Easy Dinner Recipes

Some of our favorite dinners are easy dinners! Our easy dinner recipes give you endless dinner possibilities.

Overhead closeup shot of a serving plate with broad rice noodles in a garlic sauce, garnished with sliced scallions

The Quick Garlic Butter Noodles I Make at Least Once a Week

Chicken Salad with Grapes sandwich cut in half

The 10-Minute Chicken Salad I Can’t Stop Eating

Rice bowl topped with spicy tuna and sliced cucumber, fork on the side.

The 5-Minute Meal I Make on Repeat

Overhead view of two bowls of potato soup topped with bacon, shredded cheese and green onions next to a bowls of bacon, green onions and shredded cheese

This Is the Secret to the Best Potato Soup

overhead view of Lemon-Artichoke Chicken Piccata on a platter

This Creamy, Lemony Chicken Piccata Is Even Better Than the Classic

A bowl of noodle soup containing mushrooms spinach edamame green onions and sesame seeds with a spoon on the side

This 20-Minute Noodle Soup Is My Cold-Weather Lifesaver

overhead view of a bowl of Dump-and-Stir White Chicken Chili

This Dump-and-Stir White Chicken Chili Could Not Be Easier

Cacio e pepe white beans with grated cheese on top

I Make My Grandfather's 20-Minute Creamy Beans All the Time

A bowl of tomato and red lentil soup with a spoon served with bread slices on the side

The Cozy 5-Ingredient Tomato Soup I Make All Winter Long

4-Ingredient Cabbage and Potato Soup in a large pot with a ladel

The 4-Ingredient Cabbage and Potato Soup I Make on Repeat

Overhead view of a white bowl of white bean and spinach soup with a spoon next to a plate of bread and bowl of lemon slices

The 4-Ingredient Soup I Make When I’m Short on Time and Need Comfort

A skillet containing a dish with chunks of chicken pineapple and bell peppers in a sauce

The 25-Minute Chicken Stir Fry I Make All the Time

A plate of mushroom stroganoff served over egg noodles garnished with parsley with a fork on the side

This 25-Minute Mushroom Stroganoff Is My Favorite Cozy, Affordable Dinner

Cooked chicken breasts in a pan with grapes and balsamic sauce a serving spoon holding grapes and sauce

This 5-Ingredient Chicken Feels Fancy But Couldn't Be Easier

5-ingredient pasta bake

The Budget-Friendly 5-Ingredient Pasta Bake My Family Asks Me For All the Time

Two cooked chicken breasts in a creamy sauce in a skillet garnished with herbs

Move Over, Steak—This Saucy Chicken Diane Is My Favorite Weeknight Fancy Meal

A bowl of chicken enchilada chili topped with sour cream shredded cheese beans and cilantro

This 20-Minute Chicken Enchilada Chili Takes Almost Zero Effort

Bowl of pasta with artichoke hearts and lemon shavings fork placed on the side

The Bright, Lemony 4-Ingredient Pasta I’ve Been Making Forever

A bowl of lasagna soup topped with ricotta cheese and basil

This 5-Ingredient Lasagna Soup Is So Quick and Easy You Can Make It Anytime

overhead view of a bowl of Grandma Helen’s Beefy Tomato Soup with a side of bread

This Beefy Tomato Soup Transports Me Back to My Grandmother’s Kitchen

A white bowl with caramelized cabbage spaghetti, garnished with chopped parsley

The 4-Ingredient Dinner I Make Once a Week (For Bonkers Weeknights)

Breaded chicken cutlets on a plate

The Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken of My Dreams (No Frying Needed!)

White Bean and Salami Toasts on a plate

The 5-Minute Dinner I Make Again and Again

Chicken, Corn, and Tangy Cabbage Casserole in a baking dish with a serving spoon

This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Casserole Has a Secret Ingredient

Bowl of fried rice with egg, bacon, and green onions, spoon included

My Mom’s 3-Ingredient Golden Rice Is Gorgeous and Delicious

overhead view of Retro Plum Jam Chicken thighs on a serving platter

This Retro Plum Jam Chicken Has Been My Husband’s Favorite Since Childhood

overhead view of baking dish of Cilantro-Lime Chicken

The 2-Ingredient Chicken I Make Almost Once a Week

Braised cabbage lasagna in a pot with a wooden spoon

I Make This 5-Ingredient Cabbage “Lasagna” All the Time

Pumpkin tomato soup garnished with herbs

My Easy Pumpkin Tomato Soup Is the Perfect Fall Pantry Meal

A bowl of Tuscan onion soup with a slice of bread and a spoon garnished with grated cheese

The 500-Year-Old Tuscan Onion Soup Recipe I Can't Stop Making

Pasta with tuna, white beans, herbs, and breadcrumbs in a bowl, fork resting on the side.

The 20-Minute Dinner I Make for Pennies on the Dollar

Plate of peanut chicken noodles garnished with a lime wedge

These 4-Ingredient Noodles Are My Favorite Easy Dinner

A plate of farfalle pasta with chili crisp seasoning and a creamy sauce

The 4-Ingredient Dinner I Make When I’m Too Tired To Cook

15-Minute Tuna and Butter Bean Stew in a bowl with spoon, bread on the side

This Affordable 15-Minute Dinner Tastes Like It Came from a Restaurant

Overhead view of a metal baking sheet full of 3-ingredient chicken meatballs

These 3-Ingredient Meatballs Are the Easiest You’ll Ever Make

Overhead view of Garlic-Tahini chicken breast cutlets cooking in a white skillet

This 5-Ingredient Tahini Garlic Chicken Is a Weeknight Go-To

overhead view of a bowl of 20-Minute Tomato Orzo Soup

The 20-Minute Dinner I Make When I’m Too Tired to Cook

A pot of threepea soup with a ladle containing visible peas carrots and herbs

I Make This 3-Pea Soup When the Fridge Is Almost Empty

Beef enchilada skillet topped with melted cheese, chopped tomatoes, and jalapenos

The 4-Ingredient Enchilada Skillet I Make Every Week

A white bowl with kale, white bean and sausage soup, places on a dark green plate on a wooden serving board

The 15-Minute Soup I Make Nearly Once a Week

4-ingredient ravlioli lasagna in a casserole dish

The 4-Ingredient Dinner I've Made Hundreds of Times

Shrimp pasta with pesto and a fork in a bowl

The 4-Ingredient Pasta I've Been Making for Years

Overhead view of a teal colored bowl of Alfredo Beans with a spoon and topped with shredded Parmesan

The 10-Minute Creamy Beans I Can't Stop Making

Bowl of copycat Ikea Swedish meatballs served over mashed potatoes, and in the surroundings, a table setting with a stack of plates and a sage table napkin

My Swedish Meatballs Taste Just Like IKEA's

Bowl of loaded potato soup garnished with shredded cheese scallions and bacon with a spoon

The Loaded Potato Soup You’ll Want To Make All Winter Long

A bowl of black bean soup, topped with avocado cubes, jalapeño slices, pickled onion and and cilantro

The 15-Minute Soup I Make for Instant Comfort

A bowl of sausage kale and potato soup served with bread and grated cheese

The Easy Slow Cooker Sausage and Potato Soup I Wait All Year to Make

Cooked chicken thighs on a bed of rice with chopped pickles and herbs in a skillet

This One-Pan Chicken and Rice Skillet Is for Dill Pickle Lovers

Overhead shot of three marinated and cooked chicken breasts

The 2-Ingredient Chicken I Make Almost Once a Week

Bowl of ringshaped pasta in tomato sauce with a spoon

This 3-Ingredient Pasta Is My Kids’ Favorite Dinner

Shrimp Stir Fry in a wok with a wooden spoon

This Easy Shrimp Stir Fry Is My Weeknight Magic Trick

Chicken meatballs served on a plate with a fork

These Juicy Chicken Meatballs Cook in Just 10 Minutes

A bowl of chicken enchilada chili topped with shredded cheese sour cream and cilantro

I Make This 20-Minute Chicken Chili on Busy Weeknights (No Chopping Required)

Dumplings on a plate topped with peanut chili sauce and garnished with sesame seeds and herbs with a hand pouring chili oil from a spoon

The 15-Minute, 5-Ingredient Dinner I Make with Pantry Staples

Overhead view of a bowl of roast chicken and cubed sweet potatoes

The 5-Ingredient Dinner I Make Almost Every Week

upside down chili pie

The 4-Ingredient Retro Dinner I Can't Stop Making

Chicken Alfredo pasta bake with broccoli in a casserole dish

My Grandma’s 4-Ingredient Dinner Is Pure Comfort Food

creamed tacos in bowl with chips, lettuce and tomatoes

The 15-Minute Velveeta Dinner That Saved My Mom on School Nights

A skillet containing a sausage and rice bake with onions and fresh herbs a serving spoon resting inside

My 5-Ingredient Sausage and Rice Bake Is So Easy and Delicious

Overhead view of a bowl of italian-style tuna salad on a plate with lemon slices and lettuce

The Easy, Flavor-Packed Italian Tuna Salad I Make on Repeat

Pan of stewed beans with spinach and tomatoes wooden spoon and sliced bread on a cutting board

The 15-Minute Meal I Make for Pennies on the Dollar

Overhead view of a pink bowl of pork and garlic noodles with a fork and topped with green onions

The 20-Minute Dinner I Make On Repeat

white beans with garlic and rosemary in a white casserole

The 3-Ingredient Canned Bean Recipe I Make Once a Week

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