Since I had to go dairy-free for health reasons just over a year ago, I’m always on the hunt for good dairy-free dinners. If they’re easy to make, even better. I’ve discovered a few new favorites along the way.
I decided to compile a list of my favorites for easy reference. Some of these are my recipes that are naturally dairy-free and you’ll notice there are a lot of Whole30 recipes. Whole30 meals are my new favorites to search for because they are always dairy-free.
Each recipe will have a link that will take you straight to the recipe page once you click on it. May you be inspired and find some new favorites!
Chicken recipes
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
One of my favorite comfort foods. Made with chicken, ground sausage, veggies and rice, it’s a delicious one pot meal.
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya – It all starts with coffee
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken
This teriyaki chicken is easy to throw in the crock pot and it’s ready in a few hours. You can serve it over rice or with watermelon and your favorite sides in the summertime.
Crock pot Teriyaki Chicken – It all starts with coffee
Chicken Chipotle Skillet
This is one of my favorite meals! It’s quick and easy and full of delicious flavor. The chipotle ranch sauce tops it off perfectly.
Chicken Chipotle Skillet – Whole Kitchen Sink
Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken
Nothing is easier than dinner being made in the instant pot. I love making a meal out of the rotisserie chicken and then using the leftover chicken for other meals.
Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken – A Mind “Full” Mom
Chicken Stir Fry
Another quick and easy meal. Chicken, veggies, and yakisoba noodles mixed with a homemade teriyaki sauce.
Chicken Stir Fry – It all starts with coffee
Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken
This is my favorite meal to make in the instant pot and my family loves it. To make it dairy-free I use vegan butter and ranch and gravy mixes that are dairy-free.
Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken – Simply Happy Foodie
Crockpot Mexican Chicken
This chicken is great for tacos, burrito bowls, you name it. Just put it going in your crockpot or instant pot and it’s ready by dinner.
Crockpot Mexican Chicken – Real Simple Good
Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole
This casserole is one of our top favorites. I double the sauce that you cook the potatoes and chicken in and we top it with my favorite homemade ranch dressing. Everyone I recommend this dish to loves it too.
Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole – Just Jessie B.
Whole 30 Chicken Fajitas
Sheet pan meals are awesome because you just throw your meat and veggies on a sheet pan, put it in the oven, and dinner is done in 20-30 minutes. We love these fajitas and they’re really versatile.
Whole 30 Chicken Fajitas – Our Oily House
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
This is an easy recipe to just throw the ingredients in the crockpot and let cook all day. We love making these sandwiches all year long, but they are especially good in the summertime.
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken – Natasha’s Kitchen
Southwestern Crockpot Chicken Tacos
This is another recipe that’s easy to put going in the crockpot. It’s full of flavor and makes great leftovers as well.
Southwestern Crockpot Chicken Tacos – Savory Nothings
Ground Beef recipes
Easy Taco Bake
As you can probably tell, we are huge fans of tacos around here. They are one of the easiest types of meals to make dairy-free. This is a fun twist on the regular taco. It’s easy to add your favorite toppings when serving as well.
Easy Taco Bake – The Better Blondie
Easy Korean Beef
Another one of our favorites! This meal comes together in 30 minutes. You can make it with rice or we like to have ours with Yakisoba noodles.
Easy Korean Beef – Table for Two
Whole30 Classic Meatloaf
It’s nice to be able to still enjoy comfort foods like meatloaf while eating dairy-free.
Whole30 Classic Meatloaf – The Defined Dish
Ham and Pork recipes
Ground Turkey and Sausage Meatballs
This is my husband’s favorite meal. I came up with this recipe a few years ago using ground sausage and ground turkey instead of ground beef. To make the meal completely dairy-free, you can make the sauce with dairy-free butter and a dairy-free milk like oat milk. Or you can serve the meatballs with ketchup or barbeque sauce.
Ground Turkey and Sausage Meatballs – It all starts with coffee
Kielbasa Sausage and Potato Hash
This is another quick and easy meal that requires only a few ingredients and comes together in about 20 minutes.
Kielbasa Sausage and Potato Hash – It all starts with coffee
Eggroll in a Bowl
This dish tastes just as delicious as an eggroll minus the deep fried wrapper. Use a premade coleslaw mix and this meal comes together quickly.
Eggroll in a Bowl – 40 Aprons
Pineapple Ham Sheet Pan Dinner
Another sheet pan dinner for the win! This is another one of our favorites. For my family of 5, I make an entire pan of ham and pineapple and then another pan of roasted potatoes with spices.
Pineapple Ham Sheet Pan Dinner – Whole Kitchen Sink
Be sure to add some of these easy dairy-free dinners to your meal plan today!
