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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!

Collage of 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!

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.

1 Crock Pot Pot Roast

Main Course Crock Pot Pot Roast
Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes

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4.99 from 120 votes
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2 Easy Lasagna Recipe

Main Course Easy Lasagna Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

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4.88 from 88 votes
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3 Crock Pot Pork Roast

Main Course Crock Pot Pork Roast
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes

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5 from 17 votes
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4 Chicken Penne Pasta

Main Course Chicken Penne Pasta
Total Time: 30 minutes

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5 from 18 votes
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5 Best Roast Chicken Recipe

Main Course Best Roast Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

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5 from 14 votes
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6 Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Main Course Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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5 from 21 votes
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7 Crockpot Ham Recipe

Main Course Crockpot Ham Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes

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5 from 41 votes
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8 Best Pork Chop Recipe

Main Course Best Pork Chop Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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4.99 from 594 votes
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9 Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Main Course Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

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5 from 38 votes
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10 Easy Meatloaf Recipe

Main Course Easy Meatloaf Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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5 from 31 votes
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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!

11 Easy Baked Ziti Recipe

Main Course Easy Baked Ziti Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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5 from 13 votes
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12 Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Main Course Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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5 from 6 votes
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13 Baked Salmon Recipe

Main Course Baked Salmon Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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5 from 17 votes
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14 Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Main Course Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes

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4.99 from 1074 votes
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15 Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Main Course Chicken Enchilada Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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4.99 from 658 votes
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16 Teriyaki Pork Chop recipe

Main Course Teriyaki Pork Chop recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 17 votes
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17 Easy Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Main Course Easy Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour

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5 from 21 votes
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18 Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Main Course Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
4.89 from 17 votes
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19 Triple Cheddar Chicken and Pasta Recipe

Main Course Triple Cheddar Chicken and Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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4.96 from 21 votes
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20 Chicken Divan Recipe

Main Course Chicken Divan Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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4.94 from 33 votes
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21 Stuffed Shells Recipe

Main Course Stuffed Shells Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
4.86 from 7 votes
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22 Beef Enchiladas

Main Course Beef Enchiladas
Total Time: 30 minutes

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4.93 from 78 votes
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23 Huli Huli Chicken

Main Course Huli Huli Chicken
Total Time: 1 day 21 minutes

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5 from 75 votes
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24 Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe

Main Course Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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4.99 from 253 votes
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25 Skillet Lasagna

Main Course Skillet Lasagna
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 20 votes
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26 Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe

Main Course Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
4.74 from 15 votes
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27 King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe

Main Course King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour
5 from 16 votes
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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!

28 Cilantro Lime Chicken

Main Course Cilantro Lime Chicken
Total Time: 55 minutes

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5 from 16 votes
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29 Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe

Main Course Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes

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5 from 19 votes
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30 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 skinny version, which makes it even better!
Main Course Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 18 votes
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31 Italian Pork Chops Recipe

Main Course Italian Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 25 votes
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32 Zucchini Boats Recipe

Main Course Zucchini Boats Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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4.97 from 51 votes
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33 Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Comfort food gets lightened up with this Skinny Chicken Parmesan! Healthy, easy and totally delicious!
Main Course Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
5 from 19 votes
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34 Steak Bites Recipe

Main Course Steak Bites Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 11 minutes

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5 from 3 votes
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35 Chicken Drumsticks in Oven

Main Course Chicken Drumsticks in Oven
Total Time: 55 minutes

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4.87 from 45 votes
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36 Easy Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Main Course Easy Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

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5 from 21 votes
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37 Carne Asada Recipe

Main Course Carne Asada Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

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5 from 10 votes
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38 Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Main Course Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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39 Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Main Course, Soup Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
4.99 from 54 votes
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40 Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

Main Course Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 day 30 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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41 Lemon Chicken with Veggies Recipe

Main Course Lemon Chicken with Veggies Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 8 minutes

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4.72 from 53 votes
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42 Baked Ranch Chicken Recipe

Main Course Baked Ranch Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
4.91 from 40 votes
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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.

43 Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Main Course Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Total Time: 40 minutes

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5 from 10 votes
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44 Shepherd’s Pie

Main Course Shepherd’s Pie
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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5 from 4 votes
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45 Breaded Pork Chops Recipe

Main Course Breaded Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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5 from 7 votes
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46 Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Main Course Baby Back Ribs Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes

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5 from 20 votes
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47 Spaghetti Recipe

Main Course Spaghetti Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes

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5 from 364 votes
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48 Crock Pot Brisket Recipe

Main Course Crock Pot Brisket Recipe
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes

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5 from 303 votes
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49 Beef Stew Recipe

Main Course Beef Stew Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

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5 from 1 vote
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50 Chicken and Dumpling Casserole Recipe

Main Course Chicken and Dumpling Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
4.84 from 30 votes
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51 Steak and Potatoes Recipe

Main Course Steak and Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes

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5 from 8 votes
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52 Country Style Pork Ribs Recipe

Main Course Country Style Pork Ribs Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes

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5 from 16 votes
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53 Smothered Pork Chops Recipe

Main Course Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 13 votes
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54 Buttery Baked Chicken Recipe

Main Course Buttery Baked Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
5 from 50 votes
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55 Sweet Pork Barbacoa Recipe

Main Course Sweet Pork Barbacoa Recipe
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes

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5 from 24 votes
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56 Chicken Scallopini Recipe

Main Course Chicken Scallopini Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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4.87 from 23 votes
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57 Carnitas Tacos

Main Course Carnitas Tacos
Total Time: 9 hours 10 minutes

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5 from 9 votes
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58 Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

Main Course Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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5 from 18 votes
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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, itโ€™s acceptable to give guests a start and end time.

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About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and Iโ€™m the mom of SIX stinkinโ€™ cute kids and the wife to my smokinโ€™ hot hubby, Lo. My momโ€™s maiden name is Luna, and Iโ€™m one of the many crafty โ€œLilโ€™ Lunasโ€ in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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11 Comments

  1. Jade says:

    Meal Planning became much easier with this list. My favorite is the Lemon Pepper Chicken and Beef Enchiladas.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      So happy to hear that!

  2. Natasha says:

    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!

  3. Andie says:

    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!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      You’re welcome!!

  4. Sue says:

    I think I like the hosting tips as much as I like the recipes. Ive already implemented both!

  5. Laura Reese says:

    This post has the most fantastic recipes! We loved the pot roast.

  6. Agnes says:

    Pot roast or roasted chicken always feel so very Sunday dinner to me! However, I donโ€™t think I could go wrong with anything on this list!

  7. jess says:

    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!

  8. Joy says:

    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!

  9. Olivia says:

    I love all the ideas on your site! It makes meal planning so much easier. Thank you for making it so enjoyable.