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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    18 Stupid Simple Dinners To Make For Father's Day

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 11, 2024, updated June 23, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    These 18 stupid simple dinners are perfect for making Father's Day special, without spending all day cooking. Easy They're all easy to prepare and full of delicious flavors Dad will love. Celebrate more, and cook less with these easy dishes!

    Black Bean Tacos with Feta Cheese & Pico de Gallo

    Vegetarian Tacos with Black Beans, Feta Cheese & Pico de Gallo
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    The best Vegetarian Tacos I've ever had are filled with refried black beans, crumbled feta cheese and topped with heaps of homemade pico de gallo. A quick and easy vegetarian taco recipe that's sure to have you coming back for more!

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    Air Fryer Salmon

    Two slices of salmon with lemon slices on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This recipe is just what you need on a busy day when you crave something special yet simple.

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    Instant Pot Bolognese

    A bowl of instant pot bolognese served over pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Save time in the kitchen with this Instant Pot bolognese! A rich and hearty pasta sauce, this instant pot recipe brings all the flavors of the classic dish simmered for hours into a quick meal with basic pantry ingredients.

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    One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta

    One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    You can have a deliciously quick meal with this 20-Minute, One-Pan, Chicken Fajita Pasta. It’s a very tasty skillet meal that’s made for busy nights!

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    Homemade Hamburgers

    air fryer hamburger.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Juicy and perfectly cooked, and all ready to serve with your favorite burger toppings. All you need is ground beef, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.

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    Shrimp and Chicken Fried Rice

    Shrimp and Chicken Fried Rice
    Photo Credit: Love and Other Spices.

    This shrimp and chicken fried rice recipe is a delicious, flavorful, and satisfying dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes. It’s a great way to turn leftover rice into a new, exciting meal that the whole family will love.

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    Buffalo Chicken Pasta

    Buffalo chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make this simple & delicious Buffalo Chicken Pasta in just 15 minutes! It's the perfect dinner treat with all your favorite buffalo flavors - spicy sauce and tangy blue cheese, all mixed with pasta & chicken.

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    Tuscan Chicken Pasta

    Tuscan Chicken Pasta
    Photo Credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

    Flavorful ingredients combine to create this one-pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta. Penne pasta is served in a luscious tomato cream sauce with chunks of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh cherry tomatoes and spinach.

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    Grilled Lemon Basil Chicken

    Grilled lemon chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make the best Lemon Chicken Marinade in just a few minutes with simple, healthy, ingredients. It's great for grilling, pan frying and oven baking. With olive oil, lemon & basil the chicken comes out so juicy, tender and loaded with flavor.

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    Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies

    Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables
    Photo Credit: Wholesome Made Easy.

    This sheet pan dinner is quick and easy to make and has all the flavor and comfort of a roast chicken dinner. Perfectly juicy chicken thighs are roasted with colorful array of fresh vegetables all on one pan in the oven.

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    Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers without Rice
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Make Stuffed Peppers without rice in 45 minutes following this easy, delicious stuffed pepper recipe. With tex-mex flavors from homemade or store bought taco seasoning and a cheesy topping, they're delicious served as they are or with a side of tortilla chips.

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    Tofu Fajitas

    Tofu Fajitas
    Photo Credit: Plant Based on a Budget.

    These sheet pan tofu fajitas are so quick and easy to make! Taco-seasoned bell peppers, onions, and tofu chunks are baked until crisp, then layered in tortillas with all of the fresh toppings you can imagine.

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    Spicy Sausage Pasta

    Spicy sausage pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Spicy sausage, pasta, and Parmesan cheese combine to create this super-tasty dinner.

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    Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

    A spoonful of Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    This casserole checks all of the boxes with creamy chicken, mixed veggies, and crispy tater tots on top! Make it ahead and freeze for later, or bake it now and enjoy this favorite casserole that even picky eaters will love.

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    Marry Me Chicken Pasta

    Marry me chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make this flavor-packed Marry Me Chicken Pasta in just 20 minutes - and don't be surprised if everyone asks for seconds (or your hand in marriage!). It's a super creamy sauce with a delicious flavor combo of crème fraîche, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, paprika & oregano. All achieved with pantry staple dried herbs & minimal prep.

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    Chicken Cobbler with Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuit Topping

    Chicken Cobbler with Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuit Topping in a bowl.
    Photo Credit: Little Black Skillet.

    This creamy chicken cobbler is the ultimate comfort food, especially if you're a fan of chicken pot pie.

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    Shrimp Carbonara

    Shrimp carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This 10-minute Shrimp Carbonara is a delicious twist on the classic Italian pasta dish. All the creamy texture of traditional Carbonara, with the addition of perfectly cooked shrimp. A perfect fusion of flavors that will satisfy your cravings for both seafood and pasta, all with an easy no-fail no-cream carbonara method!

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    Lebanese Freekeh with Chicken and Apricots

    One-Pan Lebanese Freekeh with Chicken and Apricots with wooden spoon.
    Photo Credit: Little Black Skillet.

    Spice-rubbed chicken thighs simmer in a freekeh, onion, and apricot pilaf for a super easy skillet meal.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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