Some nights you just need a dinner that works. No weird ingredients, no complicated steps, no dishes piled to the ceiling. These are the easy weeknight dinners I come back to when time is short and everyone is hungry.
Easy Weeknight Dinners
The dinners I come back to when time is short and everyone is hungry.
1
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Easy sheet pan chicken fajitas made with homemade fajita seasoning, bell peppers, and onions. A simple weeknight dinner ready in under 45 minutes.
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2
Instant Pot Taco Pasta
This Instant Pot taco pasta is a hearty one-pot meal made with rotini pasta, ground beef, sweet red peppers, corn, and cheddar cheese. It cooks quickly in the pressure cooker and is an easy dinner for busy nights.
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3
Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna
Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna is your go-to for a cozy, comforting meal without the fuss-just toss in your meat, pasta, sauce, and cheese, and let the magic happen in one pot. It's like getting a warm hug from your favorite Italian dish, but way quicker and with minimal cleanup!
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4
Creamy Ricotta Cheese Spinach Ravioli Skillet
Enjoy a creamy Ricotta Cheese Spinach Ravioli Skillet that's super easy to make. With four cheese ravioli and fresh spinach, this one-pan meal is ready in under 30 minutes. Quick, simple, and delicious!
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5
Ravioli Casserole
Ravioli casserole is a delectable dish that combines cheese-filled pasta with rich, savory tomato flavors. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this baked ravioli casserole offers a satisfying and comforting meal.
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6
White Chicken Enchiladas
White Chicken Enchiladas made with a creamy white sauce, green chilies, and shredded chicken. Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese smother flour tortillas to create a cheesy and delicious dish.
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One-Pot and Skillet Weeknight Dinners
Fewer dishes, same full dinner.
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Instant Pot Taco Pasta
This Instant Pot taco pasta is a hearty one-pot meal made with rotini pasta, ground beef, sweet red peppers, corn, and cheddar cheese. It cooks quickly in the pressure cooker and is an easy dinner for busy nights.
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8
Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet
Indulge in the delicious flavors of this Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet. Made with tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and lemon basil sauce, it's a healthy and flavorful choice for dinner.
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9
Creamy Ricotta Cheese Spinach Ravioli Skillet
Enjoy a creamy Ricotta Cheese Spinach Ravioli Skillet that's super easy to make. With four cheese ravioli and fresh spinach, this one-pan meal is ready in under 30 minutes. Quick, simple, and delicious!
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10
Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna
Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna is your go-to for a cozy, comforting meal without the fuss-just toss in your meat, pasta, sauce, and cheese, and let the magic happen in one pot. It's like getting a warm hug from your favorite Italian dish, but way quicker and with minimal cleanup!
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Slow Cooker Weeknight Dinners
Set it and walk away. Dinner is handled.
11
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
Flavorful slow cooker chicken chili made with tender chicken, a delicious blend of spices, beans, and salsa verde. This crockpot chicken chili has a smooth, velvety cream-based broth.
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12
Root Beer Pulled Pork
Enjoy easy and flavorful Instant Pot Root Beer Pulled Pork, deliciously seasoned and ready to serve as pork sliders at your next family gathering or outdoor event. Ideal for summer celebrations or simple weeknight meals.
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13
Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
This slow cooker pork tenderloin cooks slowly in a BBQ-based sauce until tender and easy to slice. A simple Crock Pot dinner that works well for busy days.
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Family-Friendly Weeknight Casseroles
Filling, easy to portion, and usually enough for leftovers.
14
Ravioli Casserole
Ravioli casserole is a delectable dish that combines cheese-filled pasta with rich, savory tomato flavors. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this baked ravioli casserole offers a satisfying and comforting meal.
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15
Shepherd's Pie with Tator Tots
Shepherd's Pie with Tater Tots is the ultimate comfort food, combining a rich, hearty meat and vegetable filling with crispy, a layer of crispy tater tots and melty cheese.
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16
White Chicken Enchiladas
White Chicken Enchiladas made with a creamy white sauce, green chilies, and shredded chicken. Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese smother flour tortillas to create a cheesy and delicious dish.
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17
Overnight French Toast Casserole
This Overnight French toast casserole is made with sliced brioche bread, and maple syrup, and has a cream cheese filling. Topping this flavorful French toast is fresh fruit including blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries.
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Quick and Easy Weeknight Meals
When you need dinner on the table fast.
18
Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
These chicken fajita quesadillas have all of the flavors you would expect in traditional chicken fajitas. Stuffed inside crispy tortillas is seasoned chicken, crisp peppers, onions, and melted cheese. The perfect dinner for a busy weeknight and is easily served with a variety of toppings and dips.
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19
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Layered with deli ham, Swiss cheese, and brushed with a savory butter glaze, they bake into delicious hot ham sandwiches. Whether it's game day, a weeknight dinner, or a holiday party, this is a great recipe that is ready to eat in 30 minutes.
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20
BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad is a family favorite summer dish that is not only great at potlucks but also in lunches! Crispy bacon, fresh juicy tomatoes, and romaine lettuce are tossed in Cavatappi pasta with a delicious and flavorful homemade salad dressing. It tastes just like a classic BLT sandwich, pasta-style!
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Dana is the lead recipe developer and photographer for PopularRecipes.com. With her 10+ years of experience creating, testing, and photographing recipes, she has become an artist in developing wholesome, family-friendly meals that are a hit with both kids and parents.
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