40+ Mother’s Day Dinner Ideas

What better way to tell your mom you love her than by making her a home cooked meal on Mother’s Day? We’ve collected over 40 of the best Mother’s Day recipes that will definitely make your mom feel extra special! From simple chicken dishes, comforting pasta dishes and healthy salads, we have made sure these recipes are easy enough even for beginner cooks. These dishes are full of flavor and allow you to spend less time in the kitchen, and more time with your mom on Mother’s Day! We’ve even included a few special desserts you can add to your menu that everyone is sure to enjoy.

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Best Mother’s Day Dinner Ideas

When it comes to Mother’s Day, it’s the thought that counts. You can not go wrong with these fool-proof recipes because they really are the best!

• Dutch Oven Roast Chicken – I love serving these with Brown Butter Broccoli
• Crockpot Steak Bites
• Lemon Asparagus Chicken – The citrus flavor from the lemon makes this so fresh and it’s a great spring dish for Mother’s Day.
• Braised Chicken Breast – Your mom will definitely be impressed with this!
• Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta
• French Onion Pot Roast – This is the best way to get the most tender and savory roast.
• Meatball Pasta Bake – Cheesy Garlic Bread goes perfectly with this pasta dish.
• Italian Sausage Tortellini
• Fettuccini Alfredo

Quick and Easy Mother’s Day Dinner Ideas

These quick and easy dinner ideas are perfect to make for that special Mom of yours!

• Baked Rotisserie Chicken – serve with my glazed carrots for a well balanced dinner.
• Million Dollar Chicken Bake – with a side of asparagus and you will get rave reviews!
• BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza
• Baked Meatballs Parmesan – serve with roasted vegetables.
• Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Sauce
• Million Dollar Spaghetti – layers of noodles, a hearty ground beef and tomato sauce, and creamy cheese all baked to perfection.

Sheet Pan Dinner Ideas for Mother’s Day

We love a simple recipe the requires minimal ingredients and effort because it means less time in the kitchen, but more time at the dinner table. These do not disappoint.

• Caprese Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner – The chicken and the veggies are all cooked on the same pan making for super easy clean up.
• Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
• Baked Italian Chicken
• Baked Pineapple Chicken
• Tuscan Pork Chops – This is technically not a pan because it’s a skillet but it’s just as quick and easy!
• Sheet Pan Meatloaf – If your mom enjoys comfort food, this could be a winner. Serve with my favorite mashed potatoes.
• Sheet Pan Sausage & Veggies w Cajun Butter Sauce
• Baked Chicken Cutlets with Veggies

One Pot Recipes for Mother’s Day Dinner

One-pot wonders are so convenient and to round out the meal all you need to do is add a simple side, maybe a glass of white wine and you’re done!

• One Pot Lasagna Soup
• Easy Brown Butter Spinach and Tortellini – This is great if you need a vegetarian dish
• Chicken Salsa Soup
• Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Skillet
• Chicken Fritta with Garlic Cream Sauce
• Garlic Steak Skillet
• Marry Me Chicken and Tortellini – this is a great crowd pleaser!
• Crustless Chicken Pot Pie

Hearty and Comforting Mother’s Day Dinner Ideas

If you’re looking for meals that are comforting and bring that “home” feeling to the dinner table, these are it!

• Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken
• Mother’s Day Pot Roast – If a beginner cook can make this!
• Creamy Chicken Piccata
• Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Chicken – the fresh herbs in this dish scream comfort.
• Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole
• Cheddar Bay Chicken Pot Pie
• Southern Pot Roast

Healthy Salads for Mother’s Day Dinner

Salads are great as a side, but can also be made as an entree! You can add a protein like chicken or shrimp to any of these or just keep the meal light and add a slice of crusty garlic bread.

• Burrata Caprese Salad – This salad is beautiful and can be served as an appetizer as well.
• Quinoa Salad with Veggies
• Chicken Cobb Salad
• Spring Chopped Salad – Add grilled salmon for extra protein
• Green Salad – Mixed greens, your favorite toppings, and a dressing like healthy balsamic, red wine vinaigrette, or a tangy lemon vinaigrette would make a great, light side dish.
• Kale and Apple Salad – Don’t forget you can add a protein to these salads to bulk them up.
• Greek Salad – Create a Greek salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese, dressed in a light olive oil vinaigrette.
• Mixed Green Salad – I like mixed greens with a little mozzarella, tomatoes, peppers and this mouthwatering homemade ranch dressing.
• Quick Spinach Salad – Combine spinach, chopped red onions, tomato, cucumber, feta, toasted almonds and this red wine vinaigrette.
• Million Dollar Chicken Salad
• Italian Grinder Salad

Desserts to Serve for Mother’s Day Dinner

Special occasions deserve a dessert! These are all perfect at the end of a memorable Mother’s Day dinner. Enjoy!

• Fudge Brownies – these are homemade brownies, but almost easier than a box mix and so much better!
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars – If I had a vote in what I’d want for dessert, this would be my pick *hint hint*.
• The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies – a classic treat for that classic mom of yours.
• Lemon Meltaway Cookies – The perfect Spring treat!
• Peach Cobbler – If you want a dessert that *appears* to be a lot of effort, but secretly it’s very simple, try this.

If you’re looking for Mother’s Day Dinner recipes, this list will be a keeper. If you need more dinner ideas check out this list of holiday ham dinner ideas or easy Spring recipe ideas.

If you have a tried and true recipe for a Mother’s Day dinner, make sure and let me know in the comments!