Never dread dinner again: 23 quick and easy recipes for non-chefs

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Ever find yourself dreading the thought of preparing dinner after a long day? It’s time to flip the script! With our quick and easy dinner recipes, you won’t need to be a master chef to whip up delectable dishes that are ready in no time. Imagine having the power to turn ordinary ingredients into extraordinary meals – that’s exactly what we’ll show you.

From delightful chicken dishes, to succulent pork recipes, and irresistible handheld treats, we have something for everyone. Our easy-to-follow recipes will not only simplify your cooking process but also add an exciting twist to your dinner routine. It’s time to banish the kitchen jitters and embrace the joy of hassle-free cooking!

Three pork chops with tomato and green onion on a white plate.
Pork Chops with Tomato & Green Onion. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Corned Beef Hash Casserole

Breakfast for dinner? You bet! This amazing casserole features all the flavors of the brunch favorite but it’s in an easy to make and eat layered casserole. Bring on the flavor – dinner has never been tastier!
Get the recipe: Corned Beef Hash Casserole

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken on a white plate.
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Imagine juicy, marinated chicken breasts topped with ooey gooey cheese and flavorful garlicky and basil-infused tomato bruschetta. That’s what this easy grilled recipe is all about, and with this much flavor in every bite, you’re sure to become a fan!
Get the recipe: Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

Tortellini & Meatballs

This is a colorful and easy dish that’s ready in about 20 minutes on your outdoor griddle. Loaded with flavor, add your favorite meatballs and get cooking!
Get the recipe: Tortellini & Meatballs

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Pasta e Fagioli Soup in 2 bowls with spoons.
Pasta e Fagioli Soup. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Better than the Olive Garden original, this hearty soup is loaded with beef, beans, veggies, and flavor! It’s not hard to make, and once you get a taste of this restaurant classic, you’ll never buy it again!
Get the recipe: Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Giant Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

Giant Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells in two black serving dishes.
Giant Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

What’s more comfort food than cheese and pasta? These giant shells are stuffed with a tasty combination of cheeses, and with a delish sauce, this tomato-free dish is all about flavor!
Get the recipe: Giant Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Asparagus – perfect for spring, perfect for dinner! So good and so easy to make, too!
Get the recipe: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Ham & Cheese Impossible Quiche

Perfect for a light dinner, this ham and cheese quiche is loaded with flavor and there’s no pie dough! Made with a secret ingredient that makes the crust as it bakes, this is one heck of a quiche that’s gosh darn good!
Get the recipe: Ham & Cheese Impossible Quiche

Reuben Sliders

reuben sliders on a slate board.
Reuben Sliders. Photo credit: Cook What You Love

Chow down in style on these corned beef stuffed sliders! Paired with sauerkraut and a tangy dressing these fun-to-make-and-eat sliders are bursting with flavor!
Get the recipe: Reuben Sliders

Salmon Pasta Salad

Pasta salads don’t get much easier or more delicious than this! Made with leftover salmon, this easy pasta salad is creamy, tangy, and loaded with sweet, flaky salmon. A touch of dill and lemon amps up the flavor, and this dish is hearty enough to be a meal all on its own.
Get the recipe: Salmon Pasta Salad

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs on a platter.
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Sticky sweet and loaded with garlic and honey, these easy peasy chicken thighs are bursting with flavor and juicy chicken! So easy and ready in literally minutes, you can be noshing on a delish meal in no time!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Wheatberry Salad with Tuna & Tomatoes

Loaded with protein and fiber-rich wheat berries, this easy salad is a hearty meal. Filled with flavor and nutrition, you get a pop of freshness from the tomatoes and the dressing has a touch of lemon to tie it all together. Delish!
Get the recipe: Wheat Berry Salad with Tuna

Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Grilled pork chops on a platter with pineapple salsa.
Ninja Woodfire Grilled Pork chops. Photo credit: Cook What You Love

It doesn’t get much more flavorful than this! Smoky chops cooked on the Ninja Woodfire Grill are then topped with a grilled pineapple salsa. A taste of the tropics in every bite!
Get the recipe: Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa

Grilled Greek Chicken

Fire up your grill and infuse your meal with the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean! This Grilled Greek Chicken recipe is bright, bold, and sassy, and the moist flavorful chicken is perfect with any meal!
Get the recipe: Grilled Greek Chicken

Pork Chops with Tomato & Green Onion

Properly cooked pork chops are a thing of beauty, and not only do these chops cook up moist and tender, but they’re pretty and flavorful, too! Grab a fork and dig into Pork Chops with Green Onion & Tomato.
Get the recipe: Pork Chops with Tomato & Green Onion

Chicken Quesadillas

Al pastor chicken quesadillas pulled apart.
Chicken Quesadillas. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Loaded with cheese and flavor packed al pastor chicken, these easy quesadillas are ready in a jiffy. Just look at all that cheese! Everyone loves these tasty handhelds!
Get the recipe: Chicken Quesadillas

Turkey Meatballs

Move over beef and lighten things up with turkey! These Turkey Meatballs are so light and delicious – the only question is, what kind of sauce do you put on them?
Get the recipe: Turkey Meatballs

Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad

Rotisserie chicken pasta salad in a bowl.
Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Loaded with leftover rotisserie chicken, veggies, and a creamy dressing, this Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad is always gobbled up fast!
Get the recipe: Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad

Cheeseburger Soup

Meaty, cheesy, and loaded with crazy good flavors, you won’t believe how amazing this soup is. Oh, and it’s super low in net carbs, too!
Get the recipe: Cheeseburger Soup

Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta

This meaty dish is made with affordable sausage. It’s crumbled up, so it infused the dish with plenty of flavor, and with sausage in every bite, no one will know this is an inexpensive dish.
Get the recipe: Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Monterey Chicken

Chicken dish with vegetables in a square pot.
Monterey Chicken. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Smothered in BBQ sauce, cheese, bacon, tomatoes, and more, this fully loaded chicken is a thing of beauty! It’s so good, and with flavor in every bite, there’s no shame in going back for seconds!
Get the recipe: Monterey Chicken

Grilled Whole Chicken

Move over rotisserie chicken, there’s a new bird in town and this whole smoky chicken done on a Ninja Woodfire Grill is too good to pass up!
Get the recipe: Grilled Whole Chicken

Bacon-Wrapped Burgers

Bacon-Wrapped Burger on a black plate.
Bacon-Wrapped Burger. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Forget adding bacon as an afterthought, these meaty burgers are wrapped in bacon and are THEN cooked for maximum bacon flavor in every bite! So easy and a quick fix on your grill!
Get the recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Burgers

Seafood Chowder

Thick, creamy, and loaded with seafood, this Seafood Chowder is hands-down my new favorite soup. It’s so crazy good, and not at all hard to make!
Get the recipe: Seafood Chowder

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