17 No-fuss dinner recipes for busy weeknights

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Embrace the essence of summer simplicity with a handpicked selection of no-fuss dinner recipes designed to make your busy weeknights a breeze. Say goodbye to complicated cooking and hello to quick, easy, and delicious meals that will keep you nourished and satisfied all season long.

Alice Springs chicken on white plate
Alice Springs chicken recipe. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health

Quick and Easy Chicken Tostadas

Chicken tostadas with cheese shell on plate on a terra cotta tray.
Chicken tostadas. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Bring these trending Chicken Tostadas to your summer fiestas with these crispy tortillas loaded with chicken, fresh toppings, and zesty flavors. This Mexican-inspired meal makes a great dinner for one, two, or a crowd.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tostadas

Easy Marinated Flank Steak

Flank Steak Marinade – 3 Ways!
Flank Steak Marinade – 3 Ways. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Transform your flank steak into a mouthwatering delight by choosing from one of three 10-minute marinade options, whether you’re grilling outdoors or cooking on your stovetop. The marinade will infuse the steak with unbeatable flavor, resulting in a tender and juicy main course that’s perfect for any meal, and it cooks up in just 10 minutes or less.
Get the Recipe: Flank Steak

Blackened Pork Chops

four blackened pork chops recipe in cast iron grill pan
Blackened Pork Chops. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Juicy and flavorful, our Blackened Pork Chops are rubbed with a spicy blend of seasonings before being seared to perfection. Pair these with a side salad and make a delicious meal in under 15 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Blackened Pork Chops

Copycat Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken Recipe

stuffed chicken breast with paprika
Copycat Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Make this quick and easy Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken for dinner tonight. This budget-friendly meal boasts chicken breasts stuffed with a rich blend of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, dry Ranch seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Bake until golden brown, and then sit down to dine on a restaurant-style comfort food copycat recipe at home.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken

Lemon Pepper Pork Chops

Lemon Pepper Pork Chops with rosemary garnish
Lemon Pepper Pork Chops. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

These Lemon Pepper Pork Chops are a zesty and satisfying way to get your protein fix. With easy directions for the grill, stovetop, or oven, you can pick your favorite cooking method and enjoy with a side salad or steamed green beans.
Get the recipe: Lemon Pepper Pork Chops

Cheesy Ranch Chicken

cheesy chicken with bacon and dried parsley
Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Chicken. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health

Our Cheesy Ranch Chicken is the perfect weeknight meal that the whole family will love. This dish is packed with protein, cheesy goodness, and savory ranch flavor, making it a comfort food that’s easy to prep in 10 minutes and completely low in carbs.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Ranch Chicken

Philly Cheesesteak Casserole with Hamburger 

corner of cheesesteak casserole on cooling rack
Philly Cheesesteak Casserole with Hamburger. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

This Philly cheesesteak casserole recipe brings loads of flavor to the table in a quick and easy dinner meal, ready in 30 minutes or less. With five ingredients, plus salt and pepper, this is sure to be a family favorite!
Get the Recipe: Philly Cheesesteak Casserole with Hamburger

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole in a glass container.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. Photo Credit: Primal Edge Health.

Your whole family will love this Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole because it’s a drool-worthy combination of cheesy chicken, broccoli, and bacon. And you will love it because it’s made in one pan and ready in 20 minutes using only six main ingredients. This is an easy chicken dinner for summer you don’t want to miss!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Copycat Alice Springs Chicken

Alice Springs chicken on white plate
Alice Springs chicken recipe. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health

Bring the taste of Outback Steakhouse to your own kitchen with this popular copycat recipe. Juicy chicken, smothered in a tangy mustard sauce, then topped with savory mushrooms, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, delivers a mouthwatering combination of flavors that will have you coming back for more.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Alice Springs Chicken

Italian Beef and Cauliflower Rice Skillet

ground beef with tomatoes and Italian herbs
Italian Beef and Cauliflower Rice Skillet. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

This is an easy Italian ground beef skillet meal you can throw together in 30 minutes or less. Just cook the beef in a creamy tomato sauce, mix in cauliflower rice and top the whole skillet with mozzarella cheese and parsley!
Get the Recipe: Italian Beef and Cauliflower Rice Skillet

Easy Cheeseburger Pie

melted cheese over ground beef casserole
Easy Cheeseburger Pie. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

This cheeseburger pie is perfect for a low-stress dinner any day of the week! Flavored with simple everyday ingredients, it is sure to be a new family favorite. Plus, you probably already have these budget-friendly ingredients on hand in your fridge right now.
Get the Recipe: Easy Cheeseburger Pie

Ground Beef Egg Roll in a Bowl

egg roll ingredients in a bowl
Ground Beef Egg Roll in a Bowl. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

This ground beef egg roll in a bowl is a delicious one-pan meal you can make in 30 minutes or less! It tastes like all the best parts of Chinese take-out but without the egg roll wrapper.
Get the Recipe: Egg Roll in a Bowl

Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner

ketchup over cheesy onion and ground beef
Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Ground beef cooked in a delicious creamy tomato sauce with all the flavor of a cheeseburger but without the carbs! Perfect for a family, this Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner recipe is ready in just 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner

Easy Chicken Francese

lemon slice on breaded chicken
Easy Chicken Francese. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Chicken francese is an easy homemade skillet dinner for any weeknight and elegant enough for dinner guests! Pan-fry chicken breasts in a breading and serve it hot in a lemon garlic cream sauce garnished with parsley. It’s versatile, cooks in less than 30 minutes, and always tastes good.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Francese

Easy Ground Beef Stir Fry

ground beef green beans vegetables
Easy Ground Beef Stir Fry. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Ground Beef Stir Fry is a quick and easy dinner you can make any night of the week with just a few ingredients and one pan. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll have a dairy-free dinner that tastes like Chinese take-out but is way healthier for you!
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Stir Fry

Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry

cabbage stir fry in cast iron skillet
Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

This Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry recipe is the ultimate quick prep one-pan skillet dinner for busy weeknights! It’s the perfect combo of meat and vegetables, ready in 20 minutes or less.
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli Bake

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake in a glass baking dish.
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake. Photo Credit: Primal Edge Health.

This easy creamy chicken Alfredo with broccoli bake is a quick, all-in-one meal for the whole family. Layer chicken, broccoli, Alfredo sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese in a casserole dish, then bake until done, and you’ll have a dinner ready in 30 minutes or less!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli Bake

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