12 Easy Dinners for When you Don’t Feel Like Cooking
Some nights, cooking a full meal just isn’t in the cards—but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for takeout or boring snacks. These 12 easy dinners come together with minimal effort, so you can have a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. From one-pan wonders to quick-fix favorites, each recipe is simple, delicious, and stress-free. When you just don’t feel like cooking, these meals will save the day!
Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry
Get dinner on the table in just 20 minutes with this pork and cabbage skillet recipe. Boasting an Asian inspired stir fry sauce and simple (gluten-free) ingredients, this will become a fast favorite for easy weeknight meals.
15-Minute Pistachio Crusted Salmon
This pistachio crusted salmon recipe is elegant yet easy, and packed with flavor and nutrition! It’s a great date-night dinner because it makes two servings, but you can easily scale it up to feed your family.
Fried Gnocchi
Easy to make and tossed in a creamy mascarpone sauce, this Spinach Pan Fried Gnocchi recipe will be your new favorite dinner recipe!
10-Minute Vegetable Ramen Noodles
Easy Vegetable Ramen Noodles with a spicy miso broth. Loaded with veggies, plant-based protein, and an optional soft-cooked egg, this vegetarian ramen noodle bowl is ready in just 10 minutes and is the perfect quick lunch or dinner.
Easy Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Tender shrimp, a light and lemony sauce, and perfectly cooked noodles combine in this recipe for Easy Shrimp Scampi Linguine. This absolutely delicious pasta dinner is ready in twenty minutes! It will be your new go-to weeknight meal in no time.
Instant Pot Mongolian Chicken
My Instant Pot Mongolian chicken is an incredibly quick and easy version of the Chinese food takeout classic! All of your favorite flavors are combined with tender pieces of boneless skinless chicken to make a delicious 20-minute dinner that the whole family will love! This affordable chicken dinner will definitely become one of your go-to weeknight meals!
Hawaiian Chicken Recipe
Another week, another easy rotisserie chicken dinner! This hawaiian chicken recipe is about to become your summer anthem.
Shrimp Caesar Salad
This shrimp Caesar salad takes the classic salad recipe and adds a spicy kick with a hint of sriracha in the dressing. It’s an easy, light meal with a fun twist that you can make from scratch in minutes.
Shrimp Lo Mein
Make delicious shrimp lo mein at home and skip the takeout with this simple recipe. Featuring Chinese egg noodles, juicy shrimp and vegetables tossed in a restaurant-worthy sauce, this 20 minute meal will become a dinner time favorite.
Sheet Pan Steak and Shrimp Fajitas
Steak and shrimp fajitas are the easiest way to enjoy a surf and turf dinner at home. Simply seasoned and cooked on one pan in the oven in under 20 minutes, this is the perfect weeknight dinner.
Chicken Thighs with Peaches
The sweet and savory combination of chicken thighs with peaches makes an over-the-top delicious one pan meal! This easy dinner idea pairs rich, savory chicken with the juicy sweetness of peaches and sprinkle of fresh herbs for a bright, aromatic touch. This one is a family favorite!
Blackened Cod
Simple pantry seasonings and a quick pan-sear is all it takes to make this delicious blackened cod recipe.
