Cooking can be a hassle, especially on busy days when you just want something easy and satisfying. These 39 gourmet meals are perfect for those moments, as they require minimal prep—just dump the ingredients in and let them cook. Enjoy a variety of flavors and dishes without the stress of complicated recipes.
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
This slow cooker dinner is super simple, using only 6 ingredients and hardly any prep time. It's creamy and cheesy, packed with a rich garlic flavor.
Instant Pot Shrimp Boil
Enjoy a tasty combination of seafood, meat, and vegetables all cooked easily in your instant pot. This is a gourmet dinner that comes together quickly.
Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs
Enjoy tender, flavorful ribs that require very little effort and just a few simple ingredients. This is a great dinner choice for busy days when you want something special without the hassle.
Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole
This casserole is simple to prepare with rotisserie chicken and frozen vegetables. It will be done in less than an hour.
Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
This recipe is packed with zesty flavors from lemon and pepper. Just toss everything into the slow cooker, and it will turn simple chicken thighs into a delicious and juicy dish.
Chicken Parm Casserole
This casserole turns a classic Italian meal into a simple dish with chicken, marinara sauce, pasta, and gooey mozzarella. It's a great choice for dinner any night of the week.
Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata
This chicken piccata features bright lemon flavors mixed with chicken broth, capers, and dijon mustard, making it a family favorite. With just a little prep and a few hours of cooking, you can have a delicious meal ready for dinner.
Baked Salmon with Black Rice
This salmon and black rice dish is a delicious combination that you'll enjoy every time. It's simple to prepare and perfect for any meal.
Slow Cooker Bruschetta Chicken
This chicken is cooked in a mix of tomatoes and garlic, and finished off with melted mozzarella cheese. This dish features a simple homemade tomato sauce that gives it a classic Italian flavor.
Vegetarian Ravioli Bake
This cheesy dish is a family favorite that's sure to please everyone. It's a great option for a cozy meal at home.
Baked Lemon Salmon on Veggies
This salmon dish is both healthy and easy to prepare. With fresh lemon and herbs, it’s baked in the oven for a tasty and tender meal that’s perfect for any evening.
Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake
This pesto pasta bake is creamy and cheesy, and you can make it all in one pan without any complicated techniques. It’s ready in under an hour, bringing the taste of restaurant pasta right to your kitchen.
Roasted Gnocchi with Mushrooms & Broccoli
Vegetarian sheet pan gnocchi is a simple and tasty dinner choice. With just a handful of ingredients, it’s a healthy meal that comes together in 30 minutes and requires very little cleanup.
Sheet Pan Steak & Potatoes
Roasting tender potatoes and broiling everything together creates a delicious gourmet dinner with ease. This is a hearty meal that requires very little cleanup.
Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Chicken parmesan pasta comes together easily in the Instant Pot. This dish turns basic ingredients into a tasty one-pot meal.
Sheet Pan Salmon with Brussels Sprouts
Prepare a gourmet dinner with minimal effort by using just one sheet pan. This meal features tasty brussels sprouts alongside salmon, with rice on the side for a satisfying dish.
One Pot Carbonara
This pasta dish is easy to prepare and even easier to clean up. It's perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Cabbage & Brussels Sprouts
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs are full of great flavors and loaded with veggies, making it a tasty and healthy dinner choice for everyone. This dish is simple to prepare and perfect for busy nights.
Instant Pot French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup is easy to prepare in the Instant Pot. Topped with French Baguette and melted gruyere cheese, this dish is perfect for a cozy meal.
Sheet Pan Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
This sheet pan chicken dinner wrapped in prosciutto is an easy gourmet meal that comes together quickly with minimal effort. It's perfect for busy nights when you want something delicious without spending too much time in the kitchen.
Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes, and Corn
Steak bites, potatoes, and corn come together in a delicious garlic butter sauce. This is a simple meal that’s perfect for a quick dinner.
Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
This dinner features perfectly cooked pasta and Italian sausage in a creamy tomato sauce, offering a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy. It's an easy option for busy nights when you want something delicious without a lot of fuss.
Crockpot Steak Bites with Mushrooms
Crockpot Steak Bites are packed with flavor from mushrooms, beef broth, butter, onion, garlic, and beef. Just throw everything into the slow cooker for a delicious meal.
Gorgonzola Mac and Cheese
This mac and cheese is packed with cheese and is really simple to prepare. Just throw everything into one dish, bake it, and enjoy the cozy flavors of mozzarella and gorgonzola.
Baked Lamb Chops & Veggies
This sheet pan meal simplifies cooking lamb, ensuring it stays juicy and flavorful. The lamb chops roast with the vegetables, allowing them to absorb all the tasty goodness for tender meat.
Instant Pot Brown Rice Risotto
Instant Pot risotto is a simple dish that feels special without much effort. It's perfect for a quick meal that still impresses.
Bacon Wrapped Salmon with Garlic Butter
Stuff salmon with garlic butter and wrap it in bacon for a delicious dinner. This is an easy gourmet meal that everyone will love.
Air Fryer Roast Beef
This is an easy and tasty option for a family dinner. With a simple herb crust and juicy meat, it requires very little effort and just a few basic ingredients.
Teriyaki Salmon
This salmon dish is super easy to prepare with either store-bought or homemade teriyaki sauce. It's a simple meal that comes together quickly, perfect for a hassle-free dinner.
Crock Pot Cornish Game Hens
Slow Cooker Cornish Hens are super tender and packed with flavor. Just throw in some veggies with the hens in the Crockpot for an easy, all-in-one meal.
Instant Pot Bolognese
This Instant Pot bolognese is a quick way to whip up a tasty pasta sauce. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy a flavorful meal in no time.
Italian Crock Pot Pepper Steak
This steak dish with peppers, onions, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning is a tasty and filling meal that everyone will enjoy. It's a great option for sharing with family and friends.
Pesto Salmon
In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy a delicious Pesto Salmon. This dish combines salmon with Greek yogurt and pesto, making it a perfect option for quick and tasty dinners.
Crockpot Steak Bites
Crockpot Steak Bites are juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. Just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it handle the cooking.
Baked Tilapia
This tilapia dish is easy to prepare and full of flavor. It takes only 15 minutes to cook, making it a great option for a fancy dinner.
Crispy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
These gourmet pork carnitas are simple to prepare and perfect for a family dinner. With just a few minutes of prep, you can let the slow cooker handle the rest.
Sheet Pan Salmon Oreganata
Prepare a tasty gourmet dinner with just one sheet pan. The crispy coating and zesty flavors will be a hit with everyone at the table.
Creamy Tortellini Soup with Tomatoes and Kale
This soup is easy to prepare and full of flavor, with Italian turkey sausage adding a hearty element and fresh kale or baby spinach providing some greens. It can be made on the stovetop, in an Instant Pot, or in a slow cooker.
Stuffed Anaheim Peppers
These Stuffed Anaheim peppers filled with savory meat and gooey cheese and topped with a creamy avocado sauce, are a delicious surprise. This dish is perfect for a satisfying meal without the fuss.
Pam Sowden
Love the dump and bake recipes easy to make in advance ready for our sibling day. More please