When 5PM rolls around, quick, easy and flavorful dinner recipes are the name of the game. This list of 15 Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes includes everything from comforting pasta and one pot wonders to lighter options like baked salmon. These recipes are guaranteed to give you more time around the table.
Whether you have hungry kids to feed, rushing to get dinner on the table before baseball practice, just got home from a long commute or it was just one of those days– I'm here to show you that dinners during the week don't need to be a bowl of cereal or take-out. There are weeknight dinner recipes that are easy, flavorful and QUICK! From reader-favorite one pot lasagna to comforting meatballs, there's something for the whole family to enjoy! Bonus: all these dinner recipes are under 40 minutes!
15 Easy Weeknight Dinner Ideas
Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Try my easy homemade baked chicken parmesan meatballs recipe– a twist on the classic chicken parmesan we all know and love. Seasoned just right, the chicken meatballs are covered in tomato sauce and baked in the oven producing incredibly tender, flavorful meatballs (and sauce) with hardly any work! Finished off with shredded mozzarella cheese on top. If you can roll meatballs, you can make this chicken parmesan meatball recipe.
15-Minute Pesto Shrimp (Easy Recipe!)
Enjoy this quick pesto shrimp with tomatoes—a versatile dinner recipe perfect for warmer days! With only 6 simple ingredients, whether it's homemade or store-bought pesto, this dish is bursting with flavor. Minimal dishes and on the table in under 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights!
One Pan Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
This creamy Italian sausage pasta is coated in a light, garlic, cheesy cream sauce and filled with Italian sausage, mushrooms and spinach. It's the one pan recipe that will be your new favorite weeknight dinner.
One Pan Creamy Beef Pasta
This creamy beef pasta recipe is made in just one pan and on the table in 30 minutes. There's no doubt that the whole family will love this comforting dish!
Easy Baked Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
This baked pineapple teriyaki chicken is one of the most popular recipes for two reasons— it's a quick and easy dinner recipe and it's lip-smacking delicious! Ready in just 30 minutes, this dinner recipe will appear frequently in your dinner rotation.
Easy Baked Chicken Tacos
Let me show you how to make these baked chicken tacos. This is a recipe that is easy, delicious and made with just a handful of basic ingredients. These are the answer to busy week nights!
The Best Sloppy Joes That I've Ever Had
This is hands down the best sloppy joes recipe. Not only does it have BIG flavor thanks to the homemade sauce, it's a minimal effort recipe – made in one pan and done in 35 minutes!
Easy Baked Chicken Meatballs
These baked chicken meatballs are the best anytime meatballs. Packed with layers of flavor, baked at a high temperature, and brushed with a lemon garlic herb butter sauce to finish them off. Pair them with spaghetti, add them to salad, or enjoy all on their own! Bonus: these chicken meatballs are a perfect make-ahead recipe and can be easily frozen before or after baking.
Easy Oven Baked Meatballs
This recipe for oven baked meatballs is an easy weeknight dinner. The meatballs are made with ground turkey, a combination of spices and a few other basic ingredients. The meatballs are baked in the oven until tender and topped with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Easy Baked Herb Crusted Salmon
This easy baked herb crusted salmon is guaranteed to impress. It's smothered in an herb mixture and is ready in under 35 minutes!
Super Easy One Pan Lasagna Recipe
One skillet is all you need to make this insanely flavorful lasagna recipe. The process is extremely easy: add the ground beef with a mixture of Italian spices and brown in a skillet. Then, toss in the remaining ingredients and finish with ricotta and shredded mozzarella cheese. This is a quick, family favorite 30-minute dinner recipe that you'll want to make all year long!
Creamy One Pot Sausage Broccoli Pasta
Look no further than this creamy one pot sausage broccoli pasta recipe for your next satisfying weeknight meal. Packed with flavor and convenience, this pasta dish checks all the boxes– minimal effort, easy clean up and done in 30 minutes! This sausage broccoli pasta is everything you want dinner to be and makes great leftovers.
Easy Chicken Enchiladas (Just 35 Minutes!)
If you're searching for an easy and flavorful recipe to add to your dinner rotation, look no further than these red chicken enchiladas. This chicken enchilada recipe has layers of flavors with the filling rolled tightly in a tortilla, smothered in enchilada sauce and topped with shredded cheese. An all-time family favorite dinner recipe no matter the time of year! Bonus: a chicken enchilada recipe that's on the table in about 35 minutes!
Cilantro Orange Chicken with Rice and Beans
Juicy, tender and sweet– this cilantro orange chicken is minimum effort with maximum flavor making it an ideal dinner recipe for busy weeknights. The marinade adds incredible flavor to the chicken and creates the best sauce. Serve it alongside rice and beans with a homemade pineapple jalapeño salsa.
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