33 Dinner Recipes You Can Make with What's in Your Pantry

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Homemade chili gets a pot-pie makeover for this one-of-a-kind family dinner. Canned tomatoes, chili beans and ground beef are seasoned with chopped onion, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce for the hearty filling, while honey and butter-brushed biscuits top each individual serving. The tasty dinner preps in just 20 minutes, so you can have a satisfying meal ready in a snap.

Homemade chili gets a pot-pie makeover for this one-of-a-kind family dinner. Canned tomatoes, chili beans and ground beef are seasoned with chopped onion, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce for the hearty filling, while honey and butter-brushed biscuits top each individual serving. The tasty dinner preps in just 20 minutes, so you can have a satisfying meal ready in a snap.

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When you’re cooking with pantry items, sometimes you have to get creative. These tortilla-less tacos are a great way to improvise when you don’t have any taco shells on hand. Filled with seasoned ground beef, fire roasted crushed tomatoes, shredded Mexican cheese and fresh cilantro, this family-ready meal brings all of your favorite Tex-Mex flavors to the table in a whole new way.

When you’re cooking with pantry items, sometimes you have to get creative. These tortilla-less tacos are a great way to improvise when you don’t have any taco shells on hand. Filled with seasoned ground beef, fire roasted crushed tomatoes, shredded Mexican cheese and fresh cilantro, this family-ready meal brings all of your favorite Tex-Mex flavors to the table in a whole new way.

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One of the easiest ways to cook with what you already have on hand is to take an inventory of your pantry items and toss it all together in a warm and comforting family soup. For this particular recipe, you’ll need a can of crushed tomatoes, some cannellini beans, chopped carrots, beef flavored both, stew meat and a few simple seasonings. Throw it in all in Dutch oven and let it simmer to perfection for a hands-off meal that the whole family will love.

One of the easiest ways to cook with what you already have on hand is to take an inventory of your pantry items and toss it all together in a warm and comforting family soup. For this particular recipe, you’ll need a can of crushed tomatoes, some cannellini beans, chopped carrots, beef flavored both, stew meat and a few simple seasonings. Throw it in all in Dutch oven and let it simmer to perfection for a hands-off meal that the whole family will love.

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Canned tomatoes come to the rescue once more, along with frozen veggies and tender chicken breasts for a scrumptious skillet that preps in just 20 minutes. Not only is this veggie-loaded dinner ridiculously simple to make, it’s also bursting with flavor thanks to all of the colorful ingredients. Pillsbury fan, StrandFamily says, “Absolutely loved this recipe! It was quick and easy to make, and most ingredients I already had in the kitchen.”

Canned tomatoes come to the rescue once more, along with frozen veggies and tender chicken breasts for a scrumptious skillet that preps in just 20 minutes. Not only is this veggie-loaded dinner ridiculously simple to make, it’s also bursting with flavor thanks to all of the colorful ingredients. Pillsbury fan, StrandFamily says, “Absolutely loved this recipe! It was quick and easy to make, and most ingredients I already had in the kitchen.”

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You can’t go wrong with a classic chili recipe and this no-stress version is ready in 30 minutes flat thanks to a few simple ingredients and three easy-to-follow recipe steps. Start with a pound of ground beef and add the onions, diced tomatoes, beans, chili powder, cumin and a small kick of Sriracha sauce for a fuss-free dinner that won’t take you all night to make.

You can’t go wrong with a classic chili recipe and this no-stress version is ready in 30 minutes flat thanks to a few simple ingredients and three easy-to-follow recipe steps. Start with a pound of ground beef and add the onions, diced tomatoes, beans, chili powder, cumin and a small kick of Sriracha sauce for a fuss-free dinner that won’t take you all night to make.

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Cooking with what you have on hand doesn’t mean you can’t try something new! This veggie-loaded chili comes together with common pantry items and it’s so filling that you won’t even notice that there’s no meat. Bonus: The addition of canned pumpkin gives the soup and extra-creamy texture.

Cooking with what you have on hand doesn’t mean you can’t try something new! This veggie-loaded chili comes together with common pantry items and it’s so filling that you won’t even notice that there’s no meat. Bonus: The addition of canned pumpkin gives the soup and extra-creamy texture.

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Yes, you can have sloppy joes without the bun! This 25-minute dinner has all of the juicy sloppy joe flavors you love, mixed with tender rotini pasta for a whole new twist on the classic kid-friendly meal.

Yes, you can have sloppy joes without the bun! This 25-minute dinner has all of the juicy sloppy joe flavors you love, mixed with tender rotini pasta for a whole new twist on the classic kid-friendly meal.

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This cheeseburger-inspired slow-cooker soup is thick, creamy and absolutely delicious. Steak sauce and American cheese are the secrets to its rich, hearty flavor and the craveable broth tastes amazing with the waffle fries on top. Pillsbury fan, pkmm says, “I have made this many times and it's always a hit!”

This cheeseburger-inspired slow-cooker soup is thick, creamy and absolutely delicious. Steak sauce and American cheese are the secrets to its rich, hearty flavor and the craveable broth tastes amazing with the waffle fries on top. Pillsbury fan, pkmm says, “I have made this many times and it's always a hit!”

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A doughy crescent roll crust holds a seasoned chili and cheese mixture, all bubbling up to perfection in this savory dinner pie. After 20 minutes of baking, a layer of crunchy Fritos™ corn chips are sprinkled on top for a crave-worthy dinner casserole that you’ll want to make over and over again.

A doughy crescent roll crust holds a seasoned chili and cheese mixture, all bubbling up to perfection in this savory dinner pie. After 20 minutes of baking, a layer of crunchy Fritos™ corn chips are sprinkled on top for a crave-worthy dinner casserole that you’ll want to make over and over again.

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This classic and comforting dip is easy to make with items you already have in your pantry. A can of refried beans, some chopped green chiles and a packet of taco seasoning mix will get you started. Then layers of guacamole, cheddar cheese and pico de gallo will take the dish over the top. Sprinkle with olives and green onions before serving with tortilla chips for a dinner-worthy app that’s easy to make and fun to eat.

This classic and comforting dip is easy to make with items you already have in your pantry. A can of refried beans, some chopped green chiles and a packet of taco seasoning mix will get you started. Then layers of guacamole, cheddar cheese and pico de gallo will take the dish over the top. Sprinkle with olives and green onions before serving with tortilla chips for a dinner-worthy app that’s easy to make and fun to eat.

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Enchiladas take a whole new form with these cheesy, Tex-Mex-inspired stuffed pasta shells. Each jumbo shell is stuffed with a chicken and black bean mixture, flavored with enchilada sauce and a can of diced tomatoes with green chiles. The stuffed shells are topped with melty cheddar cheese and baked for about fifteen minutes before they’re ready to serve with fresh cilantro and all of your favorite taco-night fixings.

Enchiladas take a whole new form with these cheesy, Tex-Mex-inspired stuffed pasta shells. Each jumbo shell is stuffed with a chicken and black bean mixture, flavored with enchilada sauce and a can of diced tomatoes with green chiles. The stuffed shells are topped with melty cheddar cheese and baked for about fifteen minutes before they’re ready to serve with fresh cilantro and all of your favorite taco-night fixings.

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That’s right, you can hack your pantry and avoid a dirty dish pile-up at the same time with this super-simple foil pack recipe. Hearty pork chops are seasoned with chili powder, ground cumin and pepper Jack cheese and wrapped into a packet of foil with sweet corn and black beans for this extra-easy meal. Throw the foil packs on the grill or bake them in the oven for a zero-dish meal that’s easy to make with whatever you have on hand.

That’s right, you can hack your pantry and avoid a dirty dish pile-up at the same time with this super-simple foil pack recipe. Hearty pork chops are seasoned with chili powder, ground cumin and pepper Jack cheese and wrapped into a packet of foil with sweet corn and black beans for this extra-easy meal. Throw the foil packs on the grill or bake them in the oven for a zero-dish meal that’s easy to make with whatever you have on hand.

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Why decide between two comfort food favorites when you can make one delicious dinner that has the best of both recipes? This creative chili recipe is reminiscent of traditional enchiladas by using mild enchilada sauce and taco seasoning to enhance the south-of-the-border flavors. Black beans and hearty chicken bites give the soup a filling chili-style texture so you can get a taste of your favorite enchilada and chili flavors in each and every bite.

Why decide between two comfort food favorites when you can make one delicious dinner that has the best of both recipes? This creative chili recipe is reminiscent of traditional enchiladas by using mild enchilada sauce and taco seasoning to enhance the south-of-the-border flavors. Black beans and hearty chicken bites give the soup a filling chili-style texture so you can get a taste of your favorite enchilada and chili flavors in each and every bite.

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If you’re like us, rice is one of those ingredients that you always have on hand (and aren’t quite sure what to cook with it). This cheesy chicken casserole will put a cup of long-grain white rice to good use with tasty additions like black beans, chili powder, enchilada sauce, hearty chicken breasts and plenty of cheddar cheese. It all bakes into a simple family dinner that’s ready with just five minutes of prep time.

If you’re like us, rice is one of those ingredients that you always have on hand (and aren’t quite sure what to cook with it). This cheesy chicken casserole will put a cup of long-grain white rice to good use with tasty additions like black beans, chili powder, enchilada sauce, hearty chicken breasts and plenty of cheddar cheese. It all bakes into a simple family dinner that’s ready with just five minutes of prep time.

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This kitchen-tested, top-rated chicken and rice dinner could quickly become your family’s next favorite meal. Four cloves of flavorful garlic-seasoned white rice and tender chicken pieces, while heavy whipping cream and chicken broth makes this dish extra creamy. Pillsbury fan AmaMommy says, “Five stars for flavor and being toddler approved!”

This kitchen-tested, top-rated chicken and rice dinner could quickly become your family’s next favorite meal. Four cloves of flavorful garlic-seasoned white rice and tender chicken pieces, while heavy whipping cream and chicken broth makes this dish extra creamy. Pillsbury fan AmaMommy says, “Five stars for flavor and being toddler approved!”

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When it comes to cooking with what you already have on hand, you simply can’t go wrong with some no-fuss, veggie-loaded fried rice. We’ll walk you through our easiest and quickest method making this stress-free dish—you’ll have it on the table in just 20 minutes. An added bonus? If you do need to head to the grocery store to get supplies, this meal costs just $1.67 per serving on average!

When it comes to cooking with what you already have on hand, you simply can’t go wrong with some no-fuss, veggie-loaded fried rice. We’ll walk you through our easiest and quickest method making this stress-free dish—you’ll have it on the table in just 20 minutes. An added bonus? If you do need to head to the grocery store to get supplies, this meal costs just $1.67 per serving on average!

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This baked chicken and rice dinner is both comforting and easy to throw together thanks to its simple ingredient list and foolproof recipe steps. Pillsbury fan, KB2220 says, “The family loves this! Will make this dish a million times!”

This baked chicken and rice dinner is both comforting and easy to throw together thanks to its simple ingredient list and foolproof recipe steps. Pillsbury fan, KB2220 says, “The family loves this! Will make this dish a million times!”

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Add this tasty dish to your list of must-make pot pie recipes! The biscuit-topped twist on traditional pot pie comes to life with a vegetable, chicken and rice mixture that’s transferred to your 13x9 pan to bake into a comforting and delicious casserole that you’ll want to make again and again.

Add this tasty dish to your list of must-make pot pie recipes! The biscuit-topped twist on traditional pot pie comes to life with a vegetable, chicken and rice mixture that’s transferred to your 13x9 pan to bake into a comforting and delicious casserole that you’ll want to make again and again.

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You won’t find a boring chicken and rice dinner here! This Hawaiian-inspired rice bake has a flavor combination unlike anything that’s currently on your dinner rotation. Teriyaki chicken and rice gets and extra kick of sweet, tangy flavors with the addition of pineapple slices on top of the casserole. If you’re looking for a little more heat, add some crushed red pepper flakes into the rice mixture.

You won’t find a boring chicken and rice dinner here! This Hawaiian-inspired rice bake has a flavor combination unlike anything that’s currently on your dinner rotation. Teriyaki chicken and rice gets and extra kick of sweet, tangy flavors with the addition of pineapple slices on top of the casserole. If you’re looking for a little more heat, add some crushed red pepper flakes into the rice mixture.

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Lemon and chicken make a winning flavor combination in this irresistible rice bake. Parmesan cheese, white rice, chicken broth, lemon juice and scrumptious chicken tenders all come together in an 8-inch baking dish for an all-in-one dinner that you can prepare in just 10 minutes.

Lemon and chicken make a winning flavor combination in this irresistible rice bake. Parmesan cheese, white rice, chicken broth, lemon juice and scrumptious chicken tenders all come together in an 8-inch baking dish for an all-in-one dinner that you can prepare in just 10 minutes.

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Staring at your pantry, not sure what to make with the ingredients you have on hand? This taquito-studded casserole is far from boring and uses common ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen already. A bed of seasoned rice and veggies pairs perfectly with scrumptious beef taquitos and it all bakes up into a melty Tex-Mex dinner that no one in the family will be able to resist.

Staring at your pantry, not sure what to make with the ingredients you have on hand? This taquito-studded casserole is far from boring and uses common ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen already. A bed of seasoned rice and veggies pairs perfectly with scrumptious beef taquitos and it all bakes up into a melty Tex-Mex dinner that no one in the family will be able to resist.

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We’ve all had mashed potatoes, but have you ever had smashed potatoes? They’re just as good as their creamy counterparts and they’re even easier to make than traditional spuds. Start by laying boiled red potatoes out on a sheet pan. Then (this is the fun part) carefully smash each potato until slightly flattened. Every spud is seasoned with taco seasoning and topped with cheddar cheese for a dippable dish that tastes outrageously delicious.

We’ve all had mashed potatoes, but have you ever had smashed potatoes? They’re just as good as their creamy counterparts and they’re even easier to make than traditional spuds. Start by laying boiled red potatoes out on a sheet pan. Then (this is the fun part) carefully smash each potato until slightly flattened. Every spud is seasoned with taco seasoning and topped with cheddar cheese for a dippable dish that tastes outrageously delicious.

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A packet of taco seasoning can go a long way when it comes to a satisfying family dinner. This flavor-loaded supper has a zesty ground beef, black bean and cheese base and is combined with warm Pillsbury™ biscuits for a non-boring dinner that will get everyone in the family to clean their plate. Pillsbury fan, nalin19 says, “This dish is extremely flavorful and very easy to make. It is a new staple in our recipes.”

A packet of taco seasoning can go a long way when it comes to a satisfying family dinner. This flavor-loaded supper has a zesty ground beef, black bean and cheese base and is combined with warm Pillsbury™ biscuits for a non-boring dinner that will get everyone in the family to clean their plate. Pillsbury fan, nalin19 says, “This dish is extremely flavorful and very easy to make. It is a new staple in our recipes.”

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With more than 100 positive ratings and reviews, this 20-minute dinner is quickly becoming a favorite among many of our Pillsbury fans. The growing popularity comes as no surprise due to this recipe’s speedy prep time and outstanding Tex-Mex flavor.

With more than 100 positive ratings and reviews, this 20-minute dinner is quickly becoming a favorite among many of our Pillsbury fans. The growing popularity comes as no surprise due to this recipe’s speedy prep time and outstanding Tex-Mex flavor.

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This non-nugget chicken dinner will please kids and adults alike with an irresistibly seasoned chicken and cheese center, wrapped in flaky crescent rolls. Pro tip: This scrumptious creation is a great way to shake things up on your next taco night.

This non-nugget chicken dinner will please kids and adults alike with an irresistibly seasoned chicken and cheese center, wrapped in flaky crescent rolls. Pro tip: This scrumptious creation is a great way to shake things up on your next taco night.

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Feeling creative? Try something a little different for dinner tonight with this impressive-looking Bundtwich! Pillsbury™ French bread brings the giant sandwich to life, while seasoned ground beef and tasty toppings make the scrumptious meal even more delightful.

Feeling creative? Try something a little different for dinner tonight with this impressive-looking Bundtwich! Pillsbury™ French bread brings the giant sandwich to life, while seasoned ground beef and tasty toppings make the scrumptious meal even more delightful.

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The addition of broth in this recipe gives the garlic chicken an extra juicy texture, while grated lemon peel provides a pop of citrus. It all melds together in the slow cooker and is topped with a creamy lemon sauce for a flavor-packed dinner that will be requested over and over again.

The addition of broth in this recipe gives the garlic chicken an extra juicy texture, while grated lemon peel provides a pop of citrus. It all melds together in the slow cooker and is topped with a creamy lemon sauce for a flavor-packed dinner that will be requested over and over again.

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Spaghetti is the ultimate pantry-item dinner, but this zingy recipe goes above and beyond red sauce and pasta. The spaghetti noodles are boiled in chicken broth to soak up an abundance of flavor, then you can add the chicken, cheese and tomatoes right to the pan. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a next-level pasta that will break you out of your weeknight dinner rut.

Spaghetti is the ultimate pantry-item dinner, but this zingy recipe goes above and beyond red sauce and pasta. The spaghetti noodles are boiled in chicken broth to soak up an abundance of flavor, then you can add the chicken, cheese and tomatoes right to the pan. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a next-level pasta that will break you out of your weeknight dinner rut.

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The best way to create a warm and comforting dinner with ingredients you already have on hand? A creamy and cozy soup, of course! This particular recipe is bursting with fresh flavors and is the perfect pick-me-up for the blues, no matter what time of year it is. Pillsbury fan cgrexa says, “Delicious! My whole family loved it. I will be making this again!”

The best way to create a warm and comforting dinner with ingredients you already have on hand? A creamy and cozy soup, of course! This particular recipe is bursting with fresh flavors and is the perfect pick-me-up for the blues, no matter what time of year it is. Pillsbury fan cgrexa says, “Delicious! My whole family loved it. I will be making this again!”

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This colorful teriyaki chicken recipe is proof that you aren’t limited to making a bowl of soup when you have some chicken broth on hand. Savory chicken breasts, tasty green onions, fresh snow peas and red bell pepper bites are flavored with teriyaki sauce and chicken broth for a one-pot meal that makes cleanup a breeze.

This colorful teriyaki chicken recipe is proof that you aren’t limited to making a bowl of soup when you have some chicken broth on hand. Savory chicken breasts, tasty green onions, fresh snow peas and red bell pepper bites are flavored with teriyaki sauce and chicken broth for a one-pot meal that makes cleanup a breeze.

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This hearty lemon-chicken dinner is super easy to make and tastes just as good as it looks. Skin-on chicken thighs soak up an herby broth, flavored with fresh thyme, zingy mustard, aromatic garlic and citrusy lemon juice. The savory combination makes these fall-of-the-bone chicken thighs worthy of repeating again and again.

This hearty lemon-chicken dinner is super easy to make and tastes just as good as it looks. Skin-on chicken thighs soak up an herby broth, flavored with fresh thyme, zingy mustard, aromatic garlic and citrusy lemon juice. The savory combination makes these fall-of-the-bone chicken thighs worthy of repeating again and again.

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On the table in 30 minutes flat, our One-Pot Creamy Spaghetti might be the best spaghetti recipe you’ll find on the internet. What makes it so different from a simple jar of tomato sauce paired with spaghetti noodles? These spaghetti noodles are boiled in broth, cream and a can of crushed tomatoes before being flavored with red pepper flakes and fresh basil. The result is a dinner with extraordinary flavor—all made with just one dish!

On the table in 30 minutes flat, our One-Pot Creamy Spaghetti might be the best spaghetti recipe you’ll find on the internet. What makes it so different from a simple jar of tomato sauce paired with spaghetti noodles? These spaghetti noodles are boiled in broth, cream and a can of crushed tomatoes before being flavored with red pepper flakes and fresh basil. The result is a dinner with extraordinary flavor—all made with just one dish!