25 Easy Spring Dinner Recipes You’ll Want on Repeat

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By spring, I’m usually ready to switch up dinners a little bit.

I’m not really in the mood for the heavier meals we were making all winter (still love them though), but I still need something that actually fills everyone up.

I start craving things that feel a little fresher, like chicken, pasta, seafood, and meals with more vegetables mixed in.

If you’re in that same spot trying to figure out what to make this week, this list should give you plenty of easy ideas to pull from!

Choose one or two that sound good and add them to your meal plan for the week. If you want an easy way to map it all out, grab my meal planning printables here.

1. Chicken and Asparagus

This is an easy sheet pan dinner with chicken and asparagus cooked together. It’s simple, fresh, and everything is done in about 30–35 minutes.

Recipe from Our Salty Kitchen

2. Chicken Piccata

This is a quick stovetop chicken dish with a light lemon butter sauce. It feels a little nicer than your usual dinner but still comes together fast.

Recipe from Salt & Lavender

3. Spinach Lemon Pasta

This is a simple pasta with lemon and spinach that cooks quickly. It’s light but still filling and works well for a quick dinner.

Recipe from Entirely Elizabeth

4. Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

This is a good go-to when you want something lighter but still filling. It’s just grilled chicken over a classic Caesar salad with a few extras.

Recipe from Joyful Healthy Eats

5. Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies

This is one of those easy sheet pan dinners where everything cooks together. It’s simple, filling, and great for busy nights.

Recipe from Home Sweet Table

6. Snap Peas Chicken Stir Fry

This is a quick stir fry with chicken and snap peas that cooks fast. It works well over rice and is ready in about 30 minutes.

Recipe from Oh Snap! Let’s Eat!

7. Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos

These tacos come together quickly and feel a little lighter than beef. The shrimp cooks fast, and the slaw adds a fresh crunch.

Recipe from It’s A Flavorful Life

8. Sheet Pan Garlic Lemon Butter Salmon

This is a simple salmon dinner baked on one pan with a lemon butter sauce. It’s quick, easy, and great when you want something lighter.

Recipe from Averie Cooks

9. Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

This is a creamy pasta with chicken and broccoli that comes together quickly. It’s filling and works well for an easy comfort meal.

Recipe from Tastes Lovely

10. Healthy Turkey Lettuce Wraps

These are quick to make and great when you want something lighter. The filling cooks fast and can be served in lettuce wraps or over rice.

Recipe from Eat Yourself Skinny

11. Pasta Primavera

This is a simple pasta loaded with fresh vegetables. It’s a good option when you want to use what you have and keep things easy.

Recipe from A Pinch of Healthy

12. BBQ Chicken Flatbread

This is a quick flatbread topped with BBQ chicken and cheese. It’s easy to put together and works well for a fast dinner.

Recipe from Sugar & Snap Peas

13. Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs

This is a simple baked chicken dish with a sweet and savory sauce. It’s mostly hands-off once it goes in the oven.

Recipe from Easy Weeknight Recipes

14. Easy Chicken Fried Rice

This is a quick one-pan meal with chicken, rice, and vegetables. It’s a good way to use leftovers and comes together fast.

Recipe from Thriving Home

15. Easy Chicken Fajitas

These fajitas cook quickly with chicken and peppers. They’re easy to serve and can be customized with simple toppings.

Recipe from Baking Mischief

16. Avocado Chicken Burgers

These are simple chicken burgers with avocado mixed in for extra flavor. They’re easy to cook and work well for a quick dinner.

Recipe from rachLmansfield

17. Garlic Butter Shrimp

This is a quick shrimp dish cooked in garlic butter. It’s ready fast and works well over rice or pasta.

Recipe from Joyfully Mad

18. Ham and Cheese Sliders

These are easy baked sliders that come together quickly. They’re simple, filling, and good for using leftover ham.

Recipe from Cravings of a Lunatic

19. Crockpot Salsa Chicken

This is a super easy slow cooker meal with just a few ingredients. It cooks all day and can be used for tacos, bowls, or wraps.

Recipe from Happy Honey Kitchen

20. Tortellini with Pesto and Roasted Vegetables

This is a simple pasta with pesto and roasted vegetables. It’s filling but still feels fresh and easy to put together.

Recipe from Cooking Classy

21. Caprese Chicken

This is a quick chicken dinner with tomato, mozzarella, and basil. It’s simple and has a fresh, lighter feel.

Recipe from Foodie Crush

22. One Pan Chicken and Spinach Orzo

Everything cooks in one pan, which keeps cleanup easy. It’s simple, filling, and ready in about 20 minutes.

Recipe from The Girl Who Ate Everything

23. Chicken Quesadillas

These are quick to make and easy to serve. You can keep them simple with just chicken and cheese or add extra fillings.

Recipe from Momsdish

24. Grilled Lemon Herb Pork Chops

These pork chops are grilled with a simple lemon herb marinade. They cook quickly and are easy to pair with sides like roasted potatoes or rice and veggies for a full dinner.

Recipe from Confessions of a Fit Foodie

25. Teriyaki Salmon Bowls

These bowls come together fast with salmon and a simple teriyaki sauce. Serve over rice with veggies for an easy dinner.

Recipe from The Real Food Dietitians