35 Mother's Day Dinner Ideas to Make Mom Feel Extra Special

They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, but that's actually the way to almost anyone's heart! That's why a special meal is so nice for moms on Mother's Day. This year, make mom feel extra special with any of these 35 Mother's Day dinner ideas. Serve up flavor and love with crock pot chicken alfredo, air fryer chicken kabobs, copycat Red Lobster lobster pizza, and more.

Shrimp Stir Fry

Shrimp Stir Fry is an easy and balanced meal perfect for a busy weeknight or any time you want! The shrimp and tender veggies pair well with the bold sauce.
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Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo

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Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo will be a mouthwatering addition to your weekly meal plan. Add chicken and sauce to Crock Pot and the noodles when you get home.
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Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

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This Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a delightfully creamy and cheesy dinner recipe that’s perfect for a busy weeknight. It’s simple and flavorful!
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Crockpot Apricot Chicken

A cooked piece of chicken on plate with fork. — Crockpot Apricot Chicken. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This 4-ingredient Crockpot Apricot Chicken is full of flavor and easy to make! Sweet, savory, and delicious, it’s the perfect dish for a busy weeknight.
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Baked Salsa Chicken

A fork holds a bite of chicken covered in sauce, with a plate of chicken, sliced avocado, and vegetables in the background, perfect for mix match munch ideas. — Cheesy Salsa Baked Chicken. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Tender, succulent chicken breasts are coated in a tangy, savory salsa and cheese sauce in this baked salsa chicken recipe that comes together in just minutes!
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Easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken

Three hard shell tacos filled with a creamy chicken mixture, shredded cheese, and garnished with fresh cilantro on a white plate. — Easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This creamy and cheesy Crockpot Salsa Chicken is a super easy dinner idea that’s perfect for any night of the week. Pair it with any side to complete the meal!
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Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

Close-up of three soft tacos filled with shredded chicken, bell peppers, cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeño slices, and sour cream—perfect for quick weeknight dinners full of vibrant Mexican flavors. — Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Learn how to make the easiest Crockpot pulled chicken tacos that need just minutes of hands-on kitchen time to put together. Saucy, savory, and oh-so delicious.
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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon

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This Honey Garlic Salmon Air Fryer recipe is a quick and easy dinner that is both healthy and delicious. The sweet, sticky glaze adds a lot of tasty flavor to the salmon filet.
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

A piece of chicken on top of pasta. — Marry Me Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe is made by searing seasoned chicken, creating a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, and tossing it with rigatoni pasta for a flavorful dish.
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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs

Chicken and vegetable skewers. — Easy Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer chicken kabobs with a simple marinade and vegetables are served up on skewers for an easy-to-make meal everyone's going to love.
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Singapore Street Noodles

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Singapore Street Noodles is a flavorful dish with chicken, shrimp, and vegetables served in a homemade curry sauce, giving it an authentic touch that's hard to resist.
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Air Fryer Sausage And Peppers

Close-up of a sausage piece on a fork with colorful grilled vegetables in the background. — Air Fryer Sausage And Peppers. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer sausage and peppers make an easy meal option that's full of flavor to satisfy your taste buds while keeping things simple in the kitchen.
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Spaghetti Verde Pasta

Close-up of Verde Pasta coated in green pesto sauce, garnished with diced tomatoes, onions, and fresh parsley. — Spaghetti Verde Pasta. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This spaghetti verde pasta is loaded with the delicious flavors of salsa verde and served with spaghetti noodles.
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Red Lobster Lobster Pizza Copycat

Close-up of two slices of cheesy garlic bread topped with melted cheese, chopped tomatoes, and herbs on a white plate. Perfect for those dining out experiences at home with copycat recipes. — Red Lobster Lobster Pizza Copycat. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This copycat Red Lobster lobster pizza is loaded with all the flavors we love in the original and so easy to make. Give it a try!
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Mexican Chicken Spaghetti

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Mexican chicken spaghetti is loaded with tender, white meat chicken, spaghetti, cheese, and of course, a ton of Mexican flavor.
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How To Make French Onion Chicken Bake

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French onion chicken bake recipe is a delicious meal you'll love. This baked French onion chicken skillet has all the flavor of the soup!
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Meatball Parmigiana

A spoon lifting a meatball covered with sauce and melted cheese. — Meatball Parmigiana. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Meatball Parmigiana is a classic Italian dish that tastes better when it’s homemade. This is a simple meatball recipe topped with marinara and gooey cheese.
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Alfredo Meatballs

These alfredo meatballs are loaded with flavor and bathed in a delicious alfredo sauce. It's a hearty, tasty dinner everyone loves.
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Chicken And Rice Crust Pie

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Chicken rice crust pie is basically a modified chicken pot pie with rice. It's creamy, cheesy, and full of tender chicken, and veggies.
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Jalapeno Mac And Cheese

Learn how to make the most irresistibly rich, creamy and spicy jalapeno mac and cheese ever! It's incredibly easy and perfect as a weeknight comfort meal.
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Easy Baked Rigatoni

A spoonful of Baked Rigatoni lifted out of dish. — Easy Baked Rigatoni. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Baked Rigatoni is the best hearty and comforting dinner recipe. It is filled with a rich and meaty tomato sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese.
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Meatballs And Mashed Potatoes

A plate full of mashed potatoes with meatballs and gravy. — Meatballs And Mashed Potatoes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes create the ultimate comforting dinner. The tender meatballs and creamy potatoes are smothered in gravy for a savory bite.
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Crock Pot Pork Chops And Potatoes

Gravy drizzled on pork chops and potatoes on plate. — Crock Pot Pork Chops And Potatoes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These easy Crock Pot Pork Chops and Potatoes make one of the best crock pot dinners ever. Every bite is so flavorful that you will keep coming back for more!
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac And Cheese

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese is the ultimate pasta dinner. With a rich and cheesy sauce, salty bacon, and ranch seasoning — it’s super flavorful!
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Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

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This Philly Cheesesteak Pasta features everything you love about the popular sandwich in an easy-to-make, cheesy pasta dish that's loaded with flavor!
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Lazy Lasagna

A partially eaten lasagna in a white baking dish, with visible layers of pasta, meat sauce, melted cheese, and garnished with chopped parsley. Nearby are three gold-colored forks. — Lazy Lasagna. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Lazy Lasagna is a simplified version that is layered with fresh ravioli. It is filled with tender beef, flavorful sauce, and gooey cheese. Enjoy it anytime!
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Chopped Italian Sandwich

A sandwich loaded with diced vegetables, meats, and seasonings, served on a black plate with additional pickles in the background. This is one of those sandwiches that makes you want to sink your teeth into every bite. — Chopped Italian Sandwich. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Chopped Italian Sandwich is viral on TikTok and after trying it, I can see why. It’s a yummy and creative interpretation of the classic Italian combo.
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Easy Chicken Stroganoff (Slow Cooker)

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Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff is a delightful and flavorful one-pot dinner. This classic chicken and mushroom dish is slow-cooked in a rich and creamy sauce.
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Crock Pot Chicken And Gravy

A plate full of chicken covered in gravy. — Crockpot Chicken and Gravy. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This rich and flavorful Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy is the ultimate comfort meal. It’s made entirely in the slow cooker and results in perfectly tender chicken.
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Old-Fashioned Chicken And Rice Casserole

A fork is near a piece of chicken on a plate with rice. — Old-Fashioned Chicken And Rice Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe is the ultimate comfort dinner. It’s creamy, super flavorful, and easy to make during a busy weeknight.
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The Best Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole

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This is The Best Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe! It’s the perfect way to jazz canned tuna to create a classic and comforting meal any night of the week.
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Artichoke And Spinach Chicken Casserole

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This Artichoke and Spinach Chicken Casserole is a rich and delicious family-friendly meal made with chicken and vegetables in a creamy cheese sauce.
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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

A bowl of spaghetti. — Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This creamy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is an easy dinner recipe for any night of the week. It’s cheesy, flavorful, and full of tender cooked chicken and pasta.
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Easy Cheeseburger Pasta

A spoonful of cheesy baked pasta, made in a 13 x 9 inch pan, topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon for one of those irresistible recipes perfect for dinner casseroles. — Easy Cheeseburger Pasta. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This recipe for Cheeseburger Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. The tender beef and macaroni pair so well with the cheesy sauce and bacon. It’s a true winner!
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Easy Chicken Pot Pie With Cream Of Chicken Soup

A slice of Chicken Pot Pie with a fork pressing down into slice. — Chicken Pot Pie with Cream of Chicken Soup. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Chicken Pot Pie with Cream of Chicken Soup is an easy way to prepare this comforting meal. It’s made with cooked chicken to save you time in the kitchen.
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