38 Mother's Day Dinner Recipes That Are So Easy to Make (2024)

Surprise Mom with this decadent one-pot pasta bake that's surprisingly easy to make — and more importantly, even easier to clean up.

Get the Cheesy Sausage and Pepper Pasta Bake recipe.

If she loves seafood, then she's sure to appreciate this shrimp dish, which comes packed with fresh produce and a touch of spice.

Get the Zesty Shrimp with Chimichurri Rice recipe.

It's the unique marinade that makes these grilled chicken drumsticks so tender and flavorful.

Get the Grilled Mustard Chicken recipe.

If you don't have access to nettles near you, then you can easily substitute the greens with arugula or fresh herbs like parsley.

Get the Nettle Pesto Bucatini with Spring Peas and Parmesan recipe.

You can never go wrong when you serve a classic, juicy roasted chicken for Mother's Day dinner.

Get the Lemony Herb Roast Chicken recipe.

Gluten-free and filling, this dish is destined to become one of your mom's new favorites.

Get the Balsamic Steak with Eggplant and Peppers recipe.

This pretty tart has a burst of spring vegetables in every bite, and it's light enough that Mom can save room for Mother's Day dessert.

Get the Sweet Pea and Ricotta Tart recipe.

Pineapple slaw adds a fruity twist to this slow-cooker pulled pork recipe.

Get the Honey-Lime Pork with Pineapple Slaw recipe.

If you're up for grilling, then these spring veggie and shrimp skewers are so simple to make.

Get the Charred Shrimp, Leek, and Asparagus Skewers recipe.

Couscous pairs perfectly with the spicy flavor of these grilled pork medallions.

Get the Pork Tenderloin Skewers with Herbed Couscous recipe.

All health-minded moms will appreciate this light seafood dinner, which is paired with a refreshing side salad.

Get the Roasted Blackened Salmon with Snap Pea Salad recipe.

Come dinnertime, your mom will be dying to dig into these savory, fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs.

Get the Instant Pot Barbecue Ribs recipe.

Up the ante by butterflying crispy lemon coated chicken thighs and pairing them with a savory parmesan salad.

Get the Crispy Chicken Thighs with Escarole and Parmesan Salad recipe.

The minty feta spread is what really makes these steak and radish pitas pop.

Get the Steak and Roasted Radish Pitas with Feta Salsa recipe.

The unusual addition of toasted pecans adds a surprising but delicious twist to this recipe.

Get the Creamy Chicken-and-Broccoli Pesto Bow Ties recipe.

Whip up some Southern Italian pasta in as few as 20 minutes with this simple recipe.

Get the Shrimp Linguine Puttanesca recipe.

You can't go wrong with a classic steak and potatoes dinner, and this one is zested up with a citrusy sauce made of cilantro, parsley, and basil.

Get the Herbed Mojo Steak and Crispy Potatoes recipe.

Give chicken thighs an upgrade with a sweet honey glaze, served with a crisp green salad to add a touch of freshness.

Get the Honey Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Arugula Salad recipe.

Whether you serve it as an app or a main dish, this spring vegetable pizza definitely will not disappoint.

Get the Spring Vegetable Pizza recipe.

If you're pressed for time this Mother's Day, then consider making this super easy one-pan chicken dinner.

Get the Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Spring Sauté recipe.