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Need quick and easy meal ideas? These 25 recipes are the simplest, most delicious meals we’ve made—perfect for busy nights and minimal effort. Try them today!
Cooking can sometimes feel like a full-time job, especially when you are making all three meals from scratch every single day (and don’t forget about snacks and desserts!). Between work, kids, and just trying to survive the day, who has time for complicated recipes? That’s where these easy, no-fuss meals come in to save the day.
Whether you’re a kitchen pro or just trying to get food on the table without setting off the smoke alarm, these super simple meals will have you eating well and with minimal effort. Add a few of these recipes to your weekly rotation and make your life a whole lot easier!
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Quick and easy meals that you are sure to love making and enjoy eating. Perfect for busy nights when you don’t have time to cook!
1. Crock Pot Pork Chops
This is going to be your new favorite way to make pork chops. The recipe is so easy and the pork is tender and juicy every single time.
2. Crack Chicken Casserole
There is a reason why this is called “crack” chicken casserole- it is addictively good! You will love the ranch seasoning and the crisp pieces of bacon that go so well with the tender chicken.
3. Vegetable Lasagna
Everyone in your family will devour this veggie lasagna and ask for seconds. It is a great weeknight dish but also perfect for serving a crown on the weekends.
4. Crock Pot Spaghetti
Making spaghetti in the crockpot is a genius idea. It makes an already easy dinner even more simple! You may never go back to boiling water for spaghetti ever again.
5. Easy Turkey Tetrazzini
Everyone who tries this turkey tetrazzini recipe falls instantly in love. It may just be the best casserole you ever make. Make it on a Monday, and you will have plenty of leftovers for later in the week- yum!
6. Easy Taco Salad
Enjoy tacos in a whole new way with this super simple taco salad. It is a delicious meal that can be made in just minutes. It’s also completely customizable, so everyone in the family will be able to enjoy this quick dish.
7. Buffalo Chicken Sliders
These are the best chicken sliders you will ever eat. They are also the absolute easiest to make. This meal takes almost no effort and is a guaranteed winner.
8. Quick and Easy Breakfast Quesadillas
If you are tired of eating the same old thing for breakfast, you need to try these easy breakfast quesadillas. They are simple, delicious, and fun, which is pretty much everything you want in a morning meal!
9. Easy Meatball Sliders
Meatball sliders are great for any time of year. Make them for game day or for an easy summer dinner. They may be easy to make, but they do not lack flavor!
10. Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff
If you have always loved beef stroganoff, get ready to be completely obsessed with it. This super simple recipe makes a classic dish so easy to make that you can eat it every single week. Now, that sounds like a dream.
11. One Pot Chicken Chow Mein
One pot meals are the best, especially when you are in a hurry. This chicken chow mein is one of the best one-dish meals you will ever make. It has all the flavor with almost no cleanup.
12. Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Pork Carnitas may seem like a tricky dish to make, but they are super easy to make. Impress your family and friends with this dinner and they are sure to ask you for the recipe.
12. Easy Breakfast Casserole
I love this make-ahead casserole that turns breakfast into something that I actually look forward to. This is going to be your new go-to easy breakfast casserole for big family meals and just for easy weekdays.
14. Smoked Sausage and Rice
There is a reason why this delicious smoked sausage and rice skillet is one of the top recipes on my site- it is seriously delicious! And, since it is so easy to make, you can whip it up in just minutes, giving you the perfect, complete meal anytime you are hungry.
15. Million Dollar Spaghetti
Who knew comfort food could be so easy?! Million dollar spaghetti is simple and delicious and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when, in reality, it only takes minutes to make!
16. Stovetop Chicken and Noodles
This recipe is a game changer. It is so tasty that it is hard to believe it is so easy to make. This is restaurant-quality food right here! But I promise that anyone can master this stovetop chicken and noodles on the first try.
17. Chicken Stroganoff
One bite of the tender egg noodles and perfectly cooked chicken will make you hooked. This one-pot meal is great for families, making for friends, or enjoying all on your own. Chicken Stroganoff is a winner!
18. Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
This recipe is comfort food at its finest! It tastes like something straight out of grandma’s kitchen but without any of the fuss or extra time spent over a stove. Chicken pot pie casserole is easy, cozy, and going to be a family favorite.
19. Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole
While this is technically a dinner side dish, you are going to want to eat it as a main course. It’s just that good! You may even want a scoop of that cheesy potato and ham dish for breakfast. Go ahead and do it- it is worth every bite!
20. 15 Minute Chicken Stir Fry
You can make this chicken stir fry so quickly that it is faster than ordering takeout. And you get to customize the dish however you’d like so you know you will enjoy every single bite!
21. Crock Pot Ravioli Lasagna
Making lasagna has never been easier or tastier than with this incredible recipe. You will love how quickly this crock pot lasagna comes together and everyone in your house is going to go crazy for the rich, delicious flavor.
22. Easy Cranberry Chicken Salad
Made with tender shredded chicken, tangy mayonnaise, and sweet cranberries, this is one of the best chicken salads ever. Eat it with bread, on top of crackers or just straight out of the bowl!
23. Instant Pot Tortellini
Just a few minutes is all it takes to make this easy dinner. I make it at least once a week because my kids adore it and I also love the saucy, cheesy pasta. I think you will love Instant Pot Tortellini, too!
24. One Pan Baked Salmon and Asparagus
One-pan dinners are seriously the best. They require minimal effort and almost no cleanup, and the whole meal is ready all at once. Give this healthy baked salmon dinner a try, and you’ll be hooked!
25. Easy White Chicken Chili
White chicken chili is way more delicious than regular red chili. I think you will agree once you give this recipe a try. It is hearty, full of flavor, and a true crowd-pleaser.
