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    Mother's Day Dinner Recipes

    Published: May 6, 2024 · Modified: Apr 3, 2025 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    45+ Mother's Day Dinner Recipes are easy yet impressive, and you will also find effortless dinners that are perfect for kids to make or make for a crowd. From comforting casseroles, luxurious pastas to easy instant pot or air fryer meals, these ideas are sure to impress mom.

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    Tips for making Mother's Day dinner extra special

    1. Plan ahead: Decide on the menu a few days in advance and make a shopping list. This will help you stay organized and ensure you have all the ingredients you need.
    2. Make mom's favorites: Tailor the menu to your mom's favorite foods or cuisines. I discuss this further in Mother's day brunch recipes. Whether she loves Italian, Asian, or traditional comfort foods, plan a meal that she will truly enjoy.
    3. Add an element of surprise: Surprise her with a dish she's never tried before or put a unique twist on a classic recipe.
    4. Keep it simple: Choose recipes that are delicious but not overly complicated, so you can spend more time enjoying the meal together.
    5. Add personal touches: Consider adding a handwritten menu or a special drink inspired by your mom's favorite flavors.
    6. Don't forget dessert: End the dinner on a sweet note with a decadent dessert. A simple microwave mug cake might just be suffice!
    7. Clean up: Ensure Mom doesn't lift a finger to clean up after dinner or tidy the kitchen. This is her special day, dedicated to pampering and relaxation. Let her indulge in the luxury of being taken care of, allowing her to fully savor the celebration.

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    Mother's Day Dinner Recipes

    1
    cooked white pasta noodles in a white plate along with a black fork.

    One Pot Alfredo Pasta is made using only 5 ingredients! In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a creamy, indulgent pasta dinner that’s lighter than traditional Alfredo—No cream!

    2
    pink shrimp piled in a white skillet along with lemon slices.

    This Garlic Butter Shrimp is so simple yet outrageously delicious and ready in under 15 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, these succulent shrimp are coated in a rich, zesty lemon garlic butter sauce that elevates every bite. Make it with or without wine!

    3
    two assemble potato tacos in a pink plate.

    Spicy Potato Tacos are a quick, mega flavorful, and satisfying 30-minute vegetarian dinner. Tender, skillet-cooked potatoes seasoned with bold Mexican spices are topped with a creamy sauce and fresh pico de gallo. 

    4
    White cheese topped chicken meatballs in red sauce in a white baking dish.

    Cheesy Baked Chicken Meatballs in Sauce – Tender, juicy meatballs cook to perfection as they gently poach in the tomato sauce, then are topped with melty mozzarella. No need to roll the meatballs—just simple, effortless, and irresistibly delicious!

    5
    cooked brown chicken thighs placed in a round plate.

    This Mexican Spiced Chicken Thighs recipe is your ultimate go-to for tacos, salads, wraps, nachos, or chicken burrito bowls! With bold spices, this chicken comes out incredibly juicy and packed with flavor, all in under 20 minutes!

    6
    white alfredo pasta in a white plate along with a black fork.

    Instant Pot Alfredo Pasta comes together with just 5 ingredients! Creamy, rich, and indulgent, this easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. You’ll have a restaurant-quality, luscious pasta dinner with minimal effort!

    7
    yellow pasta with chicken in a white pan.

    This Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta features penne pasta smothered in a buttery cream sauce infused with basil pesto, and juicy chicken. It’s indulgent but not ridiculously rich and is ready in 30 minutes.

    8
    one rolled chicken shawarma wrap placed in a white plate.

    Make Instant Pot chicken shawarma at home using the best marinade made with pantry spices. The chicken thighs cook up juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. Perfect for wraps, bowls, salads, or served with rice, all topped with a mouthwatering garlic yogurt sauce.

    9
    ground chicken stir fry in a bowl

    This Ground Chicken Stir Fry is a quick, flavor-packed dinner ready in 20 minutes. The sweet and spicy honey sriracha sauce makes it irresistibly delicious, especially when served with rice.
    10
    pan with lemon chicken pasta.

    This Lemon Chicken Pasta recipe is creamy, garlicky, zesty, super flavorful and is ready in under 30 minutes. It is made without wine for a family friendly meal. So so good!

    11
    red colored bbq chicken in a white tray along with two forks.

    Easy Instant Pot BBQ Chicken is juicy, tender, and so tasty! Perfect for sandwiches, nachos, quesadillas, bowls or meal prep for the week. Use your favorite BBQ sauce!

    12
    baked pasta chicken broccoli in a grey dish.

    Creamy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food – rich, cozy, and absolutely delicious. It's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, whether for dinner or entertaining, as it easily feeds a crowd. With its creamy, cheesy white sauce, this baked casserole is insanely good!

    13
    white rice and orange butter chickpeas along with a spoon in a round black plate.

    This Indian Butter Chickpeas is a vegetarian version of the classic Butter Chicken. It will rival any butter chicken that you have ever tasted - Must try recipe!

    14
    cooked chicken and green beans along with white rice in two white bowls.

    Chicken and Green Beans Stir Fry is made with an irresistible stir fry sauce. It features blistered green beans that even picky eaters won't be able to resist! Pair with rice for an easy 30 minute meal.

    15
    red shrimp pasta in a round white dish.

    This Instant Pot Shrimp Pasta is a reader favorite! Shrimp and penne pasta are cooked in a luxurious tomato cream sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's so good!

    16
    3 cooked savory pancakes along with red sauce placed in a white plate.

    Pizza Pancakes - Fluffy buttermilk pancakes with all the flavors of a classic pizza! Ideal for dinner, these savory pancakes are served with marinara sauce instead of traditional maple syrup! Mix in your favorite pizza toppings to make it your own!

    17
    cooked ravioli in red sauce in a round white plate along with a black fork.

    Cheesy Baked Ravioli is the easiest pasta casserole for busy weeknights yet impressive enough to serve guests. With no cooking or boiling required, just layer the ingredients and bake it in the oven. Plus, there are only 5 ingredients!

    18
    cooked orange chicken thighs in a white platter garnished with green cilantro.

    Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Thighs cook up perfectly moist and juicy, all without any breading or deep frying. It’s an incredibly easy and delicious chicken featuring a lip-smacking bang bang sauce and can also be transformed into a variety of meals for dinner.

    19
    A fork taking a bite of cooked salmon from a white plate.

    This BBQ Salmon Recipe is ready in under 10 minutes and is simplicity at its best! It's a super fast way to serve salmon using your air fryer with very minimal effort (oven and grilling instructions included) - Juicy, tender perfection!

    20
    a black fork with a bite of chicken and cooked penne pasta on top of an instant pot.

    This Instant Pot Chicken Pasta is a reader favorite! All the flavors of chicken parmesan are combined with pasta, to make the easiest instant pot meal, that is ready in under 30 minutes. So so good!

    21
    a hand serving cooked fettuccini using tongs.

    This Creamy Salmon Pasta is the most amazing one pot pasta you'll make! It is silky and indulgent tasting but doesn't actually have that much cream in it. An ultra-luxurious dinner ready in 25 minutes.

    22
    black pepper chicken stir fry over white rice in a round white bowl.

    This Black Pepper Chicken features tender chicken and colorful peppers smothered in a rich, savory and bold black pepper sauce. Made in under 30 minutes, it's better than takeout! Add as much or as little black pepper as you want!

    23
    baked ziti pasta in a light grey casserole dish.

    This Baked Ziti with Chicken is packed with flavor and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinner or entertaining guests. Made with ground chicken and creamy ricotta, it is an easy chicken pasta recipe.

    24
    cooked spaghetti noodles along with one black fork in a large blue bowl.

    Instant Pot Spaghetti Aglio E Olio is one of the simplest pasta recipes you'll make but its shockingly flavorful and satisfying! With just 7 basic ingredients, this instant pot pasta is ready in just 20 minutes. There's no stock or broth!

    25
    chicken and mushroom pasta in a bowl.

    This Chicken Mushroom Pasta is ready in under 30 minutes. Aldente pasta is smothered in a lusciously creamy pink sauce and is loaded with chunks of tender chicken and buttery mushrooms. It is indulgent but not ridiculously rich. Swap out cream for coconut milk for a healthier twist!

    26
    assembled chicken tacos in a white platter.

    This Air fryer Chicken Tacos is made with deliciously seasoned Mexican chicken, pico de gallo and avocado. A super easy weeknight dinner that will become a family favorite!

    27
    whole roasted chicken in an air fryer.

    Juicy air fryer whole chicken with a secret technique - The meat is juicy with crispy skin, all seasoned with basic pantry spices. The easy and flavorful roast chicken comes together in under one hour!

    28
    eggplant parmesan on plates garnished with basil.

    This Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan has a superior crunch exterior, with a soft and tender interior - all without frying. It is exceptionally flavorful, super fast, healthy, and comes together in 30 minutes, from start to finish - Absolutely delicious!
    29
    round plate with 3 shrimp tacos.

    This Air fryer Shrimp Tacos is made with flavorful Mexican Shrimp, pico de gallo, avocado and finished off with a garlicky sour cream sauce.

    30
    white bowl with rice and cooked eggplant.

    This Eggplant Stir Fry with an irresistible ginger garlic sauce, is hands down the most delicious eggplant recipe I know. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's guaranteed to convert any eggplant hater!

    31
    white tray with assembled shrimp tacos.

    These Buffalo Shrimp Tacos loaded with plump crispy buffalo shrimp, lettuce, avocado, red onion, drizzled with ranch dressing and more buffalo sauce are an absolute flavor explosion. An easy weeknight dinner ready in about 30 minutes.

    32
    pasta, chicken and broccoli in a white round plate with black fork.

    This Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is easily made in one pot and is on the table in under 30 minutes. Aldente penne pasta, succulent chicken and tender broccoli smothered in a silky creamy, ultra luxurious alfredo sauce makes a complete meal perfect for busy weeknights that your whole family will love.

    33
    lemon garlic butter shrimp pasta in cast iron pan.

    This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta features succulent shrimp and al dente pasta, tossed in lemony garlic butter sauce - It sounds fancy but is deceptively easy to make, ready in under 30 minutes and made without wine, to keep it family friendly.
    34
    round white shallow bowl with mushroom rice and a wooden spoon.

    This Mushroom Fried Rice is garlicky, buttery, irresistible, and ready in under 20 minutes. I take the classic fried rice recipe and enhance it with a generous dose of garlic, caramelized mushrooms, and rich buttery goodness.

    35
    panko breaded chicken cutlets in a baking pan.

    These Baked Chicken Cutlets are perfectly seasoned, and have a truly deep golden crispy exterior, with an irresistibly tender and juicy interior, and is ready in about 30 minutes.

    36
    one blue bowl with cooked rice and shrimp along with a black spoon.

    This Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice recipe is buttery, garlicky rice soaking up shrimp flavors because it's all cooked in the one pot - Instant pot or stovetop! It's so good you will want to eat it straight out of the pot! 

    37
    cooked tomato sauce pasta in instant pot, with fresh basil and wooden spoon.

    This Instant Pot Penne alla Vodka is super easy and ready in 20 minutes. Toss in some cubed chicken or shrimp for added protein. It's thick, creamy and luxurious!

    38

    Creamy Butter Chicken Pasta with all the authentic flavors of classic Butter chicken combined with penne pasta for a cozy and comforting weeknight dinner. Indian style chicken pasta for the win!!

    39
    spicy pasta in a white pan.

    This Spicy Chicken Pasta Recipe is anything but bland! Toss your favorite noodles in a luscious creamy tomato sauce that is loaded with flavor - A restaurant quality meal ready in about 30 minutes.

    40
    shrimp and broccoli stir fry in a white bowl.

    Shrimp and Broccoli is coated in a sweet, salty, spicy, garlicky sauce and is delicious served with plain white rice. Made in one skillet with basic pantry ingredients, this Chinese shrimp and broccoli is an easy dinner on the table under 20 minutes.

    41
    one breaded fish fillet with a slice of lemon.

    This Air Fryer Breaded Tilapia is ready in under 16 minutes with just 5 ingredients. It's crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, thanks to a simplified breading technique - Quick and healthy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love!

    42
    2 pieces of chicken parmesan in an air fryer basket.

    This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe is the absolute best! Ready in under 30 minutes, it features crispy chicken cutlets, smothered in marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese - A restaurant quality dish!

    43
    penne alla vodka with chicken served in bowls.

    This Chicken Vodka Pasta is thick, luxurious and is ready in 30 minutes. It is fast and will please everyone at the diner table. Skip vodka to make it family friendly!

    44
    shrimp with indian butter sauce, rice and naan

    Amazing Indian Butter Shrimp is a must try recipe! Tender shrimp in mouth watering makhani sauce is a twist on the classic butter chicken and is made without stock. Serve over rice or naan.

    45
    teriyaki chicken in an air fryer basket

    This Air fryer Teriyaki Chicken thighs is a terrific dinner, ready in under 30 minutes. Made with an easy homemade teriyaki sauce, it so much better than takeout!

    46
    shrimp with sun dried tomato cream sauce

    Super quick to put together, only 20 minutes from start to finish! This shrimp with sun dried tomato cream sauce is incredibly delicious and perfect for those busy weeknights. 

    47
    instant pot no-cream pasta with tomato cream sauce

    So creamy, so rich, so amazing yet so much healthier Instant pot pasta with tomato cream sauce made with a secret ingredient. You will never miss the cream!

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