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16 Dinner Ideas So Simple, You’ll Wonder Why You Didn’t Try Them Sooner

Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious, and these 16 simple recipes prove it. Whether you’re short on time, low on energy, or just tired of the same old meals, these easy dinner ideas are here to save the day. Packed with flavor and made with minimal fuss, they’re perfect for busy weeknights or lazy evenings. Once you try them, you’ll wonder how you ever cooked without them!

Easy Instant Pot Baked Ziti with Meat

Easy Instant Pot Baked Ziti with Meat
Photo Credit: The Cooking Duo.

This quick and easy dinner is packed with Italian flavor and can be made right in your pressure cooker. Enjoy Instant Pot Baked Ziti With Meat as a weeknight meal or for a Sunday feast!

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Chimichurri Salmon

Chimichurri Salmon
Photo Credit: 365 Days of Baking and More.

An easy dinner that comes together in less than 15 minutes, this Chimichurri Salmon is healthy and full of flavor. Inspired by my Alaska cruise in May with Princess Cruises, this recipe is one I’ll definitely be making again and again, especially on a busy weeknight!

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Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers

Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers, & Onions is a healthy, versatile dinner that the whole family will love! And since it’s a one-pan dinner, it makes a perfect weeknight meal when you don’t want to stand over the stove cooking!

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Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies

Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
Photo Credit: The Cooking Duo.

With succulent chicken breasts and a colorful array of bell peppers, zucchini, squash, and broccoli, all roasted to perfection in the oven, this recipe for Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies is a feast for both the eyes and the palate! Enjoy over rice or pasta for a healthy dinner!

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Photo Credit: The Cooking Duo.

Enjoy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas cooked in one pan! Ready in just 30 minutes, this Mexican classic is packed full of bold flavors and is perfect for busy weeknights!

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Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies

Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
Photo Credit: Mediterranean Love Affair.

We love sheet pan dinners in our house. I love the convenience of making them and my family enjoys these types of dinners. One of our favorites is this Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies.

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Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner

Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner
Photo Credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

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.

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Authentic Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe

Authentic Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe
Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

Italian Sausage and Peppers is a savory, filling meal that can be on the table in 30 minutes or less. If you are looking for a quick meal that is sure to satisfy, give this one a try!

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Gnocchi with Bacon & Mushrooms

Gnocchi with Bacon & Mushrooms
Photo Credit: Always Use Butter.

Make this Gnocchi with Bacon & Mushrooms in just 25 minutes, with few ingredients and incredible taste. Made with store bought gnocchi and a touch of cream it’s topped with a generous amount of Parmesan cheese.

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Leftover Turkey Hash with Potatoes & Carrots

Leftover Turkey Hash with Potatoes & Carrots
Photo Credit: Always Use Butter.

This Leftover Turkey Hash is done in under 20 minutes and uses up all those amazing turkey dinner leftovers in one flavor packed dish. With crunchy carrots and crispy potatoes, this turkey hash is comfort food at its best.

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One-Pan Chicken, Green Bean, & Potato Dinner

One-Pan Chicken, Green Bean, & Potato Dinner
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

This easy One-Pan Chicken, Green Bean, & Potato Dinner recipe takes no time to throw together and you don’t have to dirty dozens of dishes to do it! The savory herbs on buttery bites of roasted potatoes, chicken & green beans are sure to satisfy a hungry family and make this easy weeknight dinner a winner that you will want to make over and over!

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Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Veggies – a sheet pan meal [gluten free]

Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Veggies - a sheet pan meal [gluten free]
Photo Credit: Always Use Butter.
Need a quick and easy dinner? These chicken drumsticks are baked in the oven with loads of veggies for a hands-off, weeknight friendly meal the whole family will love. This is a sheet pan dinner you don’t want to miss!

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French Onion Potatoes

French Onion Potatoes
Photo Credit: A Paige of Positivity.

Thinly sliced potatoes, smothered in a French Onion mixture coated with plenty of cheese and baked to perfection. Onion soup meets scalloped potatoes in this French Onion Potatoes recipe, for a dish you’ll want over mashed potatoes any day.

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Chicken Sweet Potato Bake

Chicken Sweet Potato Bake
Photo Credit: Confetti and Bliss.

Chicken sweet potato bake is a rich, flavorful sheet pan dinner. Cooked with apples and rosemary, it’s fragrant, juicy and delicious. This is an easy recipe with simple ingredients. Get dinner on the table fast with this 1-pan meal.

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Easy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breasts

Easy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breasts
Photo Credit: 2 Cookin Mamas.

Forgot to thaw dinner? No problem with these quick and easy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breasts! Just 25 minutes from frozen to a moist and juicy chicken dinner.

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Prawn Massaman Curry Quick & Easy

Prawn Massaman Curry Quick & Easy
Photo Credit: Krumpli.

Thai prawn massaman curry is a boldly flavoured quick dinner that tastes like it took way longer than the 25 minutes you spent making it!

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