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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!

1 Kid-Friendly Spaghetti

Kid-Friendly Spaghetti
Total Time: 50 minutes

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Our favorite spaghetti is kid-friendly and simple with a delicious homemade sauce making it the perfect family dinner recipe!
5 from 365 votes
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2 Easy Meatloaf

Easy Meatloaf
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

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This easy homemade meatloaf recipe is hearty, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned—just like the classic comfort food you grew up with!
5 from 31 votes
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3 Crock Pot Pot Roast

Crock Pot Pot Roast
Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes

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This melt-in-your-mouth crock pot pot roast is tender and flavorful. It takes just 5 minutes of prep before your slow cooker works its magic.
4.99 from 120 votes
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4 Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Our famous green chili chicken enchiladas are prepped in 20 minutes and packed with flavor – perfect for busy nights AND freezer-friendly!
4.99 from 662 votes
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5 White Sauce Penna Pasta

White Sauce Penna Pasta
Total Time: 15 minutes

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This incredibly easy white sauce penne pasta is packed with deliciously cheesy flavor, loved by all, and on the table in only 20 minutes!
4.98 from 875 votes
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6 Tostada

Tostada
Total Time: 20 minutes

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An crunchy open-face tostada is topped with all of your favorite Mexican ingredients and on the table in 20 minutes!
5 from 23 votes
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7 Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a Blanket
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Quick and easy pigs in a blanket bring that nostalgic, kid-approved dinner to the table in just 20 minutes, for a guaranteed family favorite!
5 from 181 votes
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8 Chicken Tetrazzini

Chicken Tetrazzini
Total Time: 55 minutes

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Easy, creamy, and utterly delicious cheesy chicken tetrazzini is a family favorite that takes minutes to prep and makes a great freezer meal!
4.99 from 1079 votes
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9 Bean Burrito Recipe

Bean Burrito Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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This is Great Grandma's famous bean burrito recipe, filled with amped up creamy beans and on the table in 30 minutes!
5 from 52 votes
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10 Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo
Total Time: 35 minutes

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Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this easy fettuccine alfredo that's on the table in only 30 minutes!
5 from 384 votes
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Easy Healthy Dinner Ideas

Enjoy all of the delicious flavor, but keep it healthy!

11 Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
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!
5 from 5 votes
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12 Zucchini Boats Recipe

Zucchini Boats Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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Stuffed Zucchini Boats are filled with Italian sausage and tomatoes. They are a tasty go-to healthy dinner idea.
4.97 from 51 votes
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13 Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
Total Time: 45 minutes

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Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies are on the table in minutes and easy to clean up! This healthy dish is a perfect weeknight dinner.
5 from 7 votes
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14 Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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This flavorful lemon garlic chicken is ready in 15 minutes or less! It's a great weeknight chicken dinner.
5 from 26 votes
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15 Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro Lime Chicken
Total Time: 55 minutes

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Cilantro lime chicken is marinated with fresh lime and herbs, bursting with zesty flavor for an easy weeknight meal.
5 from 16 votes
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16 Baked Salmon Recipe

Baked Salmon Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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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.
5 from 17 votes
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17 Baked Chicken Taquito Recipe

Baked Chicken Taquito Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Simple and tasty baked Chicken Taquitos. These rolled tortillas are filled with chicken, cheese, salsa and so many delicious spices!
5 from 25 votes
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18 Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Total Time: 25 minutes
Bright, zesty, and loaded with cheese, this lemon asparagus pasta is a flavor explosion that's ready in under 30 minutes!
4.79 from 14 votes
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19 Pasta Primavera Recipe

Pasta Primavera Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Pasta primavera is a tried and true dinner recipe. It's filled with peak-of-the-season veggies for a deliciously bright bite!
5 from 17 votes
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20 Hawaiian Haystacks

Hawaiian Haystacks
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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Totally customizable Hawaiian haystacks are a pile of fluffy rice stacked with chicken, gravy, and all your favorite toppings!
5 from 16 votes
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21 Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Comfort food gets lightened up with this Skinny Chicken Parmesan! Healthy, easy and totally delicious!
Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
This "Skinny" healthy Chicken Parmesan has all the tasty goodness of the classic meal, without the extra calories!
5 from 19 votes
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22 Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
This Chicken burrito bowl is so easy and adaptable to your taste. It is a light, healthy, and filling meal!
5 from 10 votes
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23 Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe

Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Quickly whip up this healthy baked bbq chicken in under 30 minutes. With a homemade bbq sauce, the flavor is fantastic!
4.74 from 15 votes
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24 Turkey Burger Recipe

Turkey Burger Recipe
Total Time: 13 minutes

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This lean & juicy turkey burger recipe is packed with flavor but light on calories. They are a perfectly delicious addition to your next BBQ!
5 from 18 votes
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25 Chicken Drumsticks in Oven

Chicken Drumsticks in Oven
Total Time: 55 minutes

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These perfectly seasoned chicken drumsticks in oven are a healthier alternative to fried chicken and are finger-licking good!
4.87 from 45 votes
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26 Easy Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Easy Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

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Easy eggplant parmesan is hearty, cheesy, and delicious. This meatless dish is sure to make the dinner-time rotation.
5 from 21 votes
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27 Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Baked chicken nuggets are easy to make and packed with flavor. Tastier than the frozen options, they are flavorful and healthy!
5 from 12 votes
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28 Healthy Flatbread Pizzas Recipe

Healthy Flatbread Pizzas Recipe
Total Time: 16 minutes
Try making either of these Healthy Flatbread Pizzas! Chicken Pesto Pizza and Buffalo Chicken pizza – BOTH full of flavor and low on calories!
5 from 11 votes
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easy dinner Casseroles

Make weeknight dinner a breeze, with our favorite casseroles, from noodle casseroles to Mexican favorites!

29 Hamburger Casserole Recipe

Hamburger Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes

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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.
4.92 from 68 votes
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30 Spaghetti Casserole

Spaghetti Casserole
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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Spaghetti casserole is a comfort-food classic turned cheesy baked pasta dish. It's a deliciously easy way to feed the family!
5 from 140 votes
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31 Beef Enchilada Casserole

Beef Enchilada Casserole
Total Time: 50 minutes

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A simple twist on a favorite, our layered beef enchilada casserole is prepped in 15 minutes for a comforting classic, perfect for weeknights!
5 from 42 votes
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32 Mexican Casserole

Mexican Casserole
Total Time: 1 hour
Cheesy Mexican casserole is flavorful and filling, packed with layers of chicken, Spanish rice, and a creamy sauce!
5 from 39 votes
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33 Chicken Asparagus Pasta Bake Recipe

Chicken Asparagus Pasta Bake Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Deliciously Cheesy Chicken asparagus pasta bake a favorite dish topped with panko and baked to crispy perfection!!
4.94 from 15 votes
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34 Dorito Casserole

Dorito Casserole
Total Time: 55 minutes

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Cheesy Dorito casserole is an easy crunchy taco lasagna. It's layered with meat and of course nacho cheese Doritos!
4.98 from 35 votes
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35 Chicken Rice Bake

Chicken Rice Bake
Total Time: 35 minutes
EASY Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake is a simple, deliciously homey dinner that is perfect for freezing and sharing!
5 from 10 votes
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36 Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour

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Filled with meat and veggies, tater tot casserole is easy, cheesy, and comes together in no time for a delicious comfort food dish.
5 from 10 votes
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37 Chicken and Dumpling Casserole

Chicken and Dumpling Casserole
Total Time: 30 minutes

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This chicken and dumpling casserole is comfort food made easy. Canned biscuits and cream of chicken soup help speed up this hearty casserole.
4.84 from 31 votes
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38 Cheeseburger Casserole

Cheeseburger Casserole
Total Time: 33 minutes
This 30-minute cheeseburger casserole with ground beef, pasta, and loads of cheese delivers all the burger flavor without the bun!
5 from 9 votes
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39 Pizza Casserole

Pizza Casserole
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Easy cheesy pizza casserole is prepped in under 10 minutes and only requires 5 ingredients for a dinner win!
5 from 116 votes
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40 Frito Pie Recipe

Frito Pie Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes

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Our beyond-simple Frito pie recipe is packed with creamy and crunchy textures and big taco-style flavors the entire family will love!
5 from 9 votes
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41 Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Total Time: 55 minutes

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Even your pickiest eaters will love this creamy broccoli cheese casserole. It's packed with veggies and covered in cheese!
5 from 31 votes
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42 Taco Casserole Recipe

Taco Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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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!
5 from 110 votes
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43 Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

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Savory and filling chicken and stuffing casserole is perfect for feeding a family and only takes 15 minutes of prep time!!
5 from 575 votes
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44 Chicken Green Bean Casserole

Chicken Green Bean Casserole
Total Time: 1 hour
Chicken green bean casserole is a family favorite for dinners and holidays – it has a little bit of everything!
5 from 32 votes
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45 Mexican Lasagna

Mexican Lasagna
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Ditch the noodles, embrace the spice! Quick prep Mexican lasagna layers tortillas and enchilada sauce for a cheesy south-of-the-border twist.
4.95 from 53 votes
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46 Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Homey & delicious hamburger tater tot casserole is layered with flavors everyone will love! It is kid-friendly, easy, and freezes perfectly!
5 from 49 votes
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47 Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Total Time: 25 minutes

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Chicken bacon ranch casserole is smothered in alfredo and on the table in under 30 minutes for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
5 from 11 votes
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48 Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes

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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.
4.99 from 68 votes
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49 Tamale Pie Recipe

Tamale Pie Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes

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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!
5 from 13 votes
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50 Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Chicken Spaghetti is a new twist on your favorite pasta dinner! This dish is creamy + cheesy, making it the epitome of comfort food.
5 from 100 votes
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51 Baked Ravioli Recipe

Baked Ravioli Recipe
Total Time: 21 minutes

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Easy Cheesy Baked Ravioli is a quick, simple, and delicious dinner recipe that the whole family loves! It's so cheesy and so tasty!
5 from 44 votes
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52 Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie

Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Bisquick chicken pot pie is a unique twist on a classic with the addition of hard-boiled eggs and a quick biscuit topping!
4.67 from 15 votes
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53 Easy Baked Ziti

Easy Baked Ziti
Total Time: 55 minutes

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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!
5 from 14 votes
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More Easy Recipes for Dinner

From skillet pasta to sandwiches, enjoy even more simple dinners for busy weeknights!

54 Hamburger Helper Recipe

Hamburger Helper Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Better than the box, Homemade Hamburger Helper is a perfect one-pot meal that comes together in under 30 minutes!
4.97 from 62 votes
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55 Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake

Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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Indulge in cheesy comfort with creamy swiss chicken bake, an easy weeknight dish smothered in decadent creamy goodness.
4.95 from 457 votes
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56 Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Recipe

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!
5 from 7 votes
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57 Tomato Pizza

Tomato Pizza
Total Time: 23 minutes
Tomato pizza is covered in slices of juicy tomatoes and fresh basil for a mouth-watering vegetarian pizza twist.
5 from 8 votes
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58 Croque Monsieur

Croque Monsieur
Total Time: 15 minutes

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Croque Monsieur is not your typical ham and cheese sandwich! It has dijon mustard, an egg coating, and is fried for a hot and melty dish.
5 from 18 votes
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59 Chicken Alfredo Pizza Recipe

Chicken Alfredo Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
This Delicious Chicken Alfredo Pizza is made with a homemade pizza crust, homemade white sauce and is topped with chicken and spinach.
4.98 from 35 votes
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60 Hamburger Stroganoff Recipe

Hamburger Stroganoff Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Creamy, savory hamburger stroganoff is a perfect weeknight dinner. It is full of flavor and comes together quickly.
5 from 15 votes
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61 Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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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!
5 from 31 votes
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62 Flautas

Flautas
Total Time: 25 minutes

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These crispy beef flautas have been enjoyed for generations – they're fried to perfection and ready to eat in under 30 minutes!
5 from 65 votes
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63 Easy Lasagna Recipe

Easy Lasagna Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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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!
4.88 from 89 votes
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64 Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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This homemade pepperoni pizza recipe is wonderfully crispy and delicious every time. Achieve the perfect slice right at home!
5 from 10 votes
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65 Best Homemade Mac and Cheese

Best Homemade Mac and Cheese
Total Time: 40 minutes

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This is the cheesiest, creamiest, altogether best homemade mac and cheese you'll ever make! The whole family will definitely approve!
4.99 from 173 votes
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66 Chicken Flautas

Chicken Flautas
Total Time: 25 minutes

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Deliciously cheesy, filled chicken flautas can be fried, air-fried, or even baked for the perfect appetizer or dinner at your next fiesta.
5 from 78 votes
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67 Bean Chimichangas Recipe

Bean Chimichangas Recipe
Total Time: 19 minutes
Easy and delicious Bean Chimichangas are filled with beans, cheese and ROTEL and they taste just like the ones at the restaurants!
5 from 5 votes
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68 Sausage Alfredo Recipe

Sausage Alfredo Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Creamy Sausage Alfredo packed with smoky sausage is a family favorite. It's on the table in only 30 minutes!!
4.93 from 14 votes
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69 Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Total Time: 25 minutes
Bright, zesty, and loaded with cheese, this lemon asparagus pasta is a flavor explosion that's ready in under 30 minutes!
4.79 from 14 votes
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70 Chicken Quesadilla

Chicken Quesadilla
Total Time: 12 minutes

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Our easy homemade chicken quesadilla recipe is cheesy, crispy, and packed with flavor—perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!
4.97 from 309 votes
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71 Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu is deliciously breaded chicken filled with ham and cheese. It's a family favorite recipe baked to perfection!!
5 from 6 votes
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72 Easy Goulash Recipe

Easy Goulash Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes

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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.
4.97 from 605 votes
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73 Walking Tacos Recipe

Walking Tacos Recipe
Total Time: 28 minutes

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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!!
5 from 8 votes
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74 Margherita Pizza Recipe

Margherita Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 23 minutes

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Margherita pizza stars fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, and the best ripe tomatoes. It's simple, delicious, and light.
5 from 14 votes
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75 Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
This delicious beef and broccoli recipe is better than takeout! This easy, flavorful dish is perfect for your next dinner.
4.89 from 17 votes
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76 Sausage Penne Pasta Recipe

Sausage Penne Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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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!!
5 from 17 votes
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77 Chicken Tacos

Chicken Tacos
Total Time: 25 minutes

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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!
5 from 84 votes
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78 Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Total Time: 20 minutes

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These sweet and sour meatballs are bursting with tangy pineapples and peppers. It's an easy, 20-minute version of Chinese takeout.
4.98 from 398 votes
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79 CrockPot Taco Soup Recipe

CrockPot Taco Soup Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Creamy & delicious Crockpot Taco Soup is SO easy to make! It's packed with flavor and takes just 5 minutes of prep time!
5 from 15 votes
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80 Sloppy Joe Recipe

Sloppy Joe Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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This sloppy joe recipe is quick and easy, perfect for feeding a crowd! You'll make these meaty sandwiches from scratch every time. 
5 from 20 votes
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81 Green Chili Smothered Burritos Recipe

green chili smothered burrito with olives, cilantro and avocado on plate
Green Chili Smothered Burritos Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Pull together canned items in your pantry to make super easy green chili smothered burritos. This flavorful meal comes together in a pinch!
5 from 6 votes
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82 Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas

Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes

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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.
4.98 from 42 votes
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83 Pesto Pasta

Pesto Pasta
Total Time: 15 minutes
This one-pan pesto pasta tosses penne in a creamy pesto sauce bursting with Parmesan cheese for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
5 from 13 votes
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84 Beef Enchiladas

Beef Enchiladas
Total Time: 30 minutes

Recipe Video

Quick and simple beef enchiladas are a family favorite dinner. This Mexican dish is delicious and on the table in only 30 minutes!
4.93 from 79 votes
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85 Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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Extra creamy chicken enchiladas prep in 10 minutes with simple ingredients for a freezer-friendly, easy weeknight favorite!
4.99 from 152 votes
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86 Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken is juicy, flavorful. and preps in minutes! This simple dish is great for holidays, parties and potlucks!
5 from 44 votes
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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!

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7 Comments

  1. Sue says:

    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.

  2. Joy says:

    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!

  3. Olivia says:

    I really enjoy the recipes for two. It’s helpful in my meal planning and really like all the ideas.

  4. wilhelmina says:

    We made the cheeseburger casserole and it was amazing!!! I cant wait to try more from this great list!!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Yay! So glad you loved the casserole!

  5. Melissa says:

    Oh so good – I pinned this post it, will need it for the up and coming school year!

  6. Paige D says:

    What a fabulous collection!! I made the pizza casserole and everyone loved it!