Craving takeout but don’t want to spend the money or wait for delivery? We’ve got you covered with quick and easy dinner recipes that taste even better than your favorite takeout. These dishes are perfect for busy weeknights when you need something delicious and fast. From pasta to stir-fry, you’ll find something your family will love.
Lemon Feta Spinach Pasta
This pasta is packed with lemon, spinach, and feta. It’s a great choice for a quick, light dinner that’s better than takeout. Add your favorite protein if you want.
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Sheet Pan Steak & Shrimp Fajitas
These steak and shrimp fajitas cook on one pan in under 20 minutes. Simple seasoning and quick prep make it perfect for a busy weeknight.
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Smashed White Bean Quesadillas
These quesadillas, filled with white beans and kale, are a great meatless meal. Melted cheddar and BBQ sauce make them super tasty.
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Gochujang Chicken
This gochujang chicken is ready in 30 minutes with a sticky, spicy, and sweet sauce. Serve over white rice for an easy, takeout-style dinner.
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Air Fryer Sausage
Air fryer sausage is quick and easy. Juicy and golden brown Italian sausages are ready in minutes, making this a simple dinner option.
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Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Lemon ricotta pasta is a quick meal that feels special. Creamy ricotta, fresh basil, and tomatoes make it light and perfect for a fast dinner.
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Thai Basil Cashew Chicken Skillet
This cashew chicken skillet is an easy one-pan meal. Fresh basil and a savory sweet sauce make it perfect over rice for a quick dinner.
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Shrimp Lo Mein
Make shrimp lo mein at home in 20 minutes. Egg noodles, shrimp, and veggies in a tasty sauce make this a great takeout alternative.
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Bucatini with Garlic Shrimp
Bucatini pasta with garlic shrimp and cherry tomatoes is ready in under 30 minutes. A great weeknight meal that’s easy and delicious.
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Chinese Chicken Zoodles
Chinese chicken zoodles are a quick 15-minute meal. Full of flavors from your favorite takeout, but healthier and homemade.
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Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet
A 20-minute, one-pan dinner with garlic chicken bites, mushrooms, onions, and red peppers. Fresh herbs make it a perfect quick meal.
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General Tso Shrimp
General Tso shrimp is a quick and easy takeout copycat. Made in one skillet in just 10 minutes with a sweet and spicy sauce.
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Sweet & Sour Tofu
Sweet and sour tofu is ready in under 30 minutes. Crispy tofu with a sticky sweet and sour sauce makes for a great vegetarian meal.
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Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
Bucatini cacio e pepe is a simple Italian dish with just five ingredients. Creamy pasta using Pecorino Romano cheese for a great, easy meal.
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Salsa Chicken
Salsa chicken is an easy weeknight meal. Juicy chicken breasts baked with salsa, corn, and cheddar cheese in under 30 minutes. A fast family favorite.
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