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Melissa Jameson
December 02, 2022

Sometimes you just need a go-to

easy dinner recipe — one that's
perfect for busy nights where you
don't want to spend hours in the
kitchen, but still want something
more substantial than, say, a PB&J.
So we rounded up some of our favorite easy
dinner ideas, from customizable personal pizzas
to a no-fuss stir-fry. Dinner will be ready in no
time!

1. Chicken & Biscuit Bake

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It doesn't get easier than this: store-bought

biscuits, frozen mixed veggies, and rotisserie
chicken come together in a warming, hearty dish
everyone will love.

Recipe: Chicken & Biscuit Bake

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2. Taco Soup

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Just dump and go with this easy taco soup

recipe. Don't forget to dress it up with your
favorite toppings!

Recipe: Taco Soup

3. One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Pasta

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This easy 30-minute pasta recipe transforms

ingredients that you already have in your
kitchen into a posh, seafood dish you’ll want to
serve at your next dinner party. And since the
whole dish is made in a single pot, clean-up is
easy.

Recipe: One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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4. Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry

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Feel free to change up the protein or vegetables

depending on what you have in your fridge. The
simple sauce packs a flavor punch that will bring
the dish together, no matter what.

Recipe: Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry

5. Oven-Baked French Bread Pizzas

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Pizza night is the best night — especially when

everyone gets to build their dream slice. (Or
three!)

Recipe: Oven-Baked French Bread Pizzas

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6. Easy Butter Chicken

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This simplified version of the Indian classic

combines chicken, tomato sauce, and a slew of
aromatic spices and herbs — all in one pot, for
the simplest cleanup.

Recipe: Easy Butter Chicken

7. Upgraded Ramen

BACONANDEGGRAMEN

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It takes all of five minutes to fry some bacon +

an egg. (Plus some green onions if you're feelin'
fancy.)

Recipe: Bacon and Egg Ramen

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8. Easy Chicken Alfredo Penne

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When you combine butter, garlic, flour, milk, and

Parmesan in just the right way, you get a sauce
that you'll want to put on everything.

Recipe: Easy Chicken Alfredo Penne

9. Meal Prep Pesto Chicken &

Veggies

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The only thing better than one super easy

dinner is being able to make *four* of them at
once. This handy meal prep version means you
can stash a few away for future Hungry You.

Recipe: Meal Prep Pesto Chicken & Veggies

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10. Black Bean–Stuffed Sweet

Potatoes

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It's packed with protein and fiber, and you can

add toppings — like avocado or sour cream —
depending on what's in your fridge.

Recipe: Black Bean-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

11. Easiest One-Pot Beef with Broccoli

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Chopping the beef into small pieces first means

everything cooks through in about five minutes.

Recipe: Easiest One-Pot Beef with Broccoli

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12. Instant Pot Veggie-Packed Mac 'n'

Cheese

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The Instant Pot does all the hard work here —

and you'll also get a healthy dose of fresh
greens!

Recipe: Instant Pot Veggie-Packed Mac 'n'

Cheese

13. Sheet Pan Sausage & Veggies

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Line the sheet pan with parchment or foil for the

quickest cleanup — then serve over rice, stuffed
into a pita, or on its own.

Recipe: Sheet Pan Sausage & Veggies

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14. Vegan Chickpea Shakshuka

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This vegan-friendly version swaps eggs for

protein-packed chickpeas, and makes enough
for four.

Recipe: Vegan Chickpea Shakshuka

15. Pesto Chicken Bake

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Doesn't get much easier than this, TBH.

Recipe: Pesto Chicken Bake

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16. Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos

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These are super customizable — depending on

your time or budget. Either stick to the
inexpensive base: tortilla chips, black beans,
canned tomatoes, and cheese, or upgrade with
the works: jalapeños, pickled onions, sour
cream, and anything else you might want.

Recipe: Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos

17. 10-Minute Lemon Garlic Salmon &

Asparagus
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Not an asparagus fan? The simple lemon and

garlic sauce would work with whatever greens
are in your fridge — like spinach, broccoli florets,
or zucchini.

Recipe: One-Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon and

Asparagus

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18. Protein-Packed Veggie Bowl

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This may look involved, but after a bit of prep —

crisping chickpeas, roasting sweet potatoes —
it's mostly just assembly.

Recipe: Protein-Packed Veggie Bowl

19. Tuna & Avocado Wrap

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Canned tuna gets a quick upgrade with hot

sauce, Dijon, and green onions — piled into
whole wheat tortillas. (You could also swap in
bread, pita pockets, or just eat them as lettuce
wraps.)

Recipe: Tuna & Avocado Wrap

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20. BBQ Meatloaf & Veggie Dinner

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Perfect for meal preppers.

Recipe: BBQ Meatloaf & Veggie Dinner

21. Teriyaki Chicken & Veggie Foil

Packs

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You can make these in the oven or on the grill in

just about 20 minutes — and thanks to the foil,
cleanup is a total breeze.

Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken & Veggie Foil Packets

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22. Bowties & Broccoli

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The trinity of weeknight dinners: fast, cheap, and

easy.

Recipe: Bowties & Broccoli

23. Stuffed Bell Pepper Boats

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These go from prep to plate in about 20

minutes. Keep the peppers whole, or slice them
into bites (or "boats") to turn them into kid-
friendly finger food.

Recipe: Stuffed Bell Pepper Boats

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24. Roasted Veggie & Black Bean

Tacos

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This budget-friendly version takes pantry staples

— like black beans and canned corn — and
roasts everything on a sheet pan.

Recipe: Roasted Veggie & Black Bean Tacos

25. Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

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Heads up that this one does have to cook for a

few hours, so you'll need to plan accordingly.
But it's a true drop-and-go dinner — and
basically makes itself.

Recipe: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

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26. 15-Minute Lo Mein

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Better than takeout — and better for you, too.

For extra protein and fiber, swap in soba
noodles.

Recipe: 15-Minute Lo Mein

27. Instant Pot Cashew Chicken

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The easy sauce — which includes soy sauce,

garlic, and ginger — comes together quickly and
packs a ton of flavor.

Recipe: Instant Pot Cashew Chicken

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in the comments below!

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