Stuck wondering what to throw together for dinner? We’ve all had those days where cooking feels like a chore, but these recipes will make things way easier. No complicated steps or fancy ingredients—just meals that get the job done without the hassle. Whether you’re down to the basics or just don’t have the energy to care, these ideas will save you from another night of boring choices.
Cream Cheese Chicken
Cream cheese chicken is your go-to when you’re tired of bland weeknight meals. With five spices, it’s creamy, savory, and exactly what you need to shake things up without much effort.
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Bacon Wrapped Salmon
Bacon-wrapped salmon makes dinner feel special without a lot of work. It’s a great balance of flavor and simplicity, so you can impress without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Salsa Chicken
Salsa chicken is a no-brainer when you’re short on time and ideas. Baked with salsa, corn, and cheddar, it’s a simple weeknight meal that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
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Hot & Sour Egg Drop Soup
Can’t decide between soups? This hot and sour egg drop soup combines two favorites into one easy dish. Perfect for when you want something different but still comforting.
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Brussels Sprouts Pasta
Brussels sprouts pasta is a 25-minute miracle when you’re stuck for dinner ideas. With bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichokes, it’s an easy meal that still feels like you’ve put in some effort.
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Sausage Stuffed Peppers
These sausage stuffed peppers make dinner easy. Bell peppers are loaded with sausage, spinach, rice, and ricotta, all topped with parmesan. It’s a great go-to when you need something simple but filling.
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Taco Lasagna
Tired of regular tacos? Taco lasagna is the upgrade you didn’t know you needed. Cheesy, creamy, and surprisingly easy, this mash-up is perfect for those days when you want to shake things up but don’t want any extra work.
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Ground Beef Stir Fry
Ground beef stir fry is a quick fix for dinner dilemmas. Tossed together with fresh veggies and a garlic ginger sauce, it’s faster than takeout and way better.
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Greek Shrimp Skillet
This Greek shrimp skillet is a 30-minute solution for dinner when you don’t know what to make. Loaded with tomatoes, spinach, olives, and feta, it’s an easy dish that packs plenty of flavor without the hassle.
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Pesto Salmon
Pesto salmon is here to rescue you when dinner decisions feel impossible. Just five ingredients and less than 25 minutes to get this great, healthy meal on the table.
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Tofu Fried Rice
Tofu fried rice is the answer when you’ve got random veggies to use up and zero energy. It’s a quick, throw-it-all-together kind of meal that still manages to feel like you tried.
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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
This sun-dried tomato pasta is all about saving time while still pulling off a great meal. Creamy sauce, rigatoni, and spinach come together in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for when you need dinner fast but want it to actually taste good.
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Pecan Crusted Chicken
Pecan crusted chicken is the crunchy, flavorful meal that’s great for weeknights. With a honey dijon yogurt sauce on the side, it’s one of those dinners you’ll actually look forward to making.
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Mexican Ground Beef Casserole
When you’re staring at the fridge, this cheesy Mexican ground beef casserole steps up. Packed with tomatoes, peppers, black beans, and a sneaky swap of cauliflower rice, it’s a 40-minute meal that’s great when you don’t want to overthink dinner.
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Turkey Chili Pie
Turkey chili pie is what happens when you combine a lean turkey chili with a cornbread topping. Baked in one skillet, it’s perfect for those nights when you just want everything in one place.
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