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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    27 Dump-And-Go Summer Dinners We Love Right Now

    Published: Jun 21, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Summer evenings can be hectic, and the last thing anyone wants is to spend hours in the kitchen. These 27 easy dump-and-go dinners are perfect for those warm nights when you want something delicious without the fuss. Just toss the ingredients together, let them cook, and enjoy a satisfying meal with minimal effort.

    Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables

    A bowl of Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables.
    Photo Credit: Dancing Through the Rain.

    This dinner comes together in under thirty minutes and is packed with mushrooms, leeks, kale, and more. It's a tasty one-pan meal that makes dinner easy and satisfying.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata

    Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata features bright lemon flavors mixed with chicken broth, capers, and dijon mustard, creating a dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. With just a little prep and a few hours in the slow cooker, this chicken piccata will be ready to serve for dinner.

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    Sausage Tray Bake

    Sausage tray bake.
    Photo credit: Gluten Free Tranquility.

    This sausage tray bake is packed with flavor and is simple to prepare in just one pan. It's filled with veggies, potatoes, and gravy for a satisfying meal.

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    Instant Pot Chicken & Potatoes

    Chicken and tomatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes is a flavorful meal that comes together in less than 45 minutes. With a tasty tomato sauce made from fresh ingredients, this is an easy dinner option for busy nights.

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    Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

    Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This filling soup is packed with tender beef, veggies, and barley in a tasty broth. Just toss everything into the slow cooker, let it simmer all day, and you'll return to a warm and comforting meal.

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    Baked Lamb Chops & Veggies

    Baked lamb chops with veggies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This sheet pan meal is a simple way to enjoy lamb without the stress of overcooking it. The lamb chops cook in the flavorful juices from the vegetables, resulting in tender meat that's delicious.

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    Crockpot Tuscan Chicken

    Crockpot Tuscan Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    Juicy chicken cooks slowly in a creamy parmesan sauce with sundried tomatoes and spinach, filling your kitchen with a delicious aroma. This is a simple dinner that takes little effort to prepare.

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    Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Bacon & Mushrooms

    Gnocchi with bacon and mushrooms.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This easy meal comes together with just 8 ingredients, perfect for a tasty dinner any night. Featuring tender gnocchi, crispy bacon, hearty mushrooms, and crunchy pine nuts, this dish is sure to be a hit!

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    Baked Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Carrots

    Baked Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Carrots.
    Photo Credit: Zona Cooks.

    Baked Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Carrots are easy to make and delicious. The chicken comes out juicy with a crispy skin, and roasting the vegetables brings out their natural sweetness.

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    Sheet Pan Sausage & Veggies

    Sheet pan sausage and veggies.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This sheet pan dinner is super easy and tasty. With garlic and herbs, everything cooks up nicely in the oven and is ready in under 30 minutes.

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    Baked Chicken Drumsticks & Veggies

    Drumsticks and veggies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This sheet-pan dinner is perfect for quick weeknight meals. With just a little chopping to begin, you'll have a delicious mix of chicken, veggies, and sauce all cooked together in one pan.

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    Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken with Pineapple

    Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken with Pineapple.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken with Pineapple combines spicy and sweet flavors that everyone will love. It's an easy and quick meal to prepare using just one pan, filled with healthy vegetables.

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    Baked Harissa Chicken Thighs

    Baked Harissa Chicken Thighs.
    Photo Credit: Somebody Feed Seb.

    Baked Harissa Chicken Thighs bring together spicy harissa paste, zesty lemon, and sweet honey with tender chicken, onions, and sweet potatoes for a simple and tasty dinner. This easy sheet pan meal requires minimal effort and is perfect for busy weeknights.

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    Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

    Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs are full of bright flavors from the classic mix of lemon and pepper. With the help of your slow cooker, you can turn simple chicken thighs into a tasty and juicy dish.

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    Dijon Mustard Dill Chicken

    Dijon Mustard Dill Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Somebody Feed Seb.

    An easy chicken dish with just four ingredients is perfect for a quick meal. This Dijon Mustard Dill Chicken is great for dinner and works well in sandwiches, salads, and grain bowls throughout the week.

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    No-Boil Ravioli Casserole

    Ravioli casserole.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is incredibly easy to prepare. With just four ingredients and some ready-made items, you can have it ready in 5 minutes and on the table in under 40.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is simple, cheesy, and really tasty, perfect for a cozy meal. It's the kind of comfort food that everyone loves.

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    Meaty Cabbage Soup

    Meaty Cabbage Soup.
    Photo Credit: Gypsy Plate.

    This dish is perfect for when you want something warm and comforting. It uses just a few simple ingredients, mainly meat and cabbage.

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    Tuna Sushi Bake

    Tuna Sushi Bake on a white dish.
    Photo Credit: Piper Cooks.

    This easy sushi bake combines rice, canned tuna, slivered nori, and a spicy mayo drizzle. It's a simple dish that's great for weeknight dinners or meal prep, and perfect for gatherings.

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    Slow Cooker Mexican Soup

    Slow Cooker Mexican Soup.
    Photo Credit In the Kitch.

    This Mexican soup is a simple and delicious dish that you can make in a slow cooker. It combines traditional flavors and ingredients for a nutritious meal.

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    Chicken Cacciatore

    Chicken cacciatore with pasta.
    Photo credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    This dinner is easy to prepare and full of flavor, perfect for a weeknight meal or a relaxed Sunday dinner. This classic Italian dish cooks slowly and can be enjoyed over pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes.

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    Gorgonzola Tortellini Casserole

    Gorgonzola tortellini casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This tortellini casserole is perfect for anyone who loves cheese and pasta. With a mix of two cheeses, a bit of tang from Gorgonzola, and a nice crunch from walnuts, it comes together in under 40 minutes.

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    Roasted Gnocchi with Veggies

    Roasted gnocchi with veggies.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    If you're a a gnocchi fan, you have to try this recipe! Gnocchi is roasted in the oven after a good toss in olive oil. It gets a bit of a nice crust, but remains tender in the middle.

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    Instant Pot Chicken Stew

    Chicken stew.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Instant Pot Chicken Stew is super simple to prepare. Just spend 10 minutes getting it ready, then let it cook on its own for a hearty meal filled with veggies in less than 45 minutes.

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    Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil

    Shrimp boil with sausage and baby corn.
    Photo Credit: Like Hot Keto.

    This sheet pan seafood boil is full of Cajun flavor and is easy to make in the oven. It features shrimp and Creole spiced andouille sausages for a delicious summer dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

    Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup.
    Photo Credit: That Skinny Chick Can Bake.

    This is a simple and tasty Mexican dish that you can prepare in a crockpot. It's perfect for chilly days when you want something warm and comforting.

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    Thai Beef Stew

    Thai Beef Stew.
    Photo Credit: Garlic All Day.

    This Thai Beef Stew is easy to prepare, whether you use a slow cooker or the stove. Just toss everything into a pot and let it simmer for a few hours.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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