We’ve rounded up our simplest dinner recipes of all time.
And did we mention some of them take as little as 10 minutes?
It doesn’t get easier than that.
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Read on for our best easy dinner ideas of all time.
No-boil noodles that bake in the oven help cut prep time and dirty dishes.
Plus, it’s ready in under an hour.
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That’s even faster than delivery or takeout.
This makes it easy to pull together on weekends to cook on busy weeknights.
Plus, the homemade sauce makes you feel like you did something extra, even if it was easy.
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Layer sausage and marinara sauce with cheese ravioli for a quick weeknight take on lasagna.
We recommend serving over mashed potatoes or rice.
To save time on a weeknight, prepare these ahead of time and bake before serving.
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Once you try this pie, you won’t go back to carry-out.
Plus since your pan is lined with aluminum foil, cleanup will be a breeze.
Use skinless, boneless chicken thighs for good flavor and easy shredding once cooking is done.
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They come together in just one skillet in 20 minutes.
Pouring it over the chicken will capture all that extra flavor.
Julie Yoste’s Mississippi Roast
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What’s better than a slow cooker dinner?
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One that calls for just a handful of ingredients.
All you have to do is brown the outside of the roast and the slow cooker will take over.
you’re able to also keep it in the freezer for the busiest days.
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you’re free to customize the nachos with any topping you prefer.
It comes together in just20 minutes, including the homemade buttermilk Alfredo sauce.
We like offering sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, and fresh cilantro as toppings.
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We also love that this whole dinner comes together on just one sheet pan.
Buy shrimp that’s already peeled and deveined to save on prep time.
Start with a cold pan for ultra-crisp thighs.
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it’s possible for you to usechicken stockinstead of the wine if you prefer.
This quick version comes together in just 20 minutes (yes, you read that correctly).
Remove the ribs to make the dish even more mild.
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The cool slaw balances the heat of the smoky chipotle flavor.
It can also be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
This version is made even more weeknight friendly thanks to rotisserie chicken.
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It actually comes together in just 20 minutes.
Use a quality jarred sauce for this recipe.
Ground chuck gets crisped up with leftover rice.
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We call for fresh chopped tomatoes, but you could also use drained canned tomatoes if desired.
Chicken Parmesan Pizza
This fun supper comes together with a handful of convenient ingredients.
It starts with frozengarlic breadthat’s topped with deli chicken tenders, canned pizza sauce, and shredded cheese.
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Bourbon-Glazed Salmon
it’s possible for you to serve a company-worthy dinner on a weeknight.
This salmon is ready in 20 minutes.
That’s just enough time to set the table and grab the wine.
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For a complete meal, pair with packaged mashed sweet potatoes and steamed green beans.
Keep the chicken warm on a sheet pan while you finish the other steps.
Tater Tot Taco Casserole
This family-favorite recipe delivers on flavor and fun.
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