Must-try Monday night meals: 17 dinner recipes

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After a long day at work, the last thing you want is to spend hours in the kitchen, which is why we’ve curated this list of 17 dinner recipes that are not only mouth-watering but also quick and simple to prepare.

Cheesy beef casserole with cauliflower rice and spinach being spooned out of a baking dish.
Cheesy Beef Casserole with Cauliflower Rice and Spinach. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Creamy Italian Sausage Soup

Creamy Italian sausage soup in a pot with a spoon and garnishes on the side.
Creamy Italian Sausage Soup. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Creamy Italian Sausage Soup is a quick and easy one-pot dish made with Italian sausage, cream cheese, canned tomatoes, and heavy whipping cream. It takes only 30 minutes to make and has a delicious flavor and texture.
Get the recipe: Creamy Italian Sausage Soup

Loaded Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

Loaded broccoli cauliflower casserole in a baking dish garnished with green onions.
Loaded Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole has frozen broccoli and cauliflower steamed and mixed with cheese sauce and bacon. It’s baked until golden and ready in 30 minutes.
Get the recipe: Loaded Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

A glass bowl of jalapeño popper chicken salad ingredients.
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Try Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad for dinner tonight! It’s a fun twist on jalapeño poppers, is high in protein, and is easy to make.
Get the recipe: Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

Cheesy Beef Casserole with Cauliflower Rice and Spinach

Cheesy beef casserole with cauliflower rice and spinach being spooned out of a baking dish.
Cheesy Beef Casserole with Cauliflower Rice and Spinach. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Cheesy Beef Casserole with Cauliflower Rice and Spinach is perfect for Monday dinner and ready in 30 minutes. It has ground beef, cauliflower rice, spinach, and cheddar cheese, making it both filling and flavorful.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Beef Casserole with Cauliflower Rice and Spinach

Easy Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Bacon Soup

Easy keto cauliflower cheddar cheese bacon soup in a pot with a spoon.
Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Bacon Soup. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Try this Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Bacon Soup tonight! It’s cozy, delicious, and ready in 30 minutes. Cauliflower is steamed with chicken broth and seasoned before adding butter, heavy cream, and cheese to make it extra creamy. Top with crispy bacon for a new family favorite.
Get the recipe: Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Bacon Soup

Bacon Cheeseburger Salad

Hands scooping up a serving of bacon cheeseburger salad from a bowl.
Bacon Cheeseburger Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Bacon Cheeseburger Salad is a Big Mac in a bowl, but easier! It has simple ingredients that need minimal prep and stores well in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep.
Get the recipe: Bacon Cheeseburger Salad

Keto Zuppa Toscana

Keto zuppa toscana in a pot.
Keto Zuppa Toscana. Photo credit: Plays Well With Butter.

Keto Zuppa Toscana is like Olive Garden’s soup, but low-carb and gluten-free. Radishes replace potatoes and mimic their taste and texture. Even if you don’t eat low-carb, you’ll love this flavorful soup. Ready in just 1 hour!
Get the recipe: Keto Zuppa Toscana

Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake

Creamy spinach chicken bake in a glass baking dish.
Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake is a delicious dinner that the whole family will love! Chicken thighs marinated in avocado oil and Italian spices, then topped with creamy cream cheese, mozzarella, and spinach. It takes only 30 minutes to make.
Get the recipe: Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake

Creamy Garlic Chicken

Garnished creamy garlic chicken over cauliflower rice in a bowl.
Creamy Garlic Chicken. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Creamy Garlic Chicken is a balanced and easy meal, served over cauliflower rice. It’s low-carb and made in one pan. Cook chicken, make a white sauce, and voila! Protein-packed dinner in no time.
Get the recipe: Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy Skinless Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Hearts

Creamy chicken thighs with artichoke hearts in a pan.
Creamy Skinless Chicken Thighs With Artichoke Hearts. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Creamy Skinless Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Hearts are tender thighs coated with flavorful spices, seared golden brown, and topped with a creamy sauce made with butter, garlic, heavy cream, and chicken stock. The artichokes and lemon juice complement the sauce perfectly. Perfect for Monday dinner.
Get the recipe: Creamy Skinless Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Hearts

Keto Chicken Nuggets

Keto chicken nuggets on a plate with a cup of dipping sauce.
Keto Chicken Nuggets. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These Keto Chicken Nuggets are so easy to make and take only 30 minutes. You’ll love the crispy exterior, tender interior, and amazing flavor. They’re made with canned chicken and coated with crushed pork rinds before being baked in the oven. So good!
Get the recipe: Keto Chicken Nuggets

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole

Spoon scooping up jalapeño popper casserole from a baking dish.
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Plays Well With Butter.

This Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole features seasoned chicken thighs that are shredded and combined with a delectably rich blend of ingredients like crispy bacon, cream cheese, hot sauce, and spicy jalapeños. The mixture is then topped with shredded cheese and baked until it reaches a delectably golden, bubbling perfection.
Get the recipe: Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Instant pot chicken adobo in a bowl atop cauliflower rice.
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Instant Pot Chicken Adobo recipe is Filipino-inspired, has a touch of sweetness, and is low-carb. This flavor-packed pressure cooker chicken recipe can be prepared and served in just 40 minutes.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Chicken with creamy mushroom sauce in a pan.
Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce is a delicious, low-carb, and 30-minute meal that can be whipped together in just one pan! It’s very straightforward to prepare and you’ll be so impressed with how flavorful the resulting dish is!
Get the recipe: Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Cheesy Fajita Baked Chicken with Cream Cheese

Cheesy chicken fajita bake in a baking pan.
Cheesy Fajita Baked Chicken With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Cheesy Chicken Fajita Bake features oven-baked chicken breasts that are seasoned with a blend of spices topped with a layer of cream cheese, colorful mini sweet peppers, and golden brown shredded mozzarella cheese.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Fajita Baked Chicken with Cream Cheese

Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

Philly cheesesteak casserole on a plate with a fork.
Philly Cheesesteak Casserole. Photo credit: Plays Well With Butter.

This Low-Carb Philly Cheesesteak Casserole features savory steak that is thinly sliced and then cooked in butter and fragrant garlic until browned to perfection. Add freshly chopped peppers, onions, and mushrooms to the mix, then top with provolone cheese slices. In just less than 1 hour, you can prepare, cook, and serve this delicious Philly cheesesteak casserole!
Get the recipe: Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

Creamy sun-dried tomato chicken in a cast iron skillet.
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken is a delicious one-pan skillet dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The boneless skinless chicken thighs are cooked to perfection in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that is made with ingredients like heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
Get the recipe: Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

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