Thanks to these recipes, Wednesday just might become your favorite day of the week.

Lucky for you, we’re here to help with the mealtime planning.

These Wednesday nightdinner ideaswill fuel your family and help everyone get through the rest of the week.

Crispy Chicken With Sweet Potato Fries And Green Beans

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Plus, they all come together in under an hour.

Preheating the stone or baking sheet will ensure that the crust comes out super crunchy.

A touch of cream and Parmesan gives it a savory richness thats perfect for chilly nights.

BBQ Chicken pizza on parchment paper

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When the spinach is mixed in with noodles and cheese, no one will mind eating their greens.

Thanks to flavorful ranch seasoning mix, this meal comes together with just four ingredients.

Plus, you may even have leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day.

Southern Living Butternut Squash Pasta in a bowl ready to serve

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Every member of the family will rejoice when they learn mac and cheese is on the dinner menu.

Covering the pan in aluminum foil also helps make cleanup a breeze.

Just check that there’s plenty of homemade tartar sauce for dipping.

Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta

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A bonus is that it bakes each element on one sheet tray.

Refrigerated biscuits baked according to the package instructions are also an easy shortcut for the topping.

Quick-cooking shrimp makes this dish a breeze to whip up.

Southern Living Baked Ziti With Meatballs

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That’s where this under-an-hour version comes into play.

Sheet Pan Fajitas

Craving fajitas but don’t have time to go out on a weeknight?

This one is a real crowd pleaser.

Sheet-Pan Ranch Chicken And Vegetables

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Break out a corner of cornbread to make it a wonderfully warming and comforting dinner.

It’s quick enough for an after-work dinner but also special enough for a potluck.

We love the mix of spices in this Chicken Fajita Pasta.

Chicken Tortilla Casserole

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Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken And Potatoes

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Chicken and potatoes is a classic for a reason.

One-Pan Garlic-Butter Shrimp With Orzo

Servingquick-cooking shrimpmeans that your family can enjoy dinner even sooner.

This soup uses orzo, but it’s possible for you to use any short pasta you want.

Green chile mac and cheese with chicken in white casserole dish

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It comes together in 30 minutes with 15 minutes of active time.

Dinner just got a spicy kick.

The only cooking required here is boiling the shrimp for a few minutes and toasting the buns.

Sheet Pan Nachos

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The creamy, cool slaw balances any heat.

Broccoli-Cheddar Soup

Warm up Wednesday nights with a bowl of this cheesy,creamy soup.

Cook the veggies and potatoes until tender, then blend until velvety.

Southern Living Mini Meatloaves served over mashed sweet potatoes and buttery peas.

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Croutons or bread add a tasty finish.

Our Test Kitchen loves potatoes, zucchini, and carrots.

walking tacos on a platter

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Southern Living Potato Chip Fish Sticks on serving tray with tartar sauce

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Baked Caprese Chicken with Green Beans and Corn

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Chicken pot pie soup served with biscuits

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Shrimp Fried Rice

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Easy Chicken Parmesan

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Southern Living Ravioli Lasagna in the pan with a serving on a plate

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Burrito Bowl with toppings in small bowls nearby - Southern Living

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Southern Living Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole on a plate to serve

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Sheet Pan Fajitas

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Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole

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Southern Living Lemon Chicken Pasta in a bowl ready to serve

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White Lightning Chicken Chili

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Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

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One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

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Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

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Baked Ziti With Chicken

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beef and broccoli stir fry

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Southern Living Baked Meatball Casserole ready to serve

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Lemon Chicken Soup - Southern Living

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Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

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Shrimp Salad Rolls

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Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

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Southern Living Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a bowl to serve topped with extra shredded cheddar

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Southern Living Vegetable Soup in the pot ready to serve

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