15 Delicious No-Fuss Dinners That’ll Make You Forget You’re Exhausted

When you're running on empty, these 15 easy dinners are your new best friend. They’re so delicious and simple, you’ll forget just how tired you are!

Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

You'll adore this simple Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies recipe. It's perfect for a laid-back dinner idea.
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Easy Keto Mexican Casserole

This Easy Keto Mexican Casserole features ground beef, low-carb tortillas, and all your favorite taco toppings! It’s your new go-to weeknight meal—cheesy, juicy, and perfect for meal prep!
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Easy Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops

A close-up of a skillet with creamy pork chops garnished with fresh herbs, onions, and diced vegetables in a rich sauce, showcasing one of the 10 skillet meals perfect for any weeknight dinner. — Easy Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

These juicy, flavorful Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops bring Italian flair to a classic Southern comfort food! A quick brine keeps these boneless chops super moist, and the creamy herb & garlic Parmesan “gravy” loaded with onions, tomatoes, and spinach will have your family asking for this meal every week.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filet on a what plate with mashed cauliflower, butter, parsley, pepper, and salt. — Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets are my go-to for an easy dinner. Cook juicy, medium-rare filets in your air fryer with minimal effort!
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Sesame Salmon Bowl

Sesame Salmon Bowls are a tasty and healthy dinner option that you can whip up in under 15 minutes! The sesame dressing adds a delicious nutty flavor to this quick meal.
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Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice in Instant Pot. — Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Cook tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice simultaneously in your Instant Pot! They come out perfect every time, and you can have dinner ready in about 40 minutes with minimal effort!
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Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch with cauliflower, cheese, and parsley in a white casserole dish with a wooden spoon. — Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a cheesy delight that everyone will adore! With just a few ingredients, it's a quick and easy dinner option.
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Teriyaki Chicken on the Blackstone Griddle

Teriyaki Chicken with asparagus on a white plate with a fork. — Teriyaki Chicken on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Teriyaki Chicken Thighs on the Blackstone Griddle turn out incredibly juicy! With just 2 ingredients and cooking in under 20 minutes, it’s a perfect recipe for meal prepping.
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Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Cast Iron Chicken Thigh in Creamy Tomato Sauce with a spoon in a cast iron skillet. — Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Cast Iron Keto Chicken Thigh Recipe in Creamy Tomato Sauce will become your new dinner favorite! It’s a delicious, family-friendly meal made with simple ingredients, and it’s both dairy and gluten-free!
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle

Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle is a breeze to make! Ready in under 5 minutes, you'll love this zesty lemon garlic shrimp recipe!
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Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

This Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole is a tasty one-pot dinner idea perfect for weeknights. It's easy enough for beginners, no stuffing veggies needed. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's a satisfying family meal.
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Baked Ravioli

Close-up of a plate of lasagna, with visible layers of pasta, cheese, and rich tomato sauce, reminiscent of the hearty goodness found in 21 casseroles, garnished with chopped herbs. — Baked Ravioli. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Baked Ravioli is perfect for busy weeknights. Similar to lasagna but easier, it uses frozen cheese ravioli for quick prep. Layers of marinara sauce and melted cheeses make it a delicious meal ready in just 1 hour.
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ggplant Parmesan

A slice of cheesy, saucy lasagna is being effortlessly lifted from a white ceramic baking dish with a black spatula. The lasagna has visible layers of pasta, sauce, and melted cheese, making it an easy comfort food favorite. — Baked Eggplant Parmesan. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

A healthier twist on chicken Parmesan, this is the best baked Eggplant Parmesan recipe! It’s a melty, cheesy, wonderland of Italian flavor with the added bonus of nutritious veggies!
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Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

This Chicken Tater Tot Casserole recipe is ready in under an hour and serves as perfect comfort food any day of the week. It's budget-friendly, can be prepped ahead for baking later, and freezes well as leftovers. Easy to make and delicious, it's a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults alike.
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One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff

A close-up of a pot of beef stroganoff with wide egg noodles being scooped by a spoon, showcasing one of our 14 easy dinner recipes. The dish is garnished with parsley. — One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Weeknight dinners can be equally quick and comforting with this One Pot Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff! This meal has all the flavors of traditional stroganoff, but is made with fresh mushrooms, lean ground beef, tasty egg noodles, and NO CANNED SOUP!
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