Looking for some quick and easy dinner ideas that the whole family will love? Check out these 21 weeknight meal solutions that are sure to please even the pickiest eaters. From simple pasta dishes to flavorful stir-fries, these recipes are perfect for busy evenings when you need to get dinner on the table fast.
15 Minute Creamy Tomato Pasta
The rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce perfectly coats al dente noodles and seasoned chickpeas so your family is still getting the protein they need.
Chicken and Rice
Who doesn’t love a 15-minute chicken and rice recipe? This 15-minute chicken and rice comes together quickly and tastes delicious.
Chickpea Gyros
These chickpea gyros are a quick vegetarian dinner that takes just 10 minutes to cook on your stovetop, and just a few minutes to prep. That means you can walk in the door and be sitting at the table eating dinner within 15 minutes!
Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
This chicken pesto pasta salad is perfect for spring and summer. It's a healthy, simple salad that is quick to prepare and perfect for a BBQ!
Crème Fraîche Carbonara
The best "fake" carbonara ever - with even more flavor than the classic.
Margherita Flatbread
This margherita flatbread pizza is a simple dinner of pure delicious homemade comfort food. Crispy flatbread, homemade pizza sauce, basil, and creamy mozzarella cheese come together for a super simple pizza version.
Air Fryer Shrimp
Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp are super easy to make and take just 3-5 minutes to cook. Seasoned with garlic & paprika for incredible flavor, and topped off with fresh parsley for a green touch. Serve with, or on top of, a salad or with your favorite sauces and sides.
Smash Burgers
No grill? No problem! These smash burgers cook up thin and crispy in sizzling butter heated in a piping hot cast iron skillet right on your stove! They are super simple (just ground beef and salt!) have perfectly crisp, scraggly edges and that signature butter burger flavor - and the best part is, you can get them on the dinner table in about 15 minutes.
Garlic Butter Pasta
A super quick pasta dinner using common ingredients you probably already have at home.
Grilled Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
If you're tired of the same old tacos and want to mix things up, then you have to try this grilled fish taco recipe with homemade mango salsa! The combination of perfectly grilled flaky white fish and sweet 'n' spicy mango salsa is a match made in heaven - the flavors are so bold and vibrant that you'll be craving these tacos all week long. Plus, this recipe is super easy to make, so even if you're short on time, you can whip up a batch of these tacos in no time.
Brie Grilled Cheese with Turkey
This Turkey Brie Grilled Cheese is waaaay better than your average grilled cheese sandwich. It's loaded with sliced turkey, fresh spring greens, TONS of ooey gooey melted Brie cheese, and a hint of whole grain mustard.
Halloumi
Crispy on the outside, soft and delicious on the inside - just the way halloumi should be cooked. This version comes out better than on the grill, and is much easier to make. Serve with a salad or the sides of your choice!
Tortellini Carbonara
This twist on a carbonara is quick and easy to make, and uses common ingredients you'll find at any supermarket.
Air Fryer Steak Tips
Make Air Fryer Steak Tips in just 10 minutes, for a delicious steak dinner any night of the week. With common seasonings you already have at home this is an easy meal the whole family is sure to love!
Shrimp Carbonara
This 10-minute Shrimp Carbonara is a delicious twist on the classic Italian pasta dish. All the creamy texture of traditional Carbonara, with the addition of perfectly cooked shrimp. A perfect fusion of flavors that will satisfy your cravings for both seafood and pasta, all with an easy no-fail no-cream carbonara method!
Mediterranean Pizza Pasta Salad
Want to put a spin on your pasta salad? Then I highly recommend this pizza pasta salad! It’s packed with sliced pepperoni, fresh veggies, and a quick vinaigrette- and even better, it comestogether in just minutes.
Quick Fried Rice
Fried rice doesn't get easier than this!
Cacio e Pepe
A classic Italian pasta dish that's surprisingly easy to make - and requires so few ingredients.
Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
These easy air-fried chicken nuggets take just minutes to prepare and only about 10 minutes to cook. Thanks to one secret ingredient, they come out perfectly crispy on the outside yet juicy and tender on the inside!
Tuna Wraps
This easy tuna wrap recipe is made with tuna and a few other easy-to-find ingredients.
One Pot Mac and Cheese
This One Pot Mac and Cheese is a creamy and ultra cheesy pasta dish made in a single pot! This quick and delicious comfort food is loved by kids and adults alike.
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