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    Mother's Day Dinner Recipes

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

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    45+ย Mother's Day Dinner Recipesย 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
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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

    One Pot Alfredo Pastaย isย made using only 5 ingredients! In justย 20 minutes,ย you can whip up a creamy, indulgent pasta dinner thatโ€™sย lighter than traditional Alfredoโ€”No cream!

    2

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

    3

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

    4

    Cheesy Baked Chicken Meatballs in Sauceย โ€“ Tender, juicy meatballs cook to perfection as they gently poach in the tomato sauce, then are topped with melty mozzarella.ย No need to roll the meatballsโ€”just simple, effortless, and irresistibly delicious!

    5

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

    6

    Instant Pot Alfredo Pastaย comes together with justย 5 ingredients!ย Creamy, rich, and indulgent, this easy recipe is ready in justย 30 minutes.ย Youโ€™ll have aย restaurant-quality,ย luscious pasta dinner with minimal effort!

    7

    Thisย Creamyย Chickenย Pesto Pastaย features penne pasta smothered in a buttery cream sauce infused with basil pesto, and juicy chicken.ย Itโ€™s indulgent but not ridiculously rich and is ready in 30 minutes.

    8

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

    9

    Thisย Ground Chicken Stir Fryย is a quick, flavor-packedย dinner ready in 20 minutes.ย Theย sweet and spicy honey sriracha sauceย makes it irresistibly delicious, especially when served with rice.
    10

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

    11

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

    12

    Creamyย Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta Bakeย is the ultimate comfort food โ€“ย 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 itsย creamy, cheesy white sauce, this baked casserole is insanely good!

    13

    Thisย Indian Butter Chickpeasย is aย vegetarian version of the classic Butter Chicken. It will rival any butter chicken that you have ever tasted -ย Must try recipe!

    14

    Chicken and Green Beans Stir Fryย is made with anย 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

    Thisย Instant Pot Shrimp Pastaย is aย reader favorite!ย Shrimp and penne pasta are cooked in aย luxurious tomato cream sauce.ย Ready in under 30 minutes, it'sย so good!

    16

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

    17

    Cheesyย Baked Ravioliย is theย easiest pasta casseroleย for busy weeknights yet impressive enough to serve guests. Withย no cooking or boiling required, just layer the ingredients and bake it in the oven. Plus, there areย only 5 ingredients!

    18

    Air Fryerย Bang Bang Chickenย Thighs cook up perfectly moist and juicy, allย without any breading or deep frying. Itโ€™s an incredibly easy and delicious chicken featuring aย lip-smacking bang bang sauceย and can also beย transformed into a variety of meals for dinner.

    19

    Thisย BBQ Salmon Recipeย 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) -ย Juicy, tender perfection!

    20

    Thisย Instant Pot Chicken Pastaย 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.ย So so good!

    21

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

    22

    Thisย Black Pepper Chickenย 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!ย Add as much or as little black pepper as you want!

    23

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

    24

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

    25

    Thisย Chicken Mushroom Pastaย 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

    Thisย Air fryer Chicken Tacosย is made withย deliciously seasoned Mexican chicken, pico de gallo and avocado. Aย super easy weeknight dinnerย that will become a family favorite!

    27

    Juicyย air fryer whole chickenย with aย secret techniqueย - Theย meat is juicy with crispy skin, all seasoned withย basic pantry spices.ย The easy and flavorful roast chicken comes together inย under one hour!

    28

    Thisย Crispyย Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesanย has aย superior crunch exterior,ย with a soft and tender interior -ย all without frying.ย It is exceptionally flavorful, super fast, healthy, andย comes together in 30 minutes, from start to finishย - Absolutely delicious!
    29

    Thisย Air fryer Shrimp Tacosย is made with flavorfulย Mexican Shrimp, pico de gallo, avocado and finished off with aย garlicky sour cream sauce.

    30

    Thisย Eggplant Stir Fryย with an irresistible ginger garlic sauce, is hands down theย most delicious eggplant recipeย I know. Ready in about 30 minutes, it'sย guaranteed to convert any eggplant hater!

    31

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

    32

    Thisย Chicken Broccoli Alfredoย is easilyย made in one pot and is on the table in under 30 minutes.ย 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

    Thisย Garlic Butter Shrimp Pastaย features succulent shrimp and al dente pasta, tossed inย lemony garlic butter sauceย - It sounds fancy but is deceptively easy to make, ready in under 30 minutes andย made without wine,ย to keep it family friendly.
    34

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

    35

    Theseย Baked Chicken Cutletsย are perfectly seasoned, and have aย truly deep golden crispy exterior, with an irresistibly tender and juicy interior,ย and is ready in about 30 minutes.

    36

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

    37

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

    38

    Creamy Butter Chicken Pastaย with all the authentic flavors ofย classic Butter chickenย combined with penne pasta for a cozy and comforting weeknight dinner.ย Indian style chicken pastaย for the win!!

    39

    Thisย Spicy Chicken Pasta Recipe is anything but bland!ย Toss your favorite noodles in a lusciousย creamy tomato sauceย that isย loaded with flavorย - A restaurant quality mealย ready in about 30 minutes.

    40

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

    41

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

    42

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

    43

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

    44

    Amazing Indian Butter Shrimpย is aย must try recipe! Tender shrimp inย mouth watering makhani sauceย is a twist on theย classic butter chickenย and is made without stock. Serve overย rice or naan.

    45

    Thisย Air fryer Teriyaki Chickenย thighs is a terrificย dinner, ready in under 30 minutes. Made with anย easy homemade teriyaki sauce, it so much better than takeout!

    46

    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.ย 

    47

    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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