35 Delicious Pioneer Woman Recipes That Will Save Dinnertime

Try these Pioneer Woman recipes to make dinner delicious and simple.

When it comes to unabashedly delicious and comforting food, we know Ree Drummond, also known as The Pioneer Woman, will get us there—often after a few pats of butter, splashes of heavy cream, or spoonfuls of gravy. The cookbook author, food blogger, and Oklahoma ranch matriarch doesn't fool around when it comes to family-favorite recipes that get you from busy weekdays to the dinner table in a no-fuss, flavorful fashion. (After all, she feeds her four hungry children and husband—The Marlboro Man—after long days working the ranch; and they don't seem to have any complaints!) Whether her Perfect Pot Roast, White Chicken Enchiladas, or Smothered Pork Chops, you'll come out of dinnertime on top and reeling with praise every time. Here are a few of our favorite Pioneer Woman dinner recipes that are guaranteed to never disappoint your crowd. With these simple recipes, you'll have dinner on the table tonight in no time.

Chicken Pot Pie

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Classic Pot Pie

Southern Living Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

There's truly nothing more comforting than a chicken pot pie — no matter the season, this hearty meal is a Southern classic and family favorite. Drummond cooks everything in one large pot then easily transfers it into pie crust. Give it 45 minutes in the oven and enjoy a delicious dinner!

Pumpkin Chili

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Pumpkin Chili

Southern Living Recipe: Turkey Pumpkin Chili

If you're obsessed with pumpkin flavored anything, this hearty recipe is sure to become a Fall favorite in your household. The pumpkin in this chili adds an earthy, sweet flavor to a smoky, spicy meal. The flavors mesh together beautifully to create a filling dinner for a crisp night.

Taco Soup

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Taco Soup

Southern Living Recipe: Slow-Cooker Taco Soup

Craving tacos? Put away the tortillas and bring out the Dutch oven! This simple recipe is just as filling as tacos without the big clean up. Drummond mixes everything into the Dutch oven has this spicy soup out in just 30 minutes.

Chicken Fajita Pasta

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Chicken Fajita Pasta

Southern Living Recipe: One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

If you just need a quick and easy dinner tonight, look no further than this flavorful pasta. This recipe combines cuisines and uses one pot to make a delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Chicken Tortellini Soup

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Chicken Tortellini Soup

Southern Living Recipe: Chicken and Prosciutto Tortellini Soup

Everyone loves chicken noodle soup, and this recipe is an elevated version of a classic. If you want to make it as simple as possible, you can use frozen tortellini and a juicy rotisserie chicken to make this dinner finished in under 30 minutes.

Chicken Cacciatore

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Chicken Cacciatore

Southern Living Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

This Italian recipe is a rich, family-friendly meal that tastes like restaurant quality while only taking 30 minutes of active time. This is a step up from a classic chicken parmesan, as it is more of a stew topped over pasta noodles. This might become a new comfort meal in your home!

Lasagna

Pioneer Woman Recipe: The Best Lasagna

Southern Living Recipe: Classic Lasagna

Chances are high that you've had a lasagna at least once in your life — the rich layers a pasta, beef, and cheese is a match made in heaven. Though you may have a go-to lasagna recipe already, we recommend you try this one. This meal will feed plenty and heat up very well for the next couple of days.

Lemon Pasta

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Lemon Pasta

Southern Living Recipe: Lemon Vinaigrette Pasta with Field Peas

If you're in need of an easy yet versatile meal for you weeknight dinners, this lemon pasta might just do the trick. Lemon pasta is a staple dish on the southern Italian coasts, and we can understand why it's such a favorite — it is so simple yet packs a ton of powerful flavor. Ree's recipe takes just 25 minutes to make, and you can eat it alone or add a protein for a heartier dinner.

Shrimp Scampi

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Shrimp Scampi

Southern Living Recipe: Shrimp Scampi Linguine

If you need something extra quick this week, this shrimp scampi absolutely must be on the menu. This dish goes from uncooked to cooked in just 15 minutes, and it definitely isn't lacking in flavor. The whole family will enjoy this classic Italian-American dish and it will save you tons of time with dinner.

Baked Ziti

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Baked Ziti

Southern Living Recipe: Baked Ziti with Sausage

This gooey, decadent baked pasta dish is a classic. It's simple and quite hard to beat on any day. A hearty meat sauce comes together with al dente pasta and a delicious cheesy mixture to create a melty casserole you'll be drooling over.

White Chicken Enchiladas

Pioneer Woman Recipe: White Chicken Enchiladas

Southern Living Recipe: Smothered Enchiladas

We're telling you this much: these creamy, dreamy white chicken enchiladas will become your go-to recipe for family dinners, potlucks, and meal trains. A hearty amount of Monterey Jack cheese goes into a melty, skillet-cooked cheese sauce that you pour right over these enchiladas before popping in the oven!

Chicken Spaghetti

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Chicken Spaghetti

Southern Living Recipe: Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

This creamy casserole is one of Drummond's favorites, due to that fact that she's never met someone who doesn't love it. Cream of mushroom soup, sharp Cheddar cheese, and touches of Lawry's and cayenne pepper give this chicken and pasta-packed dish its wow factor.

Simple, Perfect Chili

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Simple, Perfect Chili

Southern Living Recipe: Classic Beef Chili

It says it right there in the name, and we're hooked. This chili is simple, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners. Ground beef, kidney and pinto beans, and tomato sauce give a warm heartiness to the stew. Serve with shredded cheese, chopped onions, tortilla chips, and lime wedges.

Smothered Pork Chops

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Smothered Pork Chops

Southern Living Recipe: Pork Chops with Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce

She had us at "smothered." Smothered pork chops are perhaps one of our favorite smothered Southern dishes, and this interesting bell pepper-packed gravy is the perfect addition to our repertoire of gravies (which we most definitely have). Well-seasoned dredge flour makes all the difference in these chops, and serve with her Crash Hot Potatoes for a well-rounded meal.

Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

Southern Living Recipe: Beef Stew

Big chunks of tender beef and hearty root vegetables get amazing flavor from just a few standout ingredients. Worcestershire, paprika, and a can of beer are your secret weapons to success. This stew will warm your soul!

Chicken Broccolini with Mustard Cream Sauce

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Chicken Broccolini with Mustard Cream Sauce

Southern Living Recipe: Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Breaded chicken breasts are wrapped around tender broccolini in this recipe for a fun new twist on stuffed chicken breasts. The creamy mustard sauce is the true star though! Give it a hearty pour over the breaded chicken, and even over some of her Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes that pair wonderfully with the main dish.

Spicy Stewed Beef with Creamy Cheddar Cheese Grits

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Spicy Stewed Beef with Creamy Cheddar Cheese Grits

Southern Living Recipe: Tomato 'n' Beef Casserole with Polenta Crust

This crowd-pleasing dish is surprisingly easy to make, and you'll savor the ultra-tender meat that gets a huge kick of spice from chiles, chipotle peppers, and chili powder. The super creamy, mild grits make the perfect partner-in-crime!

Chicken Fried Steak

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Chicken Fried Steak

Southern Living Recipe: Chicken Fried Steak

Can you get any more Southern than chicken fried steak? It's a favorite on any meat-and-three or country-cooking menu, and the creamy, indulgent gravy is utterly to-die-for. Drummond pairs this with her Creamy Mashed Potatoes!

Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili

Southern Living Recipe: Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

We love the surprising amount of flavor you get in white chili, and this white chicken chili is about the best we've tried. It's finished with lime juice and Monterey Jack cheese at the end of the slow-cooking process for a zingy, cheesy finishing touch.

Lemon Basil Shrimp Risotto

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Lemon Basil Shrimp Risotto

Southern Living Recipe: Oven-Baked Risotto with Ham, Leeks, and Peas

This risotto gets its creamy texture from white wine, vegetable broth, and a tiny touch of cream. Lemon juice and zest, along with fresh basil, give you a simple, yet ultra-flavorful dish. Chopped cooked shrimp is added at the end for a hearty meal!

Beef Stroganoff

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Beef Stroganoff

Southern Living Recipe: Beef Stroganoff

This old-school comfort dish is all about that sauce. Sirloin, mushrooms, and vegetables are brought together in a thickened beef broth sauce touched by a little bit of booze (brandy, cognac, or wine works). Spoon it over our favorite wide egg noodles, and call it a day!

Best Tomato Soup Ever

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Best Tomato Soup Ever

Southern Living Recipe: Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese

This fan favorite recipe lives up to its name as an all-time best tomato soup. Drummond adds a hint of sugar to offset the acidity of the tomatoes, while a splash of sherry gives an interesting twist of flavor. Serve with grilled cheese halves or toasted sourdough bread for a dunkable garnish!

French Dip Sandwiches

Pioneer Woman Recipe: French Dip Sandwiches

Southern Living Recipe: Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

We think that sandwiches are wholly underrated when it comes to dinnertime. There are some fabulously delicious sandwiches that go well beyond your basic grilled cheese, like these tender French dip sandwiches. Thinly sliced beef is piled onto a toasted deli roll and dipped into the salty, addictive au jus.

Cashew Chicken

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Cashew Chicken

Southern Living Recipe: Tropical Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This Asian dish is our favorite go-to tangy weeknight meal. It's full of cashews, chestnuts, ginger, garlic, and a myriad of delicious Asian sauces.

Tamale Pie

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Tamale Pie

Southern Living Recipe: Beef Tamale Pie

You'll be loving this easy one-dish dinner. A quick Tex-Mex chili serves as the filling for this baked savory pie, and the crust is made with masa (dough used to make tamales and tortilla) for an authentic touch.

Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Preserves

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Preserves

Southern Living Recipe: Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Herb-smothered pork tenderloin makes the perfect vessel to layer on the preserve-and-vinegar sauce for a tangy finish. Drummond often uses fig preserves, but you can choose peach or plum if you prefer! Her Perfect Potatoes au Gratin pair nicely with the pork.

Drummond's Favorite Meatloaf

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Favorite Meatloaf

Southern Living Recipe: Old-fashioned Meatloaf

Despite the bad reputation meatloaf often gets, it's a truly delicious dish if done correctly! Bound together with bread and eggs and made delicious with Parmesan and seasonings, this recipe is then wrapped with thin, flavorful bacon and topped with a tangy-sweet sauce. Serve with Drummond's delicious Creamy Mashed Potatoes.

Mexican Rice Casserole

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Mexican Rice Casserole

Southern Living Recipe: Cuban Black Bean-and-Yellow Rice Bowls

One of Drummond's most popular recipes, this Tex-Mex casserole lets you off the hook by using canned staple, Rotel, in the baked rice dish. Plenty of seasonings, long-grain rice, and cheese later—you have a hearty casserole on the dinner table.

Tequila Lime Chicken

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Tequila Lime Chicken

Southern Living Recipe: Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

This zingy chicken dinner gives a burst of Southwestern flavor. Perfect for when you want to branch out for the night, this recipe is best served with grilled or warm tortillas and all the fixings you can pile on!

Hamburger Soup

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Hamburger Soup

Southern Living Recipe: Hamburger Stew

This no-fuss, veggie-packed ground beef soup will warm your family up on any weeknight. Red potatoes and canned whole tomatoes are standout ingredients, and Drummond recommends adding cayenne if you want a little more heat or tomato paste if you want a little more tang.

Sloppy Joes

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Sloppy Joes

Southern Living Recipe: Cheesy BBQ Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes are simple and might seem quite unrefined; but, man, they are tasty in that no-fuss, comfort food way. These Sloppy Joes will be ready for your hungry family in less than half an hour! Pop the buns with some butter on the griddle for the perfect toasted finish.

Italian Chicken Sheet Pan Supper

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Italian Chicken Sheet Pan Supper

Southern Living Recipe: Baked Caprese Chicken with Green Beans and Corn

Something about roasting tomato halves always feels special, since we rarely do it! The tender, blistered tomato tastes completely different this way, especially when paired with Italian seasonings and balsamic vinegar. For a fun variation, place mozzarella, parmesan cheese, or feta cheese over the chicken and veggies right before taking out of oven or when it's still piping hot!

Corn and Cheese Chowder

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Corn and Cheese Chowder

Southern Living Recipe: Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder

This thick, delicious corn chowder will cure about any blues, especially when served in a bread bowl! Bacon, corn, and Monterey Jack and Pepper Jack cheeses create your hearty helping of weeknight comfort.

Spaghetti Pie

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Spaghetti Pie

Southern Living Recipe: Spaghetti Casserole

Change up this weeknight staple dish by throwing it in a pie dish and baking it until it's gloriously bubbly. Piling the noodles up on the sides when layering with a hearty meat sauce forms a slightly crispy crust.

Perfect Pot Roast

Pioneer Woman Recipe: Perfect Pot Roast

Southern Living Recipe: Classic Beef Pot Roast

This meal is nothing less than a household staple for any family, and Drummond uses a wonderfully marbled chuck roast to ensure the most flavor and tenderness once finished. Serve with her delicious Creamy Mashed Potatoes for an instant family favorite.

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