50 Easy Dinner Recipes To Try Tonight, homemade and freshly served
50 Easy Dinner Recipes To Try Tonight
Need some quick and easy dinner recipes and ideas, ones you can make without spending hours in the kitchen or even in the grocery store? Especially on weeknights, I find myself wanting to cook and serve a healthy, home-cooked meal, but yet I just don’t have it in me to make something time consuming and laborious. My favorite ideas are the recipes where everyone thinks you worked very hard, but you actually did not! If you are also a fan of this sort of recipe, then I have 50 cool recipes for you to check out. These 50 easy dinner recipes are the best of the best, you will definitely be excited when you see how easy they are to make. Check out the gorgeous photos from some of the top food and DIY bloggers and see for yourself. Yum, right? Whether it be easy chicken recipes, simple vegetarian or vegan dishes, home-style comfort foods or easy recipes with ground beef, these 50 fantastic foods are sure to please most anyone you want to feed. I made this list a few months ago, and now all my friends insisted I share a copy with them, as it makes last minute dinner planning and even the weekend plan ahead meal prep that much easier. You only need a few ingredients to make a lot of these easy recipes, so there is no need to spend hours at the grocery store hunting down a long list of weird ingredients.

Easy Dinner Recipes

1. Quick Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls

crunchycreamysweet Easy dinner recipe: quick teriyaki chicken rice bowls ready fast for a healthy weeknight meal for the whole family This easy chicken recipe idea is healthy, quick and delicious, so I am not sure what more you could ask for. This quick chicken teriyaki dish is now on of the most requested foods by all three of my children. Even picky eaters love this one.

2. One-Pan Ground Beef Pasta

Well Plated One pan ground beef pasta simmered together for an easy weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup for the whole family Looking for easy beef recipes? Look no further than this simple garlic butter steak with potatoes. Your meat and potato people are sure to fall in love with it, and you just may turn the rest of them into steak lovers, too. A one skillet meal you can make in a hurry, this is the easy idea for beef when I have late day meetings at the offics and know I will not be home early. Serve it with a green salad and you have a quick and easy, healthy meal. If you need dinner ideas for tonight and don’t have anything to make yet, never fear. This simple recipe idea for dinner is quick to prepare and requires minimal ingredients. For a hearty beef dinner idea, this is one of my all time favorites.

This is the recipe I come back to when time is tight and everyone is hungry right now. Hearty pasta and seasoned beef in one pan, cozy and filling, and endlessly adaptable to whatever is in the fridge. Well Plated has the recipe.

Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe Video

For quick and easy Italian tonight, learn how to make this awesome creamy chicken piccata recipe. Love easy Italian recipes for dinner? Serve this with your favorite pasta and a Ceasar salad for a healthy, balanced meal.

3. 15-Minute Chicken Chow Mein

cookingclassy Fifteen minute chicken chow mein that tastes just like the restaurant version made at home for the whole family Who doesn’t love Chinese takeouts? Well, this Chicken Chow Mein recipe is as good as the restaurant and it’s so easy and simple to make, it will be ready on the table in about 15 minutes or so. Totally a crave-worthy dinner! When I try Asian recipes always turn out so well, which surprises me since I don’t always prepare such things. I love adding exciting new flavors to my dinner menu, and this is a family favorite, an easy noodle dish kids love.

4. One Pot Penne Pasta with Tomato & Basil

thelittlekitchen Easy dinner recipe: one pot penne pasta simmered with tomato and basil for minimal cleanup for the whole family I have been wanting to try so many one pot pasta dishes online but haven’t quite figured out the best recipe until I stumbled upon this post from The Little Kitchen. I just love how fresh this looks so I’ll have to finally give it a try.

Easy Chicken Recipes

Easy and Healthy Primavera Stuffed Chicken

For a super healthy, super delicious but easy dinner idea, try stuffing chicken breast with vegetables Primavera style. Learn how to make with this video recipe tutorial. For healthy dinner ideas, try this yummy vegetable baked chicken breast recipe for dinner.

5. 15-Minute Easy Honey Garlic Chicken

tipbuzz Fifteen minute honey garlic chicken glazed sweet and savory for the perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family If you’re looking for the perfect weeknight chicken meal, the Easy Honey Garlic Chicken might just be the perfect recipe for you. It is a super easy chicken recipe cooked in 15 minutes. Stir-fried to perfection, this dish will absolutely be an instant favorite in your home.

Easy Chicken Marsala Recipe

6. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi

eatingonadime Easy dinner recipe: lemon garlic shrimp scampi that tastes just as good reheated the next day for the whole family Want a recipe that’s incredibly simple and tastes amazing the next day? Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi hits the home run for it’s absolute deliciousness. The best part is this recipe can be cooked and on the table in just minutes.You are definitely going to love this recipe.

7. 10-Minute Lemon Garlic Salmon & Asparagus

gimmedelicious Ten minute lemon garlic salmon and asparagus caramelized in browned butter for an impressive dinner for the whole family I am certified salmon lover and this recipe of salmon, asparagus and garlic caramelized in the flavorful browned butter is just the perfect dish to impress just about anyone. No prep need and is ready in just a few minutes. Does it get better than that?

8. One-Pan Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice

the-girl-who-ate-everything Easy dinner recipe: one pan cheesy chicken, broccoli, and rice built for the busiest weeknight for the whole family Got a hectic week ahead and running out of ideas to cook? This One-Pan Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice dish is perfect for a busy weeknight, you’ll definitely want it on your weekly meal plan.

9. Sheet Pan Lemon Parmesan Garlic Chicken

cafedelites Sheet pan lemon Parmesan garlic chicken roasted together for a quick family favorite dinner for the whole family This recipe looks and tastes amazing. Made them tonight and my whole family loved it! It’s so quick and easy to prepare, I will definitely be putting this on permanent rotation.

12. Chicken and Broccoli Shells and Cheese

lovegrowswild Easy dinner recipe: chicken and broccoli shells and cheese baked together for a comforting meal for the whole family Another excellent recipe. Everyone loved it! Super easy to make. Smells amazing too. I used to have fear and be ashamed of my cooking but this simple recipe from Love Grows Wild have helped me get over this! So, we’re serving up some good, ‘ol mac and cheese today. Everyone loves this easy weeknight meal!

15. Pepper Steak

southyourmouth Pepper steak stir fry sliced thin and cooked with bell peppers in a savory quick sauce for the whole family This pepper steak stir fry is thinly sliced flank steak cooked with red and green bell peppers in a savory sauce. A quick and easy meal that tastes even better than take out! This homemade version is ready in minutes and has that same great restaurant flavor. Make it in the comfort of your own home by following along with the complete recipe of South Your Mouth.

16. Honey Balsamic Steak Bites

devourdinner Easy dinner recipe: honey balsamic steak bites seared quick for a sweet savory weeknight dinner for the whole family

17. Sweet Potato Gnocchi In Spinach Cream Sauce

paleoglutenfree Sweet potato gnocchi simmered in a creamy spinach sauce for a cozy meatless dinner option for the whole family

18. 4 Ingredient Pesto Chicken Bake

simplysissom Easy dinner recipe: a four ingredient pesto chicken bake that goes straight from prep to oven for the whole family

19. Easy Crispy Mongolian Beef

scrambledchefs Crispy Mongolian beef glazed sticky and sweet for a takeout style dinner made at home for the whole family

20. Ground Turkey Skillet with Green Beans

primaverakitchen Easy dinner recipe: a ground turkey skillet cooked with green beans for a lean quick weeknight meal for the whole family

22. Quick Fish Curry

thecookspyjamas Quick fish curry simmered in a fragrant sauce for a fast flavorful weeknight dinner option for the whole family

23. One Pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet

the-girl-who-ate-everything Easy dinner recipe: a one pan chicken enchilada skillet built for a cheesy Tex Mex weeknight dinner for the whole family

24. One-Pot Creamy Mac & Cheese

tiphero One pot creamy mac and cheese stirred together for a comforting dinner with minimal cleanup for the whole family

26. Chinese Lemon Chicken

thirtyhandmadedays Easy dinner recipe: Chinese lemon chicken glazed bright and tangy for a takeout style dinner for the whole family

27. Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes

dinnerthendessert Philly cheesesteak flavors piled into an open faced sloppy joe for a fun mashup dinner idea for the whole family

28. One Pot Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

frommybowl Easy dinner recipe: a vegan mushroom stroganoff simmered in one pot for a creamy meatless dinner for the whole family

31. Penne Alfredo with Bacon and Sundried Tomato

dontgobaconmyheart Penne alfredo tossed with crispy bacon and sundried tomato for a rich indulgent weeknight dinner for the whole family

32. Easy Oven Baked Salmon

A Couple Cooks Easy oven baked salmon that comes out tender and flaky every time with no flipping required for the whole family

No flipping, no fussing, and it comes out tender and flaky every single time. That reliability is why it lives in my weeknight rotation, and it is just as good when friends are coming over. A Couple Cooks walks you through it.

33. Creamy Seafood Pasta

cooktoria Easy dinner recipe: creamy seafood pasta tossed together for a restaurant style dinner at home for the whole family

34. Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

dearcrissy Ground turkey stuffed peppers baked together for a lean protein packed weeknight dinner for the whole family

35. Spicy Korean Chicken

rasamalaysia Easy dinner recipe: spicy Korean chicken glazed bold for a takeout style dinner made at home for the whole family

36. Dump-and-Bake Healthy Chicken Parmesan

theseasonedmom Dump and bake chicken parmesan assembled quickly for a healthy hands off weeknight dinner for the whole family

37. 5-Ingredient Garlic Butter Quinoa

simplyquinoa Easy dinner recipe: five ingredient garlic butter quinoa stirred together for a fast simple side for the whole family

38. Korean Sticky Chicken

pickledplum Korean sticky chicken glazed sweet and spicy for a takeout style dinner made right at home for the whole family

39. One Skillet Mongolian Beef Broccoli

theseasonedmom Easy dinner recipe: Mongolian beef and broccoli cooked in one skillet for a fast weeknight dinner for the whole family

40. Easy Homemade Wonton Soup

jessicagavin Homemade wonton soup simmered together for a comforting dinner that beats the takeout version for the whole family

41. Santa Fe Chicken Skillet

Salt & Lavender Santa Fe chicken skillet cooked with black beans, corn, and cheese in thirty minutes flat for the whole family

Thirty minutes and one skillet gives me tender chicken, black beans, corn, plenty of cheese and proper southwest spice. My boys ask for this one by name. It is the kind of dinner that tastes like more effort than it was. Salt and Lavender has it.

43. Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

foodwithfeeling Easy dinner recipe: black bean stuffed sweet potatoes baked together for a hearty meatless dinner for the whole family

44. Roasted Veggie and Black Bean Tacos

cookingclassy Roasted veggie and black bean tacos assembled for a colorful meatless taco night dinner for the whole family

45. Cuban Style Sliders

4sonrus Easy dinner recipe: Cuban style sliders layered with ham, pork, and cheese for a quick dinner for the whole family

46. Quinoa Cakes with Parmesan

fifteenspatulas Quinoa cakes crisped with Parmesan for a protein packed meatless dinner or side dish for the whole family

47. One Pot Pizza Rigatoni

anightowlblog Easy dinner recipe: one pot pizza rigatoni simmered together for a fun kid friendly dinner for the whole family

48. Beef Burrito Skillet

breadboozebacon Beef burrito skillet cooked together for a fast Tex Mex dinner with minimal cleanup after for the whole family

50. One Pot Chicken and Rice

Iowa Girl Eats One pot chicken and rice simmered together for a comforting gluten free family dinner for the whole family

Part soup, part risotto, and wholly comforting is exactly right. Juicy chicken and fluffy seasoned rice cooked together in a single pot, and my family asks for it again and again. It is gluten free too. Iowa Girl Eats has the recipe.

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Since I lover experiments, I’ve alwaysnloved to create, paint, as well as cook and style food. I feel in love with DIY as soon as I discovered it and could not have been more excited when I learned I could share projects with people around the world. Taking photos is a passion of mine, as is design and painting with oils. I love holidays and celebrations, crafting cute little gifts and serving up at least one new recipe I am excited about.

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