25 QUICK & EASY DINNER RECIPES

1. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

A bright and zesty dish with tender shrimp tossed in a lemon-garlic sauce over pasta, perfect for a quick dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp, cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Toss cooked pasta in the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Serve warm.

2. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

A one-pan wonder that’s bursting with flavor! Juicy chicken, bell peppers, and onions roasted to perfection.

Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts, sliced
  • 3 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • 8 small tortillas
  • Optional: sour cream, salsa, guacamole

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss chicken, peppers, and onions with olive oil and fajita seasoning.
  3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Serve with warm tortillas and your choice of toppings.

3. Creamy Garlic Tuscan Chicken

A rich and indulgent dish made with creamy garlic sauce, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups spinach
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook in olive oil until golden brown. Set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in spinach and parmesan.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet, cook for an additional 5 minutes, and serve.

4. BBQ Chicken Flatbread

A quick, crowd-pleasing meal with tangy BBQ sauce, tender chicken, and melty cheese on crispy flatbread.

Ingredients:

  • 2 flatbreads
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread BBQ sauce over flatbreads, top with chicken, cheese, and onions.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes until crispy.
  4. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

5. Vegetarian Chickpea Curry

A flavorful, plant-based curry with chickpeas, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic spices, ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in a large skillet until softened.
  2. Add curry powder, cumin, and turmeric. Stir until fragrant.
  3. Pour in coconut milk and add chickpeas. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Season with salt and serve over rice, garnished with cilantro.

6. One-Pot Lemon Herb Salmon

A healthy, one-pot dinner with flaky salmon, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon.

Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side, then remove.
  2. Add garlic, lemon juice, and thyme to the pan, simmer for 2 minutes.
  3. Return salmon to the pan, spoon sauce over fillets, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

7. Taco Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice

A deconstructed taco with all your favorite toppings, served over cilantro lime rice for a fresh and flavorful meal.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup black beans, drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • Optional: salsa, sour cream, avocado, shredded cheese

Instructions:

  1. Cook ground beef with taco seasoning.
  2. Stir lime juice and cilantro into cooked rice.
  3. Assemble bowls: rice, taco meat, beans, corn, and optional toppings.

8. Baked Ziti

A family favorite, this cheesy baked ziti is comforting, easy to make, and perfect for feeding a crowd.

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz ziti pasta
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook ziti according to package instructions, drain.
  3. In a baking dish, combine ziti with marinara sauce and ricotta.
  4. Top with mozzarella and parmesan. Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

9. Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry

A quick stir-fry with tender chicken, colorful veggies, and a tangy sweet and sour sauce.

Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • ½ cup sweet and sour sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a skillet, cook chicken until browned.
  2. Add peppers and onions, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Pour sweet and sour sauce over chicken and veggies, cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Serve over rice.

10. Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

A takeout favorite, this beef and broccoli stir-fry is easy to make at home and packed with flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb beef strips
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions:

  1. Toss beef with soy sauce and cornstarch.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a pan, cook beef until browned.
  3. Add garlic and broccoli, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Serve over rice.

11. Pesto Chicken Penne

A flavorful and simple pasta dish made with chicken and pesto sauce, perfect for busy nights.

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • ½ cup pesto sauce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese

Instructions:

  1. Cook penne according to package instructions.
  2. In a skillet, cook chicken until browned, then stir in pesto and cherry tomatoes.
  3. Toss pasta with chicken mixture, top with parmesan, and serve.

12. Greek Chicken Gyros

Juicy grilled chicken wrapped in a warm pita with fresh veggies and a tangy yogurt sauce.

Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 4 pita breads

Instructions:

  1. Marinate chicken with olive oil and oregano, grill until cooked through.
  2. Mix yogurt with cucumber and a pinch of salt to make tzatziki sauce.
  3. Assemble gyros with chicken, tzatziki, tomato, and cucumber in pita bread.

13. Caprese Chicken Skillet

Mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil come together with chicken in this light and delicious one-skillet meal.

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz mozzarella, sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Balsamic glaze

Instructions:

  1. Cook chicken breasts in olive oil until golden.
  2. Add tomatoes and mozzarella to the skillet. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
  3. Garnish with fresh basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

14. Black Bean Tacos

A quick and easy vegetarian option that’s packed with protein and flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ½ cup salsa
  • ¼ cup shredded lettuce

Instructions:

  1. Heat black beans with taco seasoning.
  2. Assemble tacos with beans, avocado, salsa, and lettuce.

15. Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Juicy pork chops glazed with a sticky honey garlic sauce make a quick and tasty dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 4 pork chops
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

Instructions:

  1. Sear pork chops until golden brown.
  2. In the same pan, mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. Return pork chops to the pan and coat in the glaze. Cook for an additional 5 minutes and serve.

These quick and easy recipes are designed to simplify dinner while offering variety and flavor! Enjoy these meals any night of the week.non-permanent, you can switch up your look whenever you want.

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