100+ weeknight dinners so good we need to tell everyone about them

Between chicken dinners, pastas, vegetarian options, seafood dishes, and more, these recipes will guarantee you never have to suffer through a basic meal ever again. See ya never, boring weeknight dinners! Best part? While we all want to have that picturesque dinner, nobody wants to work for hours at it after a long hectic day. These 100+ not-too-complicated weeknight dinners will have you sitting down to eat in no time flat.

If you’re more of a takeout or delivery person, no worries! Check out some of our best cooking tips, but really all you need to know is that a little salt (usually more than you think!) and a sharp kitchen knife (keep your wrist steady for even cuts!) go a long way. Get all your ingredients prepped before you begin (think meal delivery-style, but on your own), and everything will come together that much faster.

The whole “I’ll cook if you clean” thing doesn’t really work when everyone’s exhausted, so make it easy on yourselves—as you’re browsing this list, take note of all the one-pot, sheet-pan, and casserole recipes. They start and end cooking in one dish (sometimes all on the stovetop!), meaning less for you to juggle in the kitchen and less cleanup. And if you want to leave your plates and silverware soaking in that pot overnight, no judgment here.

Don’t stress out over dinner, you’ve got this. For more perfect meal inspo, check out our best bite-size appetizers, our top side dishes, and our favorite easy desserts too.

Marry Me Gnocchi

This is a true 30-minute meal, and it calls for ingredients that you might already have on hand, saving you a trip to the grocery store. This is the meal you make when you need to get a meal on the table quickly and satisfy everyone around your dinner table.

Sheet-Pan Lasagna

The ease of breaking noodles, tossing them in sauce, and dolloping ricotta on a single top layer is the epitome of a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner. If you love the crispy corners of lasagna, then this is the hack for you.

Million Dollar Chicken Skillet

One bite and you’ll know exactly why we call this million-dollar chicken–it’s incredibly rich. In fact, this one-skillet chicken dinner is so savory and satisfying that we developed it to make enough for leftovers, just so we could have the chance to eat it again.

Chicken Pesto Pasta

Featuring store-bought pesto along with just six other ingredients, this 30-minute, one-pan meal is truly the lazy cook’s dream. Don’t be surprised if you end up (willingly!) eating the leftovers for lunch every day until they run out.

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

If you’re like us, craving the comfort of, say, chicken or shrimp Alfredo, but wanting something more, this is the pasta dish for you. It’s still got that delectable richness from heavy cream and Parm, but a sofrito-type blend of aromatics and Cajun seasoning make it extra flavorful.

Steak Fajita Power Bowls

Looking to upgrade your meal-prep routine? These steak fajita power bowls are the answer. Brown rice is topped with tender steak, fajita-style peppers and onions, black beans, corn, and sliced avocado in these protein-packed bowls for an easy, quick dinner that's anything but boring.

Chicken Quesadillas

You don't really need a recipe to make this popular Mexican dish, but if you're looking for some guidance, especially in cooking up some quick and easy chicken to stuff inside, this recipe won't let you down.

Sesame Tofu & Broccoli

In this vegetarian version of a Chinese-American favorite, oven-baked tofu gets tossed in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce along with crisp-tender broccoli, then topped with toasty sesame seeds and scallions. Mmm.

Indian Butter Chickpeas

Looking for your new favorite way to dress up canned chickpeas? You’re in the right place. Simmered in an aromatic tomato gravy, this vegetarian spin on classic butter chicken will forever change the way you look at a can of beans.

Stuffed Peppers

Here at Delish, we’re big fans of stuffed peppers—they're the perfect vessel for countless combinations and ingredients. While we love to experiment with countless variations, this classic recipe is hard to beat.

Pepper Steak

Broccoli haters—if your favorite stir-fry is always ruined by the inclusion of those little trees (sorry, beef & broccoli), then let us introduce you to pepper steak. This tender steak stir-fry is loaded with plenty of peppers and a classic, simple sauce that brings everything together.

Hamburger Casserole

It can be hard to replicate the perfection of a restaurant-quality burger, but this casserole captures the same magic in the form of an easy weeknight dinner. Bonus: no flipping patties over a hot grill!

Caprese Chicken Gnocchi Skillet

f you love Caprese but wish it could be more of a main course, then let us introduce this protein-filled, carb-forward skillet. In this recipe, we're adding in pan-roasted chicken and store-bought gnocchi as Caprese’s newest co-stars.

Cheesy Taco Bake

If you love our taco lasagna, then get ready to meet a new staple in your weeknight dinner rotation: this cheesy taco bake. Instead of using tortillas, like we do in our lasagnchiladas, we're layering seasoned ground beef, cheese, and tomato-sour cream mixture on top of tortilla chips for added texture.

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Shrimp pasta is what dreams are made of, but this one—tossed in a Parmesan white wine sauce—really takes the cake. Buttery, garlicky shrimp are tossed in the simple but satisfying sauce with angel hair pasta before being topped with fresh herbs for a summer dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

This creamy, cheesy, Ritz cracker-topped casserole is packed with chicken, rice, and freshly blanched broccoli with the quintessential cream of mushroom soup. It's our ideal Sunday dinner, and it's perfect for when you have a few extra mouths to feed.

Pork Dumpling Bowls

Craving dumplings, but not the effort it takes to make them? Enter: pork dumpling bowls. These deconstructed bowls are our favorite hack that delivers on the same salty-savory, soy sauce-soaked pork, shrimp, and cabbage filling, but combined with easy wheat noodles that mimic the same chewy flavor you love in a dumpling—no wrapping required.

Sweet & Sour Tofu

Sweet and sour sauce is a staple across Chinese-American restaurant menus—and for good reason. The combination of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors pairs well with virtually every protein. That’s especially true when it comes to tofu—because it’s mild in flavor, the sweet and sour sauce truly shines (even the tofu haters will ask for seconds).

Peanut Chickpea Protein Bowls

In this recipe, crispy chickpeas, cabbage slaw, and brown rice are topped with more veggies and herbs and drizzled with creamy peanut sauce for a satisfying meal that’s both hearty and healthy.

Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken

A saucy glazed chicken thigh is typically pretty hard to beat, but this Hawaiian shoyu chicken is really something special. Featuring a ridiculously simple soy and brown sugar sauce, this easy one-pot meal will become your new go-to weeknight fave.

One-Pan Chimichurri Shrimp

Chimichurri is best known as an Argentine topping for grilled beef, but the fun doesn’t have to stop there. This bright, zippy blend of fresh herbs, alliums, and acid can play well with many different foods, including juicy, marinated shrimp.

Chicken Shawarma Sheet-Pan Dinner

This chicken shawarma-inspired meal is the kind of weeknight dinner that checks ALL the boxes: It's easy, only requires a few dishes, won't make you regret cooking, and most importantly—packs an wild amount of flavor into one sheet pan.

Chipotle Shrimp Taco Bowls

Taco salads or bowls are essentially a dream for meal prepping. This recipe formula works for countless variations, but we especially love this chipotle shrimp version. Not only is it delicious, but every component comes together quickly.

Creamy Dijon Chicken

If you need a new chicken dinner to add to your lineup, this should be first on your list. In this one-pan meal, chicken breasts are covered in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce with white wine and lemon juice for brightness. It's the perfect dinner to reach for when you need something quick and easy.

Sloppy Joe Orzo

Think beyond the bun! You don’t need to sandwich a sloppy Joe to enjoy it; transform the classic comfort food into a date night staple with this sloppy Joe orzo instead.

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

This marry me shrimp pasta features a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce loaded with shrimp, tender spinach, and fragrant herbs, all tossed with perfectly al dente pasta. Taking inspiration from our beloved marry me chicken, this is a new spin on a classic that’s both indulgent and easy to make.

Miso Mushroom Crispy Rice

Punchy flavor and interesting texture are like the Thelma & Louise of excellent food—you just need both, and this crispy rice and miso mushroom skillet delivers. This dish is inspired by Momofuku’s Miso Mushroom Rice, but takes cues from Persian tahdig and Spanish paella, so you know it's good.

One-Pan Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi

In this one-pan dinner, chicken breasts pair with pillowy gnocchi in a creamy sauce, complete with mushrooms and spinach. It's the ultimate weeknight comfort food that tastes like it took hours, when in reality, it comes together in under an hour.

Salmon Piccata

Rightfully exalted for its brazen, punchy, pull-no-punches demeanor, chicken piccata is a crowning achievement of Italian-American cooking. It only makes sense, then, that salmon piccata would also be a knockout.

Baked Spaghetti

While we could never get tired of classic spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, sometimes we're looking for the easiest route possible to a weeknight dinner. Enter: baked spaghetti. This casserole is what comfort food is all about—cheesy, hearty, and completely adaptable to whatever you have on hand.

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken

We’ll say it: Bacon and ranch is an absolute match made in heaven. If you’re as obsessed with this flavor combination as we are (how could you not be?), then this chicken dinner should be your new weeknight staple.

Baked Feta Chickpeas

Thought the baked feta pasta craze was over? Think again. Let us introduce you to your next obsession: baked feta chickpeas. Tossed in a fresh garlic-burst cherry tomato sauce and served with slabs of bubbling browned feta, these chickpeas are your weeknight ticket to protein-packed dinnertime bliss.

Cilantro-Lime Chicken

Cilantro lovers unite! This perfect combo of tangy, acidic lime and fresh, slightly peppery cilantro is one that you'll turn back to time and time again, whatever the season. Here, we're just serving the chicken over white rice, but it would be just as good shredded into tacos or a burrito bowl with all your favorite toppings.

Spinach & Artichoke White Bean Skillet

It's no secret that we can't get enough of beans, and our newest obsession features iconic spinach & artichoke dip reimagined as a glossy white bean skillet. We love this pantry-friendly recipe because it’s an easy vegetarian dinner with complex flavor and it’s incredibly affordable—the perfect addition to your weeknight rotation!

Taco Lasagna

This hearty Tex-Mex taco lasagna hits so many of the classic casserole notes: Cheesy? ✔️ Perfect for a crowd? ✔️ Flavor for days? ✔️ Great (greatest?) way to stretch a pound of ground beef? ✔️ The list goes on and on.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

When it comes to chicken breast recipes, it's hard to beat this one. It's bright and easy and just as good in the summer as it is in the winter, whether you're craving comfort food or a dinner fancy enough for guests.

One-Pan Chicken Bacon Gnocchi

Our one-pan chicken & gnocchi is so beloved, it was an easy choice to upgrade it with another of our favorite ingredients: crispy bacon! The chicken here is cooked in the rendered bacon fat, making it tender and juicy, and the luxuriously rich and creamy sauce comes together almost effortlessly by combining broth, cream, and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Baked Feta Pasta

Obviously roasting a block of feta with bursting tomatoes is going to be amazing. But is it good enough to break TikTok like this one did? Our answer, begrudgingly, is yes. It's genius—super-easy, but fancy enough for date night. 😍

Chicken & Broccoli

This fast and easy one-pot chicken and broccoli recipe is coated in a sweet and savory sauce with plenty of ginger and garlic for a weeknight dinner that beats take-out. This dish comes together in 20 minutes with minimal prep work too. Win win!

Sushi Bake

This casserole is the perfect entry point for trying your hand at making sushi at home or introducing sushi to picky kiddos. It’s exactly like your favorite spicy tuna roll, with extra toppings, like creamy sliced avocado, cucumber, and plenty of sriracha.

Chicken Stir Fry

A stir fry is our go-to weeknight dinner when we just don’t have the energy to spend a long time in the kitchen—this recipe is no exception. Make it as is, then use it as a jumping-off point to create your perfect chicken stir-fry.

Chicken Parm Pasta

We used store-bought breaded chicken breasts and tomato sauce so you don’t have to do any heavy lifting. The goal of this one-pot recipe is for you to have 0% stress and 100% more chicken Parm, because honestly, at the end of the day, that’s all any of us is really looking for, right?

Marry Me Chickpeas

Our original Marry Me chicken might be an Internet sensation, but these Marry Me chickpeas are coming for the crown. Chickpeas are tossed in creamy garlic and sun-dried tomato sauce for a simple vegetarian spin on Delish’s favorite dinner.

Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Breast

If you need a really simple chicken dinner idea that isn’t just a plain chicken breast, this pretzel-crusted chicken is just the thing. The coating is really simple to make, and the pretzels stick on easily, creating a crunchy, salty crust without needing to fry.

Creamy Coconut-Lime Chickpea Skillet

This chickpea skillet is inspired by our one-pan coconut-lime chicken. With a sweet, slightly spicy coconut and tomato sauce that is absolute perfection, and plenty of crisp, nearly creamy chickpeas, this is the coconut-lime variation that won’t leave you missing the meat.

Cheesy Baked Burrito Rice

We love a good ol’-fashioned casserole-style dinner, and this cheesy burrito rice fits the bill on busy weeknights. We also love a burrito bar moment, but don't want to spend the time cleaning extra dishes. That's where this baked burrito rice comes in. Cleanup is a breeze, and the leftovers are unbelievable.

Bacon & Pimento Mac & Cheese

To give a new spin on the superior comfort food, we decided to give it a kick that makes you say, “Maybe I can go for seconds—or thirds!” From the kick of the pimento peppers and tabasco to the bacon crumble in the sauce and the breadcrumbs, this jacked-up variation keeps every bite interesting.

Italian Meatloaf

As Italian-American food enthusiasts, we had strong feelings about developing Italian meatloaf. There are many variations of what this Italian-American version consists of, but ours shares history with the meatball: tender, cheesy, garlic-forward, and rich with tomato umami.

Baked Salmon

This healthy baked salmon is the best way to feed a crowd. There's no skillet cooking at all—everything is oven-baked in foil, making prep and cleanup a breeze. We believe it might just be the best baked salmon recipe... ever.

Cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Chickpea Skillet

If you're that person that steals the cheesy broccoli out of broccoli cheddar soup, this broccoli cheddar chickpea skillet will be your dream dinner. Steamed broccoli and chickpeas are tossed together in a light cheesy sauce for a protein-filled one-pan meal that’s primed to become a new family favorite.

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

The real one-pan magic here happens when the pasta is simmered in beef broth and half-and-half, soaking up all those rich flavors. Once the cavatappi reaches al dente perfection, the dish is finished with melty provolone, turning it into the ultimate savory skillet dinner.

Queso Mac & Cheese

This one-pot recipe starts by cooking macaroni, then uses the same pot and pasta water to create a creamy queso sauce that coats every curly noodle. For an extra kick, finish it off with a crunchy salsa crumble. Serve this side dish alongside hot dog tacos for a twist that'll have everyone asking for seconds.

Lasagnchiladas

Instead of creating an argument in the family group chat about what to have for dinner, just mash two favorites together like we did for this lasagna-enchilada hybrid we’ve dubbed lasagnchiladas! It's exactly what it sounds like, i.e. INCREDIBLE.

White Bean & Smoked Sausage Skillet

Name a better pairing than pork and beans. We'll wait…. exactly. There simply isn’t one. That means that this white bean and sausage skillet is guaranteed to have you scraping your bowl clean and coming back for seconds. Best part? This comes together in just 30 minutes and only uses a few dishes!

Cream Of Mushroom Pastina

Canned cream of mushroom soup is great, though we all know homemade is better. One reason? If you make it at home, you can jazz it up into a one-pot pasta scenario like this one, without too much extra effort.

Mongolian Beef Ramen

Ramen noodles are a classic cheap and easy dinner on their own, add traditional stir-fry ingredients and you've got a meal that's easy and comforting, but just a little bit elevated. Here, flank steak is accompanied by veggies spiked with ginger, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and scallions, but feel free to get creative.

Creamy Harissa Chicken & Gnocchi

If creamy chicken & gnocchi is the one-pan dinner you find yourself making over and over again, this one’s for you. It’s just like the original but with added flair from crumbled feta, ras el hanout, and spicy harissa paste—a North African hot sauce.

Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp

This creamy lemon garlic shrimp is the ideal balance of richness and brightness, making it an irresistible and fast dinner option. Everything comes together in one pan, but it's also perfect for pairing with a roasted veggie, a big pot of pasta, a pile of crispy roasted potatoes, or your favorite crusty bread.

Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp tacos are easy, fast, and the perfect canvas for showcasing all the best parts of the handheld favorite. Pan-seared shrimp get seasoned with homemade taco seasoning and drizzled with lime juice, then piled into a charred corn tortilla with crisp cabbage slaw and topped with jalapeno-garlic crema (a game changer).

One-Pot Chicken Alfredo

Oh, chicken Alfredo: It's the classic pasta we just can't seem to get enough of. Of course, there are tons of jarred pasta sauces you can buy, but making Alfredo sauce from scratch is actually so easy.

Lemon-Brown Butter Salmon

Thanks to simple browned butter, this is the kind of quick meal you can pull off on a busy weeknight OR for an impressive romantic meal. Pair it with an easy-to-assemble salad or our foolproof mashed potatoes for a full meal that will rival your favorite restaurant.

Sausage & Broccoli Burrata Pasta

If you’ve ever wanted to make dreamy burrata-topped pasta, then you’re in for a treat. Lucky for you, this gorgeous pasta is a low-lift weeknight dinner that encompasses everything you need from the proteins to the vegetables and carbs.

Sheet-Pan Roasted Red Onion Chicken

The real magic in this sheet-pan dinner is in the savory-sweet, spoonable sauce that the onions transform into. Blending the chicken fat-roasted, charred onions with butter, sweet white vinegar, and crushed red pepper yields a creamy, umami-rich sauce that makes the chicken even more succulent.

Black Bean Sweet Potato Taco Skillet

Want taco night without the multiple pans and (semi-?) controlled chaos of a build-your-own dinner? Make this taco skillet. Saucy, spiced sweet potatoes and black beans are tossed with crushed potato chips and topped with melty cheese for a simple one-pan meal that will be your new weeknight go-to.

Sheet-Pan Quesadillas

Quesadillas are a classic late-night snack or easy dinner, but when we need to serve a crowd, we bring out the sheet pan. This hack makes cooking quesadillas for a crowd easier than ever. In just around an hour, you'll have a cheesy, crowd-pleasing meal that is sure to satisfy.

Chicken Marsala Orzo

To get this meal on the table in under 45 minutes, quick-cooking orzo is simmered in creamy mushroom-Marsala sauce and tossed with golden-brown seared chicken breast, then topped with chopped parsley. Never again will you have to wonder, "what should I serve with my chicken marsala?"

One-Pan Eggplant Parm Orzo

Eggplant Parm is very high on our comfort food dinners list, but we don’t always feel like breaking out the oil for frying. To get all of the textures and flavors of the OG without the cleanup job, we transformed classic eggplant Parmesan into a one-pan dinner that’s as delicious as it is filling.

Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken With Noodles

Who can resist rice noodles bathed in an abundance of sweet and creamy peanut butter sauce? Not us! In this recipe, the prep actually takes longer than the cooking, so feel free to make some elements ahead. With all them behind you, the dish comes together in a snap.

Creamy Polenta & Meatballs

While we absolutely love all meatballs, juicy ones simmered in a tangy tomato sauce holds a special place in our hearts. In fact, some days only a bowl of creamy polenta and meatballs will do. These are proof that comfort food doesn't have to just mean pasta.

Chicken Fajita Casserole

In this casserole, seasoned chicken breast is nestled into fire-roasted tomato rice before being topped with strips of jalapeño, bell pepper, and sweet red onion, then smothered with a three-cheese blend and baked. If you turn your head every time a sizzling plate of chicken fajitas passes, this recipe is the low-lift one-pan version you need.

Carnitas Tamale Pie

Just like our OG tamale pie and our chicken tamale pie, this recipe puts the cornbread underneath the topping (rather than on top). This method provides a sturdy bottom that helps the tamale pie cut and lift like a slice of loaded pizza, leaving the shredded pork surface open for extra toppings like fresh tomatoes and scallions.

Arroz Con Pollo

Arroz con pollo (chicken with rice in Spanish) is the perfect weeknight dinner savior. It’s an easy one-pot meal that doesn’t taste like one (seriously, you just might be eating the rice straight out of the pan). The best part? It makes for incredible leftovers, so you can enjoy it all week long.

Pad Thai

Pad Thai always a must-order, which is why it’s especially disappointing to get a lackluster one. Your days of too-sweet sauce, gummy noodles, or overcooked protein are over. With just a few special ingredients, you can make this subtly sweet, tangy, nutty, and salty Thai dish, right at home, exactly how you like it.

Taco Spaghetti

One-pot taco spaghetti is a fast-as-can-be weeknight dinner that pairs all your favorite taco fixin’s with spaghetti rather than taco shells. It's especially perfect for those nights when you just cannot stand the thought of a sink full of dirty dishes.

Chicken Florentine Pasta

If you're obsessed with chicken Florentine, then let us introduce you to your new favorite pasta dinner. This dish—filled with chicken breasts, chopped tomatoes, and baby spinach—is completed with a bright and rich white wine and cream-based sauce. Best part? It's ready in under an hour!

Marry Me Meatballs

Just like all of our Marry Me dishes that came before, the sauce is something to obsess over. It’s perfect for sopping up with crusty bread or tossing with your favorite al dente pasta. Serve it up with a simple salad or your favorite roasted veggie to make this a well-rounded, satisfying meal this August.

Chicken Parmesan

Though we’ve done it many different ways here (hi hello chicken nugget Parm casserole), this classic recipe is the chosen one, the holy grail. It has everything you want in chicken Parm—fried crispy cutlets, a perfect blend of mozzarella and Parm, and a tomato sauce that's full of life.

BBQ Protein Bowls

With BBQ chicken, corn, an easy slaw, rice, and pickles, these grain bowls are a protein-packed dinner that's meal prep gold. Once you prep the rice ahead of time, these bowls will only take 15 minutes to cook and assemble!

Mediterranean Pizza

Classic pizza dough and sauce are swapped out for alternatives (including an infused oil) to create a lighter pie perfect for spring. Topped with plenty of Mediterranean-inspired veggies, marinated olives, and crumbled feta, this flavor-packed pizza is worthy of any warm weather dinner or pre-party appetizer.

Brown Sugar Salmon

When it comes to 15-minute weeknight dinners, nothing is better than a simple piece of flaky, tender, savory-sweet brown sugar-glazed salmon. It takes 5 minutes to prep, 10 minutes to cook, and cleanup is an absolute breeze.

Sloppy Joes

If you're craving a reliable, nostalgic, easy (and cheap) weeknight dinner, then there’s no debate: A sloppy Joes’ night is in order. The perfect answer to, “How far can I stretch this package of ground beef?”, you only need only require a handful of simple ingredients to create this classic family dinner.

French Bread Pizza

We've all been there: You're craving homemade pizza, but you want it fast—no time to deal with rolling out finicky pizza dough. The solution? Grab a loaf of French bread, and get ready for the pizza hack of a lifetime.

Creamy Tuscan Butter White Bean Skillet

Creamy Tuscan anything is a cult classic here at Delish, but this vegetarian version might be our new favorite. Featuring white beans and spinach swimming in a luxurious tomato cream sauce, this hearty skillet dinner is so comforting and satisfying, you’ll never miss the chicken.

Smash Burger Tacos

These fully loaded smash burger tacos are the ultimate comfort food hybrid with a crispy, juicy, thin beef patty, melty American cheese, and all the classic burger fixings loaded onto a toasted flour tortilla. You’ll never have to choose between burger night or taco night again!

Beef & Rice Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Classic stuffed peppers are one of our readers’ all-time favorites, and we thought we'd done them every possible way...until now. Here, we swap the bell peppers for poblanos and update the typical stuffing by using fire-roasted tomatoes, chipotle chiles, and spices.

Burger Bowls

Craving a juicy cheeseburger but not the mandatory nap that comes with it? This cheesy, saucy, veggie-packed burger bowl is your solution. These bowls are just as versatile as an actual burger, so have fun with your preferred toppings too.

Chicken Enchiladas

When the craving for satisfying comfort food meets the need for a straightforward weeknight dinner, chicken enchiladas are a guaranteed winner. They’re easy, filling, and take less than an hour to prepare from start to finish.

Mexican Beef 'N' Rice Skillet

Is there anything better than a one-skillet meal? We don’t think so! This one features spiced ground beef, flavorful rice, hearty beans, and lots of cheese. It all comes together in just 40 minutes with minimal prep, and is perfect for when you want to spice things up.

Chicken Curry

Looking for an easy, weeknight-friendly curry? This chicken version is IT. It’s rich, saucy, and perfectly spiced (but not too hot!), is made up of simple ingredients you might already have at home, and comes together in less than an hour.

One-Pan Coconut-Lime Chicken

If our creamy Tuscan chicken is a mainstay at your house, this recipe is going to be just the thing to shake up your weeknight dinner routine. We paired quick-cooking chicken cutlets with a spicy-sweet coconut milk sauce that’s out-of-this-world tasty.

Chicken Tacos

We say the more toppings the merrier. We like our chicken tacos topped with red onion (pickled onions would be great too), avocado, cilantro, and cheese. Pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream, or some crushed corn chips would also be delicious, so have fun with it!

Orange Chicken

If you just can't get enough of the classic Panda Express dish, this copycat recipe will be a game-changer. Ready in under an hour with all of the same sweet and savory flavors you love, staying in for weeknight dinner has never been easier.

Taco Gnocchi Bake

In this recipe, gnocchi gets the taco treatment for a simple weeknight meal. Along with some ground beef, black beans, and plenty of cheddar cheese, it’s a fun twist on the potato-based pasta that comes together in just 30 minutes.

Tofu Stir-Fry

For best results, use extra-firm tofu that has been frozen so it can absorb flavors more readily, and simmer the tofu in salted water briefly to make it hardier and less likely to crumble when jostled in the pan. Otherwise, the sky's the limit, so add your favorite veggies!

Cheesy Chicken & Pepper Bake

In a rut with your weeknight chicken dinners? Spice things up but keep prep easy with this chicken recipe. You get the convenience of cooking the chicken and peppers in one dish, with the added flavor and fancy-ish feel from a thyme-cream cheese stuffing and colorful sweet peppers beneath.

Beef & Broccoli

A quintessential Chinese-American dish, beef and broccoli is a classic that graces the menu at almost every takeout spot across the country—it's right up there with orange chicken, and for very good reason: The combination of tender, seared beef and broccoli tossed in a garlicky, velvety sauce is practically impossible to resist.

Salmon & Potato Skillet

While the potatoes here cook, the salmon takes a quick bath in an easy marinade that will double as cooking fat in this simple dish. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a delicious and filling meal that can be customized every time you make it.

Pizza Spaghetti

Pizza and spaghetti are meant to be, and this recipe is proof. We kept things simple, but feel free to add additional veggies if you like—olives, bell peppers, and more would all be welcome here.

Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo is one of life's greatest comfort foods—it's creamy, cheesy, carb-y, and super super flavorful. We especially love this version because the shrimp not only adds extra flavor, but also some lean protein to boot.

Enchilada Casserole

This casserole has all of the flavors of chicken enchiladas (with a few worthwhile additions), but eliminates the most tedious part of making them: all that rolling! In this recipe, you just layer all your components in a casserole dish, bake until melty and saucy, add your desired toppings, and serve.

One-Pot French Onion Pasta

We’re big fans of one-pot pastas and French onion soup-flavored everything, so it was just a matter of time until we combined those two awesome things in one dish. Meet this one-pot French onion soup pasta, which is destined to become one of your favorite weeknight dinners.

Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Pasta

We’ll never say no to pasta night, but sometimes we want to add a new, fresh flavor to our noodles. Our best suggestion? Crack open a can of chipotle chiles. The smoky, slightly spicy chiles add a fresh flavor to pasta sauce that pairs perfectly with quick-cooking shrimp.

Sloppy Joe Casserole

Being on Team Casserole doesn’t stop us from appreciating the iconic sloppy Joe sandwich, it just gives us more ways to celebrate the combination of ground beef and tangy sauce. More than just delicious, this casserole is flexible, freezable, and ready to serve on a busy weeknight for dinner.

Egg Roll Bowls

If you're a fan of crispy savory egg rolls, then you might consider this unwrapped version your dream healthy dinner. Without the need to wrap or fry, this veggie-packed meal comes together in well under an hour.

Thai-Style Red Curry Meatballs

To make this a true weeknight winner, spoon the meatballs, vegetables, and sauce over steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles for a filling dinner. The super-flavorful curry sauce will soak into your base, giving sweet and savory heat in every bite.

Marry Me Chicken

If you're looking for a chicken dinner so good jaws will drop, this is the recipe for you. Chicken breasts are seared until golden, before being baked with a simple (but extremely satisfying) cream sauce. The result is a chicken dinner so good, you just might get a proposal by the last bite.

Peruvian-Style Chicken With Green Sauce

Our ever-popular Peruvian roast chicken will forever be one of our favorites…unless we need to get dinner on the table ASAP. If that's you too, lean on chicken thighs instead for that smoky, garlicky chicken with its crispy skin, in less than half the time.

Butter Beans Alla Vodka

Penne might be the classic accompaniment for vodka sauce, but in our bean-obsessed kitchen, butter beans are the carb of choice. Soft and creamy, these underrated canned staples are ready to step into the spotlight—tossed in a skillet of rich tomato sauce spiked with vodka and showered with extra Parm.

Miso Bolognese

We’re no strangers to the simple magic of a well-done Bolognese; it’s a staple in our weeknight dinner rotation. To avoid falling into a dreaded rut, we turned to one of our favorite superpower ingredients to jazz it up. Enter: miso!

Dirty Martini Steak Frites

Don’t let the frozen fries fool you—this is a meal for grown-ups. In it, the French bistro classic, steak frites, gets fused with a dirty gin martini to create a combo that will leave you feeling like your most sophisticated self.

Enchilada Stuffed Shells

We know what you may be thinking: enchiladas + pasta? Hear us out: Here, we swapped out the tortillas for jumbo pasta shells, and stuffed them full of rotisserie chicken, green chiles, and enchilada sauce, all topped with melted cheese and a drizzle of sour cream for the ultimate hearty, flavorful dinner.

One-Pan Salmon & Orzo

This one-pot meal makes cleanup a breeze, but its real victory is how simple everything is from start to finish. Simple ingredients come together to make a flavorful salmon dinner in less than an hour. A squeeze of lemon brightens the whole thing, while the tangy feta will keep you going back in for more.

Sheet-Pan Sausage & Vegetables

Whenever we need an easy dinner that doesn't require much, this is what we make. It works with whatever veggies you already have and requires basically zero effort!

One-Pot Green Chile Chicken & Rice

This is a great meal when you're feeling lazy but craving something cozy and flavorful. The rice is reminiscent of a cheesy burrito filling, while the green chiles add a pickled, tangy brightness to the whole dish. Yum!

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pizza

Chicken Alfredo and pizza are two kings of the comfort food realm, so when they join forces, you get something truly magical. Creamy Alfredo sauce is topped with sliced chicken, broccoli, and oodles of gooey mozz for a rich, saucy pizza that will revolutionize your weeknight dinner routine.

One Skillet Creamy Thai Basil Chicken

This totally delicious mashup of coconut rice and Thai basil chicken gets dinner done all in just one skillet. It brings all the flavors of Thai cuisine you crave into your home with ingredients you can find in most grocery stores. Weeknight dinner win!

Steak & Potato Skillet

Meat and potatoes will always be a winning combo, but it's still important to keep things interesting. In this simple version of the dynamic duo, a skillet of crispy potatoes and tender flank steak gets bathed in a tangy, savory garlic mustard butter sauce. Now that’s what we call interesting!

Everything Bagel Crusted Salmon

It’s time to bring the brunch vibes to dinnertime with everything bagel seasoning crusted salmon and a refreshing salad that’s reminiscent of the toppings on your favorite loaded bagel & lox. If you’ve never turned cream cheese into a salad dressing, you're in for a treat.

Halal Cart-Style Cauliflower Bowls

Turns out, incredible halal chicken-inspired flavors seamlessly translate to a plant-based version using cauliflower as the star ingredient. Spiced cauliflower joins forces with a bright and fresh tomato salad, crunchy toppings, and a homemade vegan halal cart-style white sauce.

Whipped Ricotta Pasta

Whipped ricotta might just be one of the best pasta upgrades. In one bowl, you get all the enjoyment of a marinara with the creaminess of something like an Alfredo sauce. You’re going to love the irresistible balance of flavor.

Baked Ziti

After 5 rounds of testing, we finally found the ideal combination of flavors and effort for this baked ziti—it’s got rich ricotta and a meaty, tomato-based sauce, thrown together in a dish and baked with your pasta.

Feta & Herb Crusted Salmon

For this Mediterranean-inspired recipe, you just arrange your salmon on a sheet tray (lined with aluminum foil for the easiest cleanup), sprinkle on the toppings, and bake it for 25 minutes. No flipping, no sticking, and no mess!

Greek Lemon-Butter Chicken & Smashed Potatoes

In this recipe, extra-crispy smashed potatoes, herby feta, and a briny herbal finish (thanks olives!) amplifies all the classic flavors of lemon-butter chicken without taking away from the goodness of the original recipe.

Cabbage Roll Skillet

Cabbage rolls just became a viable weeknight dinner with this quicker to make skillet dinner, which skips the cabbage rolling and gets dinner directly on the table. It’s less work, yet the payoff of a comforting home-cooked meal all the same.

Za'atar Sheet Pan Chicken

We’ve made a lot of great sheet-pan dinners, but this za’atar chicken recipe is a new favorite. Bone-in chicken thighs, baby potatoes, broccoli, and red onion are all tossed in a simple marinade, then roasted to crispy, schmaltzy perfection. And just to kick it up another notch, we’re drizzling it all in a creamy tahini sauce to finish it off. 😍

Coconut Curry Salmon

The coconut milk and spice go so well together here, making a rich, but not heavy, sauce that really tastes and feels far more complicated than it is. The salmon simmers in the milk, keeping it very tender and flaky and extra flavorful. Spoon the sauce over the salmon a few times as it cooks to give it a nice coating.

Chicken Tikka Alfredo

This recipe marries two of our favorite creamy comfort foods, spicy chicken tikka masala and rich, garlicky fettuccine Alfredo. Weirdly enough, Parmesan and curry are a pretty unbelievable pairing!