you’ve got the option to’t go wrong with any of these easy, crowd-pleasing dishes.

On the hunt for a recipe to break you out of your monotonous meal routine?

it’s possible for you to trust theSouthern Livingeditorial team’s picks to spice up your weeknights.

Shrimp and Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

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When the family asks, “What’s for dinner?”

it’s possible for you to expect to see smiling faces with these delicious recipes.

The microwave-ready rice makes things extra speedy, too!"

Southern Living Sloppy Joes on a plate to serve with pickle spears and potato chips

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Sheet Pan Fajitas

When it comes to weeknight dinners, speed and simplicity are key.

The editors choose these fajitas for that reason.

Plus, you might always switch up how you serve it," says Beall.

Beefy skillet lasagna in cast iron

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“I serve it over microwave rice to complete the meal.

Plus, the leftovers are even better the next day!”

Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

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Crock-Pot Salsa Chicken

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Spring Shrimp-and-Orzo Salad with Lemon Dressing

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Fire-Roasted Tomato-and-Beef Ragù

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Southern Living Chicken-and-Rice Bake with Broccolini in pan with serving spoon

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Skillet beef enchiladas in a pan on a cutting board with a napkin and serving spoon beside.

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Sweet-and-Spicy Salmon Rice Bowl

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Chicken Cutlets With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

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Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas

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Southern Living Creamy Chicken Enchiladas in the baking dish to serve

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Sheet Pan Fajitas

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Chopped Kale Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs

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Cuban Black Bean-and-Yellow Rice Bowls

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Acorn Squash Soup

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Creamy Rice with Scallops

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Easy Chicken Parmesan

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Southern Living Poppy Seed Chicken in a bowl to serve

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