Busy weeknights can often leave little time for cooking, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor or creativity in the kitchen. But we believe that delicious meals can be both simple and quick to prepare. Our curated selection of easy weeknight dinner recipes will help you whip up satisfying dishes in no time. From hearty pastas to vibrant stir-fries, each recipe is designed to bring joy to your table without the stress.
5 Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes
Easy Mac and Cheese with Hidden Veggies
This easy mac and cheese recipe uses zucchini, flavorful carrots, and rich bone broth to add a touch of healthiness to a classic comfort food. Get your protein and vitamin fix while still enjoying the cheesy decadence of mac and cheese!
Ozette Potatoes with Corbaci Peppers and Sausage
This is an easy recipe using some more highbrow ingredients: ozette potatoes and corbaci peppers. Making something easy doesn’t mean you have to feel like a slob! All you need is to bake the potatoes and stir fry the vegetables, making this a delicious and easy weeknight dinner option.
Penne Pasta with Broccolini and Chickpeas
You can enjoy this delicious pasta as easy weeknight dinner or lunch, and it will leave you with a ton of leftovers. Broccolini has a ton of vitamins, and combined with the protein from chickpeas and the heartiness of penne, you have a nutritious and fun-to-make meal.
Easy Sausage and Feta Sheet Pan Dinner
Sheetpans are a weeknight dinner game-changer. The ingredients here are simple but healthy and upscale. Just sausage, feta, and tomatoes. You could even bust this out at a potluck gathering and nobody would believe you that it was an easy sheet pan recipe! Luxury doesn’t have to be hard.
Creamy Chicken and Corn Skillet Dinner
Chicken, corn, and a rich and creamy sauce make for a great weeknight dinner. Plus, the leftover potential is huge. Serve this dish alongside a salad or biscuit, or just enjoy it on its own. Chicken is hearty, savory, and filling—one of the perfect foods for those pesky weeknights.
Story by Emma Riva
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