Cooking weeknight dinner can be a challenge, especially when you're short on time and energy. But it doesn't have to be! Here are 15 quick, delicious, and foolproof weeknight dinner ideas that you can make in a really short time:
Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms
This 30-minute Polenta Recipe gets its unique flavor from an umami-packed Miso Paste. Served with quick vegan sautéed mushrooms, this dairy-free polenta is SO creamy and perfect for busy days. It's healthy, comforting, and easy to make. Get the recipe.
Kielbasa and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner
This Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Veggies is a quick and fuss-free dinner recipe for busy weeknights. Just dump all of the ingredients on a cooking tray and bake. This recipe can be made with regular sausages and any vegetables you have in your fridge. Get the recipe.
Easy and Creamy Salmon Pasta
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. Get the recipe.
Mexican Rice and Beans (Quick And Easy)
This Mexican Rice and Beans is the perfect side dish if you're looking to make something delicious and nutritious in under 30 minutes! It has delicious Spanish flavors and goes well with almost anything! With bright veggies, beans, and subtle flavorful spices, this side dish is ready to become your next favorite! Get the recipe.
Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff
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! Get the recipe.
Cod Piccata - Cod Fillet Recipe
This Easy Cod Piccata in a creamy Picatta sauce makes a quick 30-minute dinner recipe your family will love. Creamy, a bit briny and so so good! Get the recipe.
Chicken Ragu Pasta
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. Get the recipe.
Stir Fry Noodles (Under 30 Minutes)
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! Get the recipe.
Chicken Romaine Salad with Honey Caramelized Cashews
This easy Chicken Romaine Salad with Honey Caramelized Cashews has all attributes of a healthy and delicious lunch. Get the recipe.
Pistachio Crusted Salmon With Spinach and Raisin Salad
This Pistachio Crusted Salmon is where healthy meets delicious. It's crunchy, flavorful with a delicious Spinach and Raisin Salad. This simple 20-minute recipe makes an easy and quick weeknight meal. Get the recipe.
Casarecce Pasta with sun-dried tomato pesto
This Casarecce Pasta recipe will give you an incredibly delicious pasta recipe that’s family-friendly and ready in just a little over 20 minutes! Get the recipe.
Super Quick Korean Beef
With this Super Quick Korean Beef dish in your repertoire, dinner will be on the table in no time. Get the recipe.
Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry
This Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner your family will love. Making it in a sheet pan makes it a hands off, no stir, stir fry! Get the recipe.
Pasta Alla Foriana (Under 20 Minutes)
Had a busy day and no time for a complicated dinner recipe? Not a problem. This Pasta Alla Foriana is a healthy and delicious Italian pasta recipe. The best part - it can be pulled together in under 20 minutes. Get the recipe.
White Chicken Chili
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. Get the recipe.
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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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