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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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Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs in Easy Dinner Recipes,Where all I want is a plate full of these perfectly juicy, garlicky, lemon chicken thighs with a side of roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli.Olive oil, lemon juice/zest, garlic, Dijon, oregano, thyme. THE BEST marinade ever. Made on the grill or stovetop. SO SO GOOD. With the warmer weather, you can throw these thighs on the grill with some lemon halves for extra charred lemon juice for serving. It’s so so good.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Oven-Baked Sriracha Chicken in Easy Dinner Recipes,It seems sriracha sauce is everywhere these days. I was excited to find a baked chicken recipe using sriracha, but based on my preference, wanted to use chicken breast instead of drumsticks and thighs. Of course, when cooking with leaner, boneless/skinless cuts, such as chicken breast, modifications are required in order to achieve tender and juicy meat. moist and tender, spicy sriracha chicken breast baked in the oven. Keep in mind, the sriracha sauce has some heat, so adjust the amount accordingly. We enjoyed this with edamame brown rice.
Oven-Baked Sriracha Chicken
Easy Italian Baked Chicken Recipe in Easy Dinner Recipes,Easy Italian Baked Chicken, flavored with a simple spice mixture along with fresh garlic and olive oil and finished with parsley and fresh basil. Be sure to read the tips for the best results. You’ll love this healthy, juicy Italian Baked Chicken Recipe. Boneless skinless chicken breasts prepared with a simple spice mixture, garlic and olive oil, and finished with fresh parsley and basil!
Easy Italian Baked Chicken Recipe
Baked Chicken Fajita Roll-Ups in Easy Dinner Recipes, The marinade is super easy to make and is a basic recipe that I use for all my fajita recipes which includes a little olive oil, lime juice, and garlic along with a combination of chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and fresh chopped cilantro. Just roll the chicken up around the slices of bell pepper and secure both sides with a toothpick. Easy and done! Once the chicken bakes and you’re ready to eat you can remove the toothpicks and the chicken will still remain wrapped around the veggies.
Baked Chicken Fajita Roll-Ups
Butter Chicken Soup in Easy Dinner Recipes,This soup version of Indian Butter Chicken is a family favorite and quick to throw together! It’s easily dairy-free, full of flavor, and easily frozen for future meals.
Butter Chicken Soup
Roasted Vegetable Chicken Soup in Easy Dinner Recipes,If you’re a fan of roasted veggies, you’ll love this Roasted Chicken and Veggie Soup. This soup recipe is easy to love, being thick and hearty yet also gluten-free and dairy-free. The sweetness of the roasted carrots and sweet potatoes shines through making it a win for kids and adults alike.
Roasted Vegetable Chicken Soup
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad in Easy Dinner Recipes,This buffalo chicken salad is super addicting, easy to make, and filled with goodies! Crispy pan-fried chicken tenders are tossed in 2 ingredient buffalo sauce and mixed with greens, carrots, celery, avocado and topped with Whole30 compliant cilantro ranch dressing. Easy to prep ahead of time and great for weeknight dinners.
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad
Cilantro Lime Chicken in Easy Dinner Recipes,This cilantro lime chicken is easy to make and packed with flavor! While the cilantro lime chicken can stand on its own, I’ve included accompanying recipes for a cilantro-lime rice base and a delicious mango avocado salsa. This transforms this cilantro lime chicken into a tasty and healthy meal that is sure to be a hit.
Cilantro Lime Chicken
One Pot Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup in Easy Dinner Recipes,This creamy, savory chicken noodle soup is a hug in a bowl. A perfect comfort food recipe to warm you right up! This is so delicious. This is a hug disguised as soup. And who doesn’t want a hug in a bowl? I do, for one. It’s pretty much exactly how I feel about wine. It’s a hug in a glass.
One Pot Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Sage and Mushrooms Chicken Marsala in Easy Dinner Recipes,This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners – and it always takes me back to my childhood. Aside from being delicious, this recipe has all the fall feels. Put the sauce on your chicken. Because it’s the right thing to do. You might choose to use an inappropriate amount of sauce on your chicken – and that’s okay. Try this crispy pan-seared chicken with a creamy Marsala wine sauce with sage and mushrooms.
Sage and Mushrooms Chicken Marsala
Mushrooms Chicken Marsala in Easy Dinner Recipes,This recipe can be made in less than 20 minutes and I love it served with egg noodles to soak up all of the delicious sauce it makes. I use Sweet Marsala for mine but most Chicken Marsalas is made with Dry Marsala. Your choice. Marsala is a wine from Sicily. It is known as a “fortified wine”, meaning that a spirit such as brandy has been added to it. This also helped to extend the life of the wine. Traditionally butter is added at the end of the cooking time. Remove the chicken to a serving dish. Add cold butter a tablespoon at a time off of the heat.
Mushrooms Chicken Marsala
Mustard Mascarpone Chicken Marsala in Easy Dinner Recipes,This chicken marsala recipe adds in dijon mustard and creamy mascarpone cheese. It’s a rich dish that’s easy to prepare but impressive. Wine can impart such a great flavor to dishes. It’s amazing how just a splash can transform a dish. This chicken marsala recipe also adds in some tangy dijon mustard, creamy mascarpone cheese, and earthy mushrooms. I love to serve it up over some fettuccini so that I can soak up every last bit of that yummy sauce.
Mustard Mascarpone Chicken Marsala
Sloppy Joe Quesadillas in Easy Dinner Recipes,Looking for a fun weeknight dinner idea? Look no further than this easy, filling, and wholesome Sloppy Joe Quesadilla Recipe! The nice thing about sloppy joes (and sloppy joe quesadillas) is that they take two hands to eat, so it’s impossible to text and eat this dinner. Turn off your phones and enjoy each other at the family dinner table with this easy, cheesy, delicious meal!
Sloppy Joe Quesadillas
Tempeh and Chickpea Sloppy Joes in Easy Dinner Recipes,These vegetarian sloppy joes are so easy to make and they even have a delicious homemade BBQ sauce with them! They only take about 30 minutes so they’re great for an easy weeknight meal or a weekend BBQ. They’re also packed with tons of protein from the tempeh and chickpeas, which I think is so important for a vegetarian main meal. Enjoy!
Tempeh and Chickpea Sloppy Joes
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus in Easy Dinner Recipes,Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, roasted in the oven until crisp, is such an easy way to make your asparagus extra special. Great for Easter, Mother's Day, or any spring meal! Prosciutto is naturally salty, so you shouldn’t need to add any more salt to the asparagus. This is such an easy way to make the roasted asparagus look fancy!
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Asparagus Frittata in Easy Dinner Recipes,Quick and easy asparagus frittata. Perfect for spring! Eggs, gruyere or swiss cheese, shallots, and asparagus. Asparagus frittata is the perfect springtime side dish, whether for brunch or dinner. As a bonus, it’s simple to throw together while your main dish cooks on the stove. This asparagus frittata recipe is a fantastic springtime side dish that everyone will love.
Asparagus Frittata
Steamed Asparagus in Easy Dinner Recipes,Elegant steamed asparagus served with a Hollandaise butter sauce. Perfect for Mother's Day or a special breakfast, or aside for a special dinner! The best thing about knowing how to make an easy blender hollandaise sauce is that once you get the hang of it, you can make the most simple of vegetables into something quite elegant.
Steamed Asparagus

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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 Homemade Lasagna Christmas Baking Recipes Fruit Smoothie Recipes
    Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs in Easy Dinner Recipes,Where all I want is a plate full of these perfectly juicy, garlicky, lemon chicken thighs with a side of roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli.Olive oil, lemon juice/zest, garlic, Dijon, oregano, thyme. THE BEST marinade ever. Made on the grill or stovetop. SO SO GOOD. With the warmer weather, you can throw these thighs on the grill with some lemon halves for extra charred lemon juice for serving. It’s so so good.
    Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
    155 minutes
    easy
    Oven-Baked Sriracha Chicken in Easy Dinner Recipes,It seems sriracha sauce is everywhere these days. I was excited to find a baked chicken recipe using sriracha, but based on my preference, wanted to use chicken breast instead of drumsticks and thighs. Of course, when cooking with leaner, boneless/skinless cuts, such as chicken breast, modifications are required in order to achieve tender and juicy meat. moist and tender, spicy sriracha chicken breast baked in the oven. Keep in mind, the sriracha sauce has some heat, so adjust the amount accordingly. We enjoyed this with edamame brown rice.
    Oven-Baked Sriracha Chicken
    50 minutes
    easy
    Easy Italian Baked Chicken Recipe in Easy Dinner Recipes,Easy Italian Baked Chicken, flavored with a simple spice mixture along with fresh garlic and olive oil and finished with parsley and fresh basil. Be sure to read the tips for the best results. You’ll love this healthy, juicy Italian Baked Chicken Recipe. Boneless skinless chicken breasts prepared with a simple spice mixture, garlic and olive oil, and finished with fresh parsley and basil!
    Easy Italian Baked Chicken Recipe
    28 minutes
    easy
    Baked Chicken Fajita Roll-Ups in Easy Dinner Recipes, The marinade is super easy to make and is a basic recipe that I use for all my fajita recipes which includes a little olive oil, lime juice, and garlic along with a combination of chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and fresh chopped cilantro. Just roll the chicken up around the slices of bell pepper and secure both sides with a toothpick. Easy and done! Once the chicken bakes and you’re ready to eat you can remove the toothpicks and the chicken will still remain wrapped around the veggies.
    Baked Chicken Fajita Roll-Ups
    90 minutes
    easy
    Butter Chicken Soup in Easy Dinner Recipes,This soup version of Indian Butter Chicken is a family favorite and quick to throw together! It’s easily dairy-free, full of flavor, and easily frozen for future meals.
    Butter Chicken Soup
    40 minutes
    easy
    Roasted Vegetable Chicken Soup in Easy Dinner Recipes,If you’re a fan of roasted veggies, you’ll love this Roasted Chicken and Veggie Soup. This soup recipe is easy to love, being thick and hearty yet also gluten-free and dairy-free. The sweetness of the roasted carrots and sweet potatoes shines through making it a win for kids and adults alike.
    Roasted Vegetable Chicken Soup
    50 minutes
    easy
    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad in Easy Dinner Recipes,This buffalo chicken salad is super addicting, easy to make, and filled with goodies! Crispy pan-fried chicken tenders are tossed in 2 ingredient buffalo sauce and mixed with greens, carrots, celery, avocado and topped with Whole30 compliant cilantro ranch dressing. Easy to prep ahead of time and great for weeknight dinners.
    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad
    25 minutes
    easy
    Cilantro Lime Chicken in Easy Dinner Recipes,This cilantro lime chicken is easy to make and packed with flavor! While the cilantro lime chicken can stand on its own, I’ve included accompanying recipes for a cilantro-lime rice base and a delicious mango avocado salsa. This transforms this cilantro lime chicken into a tasty and healthy meal that is sure to be a hit.
    Cilantro Lime Chicken
    155 minutes
    easy
    One Pot Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup in Easy Dinner Recipes,This creamy, savory chicken noodle soup is a hug in a bowl. A perfect comfort food recipe to warm you right up! This is so delicious. This is a hug disguised as soup. And who doesn’t want a hug in a bowl? I do, for one. It’s pretty much exactly how I feel about wine. It’s a hug in a glass.
    One Pot Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
    55 minutes
    easy
    Sage and Mushrooms Chicken Marsala in Easy Dinner Recipes,This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners – and it always takes me back to my childhood. Aside from being delicious, this recipe has all the fall feels. Put the sauce on your chicken. Because it’s the right thing to do. You might choose to use an inappropriate amount of sauce on your chicken – and that’s okay. Try this crispy pan-seared chicken with a creamy Marsala wine sauce with sage and mushrooms.
    Sage and Mushrooms Chicken Marsala
    55 minutes
    easy
    Mushrooms Chicken Marsala in Easy Dinner Recipes,This recipe can be made in less than 20 minutes and I love it served with egg noodles to soak up all of the delicious sauce it makes. I use Sweet Marsala for mine but most Chicken Marsalas is made with Dry Marsala. Your choice. Marsala is a wine from Sicily. It is known as a “fortified wine”, meaning that a spirit such as brandy has been added to it. This also helped to extend the life of the wine. Traditionally butter is added at the end of the cooking time. Remove the chicken to a serving dish. Add cold butter a tablespoon at a time off of the heat.
    Mushrooms Chicken Marsala
    20 minutes
    easy
    Mustard Mascarpone Chicken Marsala in Easy Dinner Recipes,This chicken marsala recipe adds in dijon mustard and creamy mascarpone cheese. It’s a rich dish that’s easy to prepare but impressive. Wine can impart such a great flavor to dishes. It’s amazing how just a splash can transform a dish. This chicken marsala recipe also adds in some tangy dijon mustard, creamy mascarpone cheese, and earthy mushrooms. I love to serve it up over some fettuccini so that I can soak up every last bit of that yummy sauce.
    Mustard Mascarpone Chicken Marsala
    30 minutes
    easy
    Sloppy Joe Quesadillas in Easy Dinner Recipes,Looking for a fun weeknight dinner idea? Look no further than this easy, filling, and wholesome Sloppy Joe Quesadilla Recipe! The nice thing about sloppy joes (and sloppy joe quesadillas) is that they take two hands to eat, so it’s impossible to text and eat this dinner. Turn off your phones and enjoy each other at the family dinner table with this easy, cheesy, delicious meal!
    Sloppy Joe Quesadillas
    40 minutes
    easy
    Tempeh and Chickpea Sloppy Joes in Easy Dinner Recipes,These vegetarian sloppy joes are so easy to make and they even have a delicious homemade BBQ sauce with them! They only take about 30 minutes so they’re great for an easy weeknight meal or a weekend BBQ. They’re also packed with tons of protein from the tempeh and chickpeas, which I think is so important for a vegetarian main meal. Enjoy!
    Tempeh and Chickpea Sloppy Joes
    30 minutes
    easy
    Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus in Easy Dinner Recipes,Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, roasted in the oven until crisp, is such an easy way to make your asparagus extra special. Great for Easter, Mother's Day, or any spring meal! Prosciutto is naturally salty, so you shouldn’t need to add any more salt to the asparagus. This is such an easy way to make the roasted asparagus look fancy!
    Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
    20 minutes
    easy
    Asparagus Frittata in Easy Dinner Recipes,Quick and easy asparagus frittata. Perfect for spring! Eggs, gruyere or swiss cheese, shallots, and asparagus. Asparagus frittata is the perfect springtime side dish, whether for brunch or dinner. As a bonus, it’s simple to throw together while your main dish cooks on the stove. This asparagus frittata recipe is a fantastic springtime side dish that everyone will love.
    Asparagus Frittata
    35 minutes
    easy
    Steamed Asparagus in Easy Dinner Recipes,Elegant steamed asparagus served with a Hollandaise butter sauce. Perfect for Mother's Day or a special breakfast, or aside for a special dinner! The best thing about knowing how to make an easy blender hollandaise sauce is that once you get the hang of it, you can make the most simple of vegetables into something quite elegant.
    Steamed Asparagus
    20 minutes
    easy