60 Family-Friendly Gluten-Free Dinner Ideas

These gluten-free dinner ideas are everything you need when you crave healthy and delicious meals for your family that are easy to make!

5 from 19 votes

Do you need gluten-free dinner ideas that taste amazing? Then you are in the right place! These recipes are everything you need to enjoy healthy, family-friendly meals.

Pick one of these 60 epic gluten-free dinner recipes to many any night of the week! Make sure to pin this post to save it for later, or head over to the recipes and pin or print by clicking on any of the links below.

Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes

Following a gluten-free diet doesn’t mean that dinner needs to be complicated or that you’ll miss out on your family’s favorite recipes.

These gluten-free dinner ideas are full of flavor and easy to whip up any night of the week. From filling salads, take-out favorites, sheet pan meals, and cozy soups, you’re sure to find a recipe below.

Sriracha Baked Chicken

5 from 28 votes

This chicken dinner is the perfect combination of spicy and sweet. Pair it with rice and veggies for a take-out-like meal at home.

Make This Recipe chicken pot pie with part of the crust open Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie

With this easy recipe, you can enjoy the flaky-butter crust you love, tender chicken, and veggies in a light gravy filling!

Make This Recipe Sausage and Peppers

5 from 25 votes

Throw your favorite sausage on a pan and bake it along with some peppers to serve with a base of greens or rice.

Make This Recipe buffalo chicken power bowl topped with ranch dressing Buffalo Chicken Power Bowls

5 from 30 votes

Buffalo chicken, avocado, tomato, cheese, and an epic Ranch dressing, all served in a bowl.

Make This Recipe copycat chickfila nuggets in a lunchbox Chick-Fil-A Nuggets

4.91 from 62 votes

This gluten-free copycat recipe is delicious, crispy, super easy to make, and budget-friendly!

Make This Recipe Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats

5 from 19 votes

Veggies, protein, and cheese are a winning combination in this low-carb and high-in-fiber dinner that’s delish!

Make This Recipe Grilled Beef Kabobs

5 from 37 votes

Perfectly seasoned beef skewers cooked to perfection that pair perfectly with your favorite side dishes!

Make This Recipe Low Carb Chili

5 from 18 votes

All meat and no beans make this epic-tasting chili the perfect cozy meal you’ll make on repeat.

Make This Recipe BLT Salad

5 from 50 votes

Turn the classic BLT sandwich ingredients into a healthy, light, and easy gluten-free dinner you can assemble in 10 minutes!

Make This Recipe Turkey and Rice Soup

5 from 19 votes

Do you need a meal that feeds a crowd and can be easily cooked on the stovetop? This turkey and rice soup tastes amazing and is good for you!

Make This Recipe Avocado Salmon Bowl

5 from 25 votes

Everything you love about eating out but made healthy at home for a gluten-free dinner with a spicy touch! Yummy!

Make This Recipe Steak Tacos

5 from 22 votes

Taco nights won’t be the same after these epic steak tacos with cilantro chimichurri. Juicy, flavorful, tangy, and spicy!

Make This Recipe Chicken Caprese Salad

5 from 49 votes

Do you have 5 minutes? Then you can assemble this refreshing gluten-free dinner packed with chicken, veggies, and goodness!

Make This Recipe Maple Miso Glazed Salmon

5 from 33 votes

This restaurant-worthy dish is a delicious and easy way to add more fish to your family meals! And it takes only 30 minutes!

Make This Recipe turkey burger on a plate with carrot fries Bunless Turkey Burguers

5 from 22 votes

Who can resist a juicy, flavorful burger that is also healthy? Make this homemade recipe to enjoy with a gluten-free bun or your favorite side!

Make This Recipe chili topped with avocado Red Chicken Chili

4.91 from 458 votes

Ready to try the best chicken chili with no beans you’ll ever eat? Yes, that’s how good this recipe is!

Make This Recipe corner of large sheet pan with baked chicken topped with avocado salsa Cilantro Lime Chicken

4.95 from 34 votes

Baked chicken that comes out juicy and delicious with an epic marinade topped with avocado make this an out-of-this-world kind of dinner that’s ready to eat in 30 minutes!

Make This Recipe bowl of chicken and rice soup Chicken and Rice Soup

5 from 29 votes

The slow cooker makes all the work in this no-fuss recipe that is healthy, nutritious, and delicious!

Make This Recipe Crispy Garlic Chicken Thighs

5 from 54 votes

Cooking flavorful chicken thighs with crispy skin and juicy meat has never been this easy. A classic dinner that pairs great with everything!

Make This Recipe Spanish Salmon

5 from 30 votes

This air fryer recipe is packed with flavor and cooks in just 10 minutes.

Make This Recipe Bruschetta Chicken

5 from 20 votes

What can be better than perfectly baked chicken? Topping it with mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, and a balsamic glaze on top!

Make This Recipe Sausage & Pepper Creole Alfredo in a bowl Cajun Alfredo with Sausage

5 from 19 votes

Pick your favorite gluten-free pasta and cook this creamy and satisfying 30-minute dinner you’ll want to make on repeat!

Make This Recipe Chicken with Peppers and Onions

5 from 31 votes

With minimal effort and cooked in one pan, you’ll get a protein-rich dinner loaded with tons of flavor in every bite.

Make This Recipe serving bowl with three sliced pan seared chicken breasts Greek Chicken Marinade

5 from 25 votes

It only takes 20 minutes to infuse the chicken with the classic Mediterranean flavors of lemon, garlic, and oregano. It’s simple and mouth-watering!

Make This Recipe Tomato Basil Baked Pasta

5 from 18 votes

Cheesy, hearty baked pasta is the perfect midweek dinner everyone loves. Choose your favorite gluten-free pasta and enjoy!

Make This Recipe Spicy Chili Lime Salmon Tacos

5 from 20 votes

When you crave tacos but want to keep the dinner healthy, this recipe is everything you need. It’s easy, big in flavor, and nutritious!

Make This Recipe Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl

5 from 26 votes

Who needs to go out when you can easily make these copycat Chipotle chicken burrito bowls at home? A terrific dinner to make on repeat!

Make This Recipe Winter Salad

5 from 36 votes

Caramelized vegetables, crispy greens, and a simple maple Dijon dressing combine to create this ridiculously tasty salad!

Make This Recipe stovetop lasagna served in a bowl Stovetop Lasagna

4.75 from 141 votes

You can easily enjoy classic lasagna flavors without all the work! Grab a skillet, and your favorite gluten-free pasta, and the dinner will be ready in 30 minutes!

Make This Recipe Asian Beef and Broccoli Bowl

4.93 from 66 votes

Like the classic take-out dish but much healthier at home. It’s made in a slow cooker with minimal effort with spectacular results!

Make This Recipe Chicken with Greek Yogurt

5 from 38 votes

Greek yogurt and seasonings make this chicken extra tender and juicy, with an epic tangy crust. Add your favorite side, and voilá!

Make This Recipe large skillet of shakshuka Shakshuka

4.98 from 35 votes

Quickly sauteed, these onions, tomato, and bell peppers transform eggs into an easy Mediterranean-inspired breakfast-for-dinner.

Make This Recipe Pesto Chicken Thighs

5 from 68 votes

Quick, easy, and healthy: these pesto chicken thighs are all you need on a busy weeknight and pair great with everything!

Make This Recipe a plate of Jamaican Pork and Pineapple Stir Fry Jamaican Pork

5 from 23 votes

The perfect combination of sweet and spicy turns this into a quick and easy mid-week meal full fo flavor.

Make This Recipe overhead shot of small bowl of vegetable soup Mexican Vegetable Bean Soup

5 from 23 votes

This satisfying soup is full of fresh veggies and hearty beans in a scrumptious taco-seasoned broth that you’ll want to drink!

Make This Recipe chicken leg quarter on a plate with green beans and tomatoes Garlic Herb Chicken Leg Quarters

5 from 22 votes

Making this simple roasted chicken leg quarters couldn’t get any easier. Zero effort, all the flavor!

Make This Recipe Butternut Squash and Chorizo Hash

5 from 25 votes

Infuse butternut squash with flavor by tossing it with a little chorizo. Turn that into the bed for a pair of fried eggs, and dinner is served!

Make This Recipe Brown Sugar Dijon Pork Roast

5 from 19 votes

This easy-to-make dinner is an impressive meal that feeds a crowd, and it’s perfect for a special meal or Sunday supper.

Make This Recipe Chicken Cordon Bleu

5 from 27 votes

A grain and gluten-free version of the classic chicken Cordon Blue that tastes delicious and will instantly become a family-favorite recipe.

Make This Recipe Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice

4.97 from 125 votes

Keto, gluten-free, and low-carb: this epic cauliflower fried rice is nutritious and easy to make. Trust me, you won’t miss the white rice!

Make This Recipe bed of spaghetti squash on a white plate with chicken in garlic butter on top Garlic Butter Chicken

4.94 from 46 votes

Pair this garlic butter chicken with spaghetti squash, and will easily become a new family favorite from the first bite!

Make This Recipe Cheesy Beef Goulash

5 from 40 votes

This one-pot gluten-free dinner is the perfect meal when you crave warm, cheesy food that is both tasty and good for you.

Make This Recipe Baked Lemon Herb Chicken Breast

5 from 14 votes

Bring a restaurant-style meal right to your kitchen with this juicy lemon herb chicken. It’s easy to make and tastes so good!

Make This Recipe Spaghetti Carbonara

5 from 31 votes

ravel to Italy without leaving home by cooking this spaghetti carbonara that tastes exquisite gluten-free pasta!

Make This Recipe Spicy Cajun Shrimp Tacos

5 from 16 votes

Fresh flavors from shrimp, veggies, and beans come together in these spectacular 15-minute tacos you’ll add to your taco rotation.

Make This Recipe burrito bowls Salsa Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowls

5 from 29 votes

If you’re all about the toppings, this low-carb chicken burrito bowl is one you’re going to love! Super simple and super yummy!

Make This Recipe Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

4.94 from 31 votes

This chicken recipe is full of Asian-inspired flavors served in a taco or lettuce wrap. Just mix the ingredients and let the slow cooker do the work!

Make This Recipe Healthy Jambalaya

5 from 38 votes

Cauliflower rice, veggies, and protein come together in 20 minutes for the ultimate feel-good comfort food!

Make This Recipe salmon fillets, broccoli and potatoes on a roasting sheet Baked Salmon

5 from 24 votes

Bake this delicious dinner in one sheet pan and enjoy a perfectly cooked salmon with a flaky texture and fork-tender crisp potatoes.

Make This Recipe full skillet of rice, peas, peppers and six cooked chicken breasts with crispy skins Spanish Chicken and Rice

5 from 24 votes

A wholesome dinner that tastes amazing, feeds a crowd, and can be made in one skillet? Yes, please! This family-friendly meal is always a win!

Make This Recipe Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes

5 from 22 votes

This savory-sweet dinner combo is a satisfying and healthy meal everyone will be raving about. So good!

Make This Recipe chicken thighs, potatoes and carrots in a skillet Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Veggies

5 from 39 votes

One skillet, 35 minutes, and you’ll have delicious chicken thighs with crispy skins and perfectly juicy meat for dinner!

Make This Recipe Chicken Taco Soup

5 from 21 votes

Your favorite tacos turn into a warm and satisfying soup that practically cooks itself in the instant pot!

Make This Recipe large pan of meatless meatballs Meatless Meatballs

5 from 30 votes

Made with oats and not breadcrumbs, these meatless meatballs have all the Italian flavors and please even the pickiest of eaters.

Make This Recipe Cochon de Lait

5 from 26 votes

This classic New Orleans recipe is easy to make at home in the slow cooker, and you can enjoy it in a gluten-free bun or in a bowl with the sides of your choice!

Make This Recipe bowl of chicken chili Ground Chicken Chili with No Beans

5 from 25 votes

Chili is always a good idea when you crave a healthy and delicious dinner! This recipe is loaded with lean protein, smoky flavors, and veggies.

Make This Recipe large bowl of chicken gumbo with rice Chicken Gumbo

4.95 from 35 votes

This gluten-free gumbo tastes as good as the original without sacrificing the classic flavors of New Orleans. Epic!

Make This Recipe Garlic Chicken and Green Beans

5 from 27 votes

Tender-crisp green beans pair amazingly with this delicious garlic chicken. Everyone will love this dinner!

Make This Recipe Savory Oatmeal with Egg and Bacon

5 from 16 votes

Crispy bacon, a fried egg… Everything tastes amazing in this savory oatmeal you can enjoy for dinner or at any time!

Make This Recipe Pesto Salmon with Rice

5 from 32 votes

This hands-free recipe looks like a restaurant dish, but it couldn’t be any easier to assemble! Fancy, tasty, and healthy with almost no work!

Make This Recipe Chicken with Prunes and Sage

4.93 from 71 votes

Pan-seared chicken with sage sauce is the perfect creamy dinner to enjoy with rice or your favorite veggies!

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60 Epic Gluten-Free Dinner Ideas

Laura Fuentes

These gluten-free dinner ideas are everything you need when you crave healthy and delicious meals for your family that are easy to make!

5 from 19 votes

Servings 4

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients 

Pesto Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • Salt & pepper, to season
  • ½ cup prepared pesto, or homemade
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • Sauteed cauliflower rice, optional for serving
  • Fresh basil leaves, shredded for garnish

Instructions 

  • Position your oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat it to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a baking sheet with olive oil.

  • Place cherry tomatoes and sliced onions in a bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon of pesto sauce and transfer them onto the sheet pan. Bake for 15 minutes, making sure to give them a good toss around minute 10.

  • Meanwhile, pat dry salmon fillets with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the remaining pesto sauce over the salmon fillets.

  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven, move roasted tomatoes and onions to the sides and place the salmon fillets in the middle. Bake salmon and tomatoes for 16 to 20 minutes, until salmon flakes separate easily with a fork.

  • Serve salmon with white rice or seasoned rice cauliflower rice with fresh basil shreds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 38gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 392mgPotassium: 1389mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1850IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 3mg

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