Busy school nights can often leave us scrambling for meal ideas. But what if dinner could be both quick and delicious, without the added stress? We’ve got you covered with a collection of easy weeknight dinner recipes that are not only tasty but also perfect for those hectic evenings when time is of the essence.
From one-pot wonders to 30-minute meals, these recipes are designed to fit seamlessly into your evening routine. So, even on the busiest of school nights, you can serve up a meal that the whole family will love. Say goodbye to dinner dilemmas and hello to flavorful, fuss-free feasts!
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
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!
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Chicken Tinga
Packed with flavor and so good in burritos and tacos or loaded onto nachos, Chicken Tinga is the perfect Instant Pot recipe when you’re craving big and bold flavors!
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Dutch Oven Carnitas
Melt in your mouth tender pork is what these carnitas are all about! Cooked low and slow in your Dutch oven, they’re meaty, tender, and infused with flavor. Perfect in tacos, on nachos, in burritos or just on the end of your fork, these carnitas are so good!
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Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
Crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, making Chicken Cordon Bleu in your air fryer is super easy, especially when you take a few shortcuts!
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Chicken Florentine Artichoke Bake
Dive into a creamy Chicken Florentine Bake, where tender chicken meets fresh spinach in a rich, velvety sauce. This dish is not only bursting with flavor but also incredibly simple to whip up. Perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something delicious without the fuss. Serve it up, sit back, and enjoy a hearty meal that feels gourmet yet is effortlessly easy.
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Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells
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!
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Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
Loaded with beef, beans, veggies, and miles of cheese, this easy peasy cornbread casserole is a an easy fix in your slow cooker.
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Blackstone Sausage & Peppers
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!
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Blackstone Smash Burger
Smash burgers are outdoor griddling 101. Super fast and super delicious, these thin burger patties are caramelized with crispy edges that are so beefy and so darn good. Stack ’em 2 or 3 high and change your burger game for the better!
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Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoky Wings with Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce
Ready in no time, these smoky, saucy wings are good eating! Crispy wings with a touch of smoke are slathered in a whiskey-infused sauce making these some of the best wings around!
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Ninja Woodfire 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!
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Ninja Woodfire Grill T-Bone Steaks
Savor the juicy goodness of Grilled T-Bone Steaks, perfectly charred on the outside and tender inside. With just a few minutes on the grill, these steaks promise a mouthwatering meal that’s hard to resist. Ideal for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner, they’ll make you feel like a chef in your own backyard. Pair with your favorite sides and enjoy a steakhouse experience at home!
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Chicken Al Pastor Quesadillas
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!
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4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken
When you’re pressed for time but want to get dinner on the go, this easy set-it-and-forget-it chicken dish to the rescue! It’s so easy and so good and it’s ready when you are!
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Slow Cooker Swiss Pork Chops
Meaty, flavorful, and loaded with tasty ingredients, these melt-in-your-mouth tender chops are the perfect slow cooker meal. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it meal that everyone will want seconds of!
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Greek Spaghetti
It doesn’t get much better than this easy but oh-so impressive pasta dish! Tomatoes, artichoke hearts, spinach, feta, and plenty of fresh herbs transform humble spaghetti into a show-stopping meal!
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Chicken Taco Casserole
Get your fiesta on with this creamy, saucy, and cheesey Chicken Taco Casserole! Perfect for meal prepping or whenever you’re in the mood for flavor, say “Ole!” and dig into to this amazing dish today!
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Greek Meatballs
Love meatballs? Try them differently! These Greek Meatballs are moist and meaty and are loaded with feta, spinach, and more! Pass the tzatziki, please!
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King Ranch Casserole
Dive into the comforting layers of the King Ranch Casserole, a hearty dish packed with flavor. With its creamy filling, tender chicken, and melted cheese, it’s a crowd-pleaser every time. Perfect for those busy weeknights, this casserole is both easy to whip up and incredibly satisfying. Serve it up and watch it become an instant family favorite!
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