No fuss, full flavor: Quick & easy meals for the time-strapped

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In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to cook elaborate meals can be a challenge. But fear not! These quick and easy meal ideas deliver maximum flavor without the fuss. Perfect for those who are short on time but still crave satisfying and delicious dishes.

Turmeric chicken with chickpeas over rice.
Creamy Chicken with Chickpeas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Sheet Pan Steak & Shrimp Fajitas

Shrimp and steak fajitas with peppers and onions.
Sheet Pan Steak & Shrimp Fajitas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

A sheet pan meal ready in 20 minutes with tons of flavor! This surf and turf dinner will impress without the effort.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Steak & Shrimp Fajitas

Creamy Chicken & Chickpeas

Turmeric chicken with chickpeas over rice.
Creamy Turmeric Chicken with Chickpeas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This creamy chicken dinner is an easy one-skillet meal served with hearty chickpeas. Enjoy it over rice for a satisfying dinner.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken & Chickpeas

Buffalo Turkey Skillet

White skillet with buffalo ground turkey and cauliflower rice with a wooden spoon.
Buffalo Turkey Cauliflower Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Simple, quick and healthy! This ground turkey dinner is flavored with buffalo sauce and uses frozen cauliflower rice to keep things easy.
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Turkey Skillet

Roast Beef Grilled Cheese

Smoked gouda roast beef grilled cheese cut in half and stacked.
Roast Beef Gouda Grilled Cheese. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Grilled cheese is the perfect dinner when you can’t be bothered. Add some sliced roast beef to “beef” it up and this ooey-gooey delight will become a weekly favorite.
Get the Recipe: Roast Beef Grilled Cheese

Chicken Bite Skillet

Garlic chicken bites with peppers and mushrooms in a skillet.
Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Chicken bites are sauteed with flavorful seasonings and a handful of vegetables to make this easy skillet meal. Serve over rice for a simple dinner everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Bite Skillet

Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Air fryer chicken leg quarters on a plate with broccoli and purple sweet potato fries.
Air Fryer Chicken Legs. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

The air fryer makes easy work of any dinner but especially these chicken legs. Seasoned simply, they bake to crispy perfection in under 25 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Pork Stir Fry

Ground pork and purple cabbage stir fry in a white pan.
Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Get dinner on the table in just 20 minutes with this pork stir fry recipe. The Asian inspired easy stir fry sauce is what takes this meal to the next level.
Get the Recipe: Pork Stir Fry

Blackened Cod

Blackened cod served with tri color quinoa.
Blackened Cod. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Simple pantry seasonings and a quick pan-sear is all it takes to make this delicious blackened cod recipe. Use fresh or frozen cod for an easy dinner.
Get the Recipe: Blackened Cod

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey garlic chicken in a bowl served over rice.
Slow Cooker Garlic Honey Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Let the slow cooker do all the work and set up this honey garlic chicken dinner in the morning to have dinner waiting for you when you’re ready.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Greek Shrimp Skillet

Shrimp skillet dinner with kalamata olives, tomatoes and feta.
Greek Shrimp Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This Greek shrimp skillet is an easy 30 minute meal featuring simple ingredients and all the flavors of Greek cuisine you love.
Get the Recipe: Greek Shrimp Skillet

Grilled Ham Steak

Grilled fresh ham steak with rosemary dijon maple glaze.
Grilled Ham Steak. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

A simple rosemary maple dijon glaze brings this meal to life. Use fresh or cured ham steaks and enjoy an easy yet incredibly flavorful dinner!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Ham Steak

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