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14 Delicious Copycat Recipes You Can Make for Dinner Instead of Getting Takeout

February 25, 2025 by Amanda Tyler Leave a Comment

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It’s dinner time- are you getting takeout?

You might want to go out to eat or get food delivered for many reasons, but getting some of your favorite food shouldn’t be one!

You can easily recreate some of your favorite recipes at home with these copycat dinner recipes.

Check them out, and I think you’ll be thrilled with how good they are!

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Cajun Jambalaya Pasta

COPYCAT CHEESECAKE FACTORY CAJUN JAMBALAYA PASTA.
Image Credit: The Cookin’ Chicks.

Want to recreate the famous Cheesecake Factory Cajun Jambalaya Pasta at home with this delicious copycat recipe? Enjoy the spicy and flavorful combination of chicken, shrimp, and vegetables in a creamy sauce over pasta. Ready to serve in under 20 minutes, this pasta recipe is bound to be a favorite with the entire family!

Get the Recipe: Copycat Cheesecake Factory Cajun Jambalaya Pasta

Tuscan Bean and Barley Salad (Costco Copycat Recipe)

Tuscan Bean and Barley Salad (Costco Copycat Recipe).
Image Credit: The Herbeevore.

This Costco copycat Tuscan Bean and Barley Salad recipe is a delicious take on the store-bought side dish! Cooked barley and beans are tossed with vegetables and fresh herbs, loaded with a light and tangy pesto dressing.

Get the Recipe: Tuscan Bean and Barley Salad (Costco Copycat Recipe)

Bacon Turkey Bravo Sandwich

Bacon Turkey Bravo Sandwich.
Image Credit: Cooking with Curls.

Anytime I find myself at Panera Bread, I order a Bacon Turkey Bravo Sandwich. It consists of soft and delicious tomato basil bread, smoked turkey, smoked Gouda cheese, smoked bacon, crispy lettuce, and juicy tomatoes with a signature sauce.

Get the Recipe: Bacon Turkey Bravo Sandwich

Carbone’s Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Pasta (Copycat Recipe)

Carbone's Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Pasta (Copycat Recipe).
Image Credit: Home Cooking Collective.

This copycat Carbone spicy vodka rigatoni delivers a delicious plate of spicy, glossy, and creamy tomato pasta that is easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Sweet onions and Calabrian chilies bring this dish to the next level.

Get the Recipe: Carbone’s Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Pasta (Copycat Recipe)

Chick-Fil-A Tortilla Soup (Copycat)

Chick Fil A Tortilla Soup (Copycat).
Image Credit: Feeling Foodish.

This copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup (a white chicken chili in my book) is a must-try and has been on my dinner rotation for at least ten years! It’s even better than the real deal, so hearty, tasty, and satisfying.

Get the Recipe: Chick-Fil-A Tortilla Soup (Copycat)

Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

ZUPPA TOSCANA SOUP RECIPE.
Image Credit: Wonky Wonderful.

This Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana soup recipe is inspired by your favorite restaurant soup: a creamy soup with bacon, sausage, potatoes, and kale.

Get the Recipe: Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

Taco Bell Santa Fe Chalupa Recipe (Copycat)

Taco Bell Santa Fe Chalupa Recipe (Copycat).
Image Credit: Chicken Fried Kitchen.

Feeling nostalgic for these Taco Bell Chalupa recipes? These Copycat Taco Bell Chalupas are a meal that the whole family can enjoy and are the recipe that used to be super popular in the late 90s. 

Get the Recipe: Taco Bell Santa Fe Chalupa Recipe (Copycat)

Copycat KFC Famous Bowls

Copycat KFC Famous Bowls.
Image Credit: Busy Family Recipes.

These copycat KFC Famous Bowls are perfect for those nights when you can’t push those takeout cravings away! Comfort food made at home in just under 30 minutes!

Get the Recipe: Copycat KFC Famous Bowls

PF Chang’s Chicken Fried Rice 

PF Chang’s Chicken Fried Rice {Healthy Copycat Recipe}.
Image Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

This homemade version of PF Chang’s chicken fried rice recipe is a classic comfort food. It’s warm and satisfying and has the most beautiful, fragrant aroma to bring the whole family to the table! This healthier version has all your favorite flavors with less fat, sodium, and calories!

Get the Recipe: PF Chang’s Chicken Fried Rice {Healthy Copycat Recipe}

Sweet Fire Chicken (Panda Express Copycat)

Sweet Fire Chicken (Panda Express Copycat).
Image Credit: Homan At Home.

Crisp onions and peppers with juicy chicken in a sweet sauce with a kick: Panda Express Copycat Sweet Fire Chicken is an easy way to impress! Baked “fried” chicken makes this version a little healthier without sacrificing any of the taste.

Get the Recipe: Sweet Fire Chicken (Panda Express Copycat)

Copycat Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos

Copycat Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos.
Image Credit: Becky’s Recipe Box.

You can’t beat a crisp, fresh appetizer packed with flavor. This recipe perfectly matches the flavor and texture you’d find at the restaurant but at a much better quantity and price point!

Get the Recipe: Copycat Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos

Acorn Squash Soup Recipe

Acorn Squash Soup Recipe.
Image Credit: Healing Tomato.

This copycat creamy vegan winter acorn squash soup recipe with roasted carrots is a vegan version of Panera’s Acorn Squash soup. It’s a soul-warming, toe-tingling soup that will make you lick your bowl clean!

Get the Recipe: Acorn Squash Soup Recipe

Air Fryer Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich 

Air Fryer Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich {Copycat Recipe}.
Image Credit: This Old Gal.

Air-fryer Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwiches can be made at home on Sundays or any day of the week without ever having to visit the restaurant!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich {Copycat Recipe}

Max and Erma’s Copy Cat Chicken Tortilla Soup

Max and Erma’s Copy Cat Chicken Tortilla Soup.
Image Credit: NeighborFood.

This creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a perfect copycat of Max and Erma’s famous tortilla soup! Made from scratch, it is cheesy, loaded with chicken and veggies, and has the perfect amount of spice!

Get the Recipe: Max and Erma’s Copy Cat Chicken Tortilla Soup

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close-up of fried gyoza, wonton wrappers stuffed with pork and cabbage sprinkled with green onions on white plate with soy sauce on white wooden table.

Image Credit: from my point of view/Shutterstock,

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