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    Published: Jun, 2024. Updated: Jun, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv | This post may contain affiliate links. Read more here

    23 Delicious Dinner Recipes That Are as Easy as 1-2-3

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    Make dinner time a breeze with our collection of 23 delicious dinner recipes that are as easy as 1-2-3. These recipes are perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you want a tasty meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

    From one-pan wonders to quick and healthy stir-fries, we've got something for everyone. Follow our easy steps to create delicious dinners that will make mealtime your favorite part of the day.

    Tortellini Carbonara

    Tortellini Carbonara in a pan.
    Photo credit: Always Use Butter

    15-minutes and 6 simple ingredients is all you need to make this delicious Tortellini Carbonara. Following the traditional method for making creamy carbonara without cream, filled tortellini is what gives this recipe a fun new twist. Tortellini Carbonara

    Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs

    Baked chicken thighs on a white plate.
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    This oven baked chicken thighs recipe is a go-to one-pot recipe for busy weeknights that has a prep time of 5 minutes. It's a truly easy, family-friendly dish that delivers the juiciest chicken thighs straight from your oven. Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs

    Stir Fry Noodles

    Stir Fry Noodles and chopsticks in a bowl.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    These Stir Fry Noodles are incredibly easy to make, packed with flavor, and the perfect recipe for busy weeknights! It features perfectly stir-fried veggies, tasty tofu, and delicious noodles coated in a simple, flavorful homemade stir-fry sauce! Stir Fry Noodles

    Easy Beef Stroganoff

    Beef Stroganoff over mashed potatoes. Close up.
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    This Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe features tender strips of beef that are quickly seared and then simmered in a flavorful sour cream-tomato sauce. This 40-minute recipe requires just 7 ingredients and is cozy and delicious! Perfect for busy weeknights! Easy Beef Stroganoff

    Chicken Ragu Pasta

    Chicken ragu pasta in a big enameled pan.
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    This simple chicken ragu pasta may be easy to make and use everyday ingredients, but there's nothing basic about its flavor. This yummy, savory, and quick-to-make dinner idea is bound to become a favorite family meal. Enjoy this homemade pasta with ground chicken in just half an hour. Chicken Ragu Pasta

    Easy Korean Beef and Rice

    Korean beef and rice in a bowl.
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    If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, then try this Korean beef and rice! It’s the perfect combination of flavors for a meal that’s going to become a new family favorite! With a few pantry staples, you can make a delicious meal from start to finish in just 15 minutes! Easy Korean Beef and Rice

    Eggplant Potato Stew

    Vegetable stew in a cast iron skillet.
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    This thick and hearty Eggplant Potato Stew Recipe features chewy eggplants, tender potatoes, and aromatics full of flavor. Made with plenty of veggies in just under an hour, it's the ultimate vegan stew. Eggplant Potato Stew

    White Chicken Chili

    White chili with chicken and white beans in a bowl.
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    This yummy White Chicken Chili is made with Ground Chicken, Sour Cream and ready to be served in just 40 minutes. This easy and hearty soup recipe will keep you full and satisfied for hours. Perfect recipe for busy weeknight dinners. White Chicken Chili

    Gnocchi with Bacon & Mushrooms

    Gnocchi with Bacon & Mushrooms close up.
    Photo credit: Always Use Butter

    Make this Gnocchi with Bacon & Mushrooms in just 25 minutes, with few ingredients and incredible taste. Made with store bought gnocchi and a touch of cream it's topped with a generous amount of Parmesan cheese. Gnocchi with Bacon & Mushrooms

    Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff

    Chicken and mushroom stroganoff with sour cream in a sour cream sauce.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    This Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff is the perfect one-pot meal that'll be ready in under 30 minutes to give you a deliciously satisfying meal without having to slave away in the kitchen all day! It features chicken stroganoff, the chicken version of this incredibly popular East European dish that we've all come to know and love. Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff

    Easy and Creamy Salmon Pasta

    Creamy Salmon Pasta close up.
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    This Easy and Creamy Salmon Pasta features quickly seared salmon tossed in a creamy, smoky sauce along with your favorite pasta. This hearty and satisfying dish is loaded with flavor and comes together in no time. Creamy Salmon Pasta

    Creamy Mushroom Soup

    Creamy mushroom soup with a piece of bread in a bowl. A close up view.
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    The Creamiest Mushroom Soup. After you take the first sip of it, you'll instantly feel cozy and warm. Classic autumn soup with a ton of flavor. Creamy Mushroom Soup

    Italian Cannellini Bean Salad

    Bean salad with tomatoes and cashew cheese in a white bowl.
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    This Italian Cannellini Bean Salad is healthy, flavorful, and satisfying. Made with white beans, juicy roasted bell peppers, olives, marinated red onions, and dollops of vegan cashew cheese, it's the perfect cold side dish or easy lunch. A good option for picnics, potluck, or work lunches too. Italian Cannellini Bean Salad.

    Honey Mustard Chicken

    Honey mustard chicken in a skillet.
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    This Honey Mustard Chicken is exactly what you need if you're looking for a flavor-packed, one-pan dinner meal that can be made in just 30 minutes! And the creamy honey mustard cream sauce is amazing on rice, potatoes, and roasted veggies, too!  Honey Mustard Chicken

    Italian Penne Rosa Pasta

    Italian penne rosa pasta in a pan.
    Photo credit: xoxo Bella

    Penne rosa pasta is an easy pasta dish with a creamy sauce. You can make the whole penne rosa recipe in one pot. This quick and simple Italian pasta with tomato cream sauce is ideal for a busy weeknight supper. It’s tasty, comforting and filling. So if you want to make something creamy and satisfying, you can’t go wrong with this penne pasta recipe spicy tomato cream sauce. Penne Rosa Pasta

    Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes

    Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes in a plate.
    Photo credit: Corrie Cooks

    Sheet pan sausage and potatoes is a delicious and easy meal that requires minimal effort to prepare. This recipe involves roasting sausages and potatoes together on a baking sheet in the oven, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes

    Cobb Salad Recipe with Chicken

    Cobb Salad with Chicken close up.
    Photo credit: Kasey Trenum

    This Healthy Cobb Salad Recipe with Chicken is the perfect way to eat simple ingredients for lunch or dinner. Once you combine the hard-boiled eggs, sliced onion, romaine lettuce, and other healthy salad ingredients, you will enjoy this delicious keto dish. The added Italian seasoning provides the perfect flavor without taking away any of the other tastes. Cobb Salad Recipe with Chicken

    White Bean Mushroom Soup

    White Bean Mushroom Soup and a spoon in a bowl.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    This White Bean Mushroom Soup is super easy to make, comforting, and satisfying. Made with fresh vegetables and pantry staples, this is an easy vegan soup packed with plant-based protein and lots of flavors. White Bean Mushroom Soup

    Puff Pastry Pizza with Cheese, Apples & Kale Chips

    Puff Pastry Pizza with Cheese, Apples & Kale Chips.
    Photo credit: Always Use Butter

    Puff Pastry Pizza is an easy & delicious way to make pizza - here it's salty, savory & subtly sweet, topped with a mild blue cheese, sliced red apples, green asparagus and crumbled up kale chips. A perfect dinner, appetizer or snack! Puff Pastry Pizza with Cheese, Apples & Kale Chips

    Bang Bang Chicken

    Bang Bang Chicken on a plate. Close up view.
    Photo credit: Greedy Gourmet

    Deliciously crispy chicken bites served with a zingy mayo and sweet chili sauce, bang bang chicken is a wonderfully tasty, quick, and easy meal. Bang Bang Chicken

    Meatball Casserole

    Meatball Casserole in a baking dish. Tasting.
    Photo credit: Corrie Cooks

    Savor a hearty meatball casserole, brimming with juicy meatballs, pasta, rich marinara, and gooey cheese, perfectly baked to comfort-food perfection. Meatball Casserole

    Easy Honey Halloumi

    Honey Halloumi with greens in a bowl. An overhead view.
    Photo credit: The Fiery Vegetarian

    This delicious fried hot honey halloumi comes together in minutes and is meat-free and tasty enough to serve as a starter, a side dish, the star of your plate, or as part of a salad. Easy Honey Halloumi

    Easy Homemade Pizza Fries

    Pizza Fries on a plate. An overhead view.
    Photo credit: Piper Cooks

    A cross between deluxe and pepperoni pizza fries, this easy homemade pizza fries recipe takes only about 5 minutes longer than making a bag of frozen French fries. Top baked fries with shredded mozzarella cheese and your favorite pizza sauce and toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, red onion, and black olives. Easy Homemade Pizza Fries

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    Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
    Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.

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