16 Quick Dinner Recipes
Stuck in the “what’s for dinner?” loop? This list has you covered. These easy dinner recipes are ready in 20 minutes or less, keeping things simple without sacrificing flavor.
Quick Dinner Ideas for Busy Nights
So, if dinner is feeling like a chore lately, these easy recipes are here to help. From simple pastas to cozy soups and hearty sandwiches, each one is made with everyday ingredients and minimal prep.
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Mediterranean Pasta
If you love Mediterranean flavors, you will love this pasta. It uses mostly pantry ingredients and is ready in 15 minutes.
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Baked Italian Sliders
This mini Italian sandwiches have three kinds of salami, melted provolone cheese, and tangy banana peppers.
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Ground Chicken Taco Bowls
This taco bowl recipe is simple, easy to switch up, and ready in about 20 minutes. If there are leftovers, they store well for easy lunches the next day.
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Easy Teriyaki Shrimp
This shrimp dish is a quick 20ish-minute dinner! It's light and loaded with flavor.
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Chicken Gyros
This recipe is a great way to use rotisserie chicken – the whole thing takes about 15 minutes to make from start to finish.
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Bucatini all’Amatriciana
This is super simple pasta recipe with just a handful of ingredients!
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Mini Tuna Salad Sandwiches
A quick no-cook dinner! Tuna salad is so much better when it's served on mini brioche buns.
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6 Ingredient Italian Meatball Soup
With a few shortcuts you can make this cozy soup in about 15 minutes!
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Baked Honey Mustard Salmon
This honey mustard salmon takes about five minutes to prep and less than 15 minutes to cook. Mix the sauce, pour it over the salmon, and bake it for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil
This Italian favorite has just a few simple ingredients – it's a fast dinner when you're craving pasta.
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Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches
Warm sandwiches with roast beef, melty cheddar cheese sauce, and a kicky mayo sauce are a fun fast food inspired dinner idea.
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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
This cozy gnocchi dish with marinara sauce and cheese is a quick 20 minute dinner.
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Green Chile Sliders
These sliders are a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. Ready in 15 minutes!
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I hope you try some of these the next time you need a quick dinner!
Happy cooking,
