicious!
Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
This "Skinny" healthy Chicken Parmesan has all the tasty goodness of the classic meal, without the extra calories!
5 from 19 votes
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20 Carne Asada Street Tacos

Carne Asada Street Tacos
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Carne asada street tacos are juicy grilled steak loaded in tortillas with all of your favorite toppings – customizable and delicious!
5 from 6 votes
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