18 Quick Dinners That Will Make You Forget Your Old Routine

Sick of the same dinner rotation? These 18 quick, delicious meals will blow your mind and make you rethink your whole weeknight routine!

Smoked Bone-in Chicken Thighs

These Smoked Chicken Thighs bring rich, smoky flavor to your backyard. Mix in your favorite seasonings to keep things exciting every time!
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One Pot Easy 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.

Craving stroganoff? This One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff is quick, comforting, and made with fresh mushrooms, lean beef, and egg noodles—no canned soup here!
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Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

The Best Thai Green Curry comes together fast in the Instant Pot! Enjoy this low-carb chicken curry, and switch it up with a slow cooker if you prefer!
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20-Minute Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen

A hand holding a bowl of ramen topped with sliced mushrooms, carrots, soft-boiled eggs, green onions, and cilantro, with a drizzle of sauce and chopsticks on the side. Ingredients surround the bowl in one of these 10 no-fuss bowls. — 20-Minute Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

This 20-minute Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen is your new weeknight go-to! Choose your spice level, toss in quick-cooked chicken, and top with fresh veggies for a healthy, satisfying meal!
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Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes

Instant Pot Chicken and potatoes with parsley on a white plate. — Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Get dinner on the table fast with these Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes! Juicy chicken and tender potatoes, ready in under 40 minutes and mostly hands-off!
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Cabbage and Sausage Alfredo

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This 30-minute Cabbage and Sausage Alfredo is the perfect skillet meal! Creamy Alfredo sauce, savory Italian sausage, and cabbage noodles make for a quick, delicious dinner.
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Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Sheet Pan Salmon Asparagus on a parchment paper lined sheet pan. — Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Busy night? This Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus is ready in just 25 minutes! Enjoy perfectly flaky salmon and tender asparagus for a fast, healthy dinner.
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Easy Baked Skillet Mac and Cheese

Close-up of a spoon lifting a portion of cheesy baked macaroni and cheese with a breadcrumb topping from a casserole dish, garnished with chopped herbs. — Easy Baked Skillet Mac and Cheese. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Skillet Mac and Cheese baked in the oven is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Whether you’re feeding a dozen at a potluck or four at a cookout, it’s the comfort food everyone loves.
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Keto Chicken Nuggets

These Keto Chicken Nuggets are the perfect 30-minute meal! Crispy, flavorful, and made with canned chicken and pork rinds for a low-carb, oven-baked treat.
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Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans

One skillet, 20 minutes, and a healthy meal! This Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans is perfect for a quick, no-hassle dinner everyone will love.
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Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole

A baked casserole dish filled with a cheesy, golden-brown lasagna garnished with fresh parsley leaves, just one of the 21 addictive casseroles you need to try. — Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

This Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole is a family favorite in the making! With bacon, broccoli, and ranch, it’s a creamy, one-pot meal ready in no time.
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Cajun Seafood Rice Casserole

Shrimp and rice in a skillet. — Cajun Seafood Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Get a taste of the bayou with this Cajun Seafood Rice Casserole! Bold, spicy, and filling, it’s a comforting dish that’ll warm you up with every bite.
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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.

These Teriyaki Chicken Thighs on the Blackstone Griddle are juicy and flavorful! With just 2 ingredients, they’re ready in under 20 minutes—perfect for meal prep!
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Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Comfort food made easy! This Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is ready in less than an hour and perfect for any night of the week.
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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 Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce is a dinner everyone will love! Simple ingredients, creamy, and dairy and gluten-free!
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Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

This Air Fryer Ribeye Steak is a game changer! Simple ingredients and perfectly tender—enjoy a juicy medium-rare steak in your air fryer!
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Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs

Juicy broiled chicken thighs ready in 25 minutes! With lemon and garlic, this low-carb dinner is perfect for a fast, family-friendly meal.
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Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos

Three tacos filled with shredded meat, slices of avocado, radishes, and other vegetables on a wooden board, garnished with lime wedges and served alongside a bowl of corn salsa. — Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Taco Tuesday just got better with these Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos! Flavorful, garlic-citrus pulled pork ready in about an hour for the best tacos ever!
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