Quick Weeknight Dinners
Quick Weeknight Dinners are a must-have for busy families. These easy recipes will have dinner on the table in about 30 minutes and will have the whole family rushing to the dinner table without hesitation.
If you are looking for easy ground beef recipes, easy chicken dinners, or hearty soups to add to the menu this week, we’ve got what you are looking for.
Quick Weeknight Dinners ~ 35+ Easy Meal Ideas
Life gets hectic and it can be really tough to get dinner on the table every night. It seems that deciding what to cook is half of the battle and finding something everyone will like is even harder. These family pleasing recipes are just what you need this week.
Top 5 Tips for Quick Meals:
- We love to grill whole chickens, rump roast or a smoked turkey breast over the weekend to have on hand for meals throughout the week when we don’t always have time to cook.
- If you are cooking ground beef or sausage, cook double and refrigerate or freeze half for the next meal.
- I am the worst at meal planning but if you can come up with a plan, it definitely saves time. There’s no standing at the pantry staring blankly with no idea what sounds good for dinner.
- Some of the prep work can be done ahead. Keep chopped onions, bell peppers and other vegetables ready to go in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
- I like to buy block cheese because it stays fresh longer, so I shred up enough cheese for 2- 3 meals and store it in deli containers or zip top baggies to save time.
If you are having trouble deciding what to cook for dinner, these quick weeknight dinner recipes are sure to help you out.
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Ground Beef Recipes
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Easy Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli
Our number one quick and easy weeknight dinner! It gets rave reviews ever single time and is som simple to make with ground beef!
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2
Taco Salad with Salsa Ranch Dressing
Taco Salads are great for busy weeknights and can be customized with everyone's favorite toppings. Serve them up in crispy fried shells or try our air fryer taco bowls.
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3
Ravioli Sauce
Ravioli Sauce is a quick meat sauce to serve over frozen cheese ravioli for a dinner that the whole family will love! This is one of those recipes that you will come back to again and again.
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4
Ground Beef Enchiladas
Cheesy beef enchiladas that are so much easier than you think! This is a hearty casserole that the whole family will love and it comes together in no time!
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5
Easy Stuffed Pepper Soup
Easy Stuffed Pepper Soup is ready in about 30 minutes and the flavor combo is out of this world. Serve it over rice for a filling meal that will have everyone lined up for another bowl.
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6
Beef Rigatoni
Beef Rigatoni is a family favorite, ground beef and pasta dinner. Perfect for Italian night, this cheesy pasta dish is filled with delicious flavor.
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7
Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
Skip the takeout for an amazing homemade pizza topped with seasoned ground beef, bacon and loads of cheese. Use our easy homemade pizza dough or store bought for a restaurant favorite at home.
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8
Hamburger Vegetable Soup
This is one of those recipes that brings me right back to my grandma's kitchen table. A hearty and delicious soup that is budget friendly and so comforting. Made with ground beef and vegetables in a tasty broth.
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9
Burrito Bake
This ground beef burrito bake has a crescent dough crust and is one of the easiest casseroles you can make. My kids go crazy for this every time I make it!
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10
Lasagna Soup
Love the flavor of lasagna but hate the prep? This is the dinner for you! Once you try this Italian- inspired dinner, you will be making it all the time.
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11
Spanish Rice with Ground Beef
Spanish rice with ground beef is classic comfort food that comes together in no time at all. This Tex-Mex favorite is loaded with flavor and can be topped with any of your favorite taco toppings.
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12
Mexican Cornbread
Jalapeno cornbread layered with seasoned ground beef, onions and cheese baked until golden brown and delicious. This recipe comes from my grandma's recipe box and it is a tried and true favorite.
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13
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Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole
Hearty chili topped with crisp tater tots and melty cheese or a comforting and delicious meal that is easy to make.
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14
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Ground Beef Kabobs
Need a new idea for ground beef? These kabobs are like hamburgers on a stick! The kids are going to love these!
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Chicken Recipes
15
Fried Chicken Strips
Better than the restaurant version, these crispy chicken tenders are always a hit for a quick dinner. Dip them in your favorite sauce for a comforting meal that everyone loves.
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16
Rolled Chicken Tacos
Rolled chicken tacos are filled with cheesy chicken filling in a crispy baked tortilla shell. Perfect to make with rotisserie chicken for a dinner that even picky eaters will love.
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17
Easy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
This chicken pot pie casserole has less than 10 ingredients and is ready in about 30 minutes for a comfort food meal that you will want to make on repeat!
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18
Chicken Broccoli Casserole
A hearty casserole filled with tender chicken and broccoli in a creamy sauce, topped with crescent dough crust. This is one of our all time favorite quick meals for busy weeknights.
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19
Smothered Chicken Burritos
Smothered Chicken Burritos have a cheesy chicken filling and delicious creamy green chili sauce that is baked to Tex-Mex perfection. You will definitely want to make this for company!
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20
Maple Glazed Chicken Wings
Maple Glazed Chicken Wings are perfect for family game night, binge watching your favorite shows or busy weeknight suppers. These wings are grilled instead of fried and have so much flavor.
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21
Chicken Parm Sandwiches
These Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches are one of the best things you'll ever taste! Loaded with amazing flavors, tender chicken with a crispy crust, melty cheese and marinara sauce on a toasted bun. What's not to love?
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22
Easy Chicken Tacos
Make these easy chicken tacos with grilled chicken for the most flavor or pick up a rotisserie chicken from the deli for a super easy meal that will have everyone gathering around the dinner table.
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23
Sesame Chicken
Craving take-out? This is our all-time favorite Chinese takeout to make at home. It's so simple and you can even make it with breaded chicken from the freezer section. The sauce is so good that we like to double it!
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24
Doritos Chicken Casserole
The classic dinner we all grew up with! This one has a super creamy chicken filling loaded with cheese and topped with Nacho Cheese Doritos. My kids still love this easy dinner now that they are all grown up!
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25
Out Grilling
Grilled Asian Chicken
This viral Grilled Asian Chicken is so delicious and something to make when you don't know what to cook. Add it to your list to try!
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26
Grilled Chicken Parmesan Soup
The flavor combination of this easy Chicken Parmesan Soup is undeniably delicious! It comes together so easily and can be made with grilled or rotisserie chicken.
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Pork Recipes
27
Easy Marinated Pork Chops
Easy Marinated Pork Chops are our most requested recipe for pork chops. Tender, juicy and so flavorful! Try these on the grill for the best pork chops you have ever tasted!
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28
Cheesy Pulled Pork Taquitos
Cheesy Pulled Pork Taquitos are easy to make with leftover pulled pork and just a few ingredients. Baked until crispy for a kid friendly dinner that adults will love too. Dip them in bbq sauce or ranch dressing!
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29
Sweet and Sour Ground Beef
Sweet and Sour Ground Pork is quick dinner with ground pork, peppers, onions and pineapple, with homemade sauce served over rice. This is perfect when you are tired of the same old thing.
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30
Sausage Spinach Quiche
Sausage Spinach Quiche is one of those recipes that tastes great for any meal of the day. Crispy breakfast sausage, eggs, cheese and spinach baked up in a flaky pastry shell is guaranteed to be a favorite.
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31
Tuscan Sausage Potato Soup
Tuscan Sausage Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food dinner that is ready in 30 minutes. This version is even better than Olive Garden! Pair it with some crusty bread for a dinner that is satisfying and delicious.
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32
Sausage Gravy
Sausage Gravy with buttermilk biscuits is our favorite breakfast for dinner recipe. Pure comfort food that will fill you up and satisfy a hungry family.
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33
Out Grilling
Jalapeno Popper Pork Chops
Bacon wrapped pork chops with jalapeno popper filling is a new and exciting way to make tender and juicy pork chops with amazing flavor.
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34
Out Grilling
Pineapple Pulled Pork Sliders
Pineapple and pulled pork are a classic flavor combo and these little sandwiches are sure to please a crowd. Shredded pork with homemade pineapple bbq sauce, melty cheese and a pineapple slice on toasted buns.
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Shrimp Recipe
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Fried Shrimp
Crispy fried shrimp is a restaurant favorite that is so simple to make at home. Buttermilk battered jumbo shrimp is deep fried until crunchy and delicious.
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36
Creamy Shrimp Pasta
Creamy Alfredo sauce and buttery shrimp over pasta is way easier than you might think and it is easy for busy weeknights and delicious enough to serve for company.
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37
Out Grilling
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
If you are looking for a flavorful dinner, these Shrimp Tacos are crazy delicious! Easy to make on the grill and serve up with your favorite toppings.
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38
Out Grilling
Sweet & Spicy Shrimp
A quick Blackstone griddle recipe for Sweet and Spicy Shrimp. I am obsessed with this recipe and have made it on repeat the last few weeks!
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I have already made several of these recipes and they have all been winners! I can’t wait to give the rest a try!
Thanks Wilhelmina!
So many fantastic dinner ideas! I want them all!!
I love these pork chop recipes and I especially love the bacon white cheddar pasta recipe, so good!
This is a great list!! I already see 3 I’m making next week for SURE! Thank you!