Speedy suppers: 13 savory and simple quick meals

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Are you in need of some quick and easy meal ideas for those busy nights? Look no further than these 13 savory and simple speedy suppers that are sure to satisfy your hunger without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.

air fryer skirt steak sliced on a cutting board.
Air Fryer Skirt Steak. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Shaved Beef Stir Fry

Beef and broccoli stir fry served with white rice on a white plate.
Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Shaved beef and broccoli stir-fry is a quick and easy dish that combines tender slices of beef with crisp-tender broccoli florets, all stir-fried together in a savory sauce.
Get the Recipe: Shaved Beef Stir Fry

Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet

Garlic chicken bites with peppers and mushrooms in a skillet.
Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This garlic chicken bite recipe features tender, juicy chicken pieces with mushrooms, onions and red peppers. A 20-minute one-pan dinner everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet

Healthier Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joe sandwiches on an English muffin.
Healthier Sloppy Joes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Lean ground beef, low-sugar ketchup, BBQ sauce and low-fat cheese make these mouth-watering sloppy Joe’s a guiltless version of the classic recipe.
Get the Recipe: Healthier Sloppy Joes

Air Fryer Skirt Steak

air fryer skirt steak sliced on a cutting board.
Air Fryer Skirt Steak. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

In as little as six minutes with just a handful of seasonings, this tender cut of steak is ready to be enjoyed in any way you choose!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Skirt Steak

Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry

Ground pork and purple cabbage stir fry in a white pan.
Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Pork and cabbage stir-fry is a simple and delicious dish that combines ground pork with crisp cabbage and savory seasonings, all quickly stir-fried together for a flavorful and healthy meal.
Get the Recipe: Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry

Lemon Ricotta Pasta

Lemon ricotta pasta with cherry tomatoes and basil on a white plate.
Lemon Ricotta Pasta. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Lemon ricotta pasta is a fresh and creamy pasta dish that combines al dente pasta with a light and tangy sauce made from ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and juice, finished off with fresh herbs.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Ricotta Pasta

Cream Cheese Chicken

Cream cheese chicken in a white skillet.
Cream Cheese Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Cream cheese chicken is a savory and indulgent dish that features tender chicken thighs smothered in a rich and creamy sauce made from cream cheese, garlic, and herbs, for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Chicken

Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Bucatini pasta with shrimp in a white bowl.
Bucatini with Garlic Shrimp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Garlic shrimp pasta is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that features succulent shrimp tossed in a savory garlic sauce and served over a bed of al dente bucatini pasta, for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Buffalo Turkey Cauliflower Skillet

White skillet with buffalo ground turkey and cauliflower rice with a wooden spoon.
Buffalo Turkey Cauliflower Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This 4-ingredient buffalo turkey cauliflower skillet is a quick and easy recipe that features ground turkey and cauliflower rice cooked in a spicy buffalo sauce for a deliciously satisfying low-carb meal.
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Turkey Cauliflower Skillet

Kale & Feta Egg Bake

Kale and feta egg bake in a white ramekin with a piece of toasted bread to the side.
Kale and Feta Egg Bake. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Kale and feta egg bakes are a healthy and flavorful meal that features baked eggs combined with nutrient-packed kale and tangy feta cheese, for a satisfying and delicious easy dinner.
Get the Recipe: Kale & Feta Egg Bake

Chicken & Zoodles

Zucchini noodles with shredded chicken in a stir fry sauce in cast iron skillet.
Chinese Chicken Zoodles. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Chicken and zoodles is a light and healthy dish that combines tender chicken with zucchini noodles (or “zoodles”) in a light takeout-like sauce for a low-carb and nutritious meal.
Get the Recipe: Chicken & Zoodles

Sweet & Spicy Mango Shrimp

Mango shrimp served with white rice on a white plate with spoon.
Sweet & Spicy Mango Shrimp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Sweet and spicy mango shrimp is a tropical-inspired dish that features succulent shrimp coated in a sticky sauce made from ripe mangoes and sweet Thai chili sauce for a delicious and colorful meal that is perfect for the season.
Get the Recipe: Sweet & Spicy Mango Shrimp

Chickpea Pesto Sandwich

Chickpea pesto sandwich cut in half and stacked on a white plate.
Chickpea Pesto Sandwich. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This chickpea pesto sandwich is a non-traditional pesto with smashed chickpeas that makes a delicious sandwich filling for an easy vegetarian meal.
Get the Recipe: Chickpea Pesto Sandwich

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