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    Gluten-Free Weeknight Dinners (Ready in Under an Hour)

    Discover over 30 gluten-free dinner recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights. From cozy soups to creamy pastas and family favorites, all recipes are quick and easy to make!

    Quick & Easy Gluten-Free Chicken Dinners

    When all you’ve got is a pack of chicken and no plan, these quick gluten-free chicken recipes are here to save the day.

    • Gluten-free chicken cutlets sliced on plate next to small salad, shaved parmesan, and lemon wedges.
      Gluten-Free Crispy Breaded Chicken Cutlets Recipe
    • Three gluten-free ground chicken tacos on small plate with sliced cherry tomatoes and diced bell pepper.
      Gluten-Free Ground Chicken Tacos
    • A plate of gluten free chicken nuggets with barbecue sauce and parsley for garnish.
      Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets: Air Fryer or Baked
    • A bowl full of gluten-free baked chicken meatballs on white wooden surface next to a bowl of pasta.
      Gluten-Free Baked Chicken Meatballs
    • Crispy gluten-free chicken tender dunked into honey mustard sauce.
      Gluten-free Chicken Tenders
    • Gluten-free Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteak on Schar Multigrain Ciabbata roll.
      Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwiches
    • Shredded chicken Tinga on top of tostadas with refried black beans and cilantro.
      Chicken Tinga Tostadas: Instant Pot or Slow Cooker
    • A shallow bowl filled with diced breaded chicken, red bell peppers, onion, and pineapple in sweet fire sauce atop a bed of rice.
      Gluten-Free Sweet Fire Chicken - Panda Express Copycat

    Gluten-Free Pasta Recipes for Busy Nights

    These creamy, cheesy, and veggie-packed gluten-free pasta recipes come together fast and taste like comfort in a bowl.

    • Pasta with creamy pesto sauce in large bowl with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese balls.
      Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce: Easy 20 Minute Recipe!
    • Gluten free caprese pasta salad with cherry tomatoes and basil in white dish.
      Gluten-Free Caprese Pasta Salad
    • Gluten-free Fettuccini pasta in a large bowl with two forks and garlic bread to the side.
      Gluten-Free Fettuccine Alfredo
    • Chicken Arrabbiata over fusilli pasta.
      Chicken Arrabbiata Pasta
    • Burst tomato pasta in two enamel bowls. adorned with fresh torn basil.
      Burst Tomato Pasta
    • BLT veggie pasta made with ancient harvest veggie pasta, bacon, and tomatoes.
      Easy BLT Pasta with Gluten-free Veggie Penne
    • Gluten-free pesto pasta salad in a white dish with tomatoes and mozzarella pearls.
      Gluten-Free Pesto Pasta Salad: Easy, 20 Minute Recipe
    • Gluten free lemon chicken orzo soup in a bowl with lemons slices and parsley for garnish.
      Gluten-Free Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

    Cozy Gluten-Free Soups in 30 Minutes or Less

    Cold night? No problem. These quick gluten-free soups are warm, hearty, and ready in about half an hour.

    • A bowl with tortellini and wilted spinach in a tomato broth garnished with parmesan cheese.
      Gluten-Free Tortellini Soup with Spinach: Easy 30-Minute Recipe
    • A bowl of creamy gluten-free potato soup topped with bacon, white cheddar cheese, and chives.
      Gluten-free Potato Soup
    • Three bowls of gluten free broccoli cheddar soup. Blue pot in background.
      Gluten-Free Broccoli Cheddar Soup
    • A bowl of gluten free chicken noodle soup shown from above with crackers and a spoon to the side.
      Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup
    • A bowl of chili garnished with cheese, jalapenos, green onion, and lime wedges.
      Gluten-Free Chili with Beef and Beans
    • Gluten-free tomato soup in bowls with chives and grilled cheese.
      Homemade Gluten-free Tomato Soup

    Simple Gluten-Free Meals: Sandwiches, Salads & Bowls

    Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated. These recipes are filling, flavorful, and perfect for low-effort nights.

    • Hamburger topped with sauce, tomato, onion, and lettuce on wood cutting board.
      The Best Gluten-Free Burger Recipe: Simple, No Fillers!
    • A bowl of quinoa, bacon, red tomatoes, and arugula is drizzled with yogurt dressing.
      BLT Quinoa Bowls
    • A stack of gluten-free chicken salad sandwiches with grapes and lettuce peeking out.
      Easy and Flavorful Gluten-Free Chicken Salad Recipe
    • Sloppy Joe sandwich in front of blue pot and striped towel.
      Gluten-Free Sloppy Joes: Easy From Scratch Recipe
    • a white bowl with bacon fried rice
      Gluten-Free Bacon Fried Rice
    • Pouring chipotle ranch dressing over a southwest bbq chicken salad piled high on a plate.
      Southwest BBQ Chicken Salad
    • a bowl full of salad with celery, green onion, carrots, shredded buffalo chicken and ranch dressing
      Buffalo Chicken Salad
    • Chicken taco casserole on plate with sliced tomatoes and sour cream.
      Gluten-Free Chicken Taco Casserole with Doritos
    • Gluten free French dip sandwiches with melted cheese and au jus dips on top next to a cup of au jus.
      Quick and Easy Gluten-Free French Dip Sandwiches
    • Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese (Stovetop or Baked)
    • Gluten-Free Soup Recipes: 15+ Soups Worth Trying!
    • 26 Gluten-Free Ground Chicken Recipes for Lunch, Dinner, or Meal Prep
    • Gluten-Free Chang's Spicy Chicken (Copycat)
    • Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
    Katie Olesen Wheat by the Wayside

    Hi, I'm Katie!

    Founder and Food Photographer at Wheat by the Wayside; your go-to spot for the gluten-free comfort food recipes you crave! Living with Celiac Disease, I understand the importance of a strict gluten-free diet. Let's whip up some gluten-free treats together!

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