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Be the weeknight dinner hero with this extensive list of quick dinner ideas to make every night deliciously successful, and hassle-free!
We Love Easy Meals!
Soups, salads, and sandwiches are go-to quick dinner ideas in our home. These tasty main dishes don’t take much time to put together making them perfect for busy nights. Most of these meals make great freezer meals, easily double the recipe when you have time and save one for when you don’t. Along the same lines, we love dinners that can be made in the morning and are ready when it’s time to eat (think crockpot!)
For more quick dinner tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post!
From tortillas filled with cheese and chicken in our favorite quesadillas to simple white sauce pasta, there are plenty of easy and quick dinners to choose from!
I love to keep a collection of easy dinner recipes that I can pull out on those days when I’m stumped, especially ones that utilize pantry staples! You’ll love these simple ideas.
Feeding a family (especially a big one) can seem overwhelming at times. Casseroles and pasta recipes are always a success, but you’ll also love any of these tasty dishes.
Fast doesn’t need to mean unhealthy! These healthy options are perfect to have on hand. It will help you get dinner on the table quickly and avoid a hasty trip to pick up fast food.
All are simple, all are delicious, and all of these recipes utilize chicken!! Chicken is a versatile ingredient that can take on so many tasty flavor profiles. There is no shortage of goodness here – you’re sure to find a kid pleaser!
Prep ahead of time. When the meals are planned for the week, ingredients can be prepped ahead of time.
Save time and money. Instead of running to the grocery store several times a week, make a list of what you’ll need for the weekly menu, and only go once.
Flexibility. Having all the needed ingredients for a week of meals allows you to adjust your daily plan. If something unexpected pops up, simply switch that day’s meal with a quicker one planned for later that week.
Variety. Planning allows for more variety and healthier eating. No more hasty trips to pick up fast food.
What are ways that I can make a quick dinner?
30 minutes or less. Collect 30-minute meal recipes to have quick options on hand. As an added tip, keep all needed pantry staples on hand for easy recipes you make often.
Chicken. Have cooked meat on hand that’s ready to throw into pasta, soup, or even enchiladas. Shredded chicken is perfect to be kept in the freezer.
Freezer meals. Double the recipe and save the extras in the freezer, for later. Thaw the dish in the fridge overnight and heat it for dinner the next day!
Instant pot. This is especially helpful when I forget to thaw my meat. Unlike the crock pot, you can quickly cook completely frozen meat in an instant pot.
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I made walking taco for the first time and two great things happened. The Fritos, which are always left untouched in the chip box, got eaten and my kids asked me to make them again this week. I hope the other easy recipes on the list are as well received.
The word caught my attention!! I am all about fast & easy!! That’s exactly what these recipes are! And, they taste so good! We’ve never been disappointed!
Really like the recipes.
I made walking taco for the first time and two great things happened. The Fritos, which are always left untouched in the chip box, got eaten and my kids asked me to make them again this week. I hope the other easy recipes on the list are as well received.
Best ideas ever! The variety is simply amazing. Who doesn’t like quick and easy?
The word caught my attention!! I am all about fast & easy!! That’s exactly what these recipes are! And, they taste so good! We’ve never been disappointed!