Looking for easy weeknight dinner recipes you need to try? We’ve got a lineup of great meals perfect for those hectic nights when you want a solid dinner without the hassle. These 27 recipes are a breeze to make and just what you need to keep dinner time stress-free and delicious.
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Spinach Chicken Bake
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This Spinach Chicken Bake, loaded with juicy chicken and healthy spinach, is a weeknight dinner champion ready in 30 minutes. Lay marinated chicken thighs in a baking dish, top with cream cheese then spinach before baking. It’s the perfect quick and filling meal that gets dinner on the table fast, ensuring a delicious meal that never fails to please the family.
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Crock Pot Taco Soup
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Crock Pot Taco Soup is dinner made easier and tastier. Brown some ground beef and then toss it into the Crock Pot with diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, a packet of taco seasoning, and chicken broth. This soup is a warm, flavorful solution to end a busy day, providing a hearty meal that the whole family will love.
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Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole
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Combine rice, beef, and bell peppers in a dish and top with cheese for a 45-minute bake. This casserole is our go-to for an easier take on stuffed peppers, saving time while delivering a hearty meal. It’s perfect for a simple dinner that never fails to please on busy nights.
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Cabbage and Sausage
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Quickly cook cabbage and your choice of sausage together for a 30-minute, one-pan meal. It’s a reliable weeknight dinner that’s both simple and adaptable, making it easy to keep dinner interesting. This dish is always a winner for its minimal prep and clean-up, perfect for our go-to weeknight recipes.
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Sausage and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner
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Just throw your favorite sausages and veggies on a sheet pan and bake — all ready to be served in 30 minutes. It’s our shortcut to a versatile and effortless dinner that’s great for when time is tight, but you still want a filling meal. This one-pan wonder is a staple for quick, savory, and no-fail weeknight dinners.
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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
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Sauté chicken bites and then coat them in a rich garlic butter sauce, all in 30 minutes. This dish pairs beautifully with any side, making it a versatile option for our go-to weeknight meals. It’s quick to prepare and packs a flavor punch, proving to be a crowd-pleaser every time.
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Loaded Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
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Mix frozen broccoli and cauliflower with a creamy sauce, cheese, and bacon, and bake. This casserole is a weeknight lifesaver prepped and served in 30 minutes. It’s one of our favorite picks for a hearty, stress-free dinner on busy evenings.
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Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
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Our Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole is a reliable staple for a quick, no-mess dinner. Start by boiling noodles until they’re just right. In a separate bowl, mix canned tuna, cream of mushroom soup, peas, and a dash of cheese. Combine this with the noodles, top with breadcrumbs, and bake.
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Fajita Baked Chicken
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Mix seasoned chicken with cream cheese, sweet peppers, and mozzarella, and bake. This dish adds a flavorful spin to dinner, easy enough for any night but special enough to spice up the routine — and it’s ready in just half an hour. Make ahead, and you’ll have another favorite to add to your collection of go-to weeknight dinners.
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Broccoli Casserole
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This 50-minute broccoli casserole is all about simplicity and taste, combining broccoli, cheese, and breadcrumbs. It’s designed for busy weeknights, providing a filling meal without requiring hours in the kitchen. As a go-to recipe, it ensures a delicious dinner is always within reach, even on the busiest evenings.
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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad
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Combine chicken, bacon, jalapeños, and a creamy dressing for a delicious and protein-packed salad. Ready whenever you are, it’s a fresh take on dinner that fits perfectly into our weeknight routine. This salad is a go-to for a light meal on busy nights.
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup
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Turn the classic pot pie into a one-pot, creamy soup ready in an hour. Cook chicken, saute veggies, add seasonings and flour, stir in broth, and simmer. It’s a comforting choice for a filling dinner without the hassle. This easy, one-pot meal is a stress-free solution to a hearty dinner that everyone loves.
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Creamy Italian Sausage Soup
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This soup mixes Italian sausage with cream cheese, tomatoes, and cream in just 30 minutes. Cooked all in one pot, it simplifies cleanup and maximizes family time, making it a perfect addition to our weeknight dinner arsenal. It’s a comforting, hearty choice for when you need a quick and appetizing meal.
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Ground Beef Skillet with Cauliflower Rice
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In 30 minutes, make a one-skillet meal with ground beef, cheddar, cauliflower rice, and mushrooms. This dish is the epitome of easy, quick, and practical, great for meal prep or enjoying leftovers. It’s a go-to for weeknights, ensuring a flavorful dinner is always easy to achieve.
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Twice Baked Potato Casserole
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Prepare this comforting casserole in advance and bake at dinner time for a no-stress meal. Bake bacon until crispy. Put the potatoes in the oven next and bake until soft enough to mash. Mix all ingredients together and place in a casserole dish. Bake everything when you’re ready to dine. This dish ensures more time for family, and less time cooking.
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Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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Cook chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce for a dish that’s ready in 30 minutes. This easy, one-pan meal is fancy yet straightforward, perfect for a filling weeknight dinner. It’s a favorite in our rotation for when we want something special without the extra effort.
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Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Soup
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A mix of sweet potatoes and red peppers makes this soup a filling meal ready in an hour. It’s easy to prepare and fits right into our weeknight dinner plans for those nights when simplicity is key. This soup is a go-to for a comforting, straightforward dinner option.
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Creamy Garlic Chicken
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In 30 minutes, enjoy tender chicken in a creamy garlic and Parmesan sauce. This dish is a fast, flavorful addition to our weeknight dinner lineup, pairing perfectly with pasta or rice. It’s a go-to for a meal that comes together quickly, even on busy evenings.
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Cheesy Beef Casserole with Cauliflower Rice and Spinach
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Combine beef, cauliflower rice, spinach, and cheese for a 30-minute bake. It’s easy, delicious, and perfect for juggling a busy schedule, fitting seamlessly into our weeknight dinner rotation. This casserole is a no-fail option for a quick, hearty meal that keeps everyone happy with minimum effort.
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Tuscan Garlic Shrimp and Spinach
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Quickly cook shrimp with tomatoes and spinach in a garlic sauce for a light and speedy dinner. It’s a simple yet flavorful dish that’s easy to pull together, making it a staple in our weeknight dinner plans. Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal that never fails to impress.
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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken
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This Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken dish is ready in just 30 minutes, serving up a quick dinner option. Featuring skinless chicken things and a rich sauce made with chicken broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. It’s a hearty choice that pairs well with any side, perfectly fitting our weeknight dinner needs.
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Fried Cabbage with Bacon
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With just 25 minutes, you can have fried cabbage and bacon ready, making it the ultimate easy dinner. Sprinkle a bit of red pepper flakes or ground cayenne pepper for a bit of kick. This recipe is perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a quick, savory meal without a lot of work.
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Canned Chicken Patties
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Turn canned chicken into savory patties in 20 minutes for a quick dinner solution on the tightest schedules. They’re a reliable pick for our weeknight dinners, easily prepped ahead for an even easier evening. This meal is all about keeping the evening relaxed while delivering on taste.
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Chicken Corn Soup
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Cozy up with chicken corn soup, a simple one-pot meal ready in less than an hour. Combining chicken, broth, and veggies, it’s the answer to a cozy, filling dinner that doesn’t keep you in the kitchen all night. This soup is a go-to for using up pantry staples in a delicious way.
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Hungarian Mushroom Soup
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Make a creamy, flavorful Hungarian mushroom soup in 45 minutes. Cook mushrooms until softened and smother them with a rich cream made of sour cream, milk and spices. It’s an easy, one-pot meal that doesn’t require hours of prep, making it a favorite for our weeknight dinners. Pair with bread for a complete meal that allows more time to relax after a busy day.
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Big Mac Salad
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For a quick, healthier alternative to fast food, whip up a Big Mac salad. Mix together cooked ground beef, fried bacon, pickles, cheese, lettuce, and Big Mac sauce. This salad is perfect for a laid-back dinner that still feels like a treat. You can prep it ahead to make it even easier.
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Shawarma Kebabs
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Shawarma kebabs are an easy, flavorful option for spicing up dinner without much work. Marinate, skewer, and bake for a meal that feels special but is straightforward enough for any night. They’re perfect for our weeknight dinners, especially when we want something different without added stress.
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