14 Effortless Dump-and-Go Dinners for Stress-Free Weeknights
Weeknights can be hectic, but dinner doesn’t have to add to the chaos. These 14 effortless dump-and-go recipes are here to save the day, requiring minimal prep and just a few simple steps to create delicious meals. From hearty casseroles to slow-cooker favorites, these dishes are perfect for busy evenings when time is short but flavor is still a priority. Say goodbye to stress and hello to easy, satisfying dinners your whole family will love!
Salsa Verde Chicken Stacked Enchiladas
Stacked enchiladas is an easy salsa verde chicken casserole with chicken, green salsa, and cheese layered with corn tortillas for a lighter dinner idea for the whole family. Naturally gluten-free, this chicken verde casserole uses 2-Ingredient Salsa Verde Chicken or rotisserie chicken for speedy preparation. The result is a light chicken enchilada recipe you can feel good about.
Dump and Start Instant Pot Creamy Ziti
Dump and Start Instant Pot Creamy Ziti is saucy, cheesy and delicious. 20 minutes is all you need to make this creamy red sauce pasta dish!
Instant Pot Taco Meat
Instant Pot Taco Meat is the perfect and fast way to make tender ground beef for tacos. Serve it immediately or freeze it!
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Ranch Meatballs
Dry ranch seasoning, ground beef and breadcrumbs come together to form the best Ranch Meatballs! Perfectly tender, juicy, zesty and delicious!
Crockpot Queso Chicken
Crockpot Queso Chicken can be served as an appetizer dip with tortilla chips or in a tortilla as a taco – either way, it’s always a real treat! This delicious shredded chicken always comes out creamy, tender, and loaded with cheesy fiesta flavors.
Teriyaki Meatloaf
A sweet and tangy twist on a classic recipe, this teriyaki meatloaf is tender, juicy, and full of umami flavor. It comes together with simple pantry staples and pairs with all your favorite sides for an easy weeknight meal!
Chicken and Dumpling Soup
Chicken and Dumpling Soup is the ultimate comfort food to make on a cold night. I’ve also included the best tips to make this family favorite, simple recipe even quicker. This southern chicken dish is sure to be a comforting meal for the whole family.
Beefy Green Bean Casserole with Tater Tots
Green Bean Casserole with Tater Tots is a delicious, hearty hamburger hotdish with green beans and potatoes. Prep it ahead to save time!
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Easy Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef (Low-Carb)
This easy zucchini casserole with ground beef is full of nutritious veggies and packed with incredible flavor — the perfect low-carb casserole! A quick one-skillet meal that kids love! Giddy-up!
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken
This Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken recipe is bursting with tropical flavor. Chicken breast and pineapple chunks are slow-cooked in a sweet and savory sauce and served over your favorite white or brown rice. This is the perfect easy, weeknight, family dinner recipe!
Chicken Zucchini Casserole
Chicken Zucchini Casserole has juicy bits of chicken with zucchini baked in a creamy crunchy stuffing casserole fit for sharing. This potluck-perfect chicken stuffing casserole lives to be brought to anyone that needs some extra love. Make it ahead or eat it fresh, the leftovers reheat very well and the whole thing can be frozen for later. This easy casserole can also be doubled to feed even more people. There is everything to love about chicken zucchini casserole.
Crock Pot Apple Balsamic Chicken
When you want a dish that you can set and forget, the slow cooker is your best friend. This Crock Pot Apple Balsamic Chicken recipe is simple, tasty, and sure to wow.
Easy Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken
Have dinner on the table in just 30 minutes with this easy and delicious baked pesto mozzarella chicken. Low-carb, gluten-free, and made with simple ingredients.
SLOW COOKER HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN
This Honey Garlic Chicken takes only 10 minutes of prep time to throw everything together and is so delicious! Plus its way healthier than takeout! I love making Asian inspired recipes at home in order to control the saltiness. All you have to do is mix up the sauce ingredients, chop up your garlic, ginger and green onions and throw it all in the slow cooker along with the chicken.
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