Ready for some easy dinner ideas that don’t take a lot of time or effort? These quick dinner ideas are easy to make, delicious, and healthy. You can’t ask for anything better than that!
Easy dinners are perfect for those crazy weeknights when you don’t have a lot of time to cook. These simple recipes are also great for the back-to-school season as you try to get back into the swing of things.
This list of easy dinner recipes includes a variety of meal ideas such as sheet pan dinners and one-pot meals that you can make in the instant pot, on the stovetop and easy crockpot recipes.
You’ll find a great assortment of easy dinner ideas that are:
- clean eating friendly
- family-friendly
- fairly easy to make with common ingredients
- healthy options for weeknight dinners (or when you don’t feel like cooking!)
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Why You’ll Love These Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes
- healthy ingredients – just because a meal is quick doesn’t mean it can’t be healthy. These meals include clean eating foods and common pantry staples so you can feel good about eating a fast dinner.
- minimal effort – not a lot of chopping and basic cooking methods are all you’ll need to get these easy meals on the table.
- quick cook time – these dinners come together quickly with recipes ranging between 10 minutes to 30 minutes making them perfect for busy weeknights.
Favorite Quick Dinner Recipes
This is my handpicked list of the BEST easy dinner recipes out there!
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1- Ground Turkey and Quinoa
On the table and ready to eat in just 30 minutes, this flavorful skillet dinner dish is filled with turkey, vegetables, and quinoa.
2- Super Simple Crockpot Roast
This slow cooker roast beef is the easiest dinner I have found. Literally season, drop in the crockpot and walk away! Dinner could not be any easier. Great recipe for weeknights, feeding a crowd, or even a lazy Sunday dinner. And it makes lots of leftovers!
More EASY & Healthy Crockpot Dinners here!
3- Chicken Tamale Casserole
This easy Mexican-style chicken casserole is a family favorite. Use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken to whip up this casserole for busy weeknight dinners quickly.
4- Mediterranean Grain Bowl
You will love the flavors of this Mediterranean bowl. It uses healthy grains, fresh vegetables, and a homemade dressing that brings even more flavor to the table for a simple, yet nutritious meal.
5- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
This sheet pan meal that’s loaded with juicy chicken and fajita flavors. You won’t be disappointed with the flavors of this chicken when you want a quick, easy, and flavorful dinner for the entire family.
6- Blackened Cod
This blackened Cod recipe is coated in a flavorful seasoning and seared for a crispy delicious crust. It’s a 10 minute recipe that’s quick and perfect for those busy weeknights. Oh, and it’s so delicious too!
7- Chicken Teriyaki Broccoli Skillet
Made in just 15 minutes, this chicken and broccoli skillet brings in your favorite teriyaki flavors for a filling and easy dinner.
8- Avocado Chicken Salad
Looking for a light and simple meal that’s healthy and tasty? This salad is filled with goodies like spinach, avocado, strawberries, and chicken for a flavorful and light dinner dish.
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9- Lemon Shrimp Pasta with Kale
Shrimp, chickpea linguine, parmesan, and a mix of seasonings come together to create this easy and delicious shrimp pasta. This dinner dish is ready in just 30 minutes.
10- Tex Mex Cucumber Boats
Cucumber boats are a fun dinner that your family will love. These fresh and flavorful cucumber boats filled with a flavorful quinoa salad are perfect for when you want a light and refreshing dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes.
11 – Sauteed Shrimp with Coconut Aminos
Super easy to make, these sauteed shrimp can be served over your favorite rice for a filling and easy-to-make dish.
12 – Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken fried rice is a healthy and easy dinner that you can make throughout the week or for busy weekdays. It’s also a great meal that you can make ahead and enjoy any night of the week. This healthy version of fried rice is way better than takeout!
13 – Greek Spinach Rice
Here’s a one pot meal that’s filling and flavorful, great for the end of the day. Greek rice is filling enough to be served as a meal on its own or as a side if you want to pair it with a meat dish.
14 – Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks
This is a favorite busy mom recipe because it’s soooo easy! Made in the instant pot, these drumsticks are an easy dinner idea to serve the entire family and go perfectly with your favorite sides or these roasted veggies.
15 – Chicken Hearts
Keto-friendly, you can whip up these flavorful chicken hearts in no time. Serve with your favorite veggies or sides for an easy weeknight dinner.
16 – Lemon Pepper Tilapia Sheet Pan Dinner
Just a few simple ingredients and a sheet pan are all you need for this easy tilapia dinner that can be done and on the table in about 30 minutes.
17 – Zucchini Taco Skillet
An easy vegan taco skillet that’s perfect for weeknight dinners! This 30-minute dinner idea is delicious and super simple. You can use your favorite homemade taco seasoning to make it a little healthier!
18 – Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
Grilled boneless chicken thighs make a quick and simple dinner that you can meal prep ahead. Serve with baked potatoes or rice and a green veggie for a satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy.
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