Easy Dinner Wins for Your Busiest Nights—30 Recipes to Love
Dinner doesn’t have to be stressful! These easy, no-fuss recipes are perfect for busy nights when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. From one-pot meals to quick casseroles, these stress-free dinner ideas will keep everyone at the table happy while saving you time and energy.
Penne Arrabbiata with Chili Crisp
This is the simplest but most delicious dinner you will ever make for your family. With only a few ingredients it is the ultimate in flavor and comfort. Arrabbiata means “angry” in Italian so you know this one is spicy!
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Apple Cider Beef Stew
This Apple Cider Beef Stew is gluten free, healthy and full of comfort. It’s easy to throw together and tastes great the next day.
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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.Get the Recipe: Caprese Chicken
Spicy Tomato Soup
This simple and flavorful Spicy Tomato Soup is perfect for the cool winter months. A little smokey spice makes a big difference in this bowl of goodness.
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Tender London Broil
This trick to tenderize your London broil makes it tender every time! This grilled London Broil is so easy that it will become a weeknight staple.
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Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps are loaded with Thai spices and flavors. Top them with all the goodies, and you’ve got yourself a healthy dinner the family will love in under 30 minutes.
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Caprese Salad with Crispy Eggplant
Here in New England, we are in that ‘golden hour’ between the end of summer and the fast-approaching fall. Early crisp apples are starting to get stacked next to the late summer peaches at the farm stands.
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Italian Baked Chicken Cutlets
Baked chicken cutlets are an easy dinner idea, and this Italian chicken recipe features zesty marinara and mozzarella. A kid-friendly meal!
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Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens
Try this hearty, healthy chicken thigh dinner of Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens. It’s packed with nutritious vegetables and sprinkled with spices to liven it up a bit. It’s a filling meal that can be prepped on Sunday and eaten all week! Get the Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens recipe here.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Brussel Sprouts
This Sheet Pan Chicken and Brussel Sprouts is a no-brainer winner of a chicken dinner that will please even the pickiest eaters in your house. It is also gluten-free and keto-friendly. We love easy chicken thigh recipes like this at my house. Get the Sheet Pan Chicken and Brussel Sprouts recipe here.
Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers
This is the perfect chicken thigh recipe for dinner! Flavorful, tender, and juicy – these chicken skewers are sure to be a hit at your next cookout. It’s a no-fail recipe that will surely impress! Get the Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers recipe here.
Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Some go to Ikea for shelves, but these copycat Ikea Swedish meatballs are why I go! You need to give this recipe for Ikea meatballs a try. I was really excited with how these Swedish meatballs turned out.
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Easy 5-Ingredient Chicken Drumstick
Bored of the same old drumstick recipe? Not this one! This easy 5-ingredient Chicken Drumstick recipe is a crowd-pleaser. The crispy skin holds the moisture in, giving way to the tender meat inside. Every bite is juicy and flavorful, just as it’s supposed to be. The marinade for this recipe is made with tamari, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic. And best part is that it’s gluten-free! Read the 5-Ingredient Chicken Drumstick recipe here.
Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry
Stir-fries are great for busy weeknights and this one-pot wonder is a win! Imagine a stir fry without frying! That’s exactly what you’re going to get with this Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry using frozen vegetables (another time-saving hack!). It’s so easy to put together and the Instant Pot does most of the heavy lifting for you. It’s also keto, whole30, paleo, and gluten-free. Read the Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry recipe here.
Easy Balsamic Chicken
Easy Balsamic Chicken is a quick one-pan dinner that can be whipped up in under 20 minutes. The tomatoes and balsamic vinegar make a delicious sauce. If you love Italian food, you’ll enjoy this recipe because of the classic Italian flavors. Since it’s a healthy protein, you can indulge without the guilt. Make a large batch for an easy yet delicious leftover the next day. Find the Easy Balsamic Chicken recipe here.
Chicken Stroganoff
Learn how to make Chicken Stroganoff from scratch! It’s a delicious, creamy sauce over your choice of pasta, rice, or veggies.
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Hamburger Soup
This easy hamburger soup is packed with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth. It’s not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious.
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Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
It’s a lighter but super tasty meatball with chicken and Mediterranean aromatics. Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs are done quickly in an Air fryer and are easy to freeze and pop on a salad, wrap, or lunch box.
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Bacon French Bread Pizza
French bread pizza topped with bacon pieces and cream cheese. Easily made at home and oh so good, with just a few ingredients.
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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
This super easy Pulled Chicken Sandwich is made in a crock pot. No need to spend hours preparing the recipe. Just throw everything in the crock pot and go about your day as your home starts to smell amazing!
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Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki
Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki thighs are the easiest weeknight recipe ever. The teriyaki sauce is easily made with only a few ingredients and is gluten-free. Quick and easy instant pot pressure cooker dinners are the best! Get the Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki recipe here.
Sheet Pan Ratatouille Chicken
This fuss-free sheet pan ratatouille chicken is perfect for an easy and satisfying weeknight dinner – and if you’re bored of the usual chicken recipes! Serve with your favorite cooked grain for a balanced meal! Get the Sheet Pan Ratatouille Chicken recipe here.
Sweet ‘n Sour Chicken
Do you love some Chinese takeout but would rather make it at home? I started making this Shortcut Sweet N Sour Chicken to satisfy my Chinese food cravings. And it does not disappoint. I used a bottle of sauce and spruced it up with some fresh veggies.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
These slow-cooker barbecue chicken sandwiches are perfect for busy weeknights! Grab a store-bought coleslaw mix for an easy dose of veggies. Add your favorite toppings to make these sandwiches your own!
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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These healthy buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potatoes are made in just 20 minutes with 5 ingredients. Packed with protein and flavor, this easy meal or snack is sure to be a favorite in your home.
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Tuna Fried Rice
This is the best tuna fried rice recipe! Made with canned tuna, white rice, eggs, vegetables, and a delicious homemade fried rice sauce that you can make as spicy or mild as you like. This recipe is easy to make and ready in just 15 minutes. You will have a healthy meal on the table in no time.
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Instant Pot Taco Soup
This nstant Pot Taco Soup will warm your bones. It’s full of beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes. It’s made quickly with pantry staples.
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Teriyaki Salmon
This easy Teriyaki Salmon recipe is flavorful, tender, and absolutely delicious. The 5-ingredient homemade teriyaki sauce makes this easy meal a family favorite and the whole dish comes together in under 45 minutes. .
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Campbell’s Chicken Curry
This foolproof Creamy Curry Chicken and Rice is the perfect easy weeknight meal your family will love. It’s loaded with chicken, vegetables, and a flavorful broth made with curry, turmeric, and Campbell’s® Cream of Chicken Soup.
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Tortellini Soup With Sausage
This Tortellini Soup with Sausage is full of seasonal goodness. The sausage makes it hearty and the greens add an extra punch of nutrition.
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