Fast & feisty: 13 Quick dinners with serious flavor!

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Don’t want to spend forever in the kitchen? Me neither! Here are some of my go-to dinners that are packed with flavor and easy-peasy enough for anyone to cook!

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.

Sweet, sticky, and loaded with garlic flavor, these quick and easy chicken thighs are a cinch to make in the air fryer. Pair them with your favorite sides for a hearty and delish meal!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Baked Salmon with Pesto

Baked Pesto Salmon on a white plate with pesto sauce.
Baked Pesto Salmon. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins

Ready in a jiffy, this baked salmon dish is packed with serious flavor! That creamy sauce is plate-lickingly good, and who doesn’t love sweet, flaky salmon? Serve this like it s for a low-carb meal, or pair it with pasta or rice for a hearty feast.
Get the recipe: Baked Salmon with Pesto

Chicken Florentine Artichoke Bake

Chicken Florentine Pasta Bake in a casserole dish with a lid.
Chicken Florentine Pasta Bake. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Transform leftover chicken into the dinner winner with this easy bake that’s loaded with cheese, artichoke hearts, oodles of spinach, sundried tomatoes, and more! There’s flavor in every bite, and it’s a quick and easy meal for dinner.
Get the recipe: Chicken Florentine Pasta Bake

Grilled Steak Skewers with Mojo Rojo

Grilled Steak skewers on a white plate with chilis nearby.
Grilled Steak with Mojo Rojo. Photo credit: Cook What You Love

Tender steak is marinated in chilis, bell pepper, and spices to create a flavor-packed explosion in every bite! Super easy and pretty lean, this is a great meal when you want flavor without fat. Fire up the grill and by the time it is ready, these tasty steak skewers will be ready to cook!
Get the recipe: Grilled Steak Skewers with Mojo Rojo

Pesto Orzo Salad

Orzo salad resting on a dark plate.
Pesto Orzo Salad. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Take your taste buds on a trip to Italy with our mouthwatering Pesto Orzo Salad! This easy-to-make dish is bursting with Mediterranean flavors, from the fragrant basil pesto to the juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy cheese. Grab a fork and savor the taste of the Mediterranean in every bite!
Get the recipe: Pesto Orzo Salad

Lazy Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Air Fryer chicken cordon bleu on a plate.
Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, making Chicken Cordon Bleu in your air fryer is super easy, especially when you take a few shortcuts! There’s no stuffing to worry about, just top frozen cutlets with a few tasty ingredients, pop it all into the air fryer, and voila, dinner is served!
Get the recipe: Lazy Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

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

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Onion Gravy

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs on a platter.
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs. Photo Credit: Cook What You Love.

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Onion Gravy is comfort food 101! This easy and inexpensive recipe makes good use of cheap chicken thighs and that gravy? Omigosh, smother mashed taters with it and everyone will rave about this meal!
Get the recipe: Oven Baked Chicken Thighs.

Korean Beef Bowl

Korean beef bowl with chopsticks nearby.
Korean Beef Bowl. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins

Here’s an easy, beefy dish: Korean Beef Bowl. This is a low-carb pick that’s perfect for the whole family, if they love flavor! Loaded with garlic and ginger and plenty of veg, it’s affordable and quick to make!
Get the recipe: Korean Beef Bowl

Bacon-Wrapped Burgers

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 Ninja!
Get the recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Burgers

Canned Corned Beef & Cabbage

Canned Corned Beef and Cabbage in two black dishes with tomatoes in the background.
Canned Corned Beef & Cabbage. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Who says you have to wait for St. Patrick’s Day to enjoy corned beef! Grab a can while you’re at the grocery store, and in minutes, you can be feasting on a hearty, easy, and flavorful meal! Oh, this dish is also inexpensive, so it’s a win-win!
Get the recipe: Canned Corned Beef & Cabbage

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs in a bowl.
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

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 to you put on them? Here’s a tip: Make a double batch and freeze some for another meal!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Grilled Ribeye Cap Steaks

A top-down shot of Grilled Ribeye Cap Steak on a cutting board with veggies.
Grilled Ribeye Cap Steak. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

There are few things as quick and tasty as a grilled steak, and this Grilled Ribeye Cap Steak really delivers! It cooks in less time than it takes to heat up the grill, and with all that cooking outdoors, you won’t heat up your kitchen!
Get the recipe: Grilled Ribeye Cap Steak


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