From comforting mac 'n' cheese to simple one-pan meals.
No matter the time of year, finding time to cook a homemade dinner during busy weeknights can be difficult.
So we rounded up a bunch of quick and easy recipes— from creamy tomato soup to comforting baked spaghetti — that'll please everyone to help make your evenings a little more delicious and a little less stressful.
1. One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
2. Garlic Broccoli Shrimp Stir-Fry
3. 3-Ingredient Teriyaki Chicken
4. Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa
5. Taco Soup
6. One-Pot Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
7. One-Pan Garlic Butter Salmon
8. 20-Minute Beef and Broccoli Noodle Stir-Fry
9. Easy Chicken Alfredo Penne
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11. Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup
13. Sheet Pan Honey Chili Chicken With Veggies
This recipe uses a homemade chili sauce made with just five ingredients to glaze the chicken, but you can use your favorite bottled variety to save yourself some time.
Serve these crispy chicken tenders with roasted vegetables and your favorite dipping sauce for a fuss-free dinner that'll please everyone.
15. Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
One pan and one hour is all you need to make a crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for Taco Tuesday.
Recipe: Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
16. Baked Spaghetti
Feel free to assemble this pasta ahead of time and stash it in the fridge until you're ready to bake it. This way you can get a head start on the week and not have to worry as much about cooking.
Recipe: Baked Spaghetti
17. Creamy Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese "Croutons"
Because grilled cheese and tomato soup is the ultimate after-school snack.
This recipe cooks both the mashed potatoes and the meatloaves at the same time — and all on one sheet pan. It can't get much easier!
Recipe: One-Pan Mini Meatloaves
Feel free to assemble these taquitos and stash them in plastic baggies in the freezer to get a head start. When time to bake, just increase the baking time by a few minutes.
Recipe: Baked Chicken Taquitos
20. Italian Sloppy Joe Sub Sandwiches
FYI: This recipe makes a lot of filling, so feel free to cut the recipe in half or save the leftovers and reheat throughout the week.
Just throw everything into your slow cooker and walk away. No need to boil the pasta or make a separate sauce.
Recipe: Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese
22. Tater Tot Casserole
Casseroles are always a good idea — especially when they're loaded with veggies and covered in cheesy tater tots.
Recipe: Tater Tot Casserole
23. Taco French Bread Pizza
This French bread pizza comes together in less than 30 minutes and is totally customizable. Don't like olives? Leave 'em out! Love tomatoes? Use extra!
Recipe: Taco French Bread Pizza
24. Instant Pot Hamburger Helper
A comfort food classic made in no time at all — all thanks to the Instant Pot!
Recipe: Instant Pot Hamburger Helper
25. Creamy Chicken and Rice
Feel free to use shredded store-bought rotisserie chicken in place of breasts to save yourself some time.
Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Rice
Potatoes, brussels sprouts, and pork chops all cooked together on one pan. What could be easier?
27. Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Get this chili started in the morning and come home to a warm dinner ready to be enjoyed.
Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
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