Friday Night Dinner Ideas

Deep Dish Pizza with a thick golden crust, gooey cheese, and tangy sauce is ready for you to load it up with your favorite toppings. 

Sheet Pan Nachos are layered with ground beef, black beans, salsa, cheese, and your favorite taco toppings like salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. A great way to feed a bunch of hungry humans who have endured a long week. 

Crispy Chicken Wraps with fried chicken and fresh toppings in soft tortillas come together in no time, perfect for busy weeknights or Friday nights. 

15 Minute Instant Pot Spaghetti with seasoned ground beef and zesty marinara is a fast, easy take on a classic recipe. 

Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme is a fun remake of a Taco Bell favorite made with crunchy tostada shells, seasoned beef, nacho cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes in a flour tortilla. Super fun Friday night dinner!

Beef Taquitos with lean ground beef, onions, and cheese rolled into corn tortillas and baked until crispy are easy to make and taste so much better than the frozen ones in the grocery store. 

Pizza Monkey Bread is a pizza party on a platter! Soft, buttery pull-apart bread is baked in a Bundt pan with three types of cheese, pepperoni, and zesty Italian seasonings, and served with warm marinara sauce for dipping. 

Oven Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs (boneless or bone-in) are tender and juicy and coated in an easy homemade teriyaki sauce that bakes to a sweet, savory, sticky glaze. Make them even faster with this air fryer Teriyaki Chicken recipe.

Italian Mac and Cheese with a blend of Italian cheeses and fresh herbs is the cozy, cheesy bowl of comfort you need at the end of the work week. 

Shrimp Chow Mein is a flavorful one-pot meal with juicy shrimp, tender veggies, and eggs tossed with spaghetti noodles in a savory sauce. 

Lavash Flatbread with gooey cheese, pepperoni, and pizza seasonings on a crispy cracker-thin crust is perfect for thin crust pizza lovers. Best part, it takes minutes to assemble and bakes in under 15 minutes.  

Pizza Chicken is a great gluten free option for when you're craving pizza. Tender chicken breasts stuffed with pepperoni, cheese, and tomato sauce and baked until gooey is the new favorite version of Friday night pizza!

Baked Asian Sticky Wings are glazed with honey, garlic, and soy sauce for a crowd-pleasing dinner that's perfect for Friday nights, game night, casual family dinners. 

Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad is a hearty dinner salad with spicy chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and homemade croutons. Serve with crusty bread for a great meal to celebrate the end of the week. 

Copycat PF Chang Mongolian Beef with tender flank steak in a rich sweet and savory sauce tastes just as good as the restaurant version. Round out the meal with broccoli and rice for an easy, delicious Friday night meal. 

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup is the classic comfort food combo everyone craves. The tomato soup is rich and tangy and starts with a jar of marinara sauce. And the grilled cheese sandwiches are made in the oven so you can be totally hands-off while they bake. 

Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls is a healthy dinner with crispy glazed salmon, fresh vegetables, and steamed rice in a creamy bang bang sauce. Filling, wholesome dinner that will fuel you up for a fun weekend ahead. 

Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes simmer in a super flavorful sweet and tangy sauce with honey, chili sauce, and beer for an easy one-pan meal you can make in under 30 minutes. 

Super crispy, flavorful Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches are coated in a buttery, spicy sauce and served with blue cheese sauce on a toasted brioche bun. Yum. O. 

Cool Ranch Doritos Chicken are juicy chicken tenders coated with tangy Cool Ranch Doritos and baked until perfectly crispy and golden brown. Super fast and easy recipe with just 5 simple ingredients.

Spicy Shrimp Bowl with sweet-tangy peach avocado salad on a bed of fluffy rice is a healthy dinner made with fresh ingredients you can find in any grocery store. You can even prep it ahead of time for a quick dinner that's fast and easy to assemble. 

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon is tender and juicy with a sweet caramelized crust and ready in under 20 minutes. Top with sesame seeds and serve on a bed of white rice with your favorite steamed vegetables for a delicious meal that's good enough for guests. 

Bubble Up Pizza Casserole is made with soft garlic parmesan biscuits, rich sauce, gooey cheese, and pepperoni for a fast, easy spin on deep dish pizza that takes just minutes to prep. 

Air Fryer Beef Fajitas are tasty with colorful bell peppers and onions and take under 30 minutes. Easy, delicious meal for the whole family. 

If Friday is fish night at your house, you have to try Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Basil Butter Sauce. It's tender and juicy, perfectly pan seared, and served with the most delicious lemon butter sauce. 

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells with mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese are topped with savory pasta sauce and baked until gooey. Serve with garlic bread, an Italian salad, and a nice glass of wine. 

Steak Quesadillas is the ultimate Friday night dinner with seasoned beef, colorful bell peppers, and gooey cheese in a crispy, golden brown tortilla. 

BBQ Chicken Meatballs are juicy, tender meatballs braised in tangy barbecue sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes or mac and cheese for the ultimate Friday night comfort food dinner. 

BBQ Chicken Pizza is topped with tangy BBQ tomato sauce, cheese, shredded BBQ chicken, roasted red onions, jalapenos, and smoked gouda cheese for a Friday night must-make. 

Air Fryer Pizza has a perfectly crispy crust and ooey gooey cheese -- a fast easy way to make restaurant quality pizza at home in half the time. 

One Pot Pizza Pasta is a quick and easy dinner loaded with Italian sausage, pepperoni, tangy sauce, herbs, spices, and gooey cheese. Perfect one-pot pasta dish for weekend or weeknight dinners. 

Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers with tender chicken, cooked rice, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella is simple to make and a delicious way to end the week. 

Easy Mexican Beef Tips is a hearty one-pot meal with tender chunks of garlic-marinated beef in an earthy tomato sauce. Serve over rice with a salad or steamed veggies for a complete meal. 

Cheesy Chicken Parmesan with crispy breaded chicken, flavorful tomato sauce, and mozzarella and Parmesan cheese is baked to perfection for a delicious, easy dinner the whole family will love. 

Air Fryer Pizza Tots are an amazing combination of crispy, golden brown tater tots and pizza toppings air fried until melty and gooey. Drizzle with hot sauce or ranch dressing for the ultimate Friday night dinner. 

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas with tender chicken, gooey cheese, and homemade sauce is a flavorful, easy dinner. You can even make it ahead of time and throw it in the oven when you're ready. 

This authentic Pasta alla Carbonara recipe is made as it is in Rome with just a few simple ingredients. Elegant and indulgent dinner that's ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for Friday night entertaining and special occasions. 

This delicious Fish Sandwich, aka fish burger, is an easy Friday night fish recipe with crispy fish patties, tangy tartar sauce, and crispy slaw on soft brioche buns. 

Meatballs and Gravy is the ultimate Friday night comfort food. Tender meatballs smothered in onions and rich gravy served over creamy mashed potatoes or egg noodles are sure to wash away a stressful work week. 

Baked Chicken Quesadillas with shredded rotisserie chicken, bell peppers, onion, and tons of gooey cheese between crispy golden brown tortillas are simple to make, kid-approved, and easy to meal prep or even freeze ahead of time.