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Everybody understands the struggle of getting dinner on the table after a long day. If you're looking for a simple recipe to simplify your weeknight, you've come to the right place--easy dinners are our specialty. We all have our favorite go-to pasta meals for busy nights, and a roast chicken always hits the spot, but when our usual recipes get boring, look here for meal ideas. These quick-and-easy dinner recipes offer up major inspiration, even on those busy nights when you're drawing a blank on what to make. For an easy supper that you can depend on, we picked out some of the tried-and-true favorites that have gotten us through even the busiest of days. Whether you're cooking for yourself or for a family, these easy dinner recipes are sure to leave everyone satisfied and stress-free.
Simply Recipes-Less Stress. More Joy Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe 5-Star Pasta Recipes Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes
Southwestern Stuffed Spaghetti Squash in Easy Dinner Recipes,This Southwestern-inspired stuffed spaghetti squash is a great way to change things up for a meatless meal during the week. It’s easy and fast and good for you! I’ve been a spaghetti squash fan for some time now, but it’s one of those things that I forget about when I sit down to make my menu plan. And when I do think of it, I tend to keep it as a side dish. But this delicious vegetable can be served as a main dish, as well!
Southwestern Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Chili in Easy Dinner Recipes,Just 20 min prep! Then you can come home to a cozy, hearty, comforting butternut squash turkey chili in the crockpot! I need chili. 3 bowls of chili to be precise. With chunks of tender butternut squash, crumbled ground turkey, and two types of beans and peppers. It’s just absolute coziness in a bowl. Also, Side note: I love to use pre-cut butternut squash. It’ll save you time, and maybe a finger.
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Chili
Super Bowl Turkey Chili in Easy Dinner Recipes,This bowl of chili is incredibly cozy and comforting, and so perfect for game day! So with that said, I bring you a Super Bowl party food that doesn’t involve any chicken wings. But it does have ground turkey, premium lager, tons of veggies and three kinds of beans. You also can’t forget about the garnishes – cheese, Greek yogurt, and fresh avocado slices. So there you have it – a hearty, Super Bowl party food that ensures your daily serving of vegetables. Who needs chicken wings anyway?
Super Bowl Turkey Chili
Easy Chicken Alfredo in Easy Dinner Recipes,This Easy Chicken Alfredo Recipe is just that – easy! No one will ever know that you did not slave for hours but shhh! It will be our secret! Do you ever look at recipes that say “Easy” and wonder how they can say it? Well, when I say Easy Chicken Alfredo, I mean it! Plus, it is not only easy and delicious, but it is also economical!
Easy Chicken Alfredo
Vegetable Spaghetti in Easy Dinner Recipes,Vegetable spaghetti is the perfect way to use up leftover veggies. Use whatever you have on hand, don't feel married to these specific ones. They are just a good starting point. This recipe is perfect for a weekday dinner. It's definitely easy, healthy and delicious! Just give it a try!
Vegetable Spaghetti
Kung Pao Spaghetti in Easy Dinner Recipes,This easy dinner comes together in minutes and delivers a spicy kick. Now you can Kung Pao your spaghetti at home in just 30 minutes. Tender chunks of stir-fried chicken are tossed with pasta, toasted peanuts, and a sweet-and-spicy sauce. This version of Kung Pao chicken has all the flavors you'd expect from the classic dish.
Kung Pao Spaghetti
Creamy Chicken Taco Alfredo in Easy Dinner Recipes,I love One Pot Pasta. They make dinnertime so easy in my house because they don’t use a dozen different dishes and pots and pans to prepare and they’re usually really quick to make. Also, like this 5-Ingredient Creamy Chicken Alfredo, they don’t require a ton of ingredients or weird random things that I don’t usually have on hand already.
Creamy Chicken Taco Alfredo
Grilled Sweet Potatoes in Easy Dinner Recipes,If you love sweet potato fries, these grilled sweet potatoes will become your new favorite summer side. The smoky char is EVERYTHING. Be sure to cut the potatoes into 3/4
Grilled Sweet Potatoes
Crispy Skin Pan-Seared Salmon in Easy Dinner Recipes,Pan-Seared Salmon with a fresh Chive-Walnut Pistou, Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, and Semi-Dried Grape Tomatoes is a fish dinner treat you will want to repeat. There are four elements to this dish. The salmon, the Alaskan fingerling potatoes, the semi-dried grape tomatoes, and the chive-walnut pistou. None are technical to make and all but the salmon can be made ahead of time. Everything is beautiful together on the plate and tastes delicious and balanced.
Crispy Skin Pan-Seared Salmon
Green Spaghetti in Easy Dinner Recipes,Not a big fan of spice? Feel free to reduce the number of poblanos to 2 or 3, supplementing with roasted green bell pepper instead if you like! Looking for a beverage to pair with your spicy pasta? Whip up a blueberry lemonade margarita to beat the heat! This recipe is absolutely easy and delicious! Enjoy!
Green Spaghetti
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes in Easy Dinner Recipes,Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes might be your new favorite way to make sweet potatoes. They’re ready in about 40 minutes (including pressure release!) and they come out silky smooth every time. This simple recipe uses just 4 ingredients to make a healthy, satisfying dinner. Make this no-fuss Creamy Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes! Buttery sweet & nutrient-packed whole sweet potatoes make a healthy, filling, simple snack or side dish.
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
Meatball Subs in Easy Dinner Recipes,When we think of our last meal, our meatball sub typically gets tossed into the ring. Because a meatball sub is the definition of comfort: saucy meatballs, melty cheese, toasted bread — what more could you want? Our meatballs are what make it: a combo of diced celery, carrots, onion, and garlic and not just beef but also pork (the oldest trick in the book). The ingredient prep is worth it because then the meatballs bake while you can sit back and relax.
Meatball Subs
Cheese-Stuffed Buffalo-Mustard Meatballs in Easy Dinner Recipes,It's not every day you come across a cheese-stuffed meatball, but I am sure glad I did. These pork and beef and meatballs stay so tender and juicy and then get glazed over with Buffalo-style mustard that will remind you of your favorite buffalo chicken wings. Serve these on their own or with some simple buttered noodles for an even more filling meal.
Cheese-Stuffed Buffalo-Mustard Meatballs
Air Fryer Pizza in Easy Dinner Recipes,Making great homemade pizza can be hard, or so we thought. Turns out, we just hadn't tried making it in an air fryer yet! This super simple recipe yields some of the best pizza to ever come out of our kitchen. The air fryer excels in the cooking crust—ours was airy in the center and crunchy on the outside, just like in a true pizza oven! We're beyond hooked, and we think you will be too. Who knew great pizza could be this easy?!
Air Fryer Pizza
Air Fryer Steak in Easy Dinner Recipes,A perfectly seared steak can seem like a daunting task. Getting the golden, crusty sear on the outside and trying not to overcook your steak can be difficult. What if we told you that your air fryer can take all of that stress away? It's true! Leave it to the air fryer to cook a perfect piece of steak all without filling your kitchen with smoke or turning on the grill. As for the herb butter? It's not mandatory, but it sure is delicious.
Air Fryer Steak
Air Fryer Tater Tots in Easy Dinner Recipes,Please don't be upset, but I've never been a fan of tater tots. I much prefer french fries and I would never be caught cheating on them with a tot. Until now, that is. The air fryer works some kind of magic on these tater tots. It gets them extra crispy and the homemade, shaggy look makes them better than any fast-food chain could produce. The best part? These are completely gluten and fat-free. It's a unicorn snack! After parboiling the potatoes they will be a bit sticky. That's a good thing! It's how they, well, stick together without any additional flour for binding. Wetting your hands slightly will help keep the potatoes from sticking to your hands while forming them into tots!
Air Fryer Tater Tots
BBQ Chicken Twice-Baked Potatoes in Easy Dinner Recipes,These twice-baked potatoes are loaded with the makings of a full chicken dinner. Tender bites of barbecue chicken, stuffed into a fluffy baked potato with a perfectly crispy skin makes BBQ Chicken Stuffed Baked potatoes a perfect meal. The ultimate game-day snack, appetizer, dinner, or meal prep, these BBQ Chicken Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes will be a crowd-pleaser and are paleo, gluten, and dairy-free.
BBQ Chicken Twice-Baked Potatoes

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    Everybody understands the struggle of getting dinner on the table after a long day. If you're looking for a simple recipe to simplify your weeknight, you've come to the right place--easy dinners are our specialty. We all have our favorite go-to pasta meals for busy nights, and a roast chicken always hits the spot, but when our usual recipes get boring, look here for meal ideas. These quick-and-easy dinner recipes offer up major inspiration, even on those busy nights when you're drawing a blank on what to make. For an easy supper that you can depend on, we picked out some of the tried-and-true favorites that have gotten us through even the busiest of days. Whether you're cooking for yourself or for a family, these easy dinner recipes are sure to leave everyone satisfied and stress-free.
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    Simply Recipes-Less Stress. More Joy Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe 5-Star Pasta Recipes Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes
    Southwestern Stuffed Spaghetti Squash in Easy Dinner Recipes,This Southwestern-inspired stuffed spaghetti squash is a great way to change things up for a meatless meal during the week. It’s easy and fast and good for you! I’ve been a spaghetti squash fan for some time now, but it’s one of those things that I forget about when I sit down to make my menu plan. And when I do think of it, I tend to keep it as a side dish. But this delicious vegetable can be served as a main dish, as well!
    Southwestern Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
    25 minutes
    easy
    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Chili in Easy Dinner Recipes,Just 20 min prep! Then you can come home to a cozy, hearty, comforting butternut squash turkey chili in the crockpot! I need chili. 3 bowls of chili to be precise. With chunks of tender butternut squash, crumbled ground turkey, and two types of beans and peppers. It’s just absolute coziness in a bowl. Also, Side note: I love to use pre-cut butternut squash. It’ll save you time, and maybe a finger.
    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Chili
    505 minutes
    easy
    Super Bowl Turkey Chili in Easy Dinner Recipes,This bowl of chili is incredibly cozy and comforting, and so perfect for game day! So with that said, I bring you a Super Bowl party food that doesn’t involve any chicken wings. But it does have ground turkey, premium lager, tons of veggies and three kinds of beans. You also can’t forget about the garnishes – cheese, Greek yogurt, and fresh avocado slices. So there you have it – a hearty, Super Bowl party food that ensures your daily serving of vegetables. Who needs chicken wings anyway?
    Super Bowl Turkey Chili
    60 minutes
    easy
    Easy Chicken Alfredo in Easy Dinner Recipes,This Easy Chicken Alfredo Recipe is just that – easy! No one will ever know that you did not slave for hours but shhh! It will be our secret! Do you ever look at recipes that say “Easy” and wonder how they can say it? Well, when I say Easy Chicken Alfredo, I mean it! Plus, it is not only easy and delicious, but it is also economical!
    Easy Chicken Alfredo
    25 minutes
    easy
    Vegetable Spaghetti in Easy Dinner Recipes,Vegetable spaghetti is the perfect way to use up leftover veggies. Use whatever you have on hand, don't feel married to these specific ones. They are just a good starting point. This recipe is perfect for a weekday dinner. It's definitely easy, healthy and delicious! Just give it a try!
    Vegetable Spaghetti
    30 minutes
    easy
    Kung Pao Spaghetti in Easy Dinner Recipes,This easy dinner comes together in minutes and delivers a spicy kick. Now you can Kung Pao your spaghetti at home in just 30 minutes. Tender chunks of stir-fried chicken are tossed with pasta, toasted peanuts, and a sweet-and-spicy sauce. This version of Kung Pao chicken has all the flavors you'd expect from the classic dish.
    Kung Pao Spaghetti
    20 minutes
    easy
    Creamy Chicken Taco Alfredo in Easy Dinner Recipes,I love One Pot Pasta. They make dinnertime so easy in my house because they don’t use a dozen different dishes and pots and pans to prepare and they’re usually really quick to make. Also, like this 5-Ingredient Creamy Chicken Alfredo, they don’t require a ton of ingredients or weird random things that I don’t usually have on hand already.
    Creamy Chicken Taco Alfredo
    35 minutes
    easy
    Grilled Sweet Potatoes in Easy Dinner Recipes,If you love sweet potato fries, these grilled sweet potatoes will become your new favorite summer side. The smoky char is EVERYTHING. Be sure to cut the potatoes into 3/4
    Grilled Sweet Potatoes
    30 minutes
    easy
    Crispy Skin Pan-Seared Salmon in Easy Dinner Recipes,Pan-Seared Salmon with a fresh Chive-Walnut Pistou, Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, and Semi-Dried Grape Tomatoes is a fish dinner treat you will want to repeat. There are four elements to this dish. The salmon, the Alaskan fingerling potatoes, the semi-dried grape tomatoes, and the chive-walnut pistou. None are technical to make and all but the salmon can be made ahead of time. Everything is beautiful together on the plate and tastes delicious and balanced.
    Crispy Skin Pan-Seared Salmon
    90 minutes
    medium
    Green Spaghetti in Easy Dinner Recipes,Not a big fan of spice? Feel free to reduce the number of poblanos to 2 or 3, supplementing with roasted green bell pepper instead if you like! Looking for a beverage to pair with your spicy pasta? Whip up a blueberry lemonade margarita to beat the heat! This recipe is absolutely easy and delicious! Enjoy!
    Green Spaghetti
    45 minutes
    easy
    Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes in Easy Dinner Recipes,Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes might be your new favorite way to make sweet potatoes. They’re ready in about 40 minutes (including pressure release!) and they come out silky smooth every time. This simple recipe uses just 4 ingredients to make a healthy, satisfying dinner. Make this no-fuss Creamy Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes! Buttery sweet & nutrient-packed whole sweet potatoes make a healthy, filling, simple snack or side dish.
    Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
    40 minutes
    easy
    Meatball Subs in Easy Dinner Recipes,When we think of our last meal, our meatball sub typically gets tossed into the ring. Because a meatball sub is the definition of comfort: saucy meatballs, melty cheese, toasted bread — what more could you want? Our meatballs are what make it: a combo of diced celery, carrots, onion, and garlic and not just beef but also pork (the oldest trick in the book). The ingredient prep is worth it because then the meatballs bake while you can sit back and relax.
    Meatball Subs
    35 minutes
    easy
    Cheese-Stuffed Buffalo-Mustard Meatballs in Easy Dinner Recipes,It's not every day you come across a cheese-stuffed meatball, but I am sure glad I did. These pork and beef and meatballs stay so tender and juicy and then get glazed over with Buffalo-style mustard that will remind you of your favorite buffalo chicken wings. Serve these on their own or with some simple buttered noodles for an even more filling meal.
    Cheese-Stuffed Buffalo-Mustard Meatballs
    40 minutes
    easy
    Air Fryer Pizza in Easy Dinner Recipes,Making great homemade pizza can be hard, or so we thought. Turns out, we just hadn't tried making it in an air fryer yet! This super simple recipe yields some of the best pizza to ever come out of our kitchen. The air fryer excels in the cooking crust—ours was airy in the center and crunchy on the outside, just like in a true pizza oven! We're beyond hooked, and we think you will be too. Who knew great pizza could be this easy?!
    Air Fryer Pizza
    15 minutes
    easy
    Air Fryer Steak in Easy Dinner Recipes,A perfectly seared steak can seem like a daunting task. Getting the golden, crusty sear on the outside and trying not to overcook your steak can be difficult. What if we told you that your air fryer can take all of that stress away? It's true! Leave it to the air fryer to cook a perfect piece of steak all without filling your kitchen with smoke or turning on the grill. As for the herb butter? It's not mandatory, but it sure is delicious.
    Air Fryer Steak
    45 minutes
    easy
    Air Fryer Tater Tots in Easy Dinner Recipes,Please don't be upset, but I've never been a fan of tater tots. I much prefer french fries and I would never be caught cheating on them with a tot. Until now, that is. The air fryer works some kind of magic on these tater tots. It gets them extra crispy and the homemade, shaggy look makes them better than any fast-food chain could produce. The best part? These are completely gluten and fat-free. It's a unicorn snack! After parboiling the potatoes they will be a bit sticky. That's a good thing! It's how they, well, stick together without any additional flour for binding. Wetting your hands slightly will help keep the potatoes from sticking to your hands while forming them into tots!
    Air Fryer Tater Tots
    110 minutes
    easy
    BBQ Chicken Twice-Baked Potatoes in Easy Dinner Recipes,These twice-baked potatoes are loaded with the makings of a full chicken dinner. Tender bites of barbecue chicken, stuffed into a fluffy baked potato with a perfectly crispy skin makes BBQ Chicken Stuffed Baked potatoes a perfect meal. The ultimate game-day snack, appetizer, dinner, or meal prep, these BBQ Chicken Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes will be a crowd-pleaser and are paleo, gluten, and dairy-free.
    BBQ Chicken Twice-Baked Potatoes
    90 minutes
    easy