30+ Easy Gluten Free Dinner Recipes

When you need an easy gluten free dinner, these 5-ingredient recipes are the answer! I’ve rounded up 30+ recipes that are delicious, fast, and gluten-free. And with a handful of ingredients or less, you might find you already have everything you need in your fridge and pantry!

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Easy 5-Ingredient Dinner Recipes

Today I’m sharing over 30 of what I like to call “back pocket” meals: Quick, easy, gluten-free dinners made for any night of the week, even when I’m short on time or low on items in the fridge, freezer, and pantry. These dinner recipes focus on naturally gluten-free ingredients, along with a few simple swaps for things like pasta and breadcrumbs.

And keeping the list to 5 ingredients or less means it’s easier to throw together the recipes below at a moment’s notice. You’ll just need to check labels for sneaky ingredients like broth and some spices. I’ve included a link to my label reading guide just below.

What Else Can I Add to My Meal?

Of course, if your main dish is super simple, you need easy sides too. So look for side dishes that don’t require a lot of ingredients or time either. Try some of these gluten-free side dish ideas:

Rice – Make quick and easy basmati or brown rice, or cauliflower rice for a veggie swap.
Potatoes – I love them baked and roasted, or I’ll make cheesy mashed potatoes or frozen French fries.
Noodles – Add a side of gluten-free pasta, rice noodles, spaghetti squash, or zoodles.
Vegetables – Frozen veggies are extra convenient, or make roasted vegetables, steamed vegetables, or sautéed buttered peas and carrots.
Salad – Serve with your favorite gluten-free salad dressing.

Pair these sides with the 5-ingredient dinners below to make fast, family-friendly meals without a laundry list of items or a trip to the grocery store!

30+ Gluten-Free Dinners With 5 Ingredients Or Less

Not counting olive oil, salt, and pepper, each of these easy dinner recipes uses no more than five ingredients. Making a delicious, gluten-free meal for the family doesn’t need a long ingredient list.

In this collection, you’ll see the five ingredients listed with each photo. Click over to the full recipe once you know you have everything you need!

5-Ingredient Chicken Recipes

It’s definitely a winner, winner chicken dinner when you only need a few other items to make a meal for the family.

A closeup of one of the Barbecue Chicken Tostadas on a cookie sheet.

BBQ Chicken Tostadas

Leftover chicken, family favorite flavors, and a few minutes of prep time. That's my formula for dinner in a snap. If you are out of tortillas or tostadas, you can always pile it on chips and make nachos.

What do you need? Cooked chicken, barbecue sauce, tostada shells or corn tortillas, cheese, green onions (optional).

BBQ Chicken Tostadas Recipe

Air fryer chicken tenders served next to a bowl of BBQ sauce for dipping.

Gluten Free Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Chicken fingers are always a fave, and they can be made gluten free without fuss and they are less greasy with some help from the air fryer.

What do you need? Chicken tenders, egg, gluten free breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning.

Gluten Free Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

Prosciutto chicken tenders piled on a cutting board with vegetables.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pesto Chicken Tenders

Keep it simple but special with this tasty recipe for an easy dinner or appetizer. Use the oven or air fryer!

What do you need? Chicken tenders, prepared pesto, prosciutto.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pesto Chicken Tenders Recipe

Rosemary Balsamic Roast Chicken

Nobody said Sunday dinner can't be simple. Just cover that chicken in a flavorful mix of balsamic vinegar and herbs and pop it in the oven for a juicy bird and maybe even enough for leftovers.

What do you need? Whole chicken, onion, balsamic vinegar, dried rosemary, dried oregano.

Rosemary Balsamic Roast Chicken Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Forget the fuss of wings and the grease of chicken fingers. These smoky, spicy tenders are kicked up with just four ingredients.

What do you need? Chicken tenders, butter, hot sauce, paprika.

Buffalo Chicken Tenders Recipe

sliced chicken breast covered in barbecue sauce on a white plate with a fork and knife

Baked BBQ Chicken

When you want that sassy, saucy flavor but don’t want to fire up the grill, it’s time to make this easy chicken dinner. A few simple tips keep them so juicy.

What do you need? Chicken breasts, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, BBQ sauce.

Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe

Chicken parmesan served over gluten free pasta on a plate with zucchini.

Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan

Get ready to enjoy an easy and gluten free version of this all-time favorite. It's saucy, cheesy, and loved by everyone, especially since you can assemble it in minutes.

What do you need? Gluten free chicken fingers, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, pasta.

Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan Recipe

A whole lemon-roasted chicken on a serving platter with lemon slices.

Slow Cooker Lemon Roasted Chicken

Roast chicken doesn't have to wait for the weekend when you can let your crockpot do all the work. Toss it in the slow cooker with lemon and any herbs you have on hand, then come home to dinner ready and waiting for you.

What do you need? Whole chicken, lemons, onion, fresh herbs.

Slow Cooker Lemon Roasted Chicken Recipe

Shredded slow cooker chicken with tomatoes and basil on a white plate on top of a red placemat with silver salt and pepper shakers.

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

Yes, a crockpot meal can be easy, fresh, and flavorful. Serve it over gluten free pasta, rice, spaghetti squash, cauliflower rice, or zoodles.

What do you need? Chicken breasts, balsamic vinegar, garlic, tomatoes, fresh basil.

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken Recipe

Three chicken tacos standing up on a cutting board

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Truly a dump and go recipe, and then you can shred that chicken and use it for tacos, salads, nachos, rice bowls, and more. Beans are a great way to stretch your meat and your budget too.

What do you need? Chicken breasts, chili powder, cumin, salsa, black beans.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe

Grilled Buffalo Chicken

At least an hour in a spicy-sweet marinade gives you wing-style flavor in an easy grilled dinner, no deep-frying required.

What do you need? Chicken breasts, Buffalo hot sauce, maple syrup, garlic powder, and optional blue cheese.

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Recipe

Baked chicken thighs with lime wedges and cilantro leaves in a baking dish.

Chili Roasted Chicken Thighs

A few simple tricks make this tasty dish super fast. It has big smoky chili flavor.

What do you need? Chicken thighs, chili powder, cilantro, limes (optional).

Chili Roasted Chicken Thighs Recipe

5-Ingredient Beef and Pork Recipes

From ground beef to steak bites, hot dogs to ham, you’ll be amazed at all the possibilities with just a few ingredients and your favorite beef or pork.

A white bowl is generously filled with beefaroni, with a fork to its right and salt and pepper in the background.

Gluten Free Beefaroni

A fast family-friendly meal that reinvents a childhood classic. Kids and adults love this hearty dish that takes less than twenty minutes.

What do you need? Gluten free elbow macaroni, ground beef, onion, canned tomato sauce.

Gluten Free Beefaroni Recipe

Pan seared cube steak on a plate with side dishes.

Pan-Seared Cube Steak with Worcestershire Sauce

When seared in a cast iron pan, you'll be amazed at how much flavor you can get with just two ingredients. Uncomplicated and ready in about 10 minutes.

What do you need? Cube steaks, Worcestershire sauce.

Pan-Seared Cube Steak with Worcestershire Sauce Recipe

Honey Balsamic Steak Bites

Pack a ton of flavor into tender, bite-sized morsels of beef. Seared in a screaming hot pan, then coated in a sweet and sticky balsamic glaze, these take less than 15 minutes to make.

What do you need? Top sirloin steak, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, honey, balsamic vinegar.

Honey Balsamic Steak Bites Recipe

Crispy Hot Dog Taquitos drizzled with sour cream and lined up on a wooden platter.

Cheesy Hot Dog Taquitos

A Mexican-inspired twist on the usual baked hot dogs. This family-friendly recipe is fun and easy, and can be made in the oven or air fryer.

What do you need? Corn tortillas, cheddar cheese, hot dogs.

Cheesy Hot Dog Taquitos Recipe

A gluten free breakfast sandwich on a blue plate next to fresh fruit, with a blue coffee mug in the background.

Gluten Free Breakfast Sandwiches

Breakfast for dinner is always a winner in my house, especially when I stack bacon or ham, eggs, and cheese on English muffins or even bagels.

What do you need? Eggs, gluten free English muffins or bagels, bacon or ham, cheddar cheese.

Gluten Free Breakfast Sandwiches Recipe

Slow Cooker Steak Pizzaiola

A few pantry ingredients simmer all day in your slow cooker so that you can come home to a hearty and flavor-packed dinner. Serve it over polenta, pasta, potatoes, vegetables, or rice.

What do you need? London broil, onion, bell pepper, jarred pasta sauce.

Slow Cooker Steak Pizzaiola Recipe

A closeup of a pan of pulled pork fries topped with melted cheese and coleslaw.

BBQ Pulled Pork Fries

Turn your favorite BBQ meal into a fun and delicious dish like nothing you’ve ever had before. So easy with leftover pulled pork and coleslaw.

What do you need? Sweet potatoes or sweet potato fries, pulled pork, barbecue sauce, cheese, coleslaw.

BBQ Pulled Pork Fries Recipe

Balsamic vinegar reduction is drizzled over grilled steaks topped with alternating slices of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes.

Caprese Grilled Filet Mignon

A simple way to dress up some amazing steaks for a quick dinner recipe that is also a little extra special. Seared and topped with the classic combo of fresh Caprese salad.

What do you need? Filet mignon, roma tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction.

Caprese Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe

An overhead view of two egg muffins, fruit, and a fork on a pink plate.

Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins

Of course, these are an easy make-ahead meal-prep breakfast idea, but they are also great for brinner. And you can swap the meat, cheese, and veggies for whatever you have on hand.

What do you need? Cooked broccoli, ham, cheddar cheese, eggs, dry mustard.

Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins Recipe

Tender, cooked corned beef brisket that has been sliced into thin pieces.

Crockpot Corned Beef

Juicy, tender, and flavorful. With only one secret ingredient and a couple of minutes of prep time, your crockpot is doing all of the hard work.

What do you need? Corned beef brisket with seasoning packet, hard cider.

Crockpot Corned Beef Recipe

Slow cooker balsamic beef served over polenta with green beans.

Slow Cooker Cranberry Balsamic Beef

Tender, flavorful, fall-apart beef roast made in the crockpot. A surprisingly sweet, savory, and tangy combination of ingredients, but a delicious twist on this comfort food.

What do you need? Boneless beef chuck roast, cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, beef broth or red wine.

Slow Cooker Cranberry Balsamic Beef Recipe

5-Ingredient Vegetarian and Seafood Recipes

Even if you aren’t a meat-eater, you can also go meatless or enjoy fish or shellfish dishes with less than a handful of ingredients.

Gluten Free Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Every kid (and many adults) loves a big bowl of creamy, carby goodness. And it's so simple to make it right on the stove.

What do you need? Gluten free pasta, milk, cornstarch, dry mustard, sharp cheddar cheese.

Gluten Free Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe

Spinach Frittata

This simple egg dish starts on the stove and finishes in the oven. Simpler than making individual omelets and no need to fuss with a crust like a quiche.

What do you need? Eggs, spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese.

Spinach Frittata Recipe

Balsamic strawberry glaze drip down a flaky piece of salmon.

Strawberry Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Tender salmon is coated in a sweet and savory sticky glaze. Serve this beautiful dish with rice and broccoli, or on top of a fresh and crisp salad.

What do you need? Salmon, balsamic vinegar, honey, red onion, and strawberries.

Strawberry Balsamic Glazed Salmon Recipe

Chili Lime Shrimp

This simple and slightly spicy shrimp takes minutes to make and is so versatile. You can use it for rice bowls, salads, tacos, and so much more.

What do you need? Shrimp, garlic powder, chili paste, honey, limes.

Chili Lime Shrimp Recipe

Gluten Free Gnocchi

These pillowy dumplings are light and tender when you make them yourself. Enjoy them with your favorite sauce, whether it's marinara, pesto, alfredo, or just some butter.

What do you need? Potatoes, eggs, salt, gluten free flour, sauce for serving.

Gluten Free Gnocchi Recipe

Butternut Squash Soup

This velvety smooth soup can be made on the stove or in your pressure cooker. Satisfying and soul-warming with the savory flavors of sage and thyme.

What do you need? Butternut squash, onion, sage, thyme, chicken or vegetable broth.

Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Breakfast Tacos

Combine breakfast for dinner and Taco Tuesday, and you have an easy meal that will win cheers from the family. Keep it simple or pile on the toppings.

What do you need? Salsa, eggs, gluten free flour or corn tortillas, cheese.

Breakfast Tacos Recipe

A baked piece of pesto salmon on a blue plate with green beans to the left and potatoes to the right.

Pesto Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

Few ingredients and even fewer dishes when you cook your entire meal on a sheet pan. Using prepared pesto adds a ton of flavor with just one simple and fresh ingredient.

What do you need? Potatoes, pesto, green beans, parmesan cheese, salmon.

Pesto Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe