57 Genius Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes The Whole Family Will Love (2024)

Gluten? We don't know her.

By Mackenzie Filson
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Living gluten-free does not mean you have to skip out on your favorites. Far from it! No surprise, we're all about having our pasta, pizza, and tacos and eating them too. So whether you're celiac, trying to accommodate party guests, or simply needing to cut out gluten, we've got plenty of amazing recipes that you'll be surprised just happen to be gluten-free (like our one-pan coconut lime chicken). The big win? You can still eat all the best comfort foods like stuffed peppers, Instant Pot pho, and homemade gluten-free pasta without feeling like you're missing out on anything.

When it comes to making gluten-free recipes, you're going to want to watch out for a couple ingredients that may seem harmless but actually contain gluten. Soy sauce, which contains gluten, comes in a gluten-free version, and you can use tamari in a pinch for all those stir-fries. Tortilla chips are nearly always gluten-free, thanks to corn as a base. Worcestershire sauce, which you'll need for our Reuben bowls, is almost always gluten-free, but do look out for malt vinegar (which does contain gluten).

Now that you know what to look out for, you can get to cooking up our recipes for Instant Pot pork puttanesca, chili cheese sweet potato casserole, and . $5 says nobody even notices you made an entirely gluten-free feast!

If you ever wondered what exactly is gluten and what happens to your body when you go gluten-free, we've got tons of handy guides about this mysterious protein. For more gluten-free ideas, check out all our favorite gluten-free desserts, gluten-free appetizers, gluten-free breakfasts, and gluten-free sides.

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One-Pan Coconut-Lime Chicken

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If our creamy Tuscan chicken is a mainstay at your house, this recipe is going to be just the thing to shake up your weeknight dinner routine. We paired quick-cooking chicken cutlets with a spicy-sweet coconut milk sauce that’s out-of-this-world tasty. Tomatoes (and tomato paste) bring it back down to Earth, so you can make this over and over (and over!) again. Not convinced? Did we mention this comes together in just one pan, in less than 30 minutes?!

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Classic Stuffed Peppers

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Of all the food you can stuff, stuffed peppers are at the top of our list. Bell peppers are large enough to hold a lot, strong enough to keep their shape in the oven, and mild enough in flavor to go with just about anything. Here we’re filling them with beefy, tomato rice, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese, but you can customize them to fit your taste.

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Cacio E Pepe Sweet Potato Noodles

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Looking to convert a spiralized veggie skeptic? Make them these cacio e pepe sweet potato noodles. Tossed in buttery black pepper sauce and showered with Parmesan and Pecorino, these sweet potato noodles are so delicious that no one will even think about asking for “regular” pasta.

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Lemony Chicken & Potatoes With Feta

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Freshen up a classic dish, lemon chicken and potatoes, by spooning the most flavorful olive, almond, and parsley sauce over top. Prepared from the pan drippings, the sauce is so simple to make without getting out an extra pot. The best part? This entire recipe is made in just one dish, making dinner (and cleanup) easier than ever.

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Feta & Herb-Crusted Salmon

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We get it, salmon can be a little… intimidating. Trust us, though—you’ve just gotta find the cooking method that works for you. One of our favorites? Covering a whole fish, rather than individual fillets, with fun toppings to add flavor all on just one sheet pan. For this Mediterranean-inspired version, you just arrange your salmon on a sheet tray (lined with foil for the easiest cleanup), sprinkle on the toppings, and bake it for 25 minutes. No flipping, no sticking, and no mess!

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Creamy Gochujang White Chicken Chili

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This creamy, red-tinted spin on white chicken chili incorporates sweet and savory gochujang for a unique spin on a classic winter dinner. It's got lots of chili flavor without a ton of heat, meaning this can be enjoyed by everyone in the family (even the spice-averse!).

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Chili Cheese Sweet Potato Casserole

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With roasted sweet potatoes and black bean chili layered together under a gooey blanket of cheese, this easy vegetarian weeknight dinner is both incredibly comforting and surprisingly hearty.

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Instant Pot Pork Puttanesca

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For this dish, we were inspired by classic Italian puttanesca, a tomato-based dish with anchovies, capers, and olives that's traditionally served over pasta. Pork makes it extra-hearty, so we served it over creamy polenta, but feel free to sub in gluten-free pasta, rice, or whatever else you can dream up.

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Best-Ever Gluten-Free Pasta

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Yes, it's TRUE! You can make amazing gluten-free pasta from scratch, and it's not even hard!

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Cheesy Chorizo, Chickpea & Crispy Rice Skillet

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If you haven't tried crispy rice before, it'll become a staple after you try it in this recipe. Crunchy and golden, this is a great way try rice in a different, delicious way. We love it, but especially when it turns into a crust for this cheesy chorizo and chickpea filling.

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Mushroom, Spinach & Gruyère Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

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This ultra-stuffed mushroom, spinach, and Gruyère pork tenderloin is already jam-packed with vegetables, so we suggest pairing it with a carb-y side like our jeweled saffron rice or our best mashed potatoes.

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Buckwheat Galettes With Ham & Egg

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Like their sweet cousins, crêpes, galettes hail from Brittany, France. Because they're made with buckwheat flour, galettes are extra nutty, making them perfect for pairing with savory fillings for a quick dinner this fall. Here, they're filled with the classic ham, egg, and cheese combination, known as "galette complète" in French, but feel free to switch it up if you like.

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Marry Me Chicken

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If you're looking for a chicken dinner so good jaws will drop, this is the recipe for you. Chicken breasts are seared until golden, before being baked with a simple (but extremely satisfying) cream sauce that results in a chicken that's packed with flavor in every bite. Whether you’re making this for your bestie or special someone for an extra-special date night get ready for sounds of pure joy after the first bite.

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Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos

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Extra-crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, these tacos are so much fun to make and eat. Putting cheese directly in your skillet might sound wrong, but it works! Once off-heat, the cheese starts to harden and crisps up, giving the texture of a crunchy taco shell, but super-delicious.

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Tuscan Butter Shrimp

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We like using shrimp without their shells because it's easier to eat—peeling shrimp when they're covered in sauce can get messy. If you're down for the extra work, though, leaving the shells on will lead to a more flavorful sauce. Shrimp shells provide tons of delicious seafood flavor, which is why they're often a main ingredient in seafood stock.

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Halloumi Salad

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We think it's due time that halloumi, the brined Cypriot cheese, got its time in the spotlight. Besides the delightfully squeaky texture (where the cheese curd lovers at?) and the tangy, salty flavor, the high melting point is really what makes this cheese stand out—when heat is applied, it develops a delicious golden crust that is so delightful in this salad.

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Bacon & Spinach Stuffed Chicken

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Hasselback your chicken by cutting shallow slits into your chicken breasts (don't cut all the way through!) and stuff each slit with bacon and a creamy spinach and artichoke filling. It will make your weeknight chicken dinner sing! It's untraditional, but all the best meals are.

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Cauliflower Pizza Crust

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Possibly our favorite use of cauliflower as a culinary master of disguise is in pizza crust. It might sound crazy, but it can be a delicious and healthy alternative to the classic. In this easy, gluten-free pizza recipe, you're basically making cauliflower rice as base the base for your crust.

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Air Fryer Pork Chops

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Most of the time, we don't get very excited over pork chops. Often overdone, they come out dry, sad, and flavorless. Cooking them in an air fryer changes all that. Due to the intense heat circulation that happens, the outside crisps slightly while the inside stays nice and juicy.

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Saag Paneer

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Chopping all the baby spinach (a whole pound!) is the hardest part of this Indian recipe. To save time, microwave it first so it steams, then chop.

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What can I eat for dinner that is gluten-free? ›

Gluten-free dinner recipes
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  • Roasted vegetable cheese & cheat's tomato risotto.

What is gluten did you know that most people who are gluten-free do not even know what gluten is? ›

“Gluten is a protein found in the wheat plant and some other grains,” explains Rajagopal. Gluten is naturally occurring, but it can be extracted, concentrated and added to food and other products to add protein, texture and flavor. It also works as a binding agent to hold processed foods together and give them shape.

What to serve someone who is gluten-free? ›

Gluten-Free Foods
  • Fruits.
  • Vegetables.
  • Meat and poultry.
  • Fish and seafood.
  • Dairy.
  • Beans, legumes, and nuts.

How to make a gluten-free menu? ›

Start with Simple, Whole Ingredients

Vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, fish, and dairy products are all naturally gluten-free. You can also incorporate gluten-free grains like quinoa, rice, millet, and corn into your menu.

Is spaghetti gluten-free? ›

Pasta: All wheat pasta contains gluten, including spaghetti, fettuccine, macaroni, lasagna, and ravioli. Cereal: Not all breakfast cereals contain wheat, but many do, so be sure to check the nutrition labels. Also, be aware that oats are often raised and processed with wheat.

What is the most gluten-free food? ›

Many naturally gluten-free foods can be a part of a healthy diet:
  • Fruits and vegetables.
  • Beans, seeds, legumes and nuts in their natural, unprocessed forms.
  • Eggs.
  • Lean, nonprocessed meats, fish and poultry.
  • Most low-fat dairy products.

Why are many doctors against a gluten-free diet? ›

Numerous studies have shown that diets that are gluten free tend to be deficient in protein, folate, iron, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, B12, zinc, selenium, and fiber. In addition, they are more apt to have higher levels of nickel, which is highly allergenic to some patients.

Why is gluten bad for the body? ›

Gluten provides no essential nutrients. People with celiac disease have an immune reaction that is triggered by eating gluten. They develop inflammation and damage in their intestinal tracts and other parts of the body when they eat foods containing gluten.

What are the worst foods for gluten? ›

In general, avoid the following foods if you have celiac disease: Cereals, breads, or other grain products that include wheat, rye, barley, or oats. This includes white or whole-wheat flour (including cookies, crackers, cakes, and most other baked goods), semolina, couscous, bread crumbs, most pastas, and malt.

What do gluten-free people eat instead of bread? ›

Most of these alternatives are entirely gluten-free, and many are also low-carb.
  • Rye bread. Share on Pinterest Rye bread is rich in fiber. ...
  • Sourdough bread. ...
  • Corn tortillas. ...
  • Gluten-free bread. ...
  • Gluten-free multiseed bread. ...
  • Sprouted bread. ...
  • Lettuce and leafy greens. ...
  • Sweet potatoes.

What to buy for gluten-free guests? ›

Fruits and vegetables are naturally gluten-free—so have plenty on hand for snacking. Rice, wild rice, corn and quinoa are gluten-free foods. Price Chopper does sell several different brands of gluten-free pasta. Meat, fish and chicken are also gluten-free, but some cold cuts do contain wheat starch as binders.

Does oatmeal have gluten? ›

Yes, pure, uncontaminated oats are gluten-free. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration considers oats a gluten-free grain under its gluten-free labeling regulations and only requires that packaged products with oats as an ingredient contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten overall.

How to go 100% gluten-free? ›

Choose naturally gluten-free grains and flours, including rice, corn, soy, potato, tapioca, sorghum, quinoa, millet, buckwheat, cassava, coconut, arrowroot, amaranth, teff, flax, chia, yucca, bean flours, and nut flours.

What is an example of a gluten-free meal? ›

Chicken with stewed peppers and tomatoes is a nutritious gluten-free dinner option. This colorful dish contains protein from the chicken, vitamin C from the tomatoes, and vitamins A and C from the red bell peppers. Here is a recipe for chicken with stewed peppers and tomatoes.

What are 5 ingredients to avoid in a gluten-free diet? ›

1) Read the ingredient label. Avoid all products with wheat, rye, barley, malt, or triticale in the ingredient label. Even if a packaged food product is labeled "gluten-free," you should check for these ingredients as mistakes in labeling can happen. The only exception for this is wheat starch.

What should I stop eating on a gluten-free diet? ›

10 foods to avoid on a gluten-free diet
  • Grains that contain gluten. Gluten is found in many grains, including: ...
  • Pasta and noodles. Avoid wheat-based pasta, including: ...
  • Packaged snacks. Many packaged snack foods may contain gluten, including: ...
  • Meat substitutes. ...
  • Baked goods. ...
  • Bread and pastries. ...
  • Sauces and condiments. ...
  • Drinks.
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Does cheese have gluten? ›

While most cheeses by themselves do not contain gluten, foods that contain cheese as one ingredient may not be gluten-free, so you should always read the label. Cheesecake is not gluten-free (unless specified on the label) because the crust is made with wheat flour.

Can you eat mashed potatoes on a gluten-free diet? ›

Potatoes, milk, and butter are all naturally gluten-free. So if you're on a gluten-free diet, you can eat mashed potatoes without worry! But keep in mind: You may need to skip the gravy, if wheat flour is the thickening agent!

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