This dinner decision tree is based on how many dishes you feel like cleaning up and matches you with a delicious dinner regardless of your capacity. Walk through the questions to find your match!
Sometimes, it's the dread of the dishes that makes dinner feel hard.
Other nights, that feels like nothing. Bring on the dishes, load up the dishwasher, who cares. (And if that's because the dishes are your spouse's job, I'm not telling!)
Use this fun dinner decision tree to match you with a dinner recipe that's perfect for however you're feeling today!
How Many Dishes Dinner Decision Tree
Follow the path and answer the questions to find a delicious and do-able dinner recipe, no matter how much dishes you feel like tackling.
Here are your recipe results in a quick view-and-click format. Read on below for more details and some bonus recipes to consider.
One Pan Recipes
These all-in-one recipes, whether stovetop or oven or slow cooker, mean clean up will be a breeze!
Creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with peas is an easy, cheesy, one-pot pasta dinner that's ready in about 30 minutes! It's a great family weeknight dinner!
Easy chicken fried rice is made in just one pan and ready in 20 minutes for a delicious dinner that's even faster and better than takeout!
Sheet pan chicken thighs and potatoes with green beans is an easy, all-in-one, hands off dinner that's well seasoned and delicious.
Sheet pan chicken fajitas with bell peppers and onions are just 5 ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes. These baked fajitas are great for a hands-off dinner the whole family will love!
Slow cooker Mediterranean chicken is quick and easy to prep and bursting with bright, healthy flavors. This meal is loaded with tomatoes, artichokes and olives and goes great with rice or couscous.
Crock pot chicken pot pie is just 10 minutes to prep and comes out thick, rich and delicious, with juicy chicken pieces, tender veggies, a creamy gravy and fluffy biscuits to serve with it.
Just a Few Dishes Recipes
We've got a few more dishes, but we're keeping it manageable.
Easy baked chicken spaghetti is a cheesy casserole with spaghetti noodles, juicy chicken pieces and a creamy, delicious sauce! Easy to make and sure to satisfy, this is perfect for a hearty, comforting family dinner!
Pork chop casserole with rice, peppers and tomatoes is an easy, all-in-one baked dish with big flavor. Great for a delicious family dinner!
Spinach stuffed chicken is loaded with melty mozzarella cheese and sautéed spinach and then roasted with a paprika and Parmesan top for an easy and irresistible chicken dinner!
Mediterranean quinoa skillet with chickpeas, tomatoes and spinach is a quick and easy one-pan vegetarian dinner recipe that's healthy and filling.
Air Fryer BBQ chicken legs are deliciously saucy and sticky and perfectly cooked in under 25 minutes! These easy chicken drumsticks are great for parties, game day or an easy family dinner.
My mom's classic spaghetti salad with tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, carrots and Italian dressing is a great summer side and perfect for sharing!
Who Cares About Dishes Recipes
No shortcuts needed, we don't mind dirtying up the kitchen for a delicious meal. You're in for a feast!
Easy baked paprika chicken uses on-hand ingredients and is ready in just 30 minutes! It's perfect for a weeknight dinner with big flavor and a scrumptious sauce.
Cheesy brown rice is a delicious side dish that's family-friendly, easy to make, and a great way to eat more whole grains.
Green beans with mustard butter sauce is a quick and easy side dish with rich, tangy flavor and only 5 ingredients!
Spice rubbed pork chops are full of flavor and ready in just 20 minutes start to finish. They're great for a delicious weeknight dinner!
Smashed potatoes are crazy delicious, with tender insides and crispy roasted edges that will have you going back for more, more, more! This side dish can be seasoned and topped in different ways to keep the flavors new and fun!
A simple spinach salad with an easy homemade balsamic vinaigrette makes for a delicious and healthy side dish! This recipe takes just minutes to prepare and is perfect with dinner on a busy night.
I hope this helped you find a delicious dinner that meets you where you are today.
You might also be interested in this collection of healthy one-pot chicken dinners.
Or find a recipe based on how much energy you have tonight with this energy level dinner decision tree or try this time based dinner decision tree to match you with 15-, 30- or 45-minute+ meals.
Happy cooking!
XO,
Kathryn
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