Ever find yourself staring into the fridge, wondering what to make for dinner, only to realize you’re short on time and energy? We’ve all been there. Fear not, because we’ve got a lineup of quick and easy dinner recipes that are so good, you’ll want to keep them a secret they’re so easy.
![Chinese gochujang chicken in a skillet on a table with black kitchen towel wrapped around the handle.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/gochujang-chicken-5-1024x576.jpg)
Blackened Cod
![Blackened cod served with tri color quinoa.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/blackened-cod-2.jpg)
Quick pantry seasonings and a fast pan-sear make this blackened cod a go-to for an easy, flavorful dinner.
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Lemon Feta Spinach Pasta
![Lemon pasta with spinach, feta and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lemon-feta-spinach-pasta-landscape-1.jpg)
A quick Mediterranean-inspired pasta with lemon, spinach, and feta. Ready in minutes for a light, satisfying meal.
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Smashed White Bean Quesadillas
![Smashed white bean quesadillas on a cutting board.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/white-bean-quesadilla-1.jpg)
These white bean and kale quesadillas with melted cheddar and BBQ sauce are a fast and indulgent meatless dinner option.
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Gochujang Chicken
![Chinese gochujang chicken in a skillet on a table with black kitchen towel wrapped around the handle.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/gochujang-chicken-5.jpg)
A 30-minute meal with a takeout-inspired sticky, spicy, and sweet sauce, perfect for a quick dinner over rice.
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Air Fryer Brats
![Air fryer brats on buns with potato chips on the side.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/air-fryer-brats-1.jpg)
Quick and simple, these air fryer brats are tender and juicy, ready in under 15 minutes and perfect for a speedy meal.
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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breasts
![Air fryer frozen chicken breast sliced on a plate with rice and a fork.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/air-fryer-frozen-chicken-breasts-1.jpg)
Forgot to defrost dinner? No problem. These frozen chicken breasts cook up tender and juicy in the air fryer in less than 30 minutes.
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Buffalo Turkey Cauliflower Skillet
![White skillet with buffalo ground turkey and cauliflower rice with a wooden spoon.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/buffalo-turkey-skillet-landscape-1.jpg)
A fast, 4-ingredient skillet dinner that’s healthy and easy, making weeknight cooking a breeze.
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Creamy Turmeric Chicken with Chickpeas
![Turmeric chicken with chickpeas over rice.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/creamy-turmeric-chicken-skillet-landscape-1.jpg)
This one-skillet meal is quick to prepare, with hearty chickpeas and a creamy turmeric sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Lemon Ricotta Pasta
![Lemon ricotta pasta with cherry tomatoes and basil on a white plate.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lemon-ricotta-pasta-landscape-1.jpg)
A quick meal with zesty lemon and creamy ricotta, balanced by fresh basil and tomatoes, perfect for a speedy dinner.
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Chinese Chicken Zoodles
![Zucchini noodles with shredded chicken in a stir fry sauce in cast iron skillet.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/chicken-zoodles-landscape-1.jpg)
A 15-minute meal packed with flavors from your favorite takeout, but much healthier and quicker to prepare.
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Cream Cheese Chicken
![Cream cheese chicken in a white skillet.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Cream-cheese-chicken-landscape-1.jpg)
Transform weeknight meals quickly with this creamy chicken dish, seasoned with five spices for a flavorful, easy dinner.
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Healthier Sloppy Joes
![Sloppy Joe sandwiches on an English muffin.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sloppy-joe-landscape-1.jpg)
Made with lean ground beef and ready in a flash, these sloppy joes are a healthy and quick version of the classic.
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Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
![Bucatini cacio e pepe in a bowl with a gold fork and a pepper mill off to the side.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bucatini-cacio-e-pepe-landscape-FDL-1.jpg)
A simple, classic Italian dish made with just five ingredients, this creamy pasta is quick to prepare and economical.
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Salsa Chicken
![A white dish with chicken in a tomato sauce.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/salsa-chicken-MSN-1.jpg)
An easy weeknight meal, this tender chicken with salsa, sweet corn, and cheddar cheese is ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Jalapeño Chicken
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Bite-sized chicken pieces pan-fried with jalapeño slices and finished in a sweet, salty, and sticky sauce, perfect for a quick meal over rice.
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