Looking for Monday night dinner ideas? We’ve got you covered with 30 straightforward, great recipes that are perfect for easing into your week. Mondays can be tough, but dinner doesn’t have to be. These meals are quick to prepare, making sure you can relax and enjoy your evening without spending too much time in the kitchen. It’s all about starting the week on a good note, with food that makes you feel good and ready to tackle what’s ahead.
Loaded Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
Start your week right with this quick, easy casserole. It uses steamed broccoli and cauliflower, a creamy cheese sauce, and crispy bacon, all baked to a golden finish in just 30 minutes. It’s a great way to enjoy a comforting meal on a Monday night without spending too much time in the kitchen.
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Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
This Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole is a perfect weeknight family meal that takes less than 1 hour to make. It’s straightforward to prepare and reheats well, so any leftovers will make for a convenient meal tomorrow.
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Wild Rice Mushroom Soup
This Wild Rice Mushroom Soup is hearty and full of rich, nutty flavor. The rice cooks while you simultaneously cook the other ingredients to save you time and ensure you can prep and serve the soup as quickly as possible.
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Cabbage and Sausage
This Cabbage and Sausage is a one-pan recipe that can be made in less than 30 minutes and yields a delicious and filling dish — perfect for quick Monday dinners.
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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are cooked to perfection right on the stovetop to yield bite-sized pieces of juicy, tender chicken in a delicious buttery garlic sauce. This is an easy-to-make recipe that comes together in just 20 minutes.
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup
This Chicken Pot Pie Soup is a one-pot recipe that’s hearty, creamy, and cozy. It’s easy to make with straightforward ingredients and yields a comforting meal perfect for family dinner — all ready in 1 hour.
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Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole
This Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole is a delicious one-pot weeknight dinner idea that is easy enough for beginner cooks to make — no stuffing vegetables required. It comes together in just 45 minutes and yields a filling, flavorful family meal.
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Green Chile Chicken
Looking for a way to use up your cooked chicken leftovers or store-bought rotisserie chicken? Try this Green Chile Chicken with shredded chicken thighs. It’s a one-skillet recipe that is easy to make and takes only 20 minutes.
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Fried Cabbage with Bacon
This Fried Cabbage with Bacon is a simple and delicious recipe that can be prepared and served in only 25 minutes. Cabbage, bacon, and onion come together to yield a dish with perfectly balanced flavors and textures.
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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad
Jump into the week with this Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad. It’s a smart choice for Monday night, mixing the punch of jalapeños with chicken for a meal that’s quick and hits the spot.
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Spinach Chicken Bake
End your Monday on a high note with this Spinach Chicken Bake. It bakes chicken with cream cheese, mozzarella, and spinach, ready in 30 minutes for a meal that’s easy and pleasing.
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Creamy Garlic Chicken
This Creamy Garlic Chicken, served over cauliflower rice, is a great pick for your Monday night meal. It’s a one-pan dish that’s not only easy to make but also fills you up with good protein, making your dinner quick and stress-free.
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Sausage Curry
This Sausage Curry is a one-pan recipe that is perfect for weeknight dinners with the family. It features sausages and vegetables cooked in a rich and creamy curry sauce.
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Creamy Italian Sausage Soup
This Creamy Italian Sausage Soup is just what you need to warm up on a Monday night. It’s a flavorful soup that comes together in one pot, combining Italian sausage, cream cheese, tomatoes, and cream, all ready in about 30 minutes for a cozy dinner.
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Fajita Baked Chicken
This Fajita Baked Chicken is a solid choice for your Monday meal. It features seasoned chicken breasts under a layer of cream cheese, mini sweet peppers, and melted mozzarella.
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Thai Chicken Salad
This Thai Chicken Salad is a delicious main dish that is full of flavor and nutrients and is a power-packed salad that is dairy-free and easy to make. It features marinated chicken and a variety of veggies, including arugula and spiralized cucumbers.
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Philly Cheese Steak Casserole
Capture the essence of a Philly cheese steak with this easy casserole. It’s a mix of thinly sliced steak, garlic, peppers, onions, and mushrooms, all under a layer of melted provolone. It bakes into a dish that’s great for a no-fuss Monday dinner.
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Creamy Skinless Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Hearts
Make your Monday dinner special with these Creamy Skinless Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Hearts. It’s a dish where seasoned chicken thighs are cooked and served in a creamy sauce, making for a pleasing meal to start your week.
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Keto Zuppa Toscana
This Keto Zuppa Toscana brings the classic Olive Garden soup into your Monday night routine without the carbs. Using radishes instead of potatoes keeps all the flavors you’re looking for. It’s ready in an hour, perfect for a cozy dinner to start the week.
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Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
For a quick Monday dinner, whip up this Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce. It’s a 30-minute, one-pan meal where tender chicken pairs beautifully with a rich mushroom sauce.
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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken
End your Monday with this Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken. Cooked in one pan, tender chicken thighs are enveloped in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, making for a meal that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
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Hungarian Mushroom Soup
This Hungarian Mushroom Soup is your answer for a warming, flavorful meal that comes together in one pot in just 45 minutes, making it a perfect pick for both weeknight dinners and leisurely weekends. With its easy steps, this soup is a hit for cooks of all skill levels.
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Creamy Ground Beef Skillet with Cauliflower Rice
This one-pan dish is perfect for a no-fuss Monday evening. Ready in 30 minutes, it combines ground beef, cheddar cheese, cauliflower rice, and mushrooms into a hearty meal. It’s a simple way to feed your family something great at the start of the week.
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Creamy Dijon Chicken
For a Monday dinner that’s easy and packed with flavor, try this chicken dish. You’ll spend just 30 minutes preparing chicken topped with a creamy Dijon mustard sauce, fresh spinach, and crumbled bacon. It’s a one-pan meal that makes clean-up a breeze, leaving you more time to relax.
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Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Soup
This Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Soup is a one-pot, comforting, creamy soup. In just a few steps, you’ll have a flavorful bowl ready in 1 hour. It’s perfect for a cozy meal that’s easy enough to make on a busy weeknight or a laid-back weekend.
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Twice Baked Potato Casserole
This Twice Baked Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food with straightforward ingredients like bacon, potatoes, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. It’s simple to make and can easily be made in advance.
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Chicken Corn Soup
This Chicken Corn Soup is a go-to option for a quick and flavorful meal that can be prepared in one pot. Ready in less than an hour, this soup combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a flavorful broth.
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Cheesy Beef Casserole with Cauliflower Rice and Spinach
Get your Monday night sorted with this Cheesy Beef Casserole. It takes only 30 minutes to serve up a dish that combines beef, cauliflower rice, spinach, and cheese into something hearty.
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Instant Pot Butter Chicken
With a depth of flavors coming from both a marinade and a sauce, this Indian-inspired Instant Pot Butter Chicken recipe uses chicken thighs and is low-carb and gluten-free. Made in an Instant Pot, it can be prepped the night before or the day of, and then cooked in under 40 minutes.
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Meatza
This ground pork crust
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