16 Easy Dinners That Are Perfect for When You Don’t Want to Cook!
We’ve all had those days when the thought of cooking feels like a chore. That’s where these 16 easy dinners come in—quick, simple, and packed with flavor! Whether you’re craving comfort food or something lighter, these recipes require minimal effort and maximum taste. Perfect for busy nights or when you just don’t feel like spending hours in the kitchen, these dinners will have you enjoying a delicious meal with zero stress. Grab your ingredients and get ready to eat!
Easy Shrimp Enchiladas
These Shrimp Enchiladas combine tender and flavorful shrimp, warm tortillas and the most decadent, cheesy and creamy enchilada sauce. Baked to perfection and ready in just over 30 minutes, this shrimp enchilada recipe is Mexican food at it’s finest!
Easy Creamy Chicken Marsala
Tender, juicy chicken breasts in a rich marsala wine and mushroom sauce make this easy Chicken Marsala recipe just as good for entertaining as it is for a weeknight dinner! It’s delicious served over pasta or creamy mashed potatoes!
PESTO CHICKEN ORZO SOUP
This orzo soup with pesto and chicken is hearty, comforting, and super easy to make! It’s perfect for busy weeknights and ready in just 30 minutes.
PEAR AND CURRY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
This simple butternut squash soup gets an incredible burst of flavor from fresh pears and a bit of curry powder. Pears, squash, and curry might sound like an unusual combination – but trust us when we tell you these flavors blend together beautifully for an elegant (but easy!) curry squash soup that’s perfect for fall.
3 Ingredient Sloppy Joes
You probably already have all you need to create sloppy joes from scratch and you’ll be amazed by how much better they are than any premade sloppy joe mix! Have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes with these quick and easy 3 Ingredient Sloppy Joes.
Chicken Hawaiian Haystacks Recipe
Easy Hawaiian Haystacks is a family favorite Dinner Recipe! A creamy chicken gravy served over rice topped with diced chicken and all sorts of toppings! Mandarin Oranges, pineapple, olives, green onions, carrots, and (my favorite) Chow Mein noodles. This is a dinner everyone will love!
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Kielbasa Fried Rice
Replace your typical chicken or beef in fried rice with Polska Kielbasa for a delicious flavor packed skillet meal that is ready in about 15 minutes.
Sheet Pan Philly Cheesesteaks
Sheet Pan Philly Cheesesteaks are a delicious, easy and comforting dinner that cooks in the oven in just 30 minutes on one pan requiring minimal effort and dishes.
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!
Chicken Stroganoff
Rich, creamy, and ready in just 30 minutes, Chicken Stroganoff is a classic Russian dish that is extremely comforting and easy to make. Served with pasta, rice, or potatoes, this is one family dinner that will quickly become a household favorite!
SOUTHWEST SKILLET GROUND BEEF AND SWEET POTATO RECIPE
A 30 minute meal, made in one pan, hearty, satisfying, and healthy dinner – what’s not to love! This Skillet Ground Beef and Sweet Potato recipe takes on Southwest flavors with a veggie and sweet potato base and includes perfectly seasoned lean ground beef.
Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner
This Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner, with juicy chicken apple sausage, velvety sweet potatoes, caramelized Brussels sprouts, and sweet, roasted shallots is a delicious and easy one-pan dinner packed with delicious fall flavor.
Rotel Tacos
Taco Tuesday just got better with these Rotel Tacos! Take the standard ingredients from a taco kit but add some extra flavor with a Rotel cheese sauce. This recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and is perfect for a quick and yummy meal.
Slumgullion
Slumgullion is the perfect pasta dish for the whole family made using basic ingredients like elbow macaroni, a can of tomato sauce, ground beef, and cheddar cheese. Try out this homemade version of your favorite hamburger helper!
Lemon Chicken Piccata
Lemon Chicken Piccata is made with perfectly seared chicken breasts in a bright pan sauce made with fresh lemon juice, rich butter, and briny capers. This five-star Italian dish is ready in under 30 minutes and tastes better than any restaurant version for a fraction of the cost!
Sausage Gnocchi in a Quick Tomato Sauce
Sausage gnocchi in a rich and dark tomato sauce featuring sun-dried tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce, a delicious, easy and quick dinner.
