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What's for Dinner: Simple Southern-Inspired Recipes

Lighter spins on classics, these delicious dinner recipes are loaded with southern charm.

By WeightWatchers

Last updated March 22, 2025

What's for Dinner: Simple Southern-Inspired Recipes

In this article:

1/ Try One (or All!) of These Mouthwatering Meals
2/ For more weekly dinner plans:

Try One (or All!) of These Mouthwatering Meals

Pork Chops & Cauliflower Grits

Pork Chops & Cauliflower Grits

Southern-style fried chicken

Southern-style fried chicken

Chicken sausage, shrimp, and farro jambalaya

Chicken sausage, shrimp, and farro jambalaya

Louisiana Red Beans

Louisiana Red Beans

Tex-Mex red chile pork tacos

Tex-Mex red chile pork tacos

Easy Cajun Shrimp Boil

Easy Cajun Shrimp Boil

BBQ Chicken & Grilled Sweet Potatoes

BBQ Chicken & Grilled Sweet Potatoes

For more weekly dinner plans:

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Unexpected grilled dinner recipes

Simple pasta and noodle recipes

Travel-inspired dinner recipes

Plant-based dinner recipes

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