Easy Dinner Recipes & Ideas | Cookies & Cups https://cookiesandcups.com/recipes/dinner/ Chronicling My Life in Sugar Sat, 15 Jul 2023 20:11:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://cookiesandcups.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-hearticon2-32x32.png Easy Dinner Recipes & Ideas | Cookies & Cups https://cookiesandcups.com/recipes/dinner/ 32 32 Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken https://cookiesandcups.com/instant-pot-hawaiian-chicken/ #respond Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=90127 Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken

Instant Pot Hawaiian chicken is an easy one-pot dinner that leaves the hard work to your pressure cooker! This recipe makes juicy chicken cooked with pineapple, bell peppers, and onions in a sweet and tangy sauce.

The Best Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken

This Instant Pot Hawaiian chicken is out of this world YUM. The flavors are a mix between pineapple chicken teriyaki chicken, and spicy BBQ chicken: tangy, a little spicy, and a little smoky.

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The BEST Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken https://cookiesandcups.com/crockpot-bbq-chicken/ #comments Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=43114 The BEST Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken

Today I am sharing my favorite Crockpot BBQ Chicken Recipe EVER! This easy shredded chicken is simple to make with a zesty secret ingredient that sets it apart! Perfect for a weeknight dinner, party, or game day!

Make sure to try my Homemade BBQ Sauce for this recipe too!

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Is An Easy Dinner Idea!

You guys know I am an easy dinner kind of gal. Make it an easy slow cooker recipe and we’ve all leveled up our dinner game.

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Easy Instant Pot Carnitas https://cookiesandcups.com/easy-instant-pot-carnitas/ #respond Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=88201 Easy Instant Pot Carnitas

These easy Instant Pot Carnitas take just 5 minutes of prep before your pressure cooker takes over. Made from seasoned pork that’s cooked juicy and tender, then shredded and lightly broiled until irresistibly crispy. Perfect for pork tacos!

Crispy Instant Pot Carnitas

This Instant Pot carnitas recipe is a quick version of the slower cook pork carnitas recipe that I always make. The pork becomes insanely tender in the Instant Pot, cooked in a totally tantalizing marinade of orange juice, lime, and zesty spices. 

Once shredded, the method stays the same, I pop the pulled pork under the broiler to get those irresistibly golden, crispy bits at the edges.

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Chicken Enchilada Recipe https://cookiesandcups.com/chicken-enchilada-recipe/ #respond Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=88932 Chicken Enchilada Recipe

This cheesy chicken enchilada recipe is prepped in minutes and stuffed with creamy shredded chicken. This is a family favorite dinner idea!

Chicken Enchiladas 

Chicken Enchiladas are one of those dinner recipes that my family absolutely loves. I have been making versions of this easy recipe for years, changing it up with whatever I have in my pantry at the time. It’s such a quick meal to make on weeknights, can be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd, and easily be prepped ahead. 

I am going to show you the simple steps and give you tons of variation ideas along the way.

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No Boil Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese https://cookiesandcups.com/no-boil-crock-pot-mac-cheese/ #comments Tue, 23 May 2023 11:24:11 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=22132 No Boil Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

No Boil Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese is so creamy and packed with flavor. It’s an pasta recipe made in the Crock Pot that is an easy everyday dinner idea or perfect for entertaining.

Make sure to try my Stove Top Mac and Cheese Recipe too for a quick and easy alternative!

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

I use my Slow Cooker on a pretty regular basis, and have a bunch of slow cooker recipes here on my website.

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The Best Pork Carnitas https://cookiesandcups.com/the-best-pork-carnitas/ #comments Sat, 20 May 2023 21:40:37 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=84348 The Best Pork Carnitas

My Pork Carnitas recipe is the best ever. Tons of flavor is packed into this tender and juicy pork with crispy edges. Perfect for parties, tacos, nachos, burritos, or even on a salad or in a rice bowl!

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)

This slow cooker pork carnitas recipe is out of this world. I have been making version of this for years, and finally feel confident enough to say I’ve perfected it.

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Instant Pot Butter Chicken https://cookiesandcups.com/instant-pot-butter-chicken/ #comments Thu, 18 May 2023 11:02:46 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=87923 Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Who can resist creamy, spicy Indian chicken curry? Make it at home with this easy recipe for Instant Pot Butter Chicken! This is a rich, aromatic, and comforting one-pot meal that’s family-friendly and ready in an hour or less.

Easy Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

Curry night has just become a thing in our house. I owe it entirely to this easy Instant Pot butter chicken. I’ve used my Instant Pot to make some of my favorite chicken recipes, from Instant Pot Chicken Thighs to Salsa Verde Chicken.

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Crock Pot Baked Potatoes https://cookiesandcups.com/crock-pot-baked-potatoes/ #comments Mon, 15 May 2023 11:17:53 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=88333 Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

Learn how to make Crock Pot Baked Potatoes! The slow cooker is an easier method for the best baked potatoes that are fluffy, creamy, and ready for dressing with all your favorite toppings. Cook your favorite vegetable side dish without turning on the oven!

Make sure to try my Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes too!

Perfect Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes

Baked potatoes are the perfect side dish for so many dinner ideas.

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Creamy Chicken Lasagna https://cookiesandcups.com/creamy-chicken-lasagna/ #respond Fri, 12 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=88347 Creamy Chicken Lasagna

This Creamy Chicken Lasagna recipe is brimming with layers of juicy chicken, tender noodles, and velvety homemade white sauce with plenty of gooey, melty cheese. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s make-ahead friendly!

Cheesy White Chicken Lasagna Recipe

Aside from desserts, if you ask me what one of our favorite comfort foods is in this house, it has to be homemade lasagna. We make it so often, I even found a shortcut in the form of fast, easy Instant Pot Lasagna.

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Cheesy Chicken Taquitos https://cookiesandcups.com/chicken-taquitos/ #respond Thu, 04 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=87612 Cheesy Chicken Taquitos

My Cheesy Chicken Taquitos Recipe is a family favorite! Crispy tortillas filled with chicken, cheeses, and seasoning, taquitos area super easy recipe to prep ahead and great for a weeknight dinner, or for entertaining. 

Make sure to try my Chicken Flautas recipe too, especially if you are a flour tortilla lover!

Chicken Taquitos Are Easy To Make Family Favorite Dinner Idea!

Chicken taquitos are a popular Mexican dish that are loved for their crispy texture, flavorful filling, and easy-to-eat size.

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