If you’re like us, the last thing you want to do when you get home from a long day is cook an elaborate dinner! If you’re into meal prep, more power to you, but if not, we are sharing something you can whip up in no time on our lifestyle blog today. These are some of our favorite quick and simple dinner recipes that will satisfy your hunger while saving you some time! Bonus: they are healthy too! Whether you are keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, or it depends on the day, there’s a recipe to suit your style.
Quick & Simple Dinner Recipes
via Weeknight Bite
You had us at chicken enchiladas… but when put in casserole form (AKA no tortillas) and mixed up with quinoa or cauliflower rice, this skillet skimps on the calories – but delivers the same favorite taste.
Photo via Life Made Simple
A few simple ingredients and 30 minutes is all you need to create this chicken version of one of our favorite dishes – Capresd salad!
via Minimalist Baker
When ‘easy’ and ‘one pot’ are in the title, you know we’ll click! This yummy simple recipe is from one of our favorite veggie chefs. It not only looks super good, but is super filling too!
Pancetta and Brussels Sprouts Linguini
Photo via Country Living
This recipe sounds complicated, but it really just requires cooking together pancetta, Brussels sprouts, and onions and mixing in pasta! Top with parmesan and you’re ready to serve an impressive dinner!
Photo by Anna Delores
If you are in the mood for Asian cuisine, this recipe is the perfect way to satiate your taste buds without ordering takeout (or feeling bad about yourself afterwards!).
Photo via Damn Delicious
Healthy and delicious! These quinoa stuffed bell peppers just require mixing together a few ingredients like quinoa, black beans, corn, and feta cheese, and then baking inside a bell pepper – YUM!
Glazed Salmon with Broccoli Rice
Photo via Real Simple
One of the best things about seafood is that it cooks quickly, so you’re not waiting forever while it bakes! This glazed salmon is sweet and delicious, and goes perfectly with easy broccoli and rice.
Harissa Roasted Veggies & Tahini Sauce
via Goop
Roasted veggies that are uber rich in flavor? Sign us up! Plus, when there’s a simple (once again) sauce involved, you know it’s going to be finger lickin’ good.
Photo via Damn Delicious
Something that always sounds good? A quesadilla! Who doesn’t love cheesy tortillas!? Add avocado and ground beef and you’ve got a slightly more sophisticated version of one of our favorite meals.
What are your favorite simple dinner recipes to make when you’re crunched for time?
I was literally just thinking about what recipes I can find for quick dinners after work! 🙂 Thank you!
I will for sure be using these this week!
They all look amazing!
Cant’ wait to make all of these!