Looking for easy and delicious Lazy Sunday Dinner Ideas? You've come to the right place! We share all of our favorite low effort and tasty dinners, including quick pastas, succulent chicken, buttery fish, and more.
On Sundays, we like to relax before we start our busy weeks. For dinner, we usually make something simple that doesn't require much effort or cleanup.
We rounded up 20 of our favorite low-maintenance lazy Sunday dinner ideas so you know exactly what to make for your next lazy Sunday.
Looking for sides to go with your Sunday dinner? Try our some of our favorites like our Healthy Corn Fritters, Teriyaki Tofu and Eggplant, Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers, or Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs. Check out our sides page for more inspiration.
1. Baked Furikake Salmon
Baked Furikake Salmon with Kewpie Mayo
Baked Furikake Salmon is a flavorful, tender salmon dish made with Kewpie mayo, soy sauce, garlic powder, and furikake. This umami-packed recipe is surprisingly easy and requires minimal cleanup.
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2. Traditional Bolognese Sauce (Ragù alla Bolognese)
Traditional Bolognese Sauce
Bolognese is made with simple authentic ingredients, including Italian tomatoes, ground beef, and wine. The pasta sauce cooks low and slow to create a rich and flavorful sauce. It pairs perfectly with a broad pasta noodle and makes for a hearty and satisfying dinner.
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3. Roasted Chicken Thighs and Vegetables
Roasted Chicken Thighs and Vegetables
Roasted Chicken Thighs and Vegetables is an easy, hearty dinner recipe that results in crispy, juicy chicken and flavorful vegetables. Just toss the chicken, potatoes, onions, and carrots in seasoning and olive oil then bake!
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4. Prosciutto Ricotta Pizza
Prosciutto Ricotta Pizza
Prosciutto Ricotta Pizza is a sweet and salty homemade white pizza packed with flavor! It only takes 25 minutes to make and features a golden crust topped with mozzarella, ricotta, prosciutto, arugula, and a drizzle of hot honey.
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5. Veggie Pesto Pasta
Veggie Pesto Pasta
Veggie Pesto Pasta is a flavorful, nutritious dinner that comes together quickly. This bright and zesty dish features al dente pasta, zucchini, and asparagus tossed in herby pesto, and lemon juice.
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6. Italian Beef Soup (Brodo di Carne)
Italian Beef Soup
Italian Beef Soup (Brodo di Carne)Â features a slow-cooked chuck roast, vegetables, and herbs simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. Add orzo or pastina to make it extra hearty. Cook this soup low and slow for hours while you relax.
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7. Bavette Steak (Flank Steak)
Bavette Steak (Broiled Garlic Flank Steak)
Bavette Steak is a juicy beef cut that broils perfectly medium rare in just a few minutes. All you need to do is stuff the steak with garlic cloves, season, broil, and slice! Serve it with a veggie and mashed potatoes or rice for a nutritious meal!
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8. Buttery Fish with Crispy Skin
Buttery Fish with Crispy Skin
Buttery Fish with Crispy Skin takes just 15 minutes to make and tastes delicious with a veggie like Broccolini or Asparagus. This recipe utilizes an easy pan-searing method that results in restaurant-quality succulent fish with perfectly crisp golden skin.
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9. Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro
Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro
Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro is a mouthwatering 30-minute meal for the whole family! It features juicy Italian-seasoned chicken stuffed with mozzarella cooked in tomato sauce. Make this restaurant-worthy dish on a lazy Sunday with minimal effort.
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10. Lobster Ravioli with Lemon Garlic Browned Butter Sauce
Lobster Ravioli with Lemon Garlic Browned Butter Sauce
Lobster Ravioli with Lemon Garlic Browned Butter Sauce is a light and flavorful pasta sauce that comes together with 5 ingredients in less than 20 minutes! It's a bright lemony sauce recipe that pairs perfectly with lobster ravioli or any other pasta.
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11. BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs
BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs
BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs is an easy oven recipe that makes the juiciest, tastiest oven-baked barbecue chicken. It only calls for 2 main ingredients and a few minutes of prep. Then just wait for the chicken to bake.
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12. Flank Steak Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Flank Steak Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Flank Steak Salad with Balsamic Dressing is a refreshing and hearty salad featuring tender flavorful flank steak, crisp lettuce, and a vegetable medley tossed in a tangy lemon-balsamic vinaigrette. Make in just 20 minutes, including prep!
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13. Teriyaki Salmon
Teriyaki Salmon
Teriyaki Salmon is a tender salmon dressed in a homemade teriyaki sauce. This is a perfect low-effort meal that only requires a handful of ingredients! Make it with a veggie for a complete and nutritious dinner.
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14. Cast Iron Skillet Burger
Cast Iron Skillet Burger
Cast Iron Skillet Burgers are a quick and easy recipe for tender patties on the stovetop. It takes just a few minutes to cook these juicy medium-rare burgers that you can customize with your preferred toppings. This will be your favorite way to prepare burgers from now on!
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15. Creamy Pesto Pasta
Creamy Pesto Pasta without Cream
Creamy Pesto Pasta without Cream is a luscious, elevated dish made with a cheesy ricotta pesto and topped with toasted pine nuts. This no-cream family-favorite recipe comes together easily with a handful of simple ingredients.
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16. Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers feature a medley of seasoned ground turkey, quinoa, feta cheese, and vegetables stuffed in a bell pepper boat. It's a nutritious, filling weeknight recipe and a fantastic way to get protein and vegetables you need without sacrificing flavor. Just cook the turkey mixture then relax while the bell peppers bake.
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17. Broiled Salmon Collars
Broiled Salmon Collars
Broiled Salmon Collars, also known as sake kama, is a succulent, tender fish dish that many Japanese restaurants serve. It takes less than 20 minutes to make with only four ingredients and is rich in flavor and Omega-3 fatty acids.
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18. Eggplant Pasta (Pasta alla Norma)
Eggplant Pasta
Eggplant Pasta is a mouthwatering vegetarian pasta rich in quintessential Italian flavors. It features al dente pasta dressed in a hearty tomato sauce with pan-fried eggplant and fresh herbs. Make this filling pasta in under 30 minutes for a low effort dinner!
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19. Hawaiian Roll Turkey Pesto Sliders
Hawaiian Roll Turkey Pesto Sliders
Hawaiian Roll Turkey Pesto Sliders is an easy, shareable one-pan recipe that is filled with fresh turkey, pesto, swiss, and honey on sweet Hawaiian rolls. All you need is a cast iron skillet or baking sheet and a few ingredients to make these simple turkey sliders.
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20. Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken features tender chicken thighs cooked in richly flavored teriyaki sauce. This restaurant quality chicken takes just 20 minutes to make and is the perfect lunch or light dinner.
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Lazy Sunday Dinner Ideas: 20 Easy Recipes
Looking for easy and delicious Lazy Sunday Dinner ideas? You've come to the right place! We share all of our favorite low effort and tasty dinners, including quick pastas, succulent chicken, buttery fish, and more.
Servings: 2
Calories: 438kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts even sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon pesto divided
- 2 oz mozzarella about 4 slices of fresh mozzarella; about a quarter cup of shredded mozzarella
- 3 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- black cracked pepper
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 shallot chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- â…“ cup white wine
- ⅓ cup cup chicken broth
- fresh basil torn
Instructions
- Cut chicken - Place the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board. Tenderize the breasts to make them the same thickness. Use a knife to cut about ¾ of the way through the chicken without cutting all the way through. Make the incision parallel to the cutting board. This creates a pocket that will hold the cheese.2 chicken breasts
- Stuff and season chicken - Spread about a ½ tablespoon of pesto inside of the chicken breast pockets. Place a slice of mozzarella or about a tablespoon of shredded mozzarella inside of the pockets on top of the pesto and push the cheese toward the back of the pocket. Use toothpicks to close the pockets. Rub the breasts with about a tablespoon of olive oil and season the outside of the chicken with the garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper on both sides, or season to taste. You can also use premixed Italian seasoning.1 tablespoon pesto, 2 oz mozzarella, 3 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon sea salt, black cracked pepper
- Sear chicken - Heat about a tablespoon of olive oil in a large heavy bottomed skillet or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken until each piece is golden, about 4 minutes each side. Place the lid on once you flip the chicken over. Remove the chicken from the pan.3 tablespoon olive oil
- Make tomato sauce - In the same skillet, heat about a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots to the oil and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and allow them to cook untouched for 2-3 minutes until they begin to char and blister. Stir the tomatoes and add white wine to deglaze the pan. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bits of chicken and tomatoes from the pan.3 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 shallot, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, ⅓ cup white wine
- Cook chicken in sauce - Once most of the wine burns off, turn down the heat, stir in chicken broth, and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes. Add torn basil leaves, pepper, and salt, and give the sauce a stir to incorporate all of the ingredients. Add chicken back into the pan and nestle each breast in the sauce. Spoon some of the sauce onto each piece and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees. Remove the pan from heat and serve immediately.⅓ cup cup chicken broth, fresh basil
Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate leftover chicken pomodoro for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. In order to reheat the chicken, let it temper for 10 minutes, then reheat it in a covered pan over low heat.
- If your breasts are different thicknesses, tenderize them to make them the same thickness. This will ensure they cook evenly all the way through.
- Use premixed Italian seasoning instead of separate herbs.Â
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 1910mg | Potassium: 954mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg
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