10 Quick and Easy Dinners for Busy Weeknights

If you're struggling to find time to cook during busy weeknights, these quick and easy dinner recipes are here to help. From tasty pasta dishes to flavorful stir-fries, these recipes are simple to make and taste delicious. Skip the takeout and make dinner at home instead!

Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry

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This pineapple chicken stir fry is packed with juicy chicken, bell peppers, and sweet pineapple, and is ready in less than 30 minutes. Serve over rice for an easy meal your family will love!

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Creamy Coconut Shrimp

This creamy coconut shrimp is a restaurant-quality meal ready in just 30 minutes. Juicy shrimp are cooked in a rich coconut milk sauce with a hint of lime. Serve over steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.

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Boursin Tomato Pasta

Creamy Boursin pasta in a baking dish, filled with fresh spinach and creamy tomatoes. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch

This viral Boursin tomato pasta features roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy Boursin cheese, and fresh spinach all tossed with your favorite pasta. In just 30 minutes, you'll have a delicious, restaurant-quality meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.

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Bourbon Chicken

Juicy chicken thighs are stir-fried and then coated in a sticky, bourbon-infused sauce that's full of flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish brings the flavor of your favorite mall food right into your kitchen.

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Walking Taco Casserole With Doritos

A casserole dish filled with walking taco casserole, topped with chopped lettuce, yellow tomatoes, and sliced jalapeno peppers. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch

Make Taco night easy with this Walking Taco Casserole! Packed with taco-seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and crunchy Doritos, this easy recipe is ready in under 45 minutes. Customize it with your favorite taco toppings to make everyone happy.

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Maple Soy Glazed Salmon

A maple glazed salmon fillet on a bed of white rice, topped with sliced avocado and garnished with sesame seeds. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch

This restaurant-quality oven-baked maple soy glazed salmon melts in your mouth with each bite. Ready in under 45 minutes, it makes the perfect weeknight dinner.

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Salmon Pasta without Cream

A white bowl filled with salmon pasta tossed in a light lemon sauce with tomatoes and spinach. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch

This salmon pasta is ready in under 30 minutes and uses simple ingredients you probably already have. Use fresh or canned salmon, cherry tomatoes, and spinach and toss them with pasta in a light, flavorful sauce made from chicken broth, garlic, and lemon.

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White Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese

A soup ladle lifting up a serving of white chicken chili out of a Dutch oven. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch

This white chicken chili is not too spicy and is made with white beans, green chilis, and tender chicken. For a quicker meal, use rotisserie chicken and have dinner ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Stuffed Peppers with Rice

Stuffed bell peppers in a casserole dish, topped with melty cheese and garnished with fresh parsley. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch

These baked stuffed bell peppers are filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and gooey cheese. Easy to make and ready in under 45 minutes, they are always a family favorite.

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Copycat Taco Bell Crunchwrap

A crunchwrap supreme cut in half and placed on a platter with salsa on the side for dipping. — Image Credit: Winding Creek Ranch

This copycat Taco Bell Crunchwrap is perfect for a quick and easy meal! Just fill a soft tortilla with taco meat and your favorite taco toppings, add some Doritos for crunch, and pop it on the frying pan or griddle for a few minutes until crispy!

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