40 Valentines Day Dinner Ideas And Recipes
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Easy Valentines Day Dinner
Valentine’s Day is are all about romantic dinners and entertaining your loved ones, so what could be better than a collection of flavorful and easy to make dinner ideas?
That’s right, I’ve done the searching so you don’t have to! I have put together this list of Valentines Day Dinner Ideas that are as fun to make as they are to eat!
You can make these with your significant other or cook these up with your best friends on Galentine’s Day. This list included comforting pasta recipes, easy chicken dinners, delicious seafood, easy soups and a whole load more.
And, if you want even more entertaining recipes, you’ll want to check out my Date Night Dinner Recipes and these easy Brie Appetizers.
Tips for Holiday Entertaining
- Create a schedule: Mapping out a timeline and identifying when certain tasks need to be done makes for stress-free hosting.
- Prep ahead: Cook dishes ahead of time and set things up the night before so you have less to do on the day of your event.
- Create a drink station: A fun and festive DIY drink station is a great way for guests to interact with one another and frees you up to attend to other things.
- Enjoy yourself: Remember that it’s your time to celebrate too!
Handy Tip: Use Good Kitchen Tools!
For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Kitchen Tools on Amazon.
Valentines Day Dinner Ideas And Recipes
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is an elegant meal with amazing flavor! It requires a minimal amount of prep, making it perfect for entertaining and even holidays, but also easy enough for a Valentine's dinner.
If you are a mushroom lover, this mushroom stuffed chicken breast is the meal of your dreams! Mushroom chicken makes an elegant dinner for two that’s perfect for special occasions like Valentine's Date night! Easily double this recipe for a double date!
Get ready to spice up your Valentine's dinners with this colorful and flavorful Rasta Pasta recipe. It’s easy to make, filling, and incredibly satisfying. This jerk chicken pasta recipe is sure to become one of your go-to pasta dishes.
Chicken Fricassee is a classic French stew that is full of flavor! This chicken fricassee recipe is a one-pan meal made using everyday pantry staples. It will a delicious dish for your romantic dinner!
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are easy to make using ground chicken and just as flavorful and delicious as the classic version. This cheese-stuffed meatballs recipe is super versatile and great for date night prep and easy Valentine's dinners.
Grilled Steak is quick and easy to make with just 4 simple ingredients. This post includes an easy foolproof guide with grilling times and tips for delicious crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside steak that your Valentine's Date will love. Let’s get grilling!
If you need a chicken dish that will impress, look no further than this Creamy Chicken Florentine. It’s easy enough to make for a weeknight supper, but fancy enough for special occasions like Valentine's Day. This one-pot wonder takes simple chicken dinners to new heights.
6 simple ingredients make up this full of flavour grilled pomegranate harissa chicken dish!! This delicious will be sure to woo your Valentine's date this year!
Air Fryer Lobster Tail is ready to serve in less than 10 minutes! Make lobster tail in air fryer any time you want a gourmet seafood dining experience at home for date night!
This colorful and easy Grilled Chicken Salad is the perfect summertime meal. Full of juicy, moist coconut lime chicken, lettuce, cucumber, radishes and more and pulled together with a tangy Asian salad dressing. This couple make a great starter dish for your Valentine's date at home!
Baked tortellini casserole has all the flavors you love in lasagna without all the work! Delicious tortellini bake is comforting, and creamy, and can be prepared in a few minutes. This is an easy option if you find yourselves busy this Valentine's Day!
The easiest ever, best and creamiest Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto is just a few ingredients and minimal effort away. The best date night meal at your fingertips with this awesome Mushroom Risotto recipe.
Craving a quick and delicious dinner? This sheet pan orange chicken is your go-to recipe! It’s an easy, homemade orange chicken that’s perfect for a busy date night this Valentine's Day!
Juicy air fryer hamburgers are quick and easy to prepare with simple ingredients and they cook in less than 10 minutes. A true family favorite, air fryer burgers are always a hit! This deliciously simple meal will make your date fall even more in love this Valentine's Day!
Tender and Juicy Creamy Mushroom Chicken is an easy one-pan recipe that’s simple enough for a weeknight meal, yet decadent enough for a Valentine's Day feast. This is one of the tastiest chicken and mushroom recipes you’ll ever eat.
You’ve got to make this quick and easy chicken stir fry with noodles for a tasty, better-than-takeout meal. Packed with fresh ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes it’s the perfect budget-friendly Valentine's dish!
Delicious Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast cooks in just 20 minutes! This flavorful air fried stuffed chicken breast is easy enough for weeknights, but elegant enough for your Valentine's day meal!
This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders recipe is one of the best ways to make chicken strips at home. Flavorful and versatile chicken tenders cook fast and are ready to serve in just 15 minutes if you don't have a lot of extra time this Valentine's day!
Nashville Hot Chicken is a mouth-watering dish that will tantalize your taste buds. It is a unique blend of spicy and savory flavors that will have you hooked from the very first bite! This is a fun and spicy alternative to your typical Valentine's Day dishes!
Grilled Shrimp Salad is a nice healthy, light meal for the summertime. This Moroccan Grilled Shrimp Salad Recipe is super flavorful and is ready to serve in just 15 minutes! This makes a such nice starter or side dish for your date!
This recipe for Air Fryer Steak is the perfect celebration meal. It’s quick and easy to cook steak in air fryer that turns out perfect every time! This is a classic Valentine's dish your partner will love!
Welcome to the easiest comfort food classic Southern Smothered Chicken Breasts. Juicy seasoned fried chicken is gently smothered in a flavorful velvety onion gravy till it becomes melt in your mouth tender.
This vegan lasagna is the ultimate comfort food recipe! Loaded with vegetables and layers of cheese, it’s perfect for every day but also a great option for Valentine's day if you or your partner are vegan!
Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms is a classic comfort food meal! This Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Mushroom is ready in less than 30 minutes, so it’s perfect for both busy Valentine's Day dinners.
Baked chicken tenders come out crispy, crunchy and totally delicious every time. You can have juicy oven fried chicken tenders in less time than it would take you to drive to the closest fast-food restaurant. This is a totally fun and simple for a less traditional Valentine's!
Indulge in the timeless delight of Crockpot Spaghetti and Meatballs—a comforting classic loved by families year-round. This effortless Crockpot recipe features perfectly seasoned Italian meatballs, making it the ultimate date night meal.
This Lamb Shawarma recipe is simple to prepare, yet full of bold and complex Middle Eastern flavors. This is a delicious meal to mix up your classic Valentine's dishes and try new flavors!
Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta is classic comfort food that will have your family begging for more! An easy and affordable meal that’s made in one pot for an easy Valentine's Day!
This Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta is quick, easy and simple and perfect for brunch eats and a quick Valentine's Day meal after a busy day!
You will love this warming, velvety and over-the-top delicious Kabocha Squash Soup. It is full of healthy pantry staples and delicious goodness. It’s so easy to prepare, you can have dinner on the table in less than 40 minutes!
Tomato Tortellini Soup is flavorful, hearty, and comforting. Made with just a handful of ingredients, this homemade vegetarian soup is simple to make in less than 30 minutes! This warm dish will be perfect for your Valentine's Day meal!
Classic tomato feta salad gets a colorful and flavorful upgrade with the addition of peaches and strawberries. This gorgeous tomato and feta salad is a delicious date night side dish or a light main course!
Budget-friendly baked chicken leg quarters and potatoes are a great all-in-one meal. The perfect recipe for Valentine's date night at home without a lot of work or expense.
Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi is loaded with angel hair pasta, tender shrimp, and a buttery garlic sauce. This flavorful 15-minute pasta dish is a great restaurant-quality recipe that cooks quickly and has incredible flavor.
This Instant Pot Lobster Tail recipe gives you a gourmet five-star quality meal at home in just minutes. Making succulent lobster tail in Instant Pot is so quick and simple, and it turns out perfect every time. This classic Valentine's dish will hit the spot!
Looking for the easiest Jamaican Goat Curry? You have found it!! You need one pot, minimal time and effort and a few spices to whip up this popular Caribbean Curry. This is one recipe all curry lovers must try at least once in their life.
Making flavorful Bang Bang Shrimp at home is easy and affordable, so you can indulge your cravings for this popular restaurant specialty during your Valentine's Day date night!
Air fryer lamb chops are elegant, delicious, and perfect for a special evening at home. Cooking lamb chops in air fryer is a simple and fast way to make a restaurant-quality meal for Valentine's Day in just a few minutes.
You’ll only need 6 ingredients and 30 minutes to put together this creamy Boursin cheese pasta. It’s a delicious, quick and easy recipe your Valentine's date will enjoy!
This Easy Sheet Pan Gnocchi Recipe is perfect for busy date nights. It’s budget-friendly, super tasty, and made with pantry ingredients. Plus, who doesn’t love a meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes?
These easy Salmon Tacos are a great make-ahead family meal! Full of flavor, they only take 15 minutes to put together and are easily customizable to suit you and your partner's taste!
Need a quick and simple dinner recipe for tonight? Try these easy Shrimp Tacos! Full of awesome Mexican flavor, they only take 15 minutes to put together!
Instant Pot Orecchiette is a delicious and easy-to-make Instant Pot pasta recipe. This flavorful and satisfying dish is ready in less than 30 minutes!
Prepare this baked ravioli casserole with just 5 ingredients that’s ready to serve in under 30 minutes. This delicious ravioli casserole is fuss-free baked past recipe that’s a satisfying meal your date will love!
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40 Valentines Day Dinner Ideas And Recipes
Ingredients
- Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Rasta Pasta Recipe | Jerk Chicken Pasta
- Chicken Fricassee
- Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
- Easy Grilled Steak – How To Grill Steak
- Creamy Chicken Florentine
- Grilled Whole Chicken
- Air Fryer Lobster Tail
- Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
- Baked Tortellini Casserole – 5 Ingredients
- Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto With Pumpkin
- Sheet Pan Orange Chicken
- Easy Juicy Air Fryer Hamburgers
- Creamy Mushroom Chicken
- Chicken Stir Fry With Noodles
- Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Chicken Tenders (Lemon Garlic Butter)
- Nashville Hot Chicken
- Easy Grilled Shrimp Salad
- Air Fryer Steak
- Easy Smothered Chicken
- Vegan Lasagna
- Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms
- Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders
- Crockpot Spaghetti And Meatballs
- Lamb Shawarma
- Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta
- Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta
- Kabocha Squash Soup
- Tomato Tortellini Soup
- Tomato Feta Salad with Peach and Strawberry
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
- Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi
- Instant Pot Lobster Tail
- Jamaican Goat Curry
- Bang Bang Shrimp
- Air Fryer Lamb Chops
- Boursin Cheese Pasta
- Easy Sheet Pan Gnocchi Recipe
- 15 Minutes Salmon Tacos
- 15 Minutes Shrimp Tacos
- Instant Pot Orecchiette
- Baked Ravioli Casserole
Instructions
- Pick a dish that you and your valentine will love.
- Gather your ingredients and cook your meal togehter.
- Enjoy your delicious dinner with your spouse or your date!