12 No-Oven Dinners That Keep the Kitchen Cool
Dinner does not have to mean turning on the oven, especially when you want something simple and low-stress. These no-oven dinners use stovetop, slow cooker, air fryer, grill, and no-cook methods to keep meals easy without heating up the kitchen. From fresh salads and wraps to skillet meals, tacos, bowls, and saucy favorites, each recipe gives you a satisfying dinner without the extra heat. They’re perfect for warm nights, busy evenings, or anytime the oven feels like too much.
Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken
This Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken is easy to make and great for a quick and affordable weeknight meal. These chicken drumsticks are the perfect mix of sticky, juicy, and crispy all at the same time!
Easy Beef Stir Fry
Bursting with amazing flavors and simple to make, this Easy Beef Stir Fry recipe is ready to eat in 25 minutes. Thin slices of tender steak and fresh, colorful vegetables are paired with a rich, silky sauce and served over rice.
Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops
These simple Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops take a can of soup and turn your dinner into an amazing skillet dinner. Tender juicy pork chops pan seared and then baked in a creamy mushroom sauce for a comforting weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
Teriyaki Ground Pork Stir Fry
This Teriyaki Ground Pork Stir Fry is a quick and easy way to get a delicious dinner on the table. Plenty of veggies, a sweet homemade teriyaki sauce that only takes under 10 minutes to make and all the delicious ground pork for a dinner the whole family will love!
Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
This Air Fryer Ribeye Steak recipe delivers a perfect sear, tender interior, & endless flavor in under 30 mins. Try it tonight! This juicy ribeye steak is tender and delicious, especially with garlic or pesto butter, making a perfect steak dinner.
Chili Con Carne
This chili con carne recipe is an easy way to cook up a hearty family dinner that is practically effortless but completely delicious! Ground beef, kidney beans, onions, and red bell peppers, are simmered low and slow on the stovetop until tender. It’s comforting and filling, and the leftovers taste even better the next day!
VENETIAN CHICKEN PASTA (ROTISSERIE CHICKEN PASTA)
When you need a comforting family dinner that wraps you up in warmth, then this fabulous Rotisserie Chicken Pasta has to be top of the list! Get the Recipe
Easy Vegan Crockpot Lasagna
Vegan Crockpot Lasagna is the perfect entree for parties, family gatherings, and lazy days when you just want to kick back with a movie while dinner cooks! Most importantly, it tastes amazing! It’s also easy to prepare (no need to pre-cook the lasagna noodles) and versatile. Switch things up with your favorite veggies or vegan meats, and make it gluten-free with your choice of pasta.
Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe
This Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is an awesome take on a Chinese American classic! You can make this recipe on the stovetop, but making it in the Instant Pot is so much better! Every step of this recipe can be made in the Instant Pot from start to finish. Enjoy!
Vegan Beef Stew
This slow cooker Vegan Beef Stew is bursting with flavor! It’s very easy to make and the results are a versatile plant-based stew that satisfies. Soy Curls (soy chunks) add bulk and a ‘meaty’ texture to the rich stew.
Instant Pot Pork Roast
Mouthwateringly delicious and super easy to make, this easy Instant Pot Pork Roast recipe is perfect for any occasion from busy weeknights to Sunday dinners! It makes fall-apart tender meat that is bursting with sweet, savory, and umami flavors with very little hands-on work. You’ll never look at pork the same way again!
Pan Seared Chicken Breast
This pan seared chicken breast comes out irresistibly seasoned with a golden brown crust and a juicy, tender interior! Here are all our tips and tricks to this family favorite—serve it with a few sides, or add to salads, tacos rice bowls, and more.
