These easy weeknight dinner recipes are your go-to effortless, comforting dinners that are super quick to put together, perfect for those busy nights – Because it’s already been A DAY! With pasta dishes, steak, Instant Pot dinner, and more, these 50+ recipes will make sure you never have another basic meal again. Make one of them for dinner tonight! Enjoy!
Easy Dinner Recipes: 50+ Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes Ideas
1. Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
Honey garlic chicken bites is the easiest dinner to throw together! Make it all in one skillet and let the flavors blow your mind!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box2. Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet
The best pan-seared steak with potatoes recipe you'll ever have - Simple, juicy, and so flavorful steak recipe with garlic butter sauce!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box3. Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta
Give this tomato spinach chicken pasta recipe a try anytime you are craving comfort food!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box4. Tomato Spinach Sausage Pasta Recipe
This sausage pasta dinner recipe is crazy delicious and only 30 minutes of work! One of the best sausage pasta recipe ever!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box5. Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Asparagus
Chicken and asparagus recipe is a winner for dinnertime - This chicken recipe is is so much flavor and so easy to throw together!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box6. Sausage Tortellini Soup
Easy sausage tortellini soup is thick and cozy comfort in a bowl. A family favorite!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box7. Asado Chicken Breast with Sauteed Lemon Zucchini
Delicious Asado chicken breast recipe is a winner for dinnertime! Forget dry chicken: Boneless chicken breasts are marinated then grilled and served with sauteed lemon zucchini.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box8. One-Pot Beef Stroganoff
This beef Stroganoff recipe is cooked in only one pan and makes the most comforting dinner!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box9. Cream Cheese Spinach Chicken Pasta
This creamy spinach chicken pasta recipe comes together quickly and is a total comfort food dinner. You can make this incredible chicken pasta dinner in less than 30 minutes flat!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box10. Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe
This easy Tuscan salmon recipe is so creamy and delicious - Pan-fried salmon fillet smothered in a luscious creamy sauce packed with garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomato. Ready in 20 minutes or less, this salmon recipe is a winner!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box11. Creamy Chicken Breast in Spinach Parmesan Sauce
This creamy chicken breast recipe is an easy one-pan chicken dish that will wow the entire family for dinner!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box12. Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake
This crazy good chicken breast bake with salsa Fresca is so quick and easy to make - a guaranteed hit for tonight!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box13. Easy Oven Baked Chicken Bites
Try our juicy oven baked chicken recipe! Boneless chicken breasts are cut in small bites and deliciously seasoned before baked in the oven until tender!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box14. Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet
This garlic butter chicken and potatoes skillet is the easiest and tastiest weeknight dinner - One skillet for amazing flavors!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box15. 15-Minute Lemon Garlic Butter Steak with Spinach
Lemon garlic butter steak recipe - Tons of flavor and so easy to make - A quick low carb dinner you’ll be crazy about.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box16. Air-Fryer Fried Chicken Thighs and Asparagus
This air fryer chicken recipe with asparagus is a delicious family-friendly dinner in under 30 minutes.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box17. Garlic Butter Salmon and Lemon White Beans
This garlic butter salmon and white bean recipe is an easy and delicious weeknight meal everyone will love.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box18. Healthy Lettuce Shrimp Avocado Salad
This avocado shrimp salad recipe with lettuce and tomato, is THE BEST healthy salad meal. Perfect for lunch or any night of the week!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box19. 15-Minute Chicken Stir Fry Noodles
This chicken stir fry noodles recipe is loaded with nutritious veggies, and ready in 15 minutes - Flavor overload!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box20. Cheesy Mushroom Ravioli Casserole with Spinach
Our cheesy mushroom ravioli casserole is an easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love. The best ravioli pasta casserole ever!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box21. Baked Parmesan Crusted Salmon
Cheesy, moist and delicious — Ready in 20 minutes.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box22. Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus
This garlic butter shrimp recipe is delicious and cooks super quickly - The easiest and flavor packed shrimp ever!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box23. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
This one-skillet Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is a snap to fix. The chicken thighs and green beans are cooked with lemon garlic butter sauce in the same pan. So addicting!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box24. Pan-Seared Steak in Butter Sauce
This juicy Pan-Seared Steak recipe is hyper simple and so flavorful - Dinner is ready!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box25. Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
This Instant Pot chicken pasta recipe is incredibly quick to make!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box26. Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
This Instant Pot teriyaki chicken recipe will please even the pickiest eaters!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box27. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
This Healthy chicken pasta salad recipe is packed with flavor, protein and veggies. Try this pasta salad for a quick lunch or a light dinner!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box28. Asado Chicken Breasts with Sautéed Garlic Spinach
This Asado chicken breasts recipe with spinach is perfect for lunch, dinner, or even for meal prep. You'll love the flavors!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
30. Healthy Roasted Chicken Parmesan Kale Salad
This wholesome chicken kale salad recipe is packed to the max with goodies!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box31. Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spinach
Easy, buttery, garlicky shrimp recipe with spaghetti pasta on the table in less than 30 minutes. This garlic shrimp pasta with spinach makes a perfect weeknight dinner!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box32. Chicken Pasta in Creamy Pesto Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
This creamy pesto chicken pasta recipe is a restaurant-style meal, packed with flavor and ready in 30 minutes.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box33. Garlic Lime Chicken Tenders and Quinoa
This garlic lime chicken tenders is delicious, easy and perfect for busy weeknights.
Cooking time: 7 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box34. Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Piled with chunky chicken and veggies – makes for a light, yet satisfying dinner.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box35. 15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
This chicken parmesan with cauliflower rice is crispy, soft and SO delish – The ultimate gluten-free / low carb dinner.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box36. Blackened Chicken Salad with Avocado
This blackened chicken salad recipe with avocado is crisp and full of flavor - Salad with chicken is the simplest and healthiest meal you can make!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box37. One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms
One-pot garlic parmesan pasta skillet with spinach and mushrooms is super delicious and quick to make. This pasta recipe is the ultimate win for easy weeknight dinners!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box38. Cheesy Mushroom Ravioli Casserole with Spinach
Our cheesy mushroom ravioli casserole is an easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love. The best ravioli pasta casserole ever!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box39. Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach and Bacon
This Creamy garlic chicken recipe with spinach and bacon is rich, creamy, and hearty - everyone will love it!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box40. Baked Salmon and Pasta
This delicious baked salmon and pasta dish is top restaurant-quality. You'll love the salmon and pasta combo - 100% guaranteed!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box41. Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts
These Instant Pot lemon garlic chicken breasts are ready in 30 minutes - Perfect for busy weeknights!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box42. Tuscan Garlic Salmon Skillet with Spinach and Tomato
This easy and healthy Tuscan salmon recipe takes just a few minutes of prep and makes a perfect weeknight meal in 30 minutes or less.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box43. Baked Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs
This baked shrimp foil pack meal is ready in under 30 minutes. Shrimp is seasoned to perfection with lemon, butter, garlic and herbs. The easiest way to bake shrimp in your oven!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box44. Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
This baked salmon in foil with Asparagus and Garlic Butter Sauce makes an amazingly tasty dinner. The salmon recipe of your dreams!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box45. Garlic Butter Salmon with Lemon Asparagus
This seared salmon recipe with asparagus makes a delicious and nutritious dinner. Healthy salmon is quick to cook and ready in under 15 minutes!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box46. Blackened Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet (20 Minutes)
These delicious blackened shrimp with asparagus are the perfect versatile and fast weeknight meal.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box47. Garlic Shrimp Skillet
Juicy garlic shrimp is the most easiest and big flavor packed shrimp! Ready in under 15 minutes, garlic shrimp is an extra quick, very simple, to throw together meal that can be served over anything! This healthy shrimp dish is sure to join your weekend dinner rotation.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box48. Easy Shrimp Avocado Salad with Tomatoes
This healthy shrimp avocado salad for two tastes crazy good and is loaded with the freshest ingredients.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box49. Salmon Foil Packets with Pineapple and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
This easy juicy Salmon Foil Packets is easy to make, tastes delicious, and is ready in under 20 minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box50. Garlic Butter Shrimp in 10 Minutes
This easy garlic butter shrimp recipe is an amazing flavor combination of garlicky, buttery goodness.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box51. Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Spinach (10-Minute)
This garlic shrimp recipe with spinach is one of the easiest and most delicious shrimp meal you can ever make!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box52. Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon Pasta
This salmon pasta recipe is ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for busy nights.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box53. Honey-Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa Bowl with Avocado
This shrimp and quinoa bowl is so good and easy to make - Takes only 15 mins to make!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box54. Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta
This tomato spinach shrimp pasta recipe is healthy, light, and delicious comfort food. Perfect for easy healthy dinners or date night.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box55. Lemon Garlic Herb Shrimp in Foil Packets
These Shrimp in Foil Packets recipe make a healthy, nourishing dinner with hearty flavors!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box56. Spicy Honey Garlic Salmon
Say hello to your new favorite healthy dinner!
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