33 Super Quick Spring Dinner Ideas and Recipes

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As spring blossoms, our taste buds long for a change in our weeknight dinners. It’s time to shift from hearty stews to refreshing salads and trade winter casseroles for simple spring skillet and sheet pan recipes. The warmer weather brings more outdoor activities and gatherings, leaving us with little time in the kitchen. Opt for one-dish wonders, sheet pan suppers, and quick skillet dinners filled with fresh and flavorful ingredients.

To keep you inspired, we’ve gathered our top spring dinner ideas. Whether you prefer laid-back options like Ranch Turkey Burgers or elevated choices like Grilled Steak with Blistered Beans and Peppers, these effortless spring meals are sure to impress. We’ve even added a modern twist to classic comfort foods, such as Zucchini Lasagna and Spring Shrimp-and-Orzo Salad with Lemon Dressing. Embrace spring with these fantastic dinner recipes that promise to elevate your dining experience.

1. Ham with Noodle Casserole

Ham and Noodle Casserole — Jen Causey

Recipe: here

2. Creamy Rice with Scallops

Creamy Rice with Scallops — Photo: Antonis Achilleos

Recipe: Here

3. Healthy Turkey Lasagna

Healthy Turkey Lasagna — Southern Living

Recipe: Here

4. Grilled Steak together with Blistered Beans and Peppers

Grilled Steak with Blistered Beans and Peppers — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Recipe: Here

5. Spicy and Sweet Sheet Pan Chicken together with Cauliflower and Carrots

Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Chicken with Cauliflower and Carrots — Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Here

6. Easy Delicious Catfish Tacos with Slaw

Crispy Catfish Tacos with Slaw — Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Here

7. Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas

Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas — Victor Protasio

Recipe: Here

Ranch Turkey Burgers

Ranch Turkey Burgers — Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini Lasagna — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Tina Stamos

Recipe: Here

Fresh Salmon Cakes and with Buttermilk Dressing

Fresh Salmon Cakes with Buttermilk Dressing — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Here

Sheet Pan Pizza with Corn, and Tomatoes, and Sausage

Sheet Pan Pizza with Corn, Tomatoes, and Sausage — Caitlin Bensel; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Anna Hampton

Cheesy Beef-and-Spinach Ravioli

Cheesy Beef-and-Spinach Ravioli — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Here

Shrimp-Okra-and-Sausage Kebabs

Shrimp-Okra-and-Sausage Kebabs — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Tina Stamos

Recipe: Here

Black Bean Burgers together with Comeback Sauce

Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: here

Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole — Southern Living

Recipe: Here

Fettuccine Alfredo with Leeks and Peas

Fettuccine Alfredo with Leeks, Peas, and Bacon — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Country Captain Chicken

Country Captain Chicken — Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Here

Skirt Steak Soft Tacos and Avocado-Corn Salsa

Skirt Steak Soft Tacos with Avocado-Corn Salsa — Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Shrimp Boil Pasta

Shrimp Boil Pasta — Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay. E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Here

Molasses-Soy Glazed Salmon with Vegetables

Molasses-Soy Glazed Salmon and Vegetables — Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food styling: Karen Rankin

Recipe: Here

Oven-Fried Chicken Salad and Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Oven-Fried Chicken Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing — Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Here

Chicken Caprese Pasta

Chicken Caprese Pasta — Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Here

Easy and Quick Spaghetti Bolognese

Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese — Greg DuPree

Recipe: Here

Kickin’ Orange-Glazed Chicken

Kickin' Orange-Glazed Chicken — Greg Dupree

Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake

Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake — Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Here

Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder

Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder — Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Here

Sheet Pan Flank Steak, Yukon Gold Fries, and Greens

Sheet Pan Flank Steak, Greens, and Yukon Gold Fries — Greg DuPree

Recipe: Here

Tomato Carbonara

Tomato Carbonara — Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Here

Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables

Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables — Greg DuPree

Recipe: Here

Best-Ever Crab Cakes with Green Tomato Slaw

Best-Ever Crab Cakes with Green Tomato Slaw — Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Here

Eggplant Rollups

Eggplant Rollups — Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele

Recipe: Here

Brie, Fig, With Arugula Grilled Cheese

Ham and Dijon Grilled Cheese — Photo: Stephen DeVries, Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast — Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Mary-Claire Britton

Recipe: Here

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