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25 Must-Try Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes

03.18.22

Just a few decades ago, being gluten-free required a lot of sacrifices. There were few good gluten-free options in prepared foods. In fact, some of us still remember the tasteless gluten-free bread that crumbled in our hands.

Thanks to the many excellent cooks who are avoiding gluten themselves, the world is now rich in mouthwatering gluten-free recipes. Whether you enjoy cooking to keep yourself feeling good, please a hungry family, or delight guests at a dinner party, you now have gluten-free choices galore.

Below you’ll find our 25 must-try gluten-free dinner recipes. As you look through these recipes, we think you’ll quickly forget that these recipes are gluten-free. You’ll be too focused on these brilliant combinations of flavors to think about anything that might be missing.

1. Gluten-Free Minestrone Soup

We’re starting our must-try list of gluten-free dinner ideas with a soup because soups are so easy to get right. Made with Pacific Foods Organic Vegetable Broth as a base, this simple soup features a medley of vegetables and some gluten-free pasta. Try making a double batch and freezing some!

View the Full Recipe: Gluten-Free Minestrone Soup

2. Creamy Gluten-Free Mushroom Pasta With Thyme and Garlic

This dish does triple duty: it looks great, it fills you up, and it satisfies the taste buds of even the most sophisticated foodie. If you’re going to add only a few gluten-free dishes to your dinner-time rotation, add this one.

View the Full Recipe: Creamy Gluten-Free Mushroom Pasta With Thyme and Garlic

3. Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

This lentil shepherd’s pie is hearty and warming. It gets a nice flavor and texture boost from the addition of Pacific Foods Organic Vegetable Lentil Soup. If you have some left over, it keeps well in the refrigerator for a few days.

View the recipe: Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

4. Instant Pot® Butternut Squash Risotto

If you’ve been looking for gluten-free recipes for your Instant Pot®, look no further. This recipe is so easy, anyone can make it, and the combination of tastes and textures is out of this world. This butternut squash risotto makes a surprisingly hearty main dish. It’s also great as a side dish with roasted, grilled, or baked chicken.

View the Full Recipe: Instant Pot® Butternut Squash Risotto

5. One Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This traditional chicken tortilla soup is perfect for the harvest season. It’s got a base of Pacific Foods Organic Chicken Bone Broth and lots of heat from some of your favorite spices!

View the recipe: One Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

6. Pho Zucchini Noodle Soup

Lovers of traditional pho will find this clever, gluten-free alternative surprisingly satisfying. For this dish, the key is in the mushroom soup base and the authentic seasoning. This soup is light and refreshing, perfect for a summer dinner, or lunch any time of the year.

View the Full Recipe: Pho Zucchini Noodle Soup

7. Spicy Stuffed Mexican Peppers

These spicy stuffed Mexican peppers feature a stunning combination of tastes and textures. They’re perfect for outdoor entertaining. As hearty as they are, they can even be eaten as finger food.

View the Full Recipe: Spicy Stuffed Mexican Peppers

8. Simple Chicken Tikka Masala

This is a meal that will make your dinner guests say, “You shouldn’t have gone to so much trouble!” Fortunately, it’s a lot easier than it looks. Cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric give this dish an irresistible aroma and a flavor that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

View the Full Recipe: Simple Chicken Tikka Masala

9. Hearty Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie

Here’s a dish that looks like a lot of work but really isn’t. Just be sure to add the Pacific Foods Organic Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup and the Pacific Foods Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth a little at a time to ensure the filling is moist but not overly wet. You’ll find the combination of the steamy filling and buttery, flaky crust irresistible.

View the Full Recipe: Hearty Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie

10. One-Skillet Roasted Red Pepper Chicken

You might feel like you’re letting Pacific Foods Organic Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup do half the work in creating this dish. If you like your chicken moist and flavorful, this is for you. Pair this luscious chicken dish with a side salad for a wonderfully light and delicious meal.

View the Full Recipe: One-Skillet Roasted Red Pepper Chicken

11. Shiitake Mushroom Risotto

This rich savory dish makes an excellent side dish, but it’s hearty enough for a main dish, too. Onions, mushrooms, and fresh thyme are the perfect complement to the subtle, nutty taste of risotto!

View the Full Recipe: Shiitake Mushroom Risotto

12. Gluten-Free Zucchini Lasagna Rollups

This creamy, cheesy dish is one of the most kid-friendly offerings in our must-try gluten-free recipe list. With the rich flavor of our Organic Creamy Tomato Basil Soup as a base and its beautiful presentation, adults will love it, too.

View the Full Recipe: Gluten-Free Zucchini Lasagna Rollups

13. Coconut Citrus Poached Salmon

Just imagine what the mingling of coconut, maple, citrus, and cilantro does to a good piece of salmon. This gorgeous dish is ready in 15 minutes. Try pairing this main dish with Gluten-Free Zucchini Lasagna Rollups or Cauliflower Fried Rice as a side.

View the Full Recipe: Coconut Citrus Poached Salmon

14. Gluten-Free Chicken Marsala

This recipe is light but filling. Fairly high in protein, and made with Pacific Foods Organic Chicken Bone Broth, this meal is an excellent choice for anyone trying to cut carbs without sacrificing flavor!

View the recipe: Gluten-Free Chicken Marsala

15. Creamy Chicken Sweet Potato Stew

This recipe just looks like your grandmother’s stew. A rich, savory base of Organic Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup guarantees this dish will stick to your ribs. The ginger, soy sauce, and peanut oil will make what looks like traditional stew taste brand new.

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16. Sheet Pan Fajitas With Vegan Queso Sauce

These pan fajitas are quick to assemble, easy to roast, and delicious to eat. This recipe is super light but packed with flavor, so it’s the ideal option for food-conscious cooks.

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17. Hearty Vegetarian Mushroom Polenta

Cheese, butter, mushrooms, polenta. Yes, please! This dish is easy to make and guaranteed to please a wide variety of palates. This hearty vegetarian mushroom polenta’s creamy texture and heavenly aroma will appeal to even the pickiest eaters.

View the Full Recipe: Hearty Vegetarian Mushroom Polenta

18. Cauliflower Fried Rice

Sometimes what looks like a simple side dish is so much more. Sesame, garlic, and eggs give this recipe enough “oomph” to stand as a main dish. Once you’ve mastered this recipe, try stirring in a little chicken or shrimp for a fun, hearty variation.

View the Full Recipe: Cauliflower Fried Rice

19. Shredded Chicken Burrito Bowl

This colorful, highly nutritious dinner bowl takes a bit of work to assemble, but we can assure you it’s worth your time. High in flavor and texture, this recipe is likely to win a spot in your weekly rotation.

View the Full Recipe: Shredded Chicken Burrito Bowl

20. 7-Ingredient, One-Pan Roast Chicken With Seasonal Vegetables

Get ready for your new favorite! This recipe requires a bit more time than the others, but you’ll find it’s worth it for a number of reasons. It makes an excellent main dish at a dinner party, and it also keeps very well for the week’s lunches. This recipe boasts a beautiful presentation and a wonderful array of flavors.

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21. BBQ Seitan Ribs

These yummy ribs make a great meat substitute for lunch or dinner, but they’re also a delicious snack. They’re made using Pacific Foods Organic Herb Roasted Garlic Creamy Plant-Based Broth.

View the recipe: BBQ Seitan Ribs

22. Chickpea and Spinach Curry

This chickpea and spinach curry really brings the heat. It’s also one of the easier recipes on this list. Flavorful components such as chickpeas, cayenne pepper, and coriander meld together to create something fresh and delicious.

View the Full Recipe: Chickpea and Spinach Curry

23. Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese With Ham & Peas

This is likely to become a family favorite. It’s super creamy and fairly high in protein thanks to a generous amount of ham and peas, as well as Pacific Foods Organic Chicken Bone Broth with Sea Salt.

View the recipe: Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese With Ham & Peas

24. Fish Puttanesca en Papillote

Have you been looking for ways to add more fish to your diet? This fantastic fish recipe goes great with any gluten-free pasta dish. Tomato, red peppers, lemon, and thyme make this recipe a keeper.

View the Full Recipe: Fish Puttanesca en Papillote

25. Thai Basil Chicken Bowls

As breakfast and dinner bowls continue to grow in popularity, we’d like to add this little gem to the mix. We find that as bowls go, the more ingredients they include, the more popular they are. Here is an exceptionally flavorful and easy gluten-free dinner bowl that’s as fun to make as it is delicious to eat.

View the Full Recipe: Thai Basil Chicken Bowls

Pick a Favorite and Get Cooking With Pacific Foods

If you’re serious about gluten-free cooking, we think you know what to do next. Pick your favorite from this list of gluten-free dinner recipes and shop for ingredients.

Pacific Foods makes it easy by delivering delicious, organic, and gluten-free products for use in any of your favorite recipes. Shop our products today to find Pacific Foods near you.