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From crock pot meals to casseroles, there are plenty of easy dinner ideas to keep your weeks running smoothly.
Make Dinner Easier!
There are days I don’t have a lot of time or energy to put into dinner. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to help get a meal on the table quickly and easily. These meals are incredibly easy and are sure to please!
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Best Easy Dinner Recipes
Use any of our comfort food favorites to make dinner tonight! These recipes are simple and yet delicious!
Kid-Friendly Spaghetti
Our favorite spaghetti is kid-friendly and simple with a delicious homemade sauce making it the perfect family dinner recipe!
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Easy Meatloaf
The whole family will devour this easy meatloaf! It's super simple—making it perfect for all levels of cooks in the kitchen.
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Crock Pot Pot Roast
This crock pot pot roast recipe is tender and flavorful. It takes only 3 minutes of prep time and then the slow cooker does the rest!
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Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Our famous green chili chicken enchiladas are prepped in 20 minutes and packed with flavor – perfect for busy nights AND freezer-friendly!
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White Sauce Recipe
This super simple and delicious white sauce recipe is packed with flavor. This dish is perfect by itself or you can add chicken too!
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Tostada
An crunchy open-face tostada is topped with all of your favorite Mexican ingredients and on the table in 20 minutes!
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Pigs in a Blanket
Both kids and adults will love these quick and simple pigs in a blanket. This nostalgic recipe is on the table in 20 minutes!
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Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
Easy, creamy, and utterly delicious cheesy chicken tetrazzini is a family favorite that takes minutes to prep!
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Bean Burrito Recipe
This is Great Grandma's famous bean burrito recipe, filled with amped up creamy beans and on the table in 30 minutes!
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Fettuccine Alfredo
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this easy fettuccine alfredo that's on the table in only 30 minutes!
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Easy Healthy Dinner Ideas
Enjoy all of the delicious flavor, but keep it healthy!
Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Learn how to perfectly cook spaghetti squash every time with this fabulous recipe! Tender strands of spaghetti squash mixed with cheese, tomatoes, and a little bit of basil, both healthy and delicious!
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Zucchini Boats Recipe
Stuffed Zucchini Boats are filled with Italian sausage and tomatoes. They are a tasty go-to healthy dinner idea.
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Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies are on the table in minutes and easy to clean up! This healthy dish is a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
This flavorful lemon garlic chicken is ready in 15 minutes or less! It's a great weeknight chicken dinner.
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Cilantro lime chicken is marinated with fresh lime and herbs, bursting with zesty flavor for an easy weeknight meal.
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Baked Salmon Recipe
Bake a delicious and healthy pan of salmon for the whole family! Flavored with lemon, garlic, and parsley for a tasty dinner everyone will enjoy.
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Baked Chicken Taquito Recipe
Simple and tasty baked Chicken Taquitos. These rolled tortillas are filled with chicken, cheese, salsa and so many delicious spices!
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Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Bright, zesty, and loaded with cheese, this lemon asparagus pasta is a flavor explosion that's ready in under 30 minutes!
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Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta primavera is a tried and true dinner recipe. It's filled with peak-of-the-season veggies for a deliciously bright bite!
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Hawaiian Haystacks Recipe
Totally customizable Hawaiian Haystacks are a pile of fluffy rice stacked with chicken, gravy, and all your favorite toppings!
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Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
This "Skinny" healthy Chicken Parmesan has all the tasty goodness of the classic meal, without the extra calories!
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Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
This Chicken burrito bowl is so easy and adaptable to your taste. It is a light, healthy, and filling meal!
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Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe
Quickly whip up this healthy baked bbq chicken in under 30 minutes. With a homemade bbq sauce, the flavor is fantastic!
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Turkey Burger Recipe
This lean & juicy turkey burger recipe is packed with flavor but light on calories. They are a perfectly delicious addition to your next BBQ!
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Chicken Drumsticks in Oven
These perfectly seasoned chicken drumsticks in oven are a healthier alternative to fried chicken and are finger-licking good!
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Easy Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
Easy eggplant parmesan is hearty, cheesy, and delicious. This meatless dish is sure to make the dinner-time rotation.
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Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Baked chicken nuggets are easy to make and packed with flavor. Tastier than the frozen options, they are flavorful and healthy!
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Healthy Flatbread Pizzas Recipe
Try making either of these Healthy Flatbread Pizzas! Chicken Pesto Pizza and Buffalo Chicken pizza – BOTH full of flavor and low on calories!
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easy dinner Casseroles
Make weeknight dinner a breeze, with our favorite casseroles, from noodle casseroles to Mexican favorites!
Hamburger Casserole Recipe
Easy cheesy hamburger casserole is packed with flavor and kid approved! Loved by the entire family, it's a go-to in the monthly menu.
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Spaghetti Casserole
Spaghetti casserole is a comfort-food classic turned cheesy baked pasta dish. It's a deliciously easy way to feed the family!
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Beef Enchilada Casserole
A simple twist on a favorite, our layered beef enchilada casserole is prepped in 15 minutes for a comforting classic, perfect for weeknights!
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Mexican Casserole
Cheesy Mexican casserole is flavorful and filling, packed with layers of chicken, Spanish rice, and a creamy sauce!
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Chicken Asparagus Pasta Bake Recipe
Deliciously Cheesy Chicken asparagus pasta bake a favorite dish topped with panko and baked to crispy perfection!!
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Dorito Casserole
Cheesy Dorito casserole is an easy crunchy taco lasagna. It's layered with meat and of course nacho cheese Doritos!
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Chicken Rice Bake
EASY Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake is a simple, deliciously homey dinner that is perfect for freezing and sharing!
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Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Filled with meat and veggies, tater tot casserole is easy, cheesy, and comes together in no time for a delicious comfort food dish.
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Chicken and Dumpling Casserole
This chicken and dumpling casserole is comfort food made easy. Canned biscuits and cream of chicken soup help speed up this hearty casserole.
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Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
Hearty cheeseburger casserole is filled with ground beef and pasta, and oozing with cheese! It really is everything but the bun.
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Pizza Casserole
Easy cheesy pizza casserole is prepped in under 10 minutes and only requires 5 ingredients for a dinner win!
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Frito Pie Recipe
Our beyond-simple Frito pie recipe is packed with creamy and crunchy textures and big taco-style flavors the entire family will love!
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Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Even your pickiest eaters will love this creamy broccoli cheese casserole. It's packed with veggies and covered in cheese!
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Taco Casserole Recipe
This hearty taco casserole recipe has a biscuit base and all your favorite taco flavors. It preps in just 5 minutes and feeds a crowd!
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Chicken Stuffing Casserole Recipe
Savory and filling chicken stuffing casserole is perfect for feeding a family and only takes 15 minutes of prep time!!
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Chicken Green Bean Casserole
Chicken green bean casserole is a family favorite for dinners and holidays – it has a little bit of everything!
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Mexican Lasagna
Ditch the noodles, embrace the spice! Quick prep Mexican lasagna layers tortillas and enchilada sauce for a cheesy south-of-the-border twist.
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Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Homey & delicious hamburger tater tot casserole is layered with flavors everyone will love! It is kid-friendly, easy, and freezes perfectly!
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Chicken bacon ranch casserole is smothered in alfredo and on the table in under 30 minutes for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Cheesy tater tot casserole is topped with fried onions and filled with cheese. It's a tasty side dish, great for any dinner or holiday meal.
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Tamale Pie Recipe
Tamale pie is bursting with spice and hearty meat with a fabulous crust of tamale goodness. It is a delicious easy-to-make one-pan meal!
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Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
Chicken Spaghetti is a new twist on your favorite pasta dinner! This dish is creamy + cheesy, making it the epitome of comfort food.
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Baked Ravioli Recipe
Easy Cheesy Baked Ravioli is a quick, simple, and delicious dinner recipe that the whole family loves! It's so cheesy and so tasty!
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Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie
Bisquick chicken pot pie is a unique twist on a classic with the addition of hard-boiled eggs and a quick biscuit topping!
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Easy Baked Ziti
Easy baked ziti recipe is a meaty baked pasta smothered in a cream cheese tomato sauce. It's ready in 30 minutes and feeds a crowd!
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More Easy Recipes for Dinner
From skillet pasta to sandwiches, enjoy even more simple dinners for busy weeknights!
Hamburger Helper Recipe
Better than the box, Homemade Hamburger Helper is a perfect one-pot meal that comes together in under 30 minutes!
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Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake
Indulge in cheesy comfort with creamy swiss chicken bake, an easy weeknight dish smothered in decadent creamy goodness.
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Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Recipe
Is there anything more comforting than warm, melty Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup? This combo is everything and so simple too!
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Tomato Pizza
Tomato pizza is covered in slices of juicy tomatoes and fresh basil for a mouth-watering vegetarian pizza twist.
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Croque Monsieur Recipe
Croque Monsieur is not your typical ham and cheese sandwich! It has dijon mustard, an egg coating, and is fried into a hot and melty dish.
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Chicken Alfredo Pizza Recipe
This Delicious Chicken Alfredo Pizza is made with a homemade pizza crust, homemade white sauce and is topped with chicken and spinach.
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Hamburger Stroganoff Recipe
Creamy, savory hamburger stroganoff is a perfect weeknight dinner. It is full of flavor and comes together quickly.
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Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Simple Chicken Alfredo pasta is a go-to dinner with creamy sauce and sautéed chicken. It's a one-pot meal that the whole family will enjoy!
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Flautas
These crispy beef flautas have been enjoyed for generations – they're fried to perfection and ready to eat in under 30 minutes!
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Easy Lasagna Recipe
Our family's favorite lasagna recipe – not only because it's delicious but because it's so EASY! With beef, Italian sausage, three cheeses, and tons of seasonings, you know this recipe is going to be a hit!
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Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
This homemade pepperoni pizza recipe is wonderfully crispy and delicious every time. Achieve the perfect slice right at home!
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Best Homemade Mac and Cheese
This is the cheesiest, CREAMIEST best homemade mac and cheese recipe you'll ever make! The whole family will definitely approve!
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Chicken Flautas
Deliciously cheesy, filled chicken flautas can be fried, air-fried, or even baked for the perfect appetizer or dinner at your next fiesta.
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Bean Chimichangas Recipe
Easy and delicious Bean Chimichangas are filled with beans, cheese and ROTEL and they taste just like the ones at the restaurants!
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Sausage Alfredo Recipe
Creamy Sausage Alfredo packed with smoky sausage is a family favorite. It's on the table in only 30 minutes!!
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Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Bright, zesty, and loaded with cheese, this lemon asparagus pasta is a flavor explosion that's ready in under 30 minutes!
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Chicken Quesadilla
This easy, cheesy chicken quesadilla is a crowd favorite. Filled with a delicious homemade sauce, these hand-held bites are irresistible!
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu is deliciously breaded chicken filled with ham and cheese. It's a family favorite recipe baked to perfection!!
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Easy Goulash Recipe
This old-fashioned easy goulash recipe is a one-pot family favorite! It's the perfect go-to dinner recipe for any night of the week.
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Walking Tacos Recipe
Walking tacos are an easy grab-and-go meal that is full of flavor! They are no mess, easy to make, and perfect for large gatherings!!
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Margherita Pizza Recipe
Margherita pizza stars fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, and the best ripe tomatoes. It's simple, delicious, and light.
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Beef and Broccoli Recipe
This delicious beef and broccoli recipe is better than takeout! This easy, flavorful dish is perfect for your next dinner.
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Sausage Penne Pasta Recipe
Savory creamy Sausage Penne Pasta is quick, easy, and on the table in no time! It's cheesy and sure to be a family favorite!!
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Chicken Tacos
Skip the wait and cost – whip up restaurant-quality chicken tacos at home in under 30 minutes for a satisfying crunch and explosion of flavor!
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Sweet and Sour Meatballs
These sweet and sour meatballs are bursting with tangy pineapples and peppers. It's an easy, 20-minute version of Chinese takeout.
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CrockPot Taco Soup Recipe
Creamy & delicious Crockpot Taco Soup is SO easy to make! It's packed with flavor and takes just 5 minutes of prep time!
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Sloppy Joe Recipe
This sloppy joe recipe is quick and easy, perfect for feeding a crowd! You'll make these meaty sandwiches from scratch every time.
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Green Chili Smothered Burritos Recipe
Pull together canned items in your pantry to make super easy green chili smothered burritos. This flavorful meal comes together in a pinch!
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Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas
With just 5 minutes of prep, our hot and cheesy crock pot chicken enchiladas make dinner a breeze! Just let the crock pot do the work.
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Pesto Pasta
This one-pan pesto pasta tosses penne in a creamy pesto sauce bursting with Parmesan cheese for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
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Beef Enchiladas
Quick and simple beef enchiladas are a family favorite dinner. This Mexican dish is delicious and on the table in only 30 minutes!
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Creamy Chicken Enchilada Recipe
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with sour cream are simple and tasty! With 10 minutes prep, these are a weeknight staple.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken is juicy, flavorful. and preps in minutes! This simple dish is great for holidays, parties and potlucks!
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Planning Tips
- Menu plan. Creating a plan saves lots of time. Plan a better grocery list so that you always have the right ingredients.
- Look at your weekly events and decide what days you have a time crunch and might want to use a freezer meal or the crock pot and what days you might have more time to make a more involved dinner.
- Incorporate new recipes and include family classics.
- Pick a dish you already love like classic Ground Beef Tacos and find different ways to prepare it such as Taco Casserole Recipe, Walking Tacos, or Taco Pasta Shells.
- Use our Weekly Meal Plans, and we’ll plan for you!
- Prep ahead of time. Have pre-chopped veggies, place frozen meat in the fridge to thaw, keep shredded chicken in the freezer, or use a rotisserie chicken.
- Stock up on freezer meals. Double your meals. Serve one, and save one in the freezer. Or set aside a Saturday and stock up on several freezer meals at once.
- Crockpot. These may not be quick, but they are easy and don’t take a lot of attention. You can cook so many different dishes in the crock pot as well.
- Instant pot. These speed up cooking time and you can cook frozen meats!
For More Easy Dinners:
Bean Burrito Recipe
30 mins
Easy Lasagna Recipe
3 hrs 30 mins
Sloppy Joe Recipe
30 mins
Chicken Quesadilla
12 mins
With 3 teenagers and another one coming soon evenings are busy and I always need easy dinner ideas. I’ve already made your pizza and mac n cheese and I cant wait to try the rest.
I use your site to menu plan every week!! Your dinner ideas are always a hit! Your easy spaghetti is a go-to of ours!
I really enjoy the recipes for two. It’s helpful in my meal planning and really like all the ideas.
We made the cheeseburger casserole and it was amazing!!! I cant wait to try more from this great list!!
Yay! So glad you loved the casserole!
Oh so good – I pinned this post it, will need it for the up and coming school year!
What a fabulous collection!! I made the pizza casserole and everyone loved it!