Dinner in a dash: 13 Quick and delicious recipes for hectic evenings

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On the hunt for family-friendly meals that are both delicious and satisfying? Look no further! This collection of tasty dishes is not only bursting with flavors but also easy on the wallet, allowing you to save those extra pennies for a rainy day. Prepare to indulge in fresh and fabulous meals without breaking the bank!

Pork Chops with Tomatoes & Green Onion

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

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

Steakhouse Pasta Salad

A little bit of leftover steak can go a long way in this meaty pasta salad. It’s creamy and filling, and small bites of steak mean that there’s big beefy flavor in every bite.
Get the recipe: Steakhouse Pasta Salad

Chicken Fried Rice

A little bit of chicken goes a long way, especially when you combine it with rice and veggies. Ready in a jiffy, Chicken Fried Rice will feed the family without denting your wallet.
Get the recipe: Chicken Fried Rice

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

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

Easy and ready in a jiffy, these tasty turkey meatballs are made in an air fryer that locks in all the juiciness and flavor. Serve them with your favorite sauce and dig in!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad

Rotisserie chickens are still affordable and one chicken can go a long way! Save the leftovers for this easy peasy Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad, a great way to stretch your hard-earned dollars!
Get the recipe: Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad

Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Broccoli Rabe and Sausage in a serving bowl with tomatoes in the background.
Broccoli Rabe and Sausage. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

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

Baked Spanish Rice with Bacon

Some bacon and a handful of cheese transform this meaty baked rice dish into a flavor-packed casserole that no one will resist!
Get the recipe: Baked Spanish Rice with Bacon

Korean Beef Bowl

Big Asian flavors infuse this meaty meal that’s made with ground beef. Inexpensive but packed with flavor, no one will guess you’re feeding the family on only a few dollars.
Get the recipe: Korean Beef Bowl

Italian Turkey & Peppers

Italian turkey and peppers in a red bowl.
Italian Turkey & Peppers. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins

Ground turkey is the star of this dish, and with colorful bell pepper and amazing Italian seasoning, not only is this dinner ready in a jiffy, but it’s cheap to make.
Get the recipe: Italian Turkey & Peppers

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Onion Gravy

Chicken thighs are just about the cheapest cut of chicken, and in this meaty flavor-packed dish, you can save your dollars while enjoying an amazing meal!
Get the recipe: Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Onion Gravy

Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

Two servings of Cowboy Cornbread Casserole on plates.
Cowboy Cornbread Casserole. Photo Credit: Cook What You Love.

Such an easy fix in your slow cooker, in this tasty Southwestern-inspired dish you’ll find ground beef, pinto beans, miles of cheese and more all mixed into a cornbread base. It’s easy, delish, and everyone will love it!
Get the recipe: Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

Smash Burgers

Made in a skillet or on an outdoor griddle, there’s nothing quite like the taste of a smash burger. Seasoned with a special blend of spices, the edges of each burger get crispy and delicious. Top them however you like, but sink your teeth into a quick and easy burger for dinner tonight!
Get the recipe: Smash Burgers

Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoky Pork Chops & Pineapple Salsa

Loaded with smoky flavor and topped with spicy pineapple salsa, these fruity chops are loaded with amazing flavor! A quick cook on your Ninja, you can be eating this delish meal in no time!
Get the recipe: Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoky Pork Chops & Pineapple Salsa

Shrimp Scampi

In the mood for seafood? There’s nothing faster, easier or tastier than garlicky Shrimp Scampi! Ready in minutes, this classic restaurant dish is so good there won’t be any leftovers!
-Get the recipe: Shrimp Scampi

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