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20+ Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas

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Are you looking for Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas to feed your family? Look no further than this delicious list of options below.

But not only are these recipes quick and easy, they’re also mouthwateringly flavorful and delicious.

So get ready to change your dinner plans tonight. Below, you will find so many amazing options like pan seared salmon bites, cheesy chicken tater tot casserole and many more.

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Pan Seared Salmon Bites

Pan seared salmon bites with rice on a decorative plate.

Mmmmm! This pan-seared salmon is an easy recipe that’s perfect for a delicious and nutritious weeknight meal. It’s spicy and smoky with a touch of sweetness from the homemade blackening seasoning.

And unlike a larger piece of fish, these salmon bites cook quickly so you can get dinner on the table in just minutes. Serve it with brown rice, quinoa, or broccoli for a complete meal.

Visit Delectable Food Life for the recipe.

Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Cheesy chicken tater tot casserole.

This cheesy chicken tater tot casserole is a trifecta of dinner goodness. It’s satisfyingly creamy, veggie-filled, with the crispiness of tater tots on top.

It’s make-ahead-friendly and, yep, the whole family will love it!

Make it for weeknight dinners or make it for a potluck.

Visit Quiche My Grits for the recipe.

Bean and Cheese Tacos

Tex-mex tacos on a silver plate.

Looking for a quick and easy way to get that Tex-Mex fix (it seems to hit us every week or so)? Try this bean and cheese tacos recipe from Peel with Zeal.

All you do is season refried beans, shred some chicken, and assemble with tortilla shells.

Did you just get dinner done in minutes? Yep!

Visit Peel with Zeal for the recipe.

White Pizza Recipe with Ricotta

Authentic white pizza on a white and blue background.

Did you know that you can have a deliciously authentic white pizza on the table in just 30 minutes?

Yep! You read that right.

Amanda extends with you her Italian roots showing you how to make the most delicious pizza white pizza with ricotta, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil. Plus, it’s appropriate for any night of the week.

Visit Scarlati Family Kitchen for the recipe.

Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Gnocchi and broccoli with basil in a bowl.

This gnocchi with brown butter sage sauce is a deliciously luxurious dinner that will impress on date nights.

But it takes 25 minutes and requires 5 ingredients, so it’s ideal for any day that ends in “y”.

Visit Elle and Pear for the recipe.

Steak au Poivre (Peppered Steak)

Steak and fries on a plate.

Don’t wait for Sunday to enjoy this special peppered steak meal? Instead, take a trip to Christina’s Cucina and discover how to bring this elevated yet simple dining experience to your own kitchen.

With just 15 minutes and less than 10 ingredients including ribeye steaks, peppercorns, butter, and brandy, it’ll make for a delicious meal and a special treat.

Visit Christina’s Cucina for the recipe.

Frozen Pea Soup

Frozen pea soup in a white bowl.

Whip up vibrant Frozen Pea Soup in just 25 minutes with only seven ingredients.

Featuring bright frozen peas and creamy potatoes, this dairy-free slurper can be served hot or cold. It’s healthful and refreshing dish that’s perfect year-round, vegan, and gluten-free.

Visit Evergreen Kitchen for the recipe.

Lemon Shrimp Pasta with Kale

Shrimp and pasta in a silver pan.

Make this lemon shrimp and pasta dish today and it’ll stay on your menu forever.

Here’s why! First of all, this weeknight dinner combines flavor with nutrition. So, you’ll find protein-rich succulent shrimp, tender noodles topped with kale, and best of all you can have it on your plate in just 30 minutes.

Visit Chenee Today for the recipe.

Spatchcock Chicken

Spatchcock chicken with broccoli and cauliflower and lemon slices on a serving plate.

Maya promises that if you make this spatchcock chicken recipe just one time, you’ll never want to make it another way again.

We get it!

The meat is and juicy while the skin is perfect crispy. And the flavor is so undeniably delicious with butter, herbs, and garlic. Her recipe promises easy, consistent, and impressive results.

Visit Wholesome Yum for the recipe.

Easy Baked Herb Crusted Salmon

Baked herb crusted salmon.

This baked herb crusted salmon is perfect to power you through those grueling workouts and long workdays.

But it’s not just enough to have a nutrient-dense meal. We need flavor.

This recipe doesn’t disappoint. The salmon is brushed with butter and topped with a spice rub and lemon slices. Then, it bakes for just 30 minutes.

Visit Run Lift Eat Repeat for the recipe.

Giada’s Lemon Spaghetti

Lemon pasta in a bowl.

The View From Great Island is better than ever with this lemon spaghetti with a no cook sauce.

It’s perfect for easy summer dining as all you need is hot pasta, fresh olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.

There’s no sweating over a hot stove!

Visit The View From Great Island for the recipe.

Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes

Ground chicken sloppy Joes in a skillet.

Busy parents, rejoice! These ground chicken Sloppy Joes are your weeknight superhero.

Quick, nutritious, and deliciously satisfying, they offer a leaner alternative to traditional beef and pack a flavorful punch that kids and adults alike will adore.

Perfect for those hectic evenings, they’re designed to please even the fussiest eaters, ensuring a stress-free dinner that’s both wholesome and a hit at the table.

Visit The Kitchen Invitation for the recipe.

Low Fat Garlic Mushroom Pasta

Low fat garlic mushroom pasta in a skillet.

With this low fat garlic mushroom pasta recipe, you’ll think you’re at a fancy Italian restaurant!

It takes less than an hour from start to finish. Plus, with mushrooms, parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, and parsley, you’ll be surprised by all the flavor.

One thing you won’t find is meat. But you won’t miss it.

Visit Neil’s Healthy Meals for the recipe.

Easy Cheesy Beans on Toasted Garlic Bread

Cheesy beans with toast in a square dish.

Whip up Easy Cheesy Beans in just 20 minutes for a gourmet twist on beans on toast.

It features creamy kidney beans baked in rich marinara, topped with melted mozzarella, and served on crispy garlic toast. This quick, one-pan meal is perfect for a satisfying, plant-based weeknight dinner.

Visit Style and Grace for the recipe.

The Best Shrimp Piccata

Shrimp piccata dish in a pan.

Enjoy Shrimp Piccata, an easy 30-minute dish perfect as an appetizer or a quick and flavorful dinner when served over pasta.

You’ll find shrimp tossed in a lemon-garlic butter sauce with capers offers a zesty and bright flavor. Serve this simple yet delightful meal for a quick dinner that combines convenience with gourmet taste, sure to impress.

Visit Platings and Pairings for the recipe.

Chicken Pot Pie Noodle Skillet

Chicken pot pie noodle skillet in a pan.

The comfort of Chicken Pot Pie Noodle Skillet, a crustless twist on the classic, is undeniable.

Blending chicken noodle soup with pot pie elements, this easy skillet meal is perfect for busy weeknights. Use leftover or rotisserie chicken for a hearty dinner that quickly becomes a family favorite.

Visit Flavor Mosaic for the recipe.

Leftover Hot Dog Fried Rice Recipe

Leftover hot dogs in colorful bowls.

Leftover hot dogs quickly become a kid-friendly Hot Dog Fried Rice recipe, a satisfying family favorite.

Perfect for using up extra hot dogs without needing buns, this simple recipe turns your leftovers into a meal that kids love, making it ideal for busy weeknights or after a camping trip.

Visit Home Time Activities for the recipe.

Tuna Ragu with Bucatini

Tuna ragu with bucatini in a fish styled bowl.

Bring the simple elegance of Sicilian cuisine to your kitchen with this Tuna Ragu with Bucatini.

This quick, pantry-based pasta dish combines savory tuna, garlic, anchovy, and a splash of white wine in a tomato sauce, offering a delicious weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes—a taste of Sicily that’s easy to love.

Visit Mangia with Michele for the recipe.

Sausage and Radicchio Pasta Recipe

Sausage and radicchio pasta in a bowl.

Jacqui introduces us to the flavors of Northern Italy with this simple and tasty sausage and radicchio pasta.

Here’s why you’ll soon put it on your weekly meal lineup.

It takes less than an hour to make, it’s steeped in authentic flavors like onion, parsley, and all of the flavors from the Italian sausage.

Visit The Pasta Project for the recipe.

Kielbasa Onions and Peppers

Kielbasa, pepper, and onions, and pasta in a skillet.

You won’t believe how much flavor is packed into this kielbasa, onions, and peppers recipe. It has just 5 ingredients including sausage, bell peppers, onions, an garlic.

Best of all it takes just 20 minutes to make. So, it’s perfect for busy weeknights!

Visit Cook Dinner Tonight for the recipe.

Tuna Burgers

Tuna burgers on a plate.

This Southern-inspired Tuna Burger is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.

Seasoned with homemade Cajun spice and paired with brioche buns and fresh greens, it’s a pescatarian meal using simple ingredients like canned tuna, avocado oil mayonnaise, and panko breadcrumbs.

It’s the perfect light and easy lunch or dinner for seafood lovers.

Visit The Southern Spoonful for the recipe.

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