17 Family-Style Dinners That Feed Everyone

Family-style dinners are meant to be generous, comforting, and shared straight from the table. These are the meals that come out in big dishes, invite second helpings, and make everyone feel taken care of without extra fuss. Built around hearty ingredients and familiar flavors, these dinners are designed to satisfy hungry appetites and stretch far enough to feed everyone comfortably. They work just as well on busy weeknights as on relaxed weekends, when sitting down together matters most.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Chicken Enchilada Casserole. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Fast and easy chicken enchilada casserole loaded with black beans and vegetables, then baked until cheesy and bubbly.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Rigatoni Bolognese

Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni Bolognesi. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Classic rigatoni with a slow-simmered Bolognese meat sauce that’s rich, hearty, and perfect for pasta night.
Get the Recipe: Rigatoni Bolognese

Southern Chicken Bog

Southern Chicken Bog
Southern Chicken Bog. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Old-fashioned one-pot Chicken Bog with simple ingredients and deep, comforting flavor.
Get the Recipe: Southern Chicken Bog

Carolina Southern Pulled Pork Loin In A Slow Cooker

Carolina Southern Pulled Pork Loin In A Slow Cooker
Carolina Southern Pulled Pork Loin In A Slow Cooker. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Tender slow cooker pulled pork loin with homemade mustard-honey BBQ flavor. Great for potlucks, meal prep, or easy weeknight dinners.
Get the Recipe: Carolina Southern Pulled Pork Loin In A Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker BBQ Apple Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Slow Cooker BBQ Apple Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Slow Cooker BBQ Apple Pulled Pork Sandwiches. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Slow-cooker pulled pork sandwiches with BBQ apple flavor, topped with a sage-apple-carrot-raisin slaw for a fall-inspired bite.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker BBQ Apple Pulled Pork Sandwiches

One Pot Chicken Alfredo

One Pot Chicken Alfredo
One Pot Chicken Alfredo. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Creamy chicken Alfredo made in one pot in about 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Get the Recipe: One Pot Chicken Alfredo

Rich and Creamy Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe with Gravy

Rich and Creamy Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe with Gravy
Rich and Creamy Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe with Gravy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Bold, creamy Cajun-smothered chicken with rich gravy. Easy comfort food served over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
Get the Recipe: Rich and Creamy Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe with Gravy

Olive Garden Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells

Olive Garden Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells
Olive Garden Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta and Italian cheeses, baked in rich marinara like the Olive Garden favorite.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells

Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe

Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe
Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Tender spiral ham with a crackly sweet-and-savory crust. A showstopper for holidays and special dinners.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe

Pulled Pork Chili

Pulled Pork Chili
Pulled Pork Chili. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

One-pot pulled pork chili with minimal prep and big flavor. Perfect for using leftover pulled pork and even better the next day.
Get the Recipe: Pulled Pork Chili

Golden Corral Sausage and Peppers

Golden Corral Sausage and Peppers
Golden Corral Sausage and Peppers. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Quick skillet sausage and peppers that’s weeknight-fast, hearty, and keto-friendly.
Get the Recipe: Golden Corral Sausage and Peppers

Make-Ahead Creamy Turkey Enchiladas

Make-Ahead Creamy Turkey Enchiladas
Make-Ahead Creamy Turkey Enchiladas. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Creamy turkey enchiladas designed for make-ahead prep. A crowd-pleasing game day bake you can prep early and serve hot.
Get the Recipe: Make-Ahead Creamy Turkey Enchiladas

Chicken Kiev

Chicken Kiev
Chicken Kiev. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Classic Chicken Kiev with garlic-herb butter inside, breaded and cooked until golden on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Kiev

Cream Cheese Pasta

Cream Cheese Pasta
Cream Cheese Pasta. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Quick, old-fashioned cream cheese pasta that’s creamy, simple, and satisfying with pantry staples.
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Pasta

Classic Homemade Sloppy Joes

Classic Homemade Sloppy Joes
Classic Homemade Sloppy Joes. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Sweet-tangy sloppy joes made from scratch in about 20 minutes. Better than canned sauce and family-friendly.
Get the Recipe: Classic Homemade Sloppy Joes

Turkey Rice Soup

Turkey Rice Soup
Turkey Rice Soup. Photo credit: Stetted.

Creamy turkey rice soup is ready in under an hour. A cozy way to use leftover turkey (or roasted chicken).
Get the Recipe: Turkey Rice Soup

Chicken Alfredo Bake

Chicken Alfredo Bake
Chicken Alfredo Bake. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Creamy chicken Alfredo pasta baked under a golden, cheesy crust for an easy family casserole night.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Alfredo Bake

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