Top 10+ easy dinners so delicious, our editors make them on repeat
No matter how much planning is involved, weeknight dinners can be stressful. As we head into a new year, we asked our editors to share their go-to easy recipes for weeknight and weekday planning. From a cheesy chicken casserole to flavorful salmon, these are the ten they make on repeat.
01 of 10
Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon With Veggies And Oranges
"Whenever I'm not in the mood to cook, I always turn to sheet-pan salmon and veggies as a healthy and hearty dinner option. I'll add couscous or brown rice for a starchy side, and everybody's happy!" - Betsy Watson
02 of 10
Poppy Seed Chicken
"This casserole only requires six ingredients and a few minutes to pull together. I usually make it at least once a month. I like to make it on Monday nights and eat on it for the rest of the week because it tastes just as good reheated!" - Jenna Sims
03 of 10
Zucchini Pasta
"I make this dish multiple times a month. It's so easy and so delicious, even with sad winter zucchini. Just don't use pre-grated cheese. It really does have to be grated fresh." - Alana Al-Hatlani
04 of 10
Smoky Pork and Greens Stew
"This recipe is literally just dump and stir. The flavor reminds me of traditional Mexican posole, but it takes a fraction of the time to make, thanks to pulled pork from your favorite local barbecue spot." - Josh Miller
05 of 10
Sheet Pan Nachos
"During basketball season, my husband and I often throw these nachos together while we watch weeknight games. I customize the recipe based on what we have on hand, sometimes swapping in black beans for pintos, or roasted veggies instead ground chuck. They taste like our own mini tailgate, even in the dead of winter." –Brennan Long
06 of 10
Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
"It doesn't get much easier than a sheet pan dinner, and this is one of my favorites because I typically have all ingredients on hand. Since my rosemary bush grows well all year long, I just have to run to the backyard for a fresh clipping, toss everything together in the oven, and dinner is served in about an hour." –Tara McCay
07 of 10
Quick Turkey Chili
"This easy and delicious chili comes together super quickly. Plus, it creates enough leftovers to get me through lunch for the rest of the week." -Meghan Overdeep
08 of 10
Shrimp and Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta
"I reach for this recipe when my fridge is feeling a little bare, but I still need to get dinner on the table. Sometimes I add the shrimp if I have them in the freezer, and sometimes I leave them out. In a pinch, canned whole tomatoes work well, too! Just give them a gentle squeeze with your hands before adding them to the skillet." Ivy Odom
09 of 10
Slow Cooker Brisket Chili
"Don't be fooled by the many hours this recipe says it takes: most of it is cookin' slow on the slow cooker, which is my secret to a top notch weeknight dinner. You do have to sear the brisket to lock in the flavor, but after that you're smooth sailing and have a cozy chili when you get home from work." - Catherine Jessee
10 of 10
Million Dollar Chicken and Rice
"Just 15 minutes of hands-on time is all you need to bring this creamy, extra cheesy chicken and rice dish. It's a weeknight winner." -Krissy Tiglias
