23 Quick Weeknight Dinner Ideas

I get it—when you reach the end of a long workday, the last thing you likely want to do is cook. Especially if the usual recipes you turn to take a long time to make. When the clock hits 7 p.m. and it’s time for me to get cooking, I always go for easy. Actually—the term is more like lazy. Any quick weeknight dinner I can throw together in less than 30 minutes is the ideal scenario, and often times I turn to one of the recipes listed below.

These quick weeknight dinner ideas are my all-time favorites to make. They cook under 30 minutes, taste incredible, and require minimal clean-up. Some are faster than others (like my 10-minute Upgraded Chicken Ramen, or the Classic Cheeseburgers), some require only one pan or pot (like my One-Pot Bolognese, or the Cajun Shrimp Sheet Pan), and some are perfect for just one person (like the Baked Feta Pasta, or the Chipotle Chicken Toastie).

Whatever you are in the mood for, and whatever your circumstance is, I guarantee you’ll find a quick weeknight dinner that works for you on the list. And I plan on adding to this as I continue to post more to this blog.

Sausage & Pepper Pasta

This easy sausage and pepper pasta only requires seven ingredients and makes for an easy weeknight dinner if you need something quick.

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Cajun Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner

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Healthier Baked Fish & Chips

When you're craving that crispy fish, but don't want all of those added calories, this healthier baked fish and chips is an easy recipe to turn to at home!

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Pork Fried Rice

Use up the leftover pint of white rice in your fridge from that Chinese takeout and make a simple pork fried rice of your own!

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Crispy Breaded Chicken

Fry up these crispy breaded chicken cutlets for an easy dinner on a weeknight. Serve with your favorite sides.

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Lemon Garlic Shrimp in White Wine Sauce

This is an easy recipe to throw together when you're in need of a quick, light dinner on a busy weeknight.

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One-Pot Bolognese

This warm bolognese only requires you to use one large pot!

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Upgraded Chicken Ramen

Upgrade your usual packet of chicken ramen with this easy-to-make recipe!

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Baked Feta Pasta for One

Craving that TikTok baked feta pasta, but only cooking for yourself? This recipe makes the perfect baked feta pasta for one.

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Stuffed Peppers

This stuffed peppers recipe is the perfect weeknight meal that you can easily heat for leftovers throughout the rest of the week!

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Veggie & Sausage Sheet Pan

Lunch prep has never been so easy! Roast up a large veggie and sausage sheet pan for an easy lunch—or dinner—meal prep!

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Kale Parmesan Flatbread Pizza

If you have a leftover bag of cheese and a bunch of kale, throw this easy recipe together for a lazy dinner.

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Classic Cheeseburger

Learn how to make the perfect cheeseburger without a grill at home.

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Roasted Chickpea Fajitas

This is the perfect vegetarian alternative to your usual homemade fajita recipe!

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BLT Sandwich

Use up those fresh tomatoes and throw together this BLT sandwich for lunch.

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Lunch Chicken Flatbread

Whip up this easy lunch chicken flatbread when you need to use up those leftovers in your fridge.

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The Easiest Baked Salmon

Throw together this easy baked salmon for dinner (or lunch) when you're in the mood for fish but don't feel like putting a ton of effort into cooking.

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Lemon Pasta Primavera

Use up that summer produce and make this easy weeknight lemon pasta primavera recipe! It's also perfect for a simple vegan lunch meal prep.

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Savory French Toast

Use up your leftover stale bread and whip up savory french toast for lunch.

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Supreme Pasta Bake

It's all the tasty goodness from a supreme pizza, but in an easy pasta bake!

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Chipotle Chicken Bacon Toastie

Use up the leftover chicken in your fridge and whip up this chipotle chicken bacon toasted sandwich for lunch.

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London Broil with Shiitake Mushrooms

For being such a lavish tasting meal, this recipe is a pretty cheap one to make.

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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Making homemade mac and cheese is *almost* as easy as the boxed stuff! Add some chicken and give it a kick with some hot sauce.

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