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Easy Dinner Recipes

Make tonight’s dinner decision a little easier. Browse familiar meals with clear prep times, straightforward directions, and ingredients you can find at an everyday grocery store.

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Start with the time you have

If dinner is less than an hour away, choose a quick skillet or a recipe using cooked chicken. If you can start early, a slow cooker lets you spread the work through the day. The cards below show prep and cooking times separately so you can pick a meal that fits.

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47 recipes

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes

Tender chicken thighs, golden potatoes, and carrots share one pot of lightly seasoned broth.

Prep 20 min · Cook 6 hrs

Slow Cooker

Classic Beef Stew

A slow-simmered bowl of beef chuck, potatoes, and carrots with a rich tomato-seasoned broth.

Prep 25 min · Cook 8 hrs 15 min

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A fork-tender chuck roast with carrots, potatoes, and a simple pan-juice gravy.

Prep 25 min · Cook 8 hrs 30 min

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Ground turkey, two kinds of beans, and tomatoes make a substantial chili with gentle spice.

Prep 20 min · Cook 6 hrs 10 min

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

Brown lentils and diced vegetables simmer into a hearty, economical soup.

Prep 15 min · Cook 7 hrs 5 min

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Minestrone

Tomatoes, beans, and vegetables form a colorful soup finished with small pasta.

Prep 20 min · Cook 6 hrs 30 min

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

Tender beef, chewy pearl barley, and mushrooms make a substantial cold-weather bowl.

Prep 20 min · Cook 8 hrs 10 min

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Five familiar ingredients turn into saucy shredded chicken for a simple bowl dinner.

Prep 10 min · Cook 5 hrs

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Pork shoulder slowly softens with onion and a tangy barbecue sauce.

Prep 10 min · Cook 8 hrs 15 min

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Mushroom Stroganoff

A creamy mushroom sauce ladled over egg noodles for a meat-free slow-cooker supper.

Prep 20 min · Cook 4 hrs 15 min

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chickpea Stew

Sweet potato, chickpeas, and tomatoes make a gently spiced, plant-based stew.

Prep 20 min · Cook 6 hrs

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage

The familiar flavors of cabbage rolls in an easy bowl of beef, tomato, and tender cabbage.

Prep 20 min · Cook 6 hrs 10 min

Soups & Stews

Chicken Noodle Soup

A familiar chicken-and-vegetable broth with tender egg noodles and parsley.

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

Soups & Stews

Vegetable Soup

A tomato-based vegetable soup with potatoes, green beans, and sweet corn.

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

Casseroles

Easy Chicken Casserole

Cooked chicken, peas, and noodles bake under a crisp crumb topping in a simple cream sauce.

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Rest 5 min

Casseroles

Baked Chicken and Rice

Bone-in chicken thighs bake over seasoned rice in one covered dish.

Prep 15 min · Cook 1 hr 15 min · Rest 10 min

Casseroles

Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Chicken, broccoli, and cooked rice bake in a light cheddar sauce.

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Rest 5 min

Casseroles

Tuna Noodle Casserole

A creamy noodle bake with canned tuna, peas, and a golden breadcrumb crust.

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

Casseroles

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

A savory ground-lamb filling with vegetables under a soft mashed-potato topping.

Prep 25 min · Cook 45 min · Rest 5 min

Casseroles

Cheesy Spinach Pasta Bake

A tomato-and-spinach pasta bake with creamy ricotta and a bubbling mozzarella top.

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Rest 5 min

Casseroles

Black Bean Enchilada Casserole

Layers of corn tortillas, black beans, corn, and cheese with a mild red enchilada sauce.

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Rest 10 min

Casseroles

Sausage Potato Casserole

Thin potatoes, browned sausage, and onion bake together in a simple creamy sauce.

Prep 20 min · Cook 55 min

Casseroles

Zucchini Rice Casserole

A mild rice bake with zucchini, cheddar, and a golden top.

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Rest 5 min

Classic Recipes

Easy Meatloaf

A tender beef meatloaf with a simple ketchup glaze and clean, easy-to-serve slices.

Prep 15 min · Cook 1 hr · Rest 10 min

Classic Recipes

Classic Mac and Cheese

Elbow macaroni in a smooth cheddar sauce, ready without turning on the oven.

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

Recipes for Two

Lemon Chicken Skillet for Two

Two chicken cutlets with green beans and a bright lemon-butter pan sauce.

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

Recipes for Two

Salmon and Green Beans for Two

Two salmon fillets roast beside green beans with a mild maple-mustard glaze.

Prep 10 min · Cook 18 min

Recipes for Two

Pork Chops and Apples for Two

Pan-seared pork chops with softened apple slices and a quick mustard sauce.

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

Recipes for Two

Tomato Basil Pasta for Two

Cherry tomatoes soften into a light sauce for two generous bowls of spaghetti.

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Recipes for Two

Chickpea Spinach Skillet for Two

Chickpeas and spinach warm in a tomato sauce for a quick pantry supper.

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

Recipes for Two

Mushroom Grilled Cheese for Two

Two toasted sandwiches filled with browned mushrooms and melted cheddar.

Prep 10 min · Cook 16 min · Rest 1 min

Recipes for Two

Pesto Chicken Flatbreads for Two

Two crisp flatbreads topped with pesto, cooked chicken, tomatoes, and mozzarella.

Prep 10 min · Cook 12 min · Rest 2 min

Recipes for Two

Black Bean Sweet Potatoes for Two

Microwave-baked sweet potatoes filled with warm black beans, salsa, and cheddar.

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

Recipes for Two

Garlic Shrimp Rice for Two

Garlicky shrimp folded through hot rice and peas with a fresh lemon finish.

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Recipes for Two

Mushroom Risotto for Two

A small pan of creamy Arborio rice with mushrooms and Parmesan.

Prep 10 min · Cook 32 min

Recipes for Two

Turkey Taco Bowls for Two

Seasoned ground turkey over rice with beans, lettuce, and a spoonful of salsa.

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

Chicken

Lemon Herb Roast Chicken

A whole roast chicken with crisp skin, lemon, and a modest handful of herbs.

Prep 15 min · Cook 1 hr 30 min · Rest 15 min

Chicken

Skillet Chicken and Gravy

Chicken cutlets in a light onion gravy, made entirely on the stovetop.

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

Chicken

Easy Chicken Fajitas

Quickly seared chicken strips, peppers, and onions tucked into warm tortillas.

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

5-Ingredient Meals

Sheet-Pan Sausage and Peppers

Fully cooked sausage, peppers, onion, and small potatoes roast on one pan.

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

Quick Meals

Easy Egg Fried Rice

Rice, eggs, and mixed vegetables turn a few refrigerator staples into a quick skillet dinner.

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Soups & Stews

White Bean and Kale Soup

Cannellini beans and chopped kale in a lemony vegetable broth.

Prep 10 min · Cook 27 min

Recipes for Two

Baked Cod and Tomatoes for Two

Two mild cod fillets bake with cherry tomatoes, white beans, and lemon.

Prep 10 min · Cook 22 min

5-Ingredient Meals

Garlic Butter Noodles

Egg noodles tossed with garlic butter, green peas, and Parmesan.

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

Quick Meals

Beef and Vegetable Skillet

Ground beef, potatoes, and mixed vegetables in a lightly seasoned tomato sauce.

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

Soups & Stews

Creamy Corn Chowder

Sweet corn and diced potatoes in a creamy, lightly thickened vegetable broth.

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

Soups & Stews

Tomato Tortellini Soup

Cheese tortellini and spinach simmer briefly in a light tomato broth.

Prep 10 min · Cook 21 min

A few tips before you start

Read the whole recipe before starting, then chop and measure everything you need.
Use the total time when deciding whether a recipe fits tonight; prep time alone can be misleading.
Plan tomorrow’s lunch while portioning dinner, and refrigerate leftovers promptly.

Frequently asked questions

Which dinners work well on busy weeknights?

Look for recipes with a total time of 45 minutes or less, or a slow cooker meal you can safely start earlier. A short ingredient list can make shopping and preparation easier, but does not always mean a short cook time.

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