25 Quick Dinners That’ll Have Everyone Convinced You Cooked All Day
Looking to make weeknight dinners easy yet unforgettable? These 25 quick dinner recipes deliver rich, satisfying flavors that taste like you spent hours in the kitchen—without the wait. Perfect for busy nights or when you want something impressive with minimal effort, these recipes bring gourmet-level taste to your table in record time. Get ready to whip up dinners that are fast, flavorful, and sure to be new favorites!
Baked Salmon with Black Rice
Baked Salmon with Black Rice can be baked in the oven and ready in less than thirty minutes. It’s full of good for you heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
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Sheet Pan Apple Cider Glazed Salmon
Celebrate apple season with this delicious Sheet Pan Apple Cider Glazed Salmon. It’s easy to prepare and the salmon tastes great slathered with apple cider sauce.
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Skillet Tilapia with Tomatoes
Quick, easy and full of healthy veggies this Skillet Tilapia with Tomatoes is a win for a busy night. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and only requires a few ingredients.
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Honey Garlic Salmon
Easy Honey Garlic Salmon is gluten free, healthy and flavorful with caramelized honey on top. Baked in the oven and ready in 20 minutes.
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Sheet Pan Salmon
This Sheet Pan Salmon is easily made with one of my favorite lemon-garlic salad dressings. It takes almost no prep but it’s full of flavor.
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Instant Pot Turkey Quinoa Chili
Break out the Instant Pot for this wholesome, comforting Instant Pot Turkey Quinoa Chili. It’s packed with turkey, beans, quinoa and spices that will warm you up on a cold night.
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Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin
Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin is a smoky, flavorful dish that the family will love. Bacon makes everything better, right?
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Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
Easy and healthy Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash is like fall in a bowl. Acorn squash stuffed to the brim with savory sausage, black beans and onions then topped with cheese is over the top delicious.
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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Broccoli
These Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Broccoli are light, flavorful and filling. The quinoa is packed with protein and will keep you full!
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Herbed Skirt Steak
This Herbed Skirt Steak is made quickly and easily with pantry staples. It turns out the most flavorful, moist steak ever.
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Fish Taco Grain Bowl
Take your favorite fish taco recipe and put it into a bowl. This Fish Taco Grain Bowl is layered with quinoa, flaky white fish, red cabbage, avocado, and tomatoes. It’s hearty, satisfying and oh so healthy.
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Salmon with Avocado Salsa
This Salmon with Avocado Salsa has only six ingredients and cooks in a flash. Ready in under 30 minutes, full of spice and so good for you! This Skinny Chili Salmon with Avocado and Mango is so easy to put together yet it looks fancy enough for company.
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Caprese Chicken
This easy 5-ingredient caprese chicken is everything you want in a one-pan meal. It’s wholesome, healthy, delicious, hearty, total comfort food, and a family favorite. The best part is this gluten-free dinner recipe requires only 5 ingredients!
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
This instant pot chicken tortilla soup is gluten-free and loaded with spicy flavors and tender shredded chicken. It’s a hearty, flavorful soup that’s packed with nutritious ingredients and can be ready in under 30 minutes! Plus, the leftovers taste great for the next day!
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Campbell’s Chicken Curry
This foolproof Campbell’s Chicken Curry is the perfect easy weeknight meal your family will love. It’s loaded with tender chicken, vegetables and a flavorful broth made with curry, turmeric and Campbell’s® Cream of Chicken Soup.
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Creamy Thai Chicken Ramen Bowl
This delicious Creamy Chicken Ramen is a hearty, comforting dish that’s perfect for those chilly evenings when you need a warm, satisfying meal. With its rich, creamy broth and the perfect blend of flavors, this dish is a must-try for all ramen lovers out there.
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Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Do you have those go-to meals you make every week? We love anything with a sweet sauce like this Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin. It’s tender moist pork tenderloin covered in a sweet brown sugar balsamic sauce.
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Prosciutto Pizza with Brussel Sprouts
This Brussel Sprout and Prosciutto Pizza screams fall! The roasted brussel sprouts are imparted with a lovely roasted flavor while the prosciutto and feta add a salty punch. This pizza is perfect for all your Fall entertaining goals.
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Grilled Steak Tacos
Grilled Steak Tacos with Cucumber and Corn Salsa are the perfect summer dinner. Spicy skirt steak topped with the freshest cucumber and grilled corn salsa.
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Baked Pork Tenderloin
This juicy and flavorful Baked Pork Tenderloin is full of smoky, sweet spices and cooked to tender perfection in the oven. It makes a quick and healthy weeknight dinner that the entire family will love!
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Sausage and Bok Choy Grain Bowl with Creamy Tahini Dressing
Loaded with fresh, healthy, and satisfying flavors, this Sausage and Bok Choy Grain Bowl with Butternut Squash is sure to be a new staple in your home. This mouthwatering dish comes together in under 30 minutes for the perfect easy weeknight meal.
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Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork
This instant pot balsamic pork tenderloin is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, all wrapped up in a tender, juicy pork tenderloin that’s cooked to perfection. Plus, it’s not only gluten-free but is also family-friendly which makes it a guaranteed hit at the dinner table.
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Pork Tostadas with Mango Salsa
Pork Tostadas with Mango Salsa are a fresh and easy take on the 30 minute or less dinner. They are easy to make, use minimal ingredients and are full of fresh flavor. Tender and juicy marinated pork makes this a favorite in our house.
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Quinoa and Rice Stuffed Sweet Potato
These Quinoa and Rice Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are jam-packed with all kinds of delicious vegetables and a rice and quinoa mixture. They are super satisfying and nutritious.
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Grilled Skirt Steak with Watermelon Salsa
This Grilled Skirt Steak with Watermelon Salsa screams summer with its bright colors and flavors. Easy enough to make for a weeknight but perfect for company too.
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