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Sunday nights are typically spent with family around the table. Make something special with this collection of delicious Sunday dinner ideas!
We Love Family Time
In my family, Sunday is a day of rest from the regular tasks of the week. Along with worship, we like to be together and carve out family time which almost always includes a special dinner. I have gathered some fabulous Sunday dinner ideas to help you do just that!
- For Sunday dinner tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post!
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Best Sunday Dinner Ideas
Look no further for comforting food to share with friends and family! From tender pot roast to noodles in a creamy sauce, these recipes are the flavor of home and some of our best-loved!
Round out your meal with some appetizers, side dishes, drinks, and desserts.
Crock Pot Pot Roast
This crock pot pot roast recipe is tender and flavorful. It takes only 3 minutes of prep time and then the slow cooker does the rest!
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Easy Lasagna Recipe
Our family's favorite lasagna recipe – not only because it's delicious but because it's so EASY! With beef, Italian sausage, three cheeses, and tons of seasonings, you know this recipe is going to be a hit!
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Crock Pot Pork Roast
This ultra-tender, "fall off the bone" crock pot pork roast only takes a handful of ingredients to make, including the complimentary gravy.
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Chicken Penne Pasta
Creamy, cheesy, and ready in 30 minutes, this classic chicken penne pasta is the ultimate weeknight comfort food.
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Roast Chicken Recipe
This simple and delicious roast chicken recipe tastes like you spent all day cooking it, but only needs 10 minutes of prep!
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Beef Stroganoff Recipe
This Easy Beef Stroganoff recipe is simple and flavorful. Served with egg noodles, this creamy stroganoff made in the slow cooker is a classic Sunday dinner recipe and is perfect to enjoy any night of the week.
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Crockpot Ham Recipe
Crockpot ham has a quick prep and requires minimal effort. Covered with a brown sugar glaze, it's our favorite way to make a holiday ham!
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Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
With less than 10 minutes of prep work, these Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops are simple, delicious and the best way to enjoy pork chops.
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Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
This easy chicken pot pie recipe is the definition of comfort food! It's warm, rich with flavor, and has the best flaky crust.
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Easy Meatloaf
The whole family will devour this easy meatloaf! It's super simple—making it perfect for all levels of cooks in the kitchen.
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Easy Sunday Dinner Ideas
Keep it easy with a one-pot meal or simple ingredients! Recipes like Easy Baked Salmon topped with fresh herbs or Easy Baked Ziti topped with cheese are not only tasty, but effortless!
Add a simple side of vegetables like our Roasted Carrots or Sauteed Green Beans and you’re good to go!
Easy Baked Ziti
Easy baked ziti recipe is a meaty baked pasta smothered in a cream cheese tomato sauce. It's ready in 30 minutes and feeds a crowd!
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu is deliciously breaded chicken filled with ham and cheese. It's a family favorite recipe baked to perfection!!
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Baked Salmon Recipe
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.
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Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
Easy, creamy, and utterly delicious cheesy chicken tetrazzini is a family favorite that takes minutes to prep!
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Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Our famous green chili chicken enchiladas are prepped in 20 minutes and packed with flavor – perfect for busy nights AND freezer-friendly!
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Teriyaki Pork Chop recipe
Simply sweet and savory teriyaki pork chops make the perfect dinner recipe and are ready in only 20 minutes!!
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Easy Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Easy Swedish meatballs made from both pork and beef are smothered in a creamy gravy. It's the perfect dish for holiday entertaining!
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Beef and Broccoli Recipe
This delicious beef and broccoli recipe is better than takeout! This easy, flavorful dish is perfect for your next dinner.
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Triple Cheddar Chicken and Pasta Recipe
Even my pickiest eaters love this easy chicken pasta, which is why it’s a go-to weeknight dinner in our family! With pasta, chicken, seasonings, and cream sauce full of cheese, you definitely can’t go wrong!
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Chicken Divan Recipe
Easy Chicken Divan is loaded with chunks of tender chicken and broccoli and smothered in a cream sauce. It is perfect to freeze for later!
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Stuffed Shells Recipe
Stuffed Shells is simple, cheesy and bakes in only 30 minutes. It's a perfect busy weeknight meal the entire family will love!
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Beef Enchiladas
Quick and simple beef enchiladas are a family favorite dinner. This Mexican dish is delicious and on the table in only 30 minutes!
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Huli Huli Chicken
Grilled huli huli chicken is the juiciest and most delicious Hawaiian-style chicken you'll ever try! Serve it alone or on rice or noodles!!
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Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe
Easy cheesy Italian sausage pasta is creamy, delicious, and perfectly spiced. It's a family favorite ready in only 20 minutes!
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Skillet Lasagna
Easy cheesy skillet lasagna is a one-pot wonder that's on the table in only 30 minutes for a quick comfort food any night of the week!
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Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe
Quickly whip up this healthy baked bbq chicken in under 30 minutes. With a homemade bbq sauce, the flavor is fantastic!
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King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and bursting with spicy flavors. It's a delicious Tex-Mex layered casserole!
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Healthy Sunday Dinners
Keep it light and healthy with any of these family favorites. They may be on the lighter side, but they are still hearty and packed with flavor!
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Cilantro lime chicken is marinated with fresh lime and herbs, bursting with zesty flavor for an easy weeknight meal.
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Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe
This Baked Pesto Chicken takes just minutes to prep, is simple, tasty, and the perfect meal to add to your dinner rotation.
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Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe
This "Skinny" Chicken Piccata is easy enough to make on a busy weeknight but also fancy enough to make when you have company over! Plus it's a healthy version, which makes it even better!
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Italian Pork Chops Recipe
These Italian Pork Chops require just a few ingredients and are baked in the oven with loads of veggies. Have it ready and on the table in just 30 minutes!
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Zucchini Boats Recipe
Stuffed Zucchini Boats are filled with Italian sausage and tomatoes. They are a tasty go-to healthy dinner idea.
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Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
This "Skinny" healthy Chicken Parmesan has all the tasty goodness of the classic meal, without the extra calories!
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Steak Bites Recipe
Succulent steak bites are juicy, tender, and cook up in minutes! Serve them as an appetizer or as part of a meal.
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Chicken Drumsticks in Oven
These perfectly seasoned chicken drumsticks in oven are a healthier alternative to fried chicken and are finger-licking good!
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Easy Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
Easy eggplant parmesan is hearty, cheesy, and delicious. This meatless dish is sure to make the dinner-time rotation.
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Carne Asada Recipe
Make an authentic carne asada recipe right at home! Easily create perfect Mexican-flavored meat to add to tacos, burritos, and more.
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
Flavorful and tender Lemon Pepper Chicken is simple and requires just a few ingredients. Served on its own or over rice, this buttery chicken dish is perfect any night of the week for a simple, quick dinner idea.
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Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Nothing like a warm bowl of tortilla soup on a chilly winter day! This lighter version of chicken tortilla soup is healthy, flavorful, and packed with delicious ingredients.
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Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Quick and Easy Healthy Chicken Dinner. This takes less than 30 minutes to bake, is full of flavor, and will please the whole family!
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Lemon Chicken with Veggies Recipe
Roasted Lemon Chicken with Veggies including green beans and red potatoes. One of the easiest and yummiest dinner recipes!
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Baked Ranch Chicken
Our flavorful baked ranch chicken preps in 5 minutes for an easy, healthier take on crispy chicken. It's a kid-approved favorite!
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More Sunday Dinner Recipes
For even more options, try our Breaded Pork Chops with rice or ground beef Spaghetti with a side salad. Every Sunday dinner is sure to be a culinary adventure with so many delicious recipes to choose from.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Extra crispy buttermilk fried chicken is flavorful and delicious, perfect for picnics or any time you want something finger-licking good!
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Shepherd’s Pie
Learn how to make shepherd's pie, a delicious comfort food with a rich beefy base, hearty veggies, and a thick, buttery potato topping.
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Breaded Pork Chops
Crispy breaded pork chops are made with just a handful of ingredients and cook in 30 minutes for a go-to family favorite!
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How to Make Baby Back Ribs
Learn how to cook baby back ribs! Slathered in both a dry rub and sauce for a flavor explosion, they are tender and utterly delicious.
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Kid-Friendly Spaghetti
Our favorite spaghetti is kid-friendly and simple with a delicious homemade sauce making it the perfect family dinner recipe!
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Crock Pot Brisket
Try this effortless crock pot brisket recipe for delectably juicy and tender meat that will melt in your mouth.
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Beef Stew Recipe
This rich and chunky beef stew recipe is layered with flavor and packed with vegetables for a hearty bowlful!
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Chicken and Dumpling Casserole
This chicken and dumpling casserole is comfort food made easy. Canned biscuits and cream of chicken soup help speed up this hearty casserole.
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Steak and Potatoes Recipe
Steak and Potatoes basted in garlic butter is a rich and flavorful dinner perfect for a special occasion, but easy enough for any night!
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Country Style Pork Ribs Recipe
Tender + delicious country style pork ribs are finger-licking good! They are perfect for a BBQ, or any night of the week.
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Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
This creamy Lemon & Thyme Smothered Pork Chops recipe always gets rave reviews. It's flavorful and ready in 35 minutes or less.
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Buttery Baked Chicken Recipe
Creamy Buttery Baked Chicken is simple and full of flavor. It is another great dinner idea for any occasion!!
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Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe
Our Cafe Rio sweet pork recipe tastes just like the restaurant version. With quick prep and sweet and savory flavor, it's a favorite copycat!
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Chicken Scallopini Recipe
This Chicken Scallopini is a delicious dish of crusted chicken over lemon butter pasta. The combo is irresistible and beyond delicious!
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Carnitas Tacos
Tender pulled pork carnitas tacos are filled with flavor and are an easy crock pot dinner with only 10 minutes of prep!
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
Baked parmesan crusted chicken is crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, with the perfect hint of lemon!
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Hosting Sunday Dinner
- Time. Sundays usually allow time for more involved recipes, however, you can still choose to make quick and easy meals that are just as delicious. Many recipes (like slow cooker meals) can be prepped the day before to get a jump start on cooking the next day.
- Formal vs. casual. Make serving the meal as formal or as casual as you wish. I had one grandma who would set the adult table with a white tablecloth and her china and serve dinner family style. My other grandma was more casual. The food was served buffet style using paper plates and we sat anywhere that was open.
- Get everyone involved. In my family, the one who hosts provides the main dish, while everyone else brings a side dish.
- After-dinner activities. Chatting is my preferred activity, but it’s nice to have other activities available. Outdoor activities like bocce ball and croquet are fun. You can also have board games and coloring books inside.
- Clean up. If hosting Sunday dinner for the same family and friends is a regular occurrence, consider implementing a clean-up plan. At my mom’s house, the sisters make the food, and our spouses clean up. Win-Win.
- Timeframe. Since most adults and children need to be up early for work and school, it’s acceptable to give guests a start and end time.
For More Sunday Dinners:
Crock Pot Pot Roast
7 hrs 5 mins
Easy Lasagna Recipe
1 hr 10 mins
Roast Chicken Recipe
1 hr 30 mins
Beef Stroganoff Recipe
30 mins
Meal Planning became much easier with this list. My favorite is the Lemon Pepper Chicken and Beef Enchiladas.
So happy to hear that!
I love these Sunday dinner recipes. I have tried the easy beef stroganoff and pot roast recipe and both were successful and they were a huge hit with my family. Thank you so much for sharing!
This is such a great spot for all the dinner recipes I could ever need! I have got my next who-knows-how many Sunday dinners on lock ALL IN ONE SPOT!! Thank you for this!
You’re welcome!!
I think I like the hosting tips as much as I like the recipes. Ive already implemented both!
This post has the most fantastic recipes! We loved the pot roast.
Pot roast or roasted chicken always feel so very Sunday dinner to me! However, I don’t think I could go wrong with anything on this list!
this is the best post to help me think of different recipes to try so that im not always eating the same thing every week!
Sunday dinner is the one meal that I go the extra mile & make all the sides, appetizers, dessert, the whole shabang! We have made many of these recipes. They are always a hit with the whole family!
I love all the ideas on your site! It makes meal planning so much easier. Thank you for making it so enjoyable.