No-Fuss Weeknight Dinner Recipes Everyone Will Love

Weeknights can be busy, but dinner doesn’t have to be stressful. When time is tight and energy is low, you need simple, satisfying meals that come together fast, without a bunch of dishes to clean after. These no-fuss recipes are packed with flavor, easy to make, and guaranteed to keep everyone at the table happy.

Creamy Dill Chicken

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This simple one-pan chicken dinner comes together in under 30 minutes for an easy, flavorful meal. The creamy dill sauce is made in the same pan, using simple ingredients like chicken, onion, broth, butter, cream, and fresh dill.

Get the recipe: Creamy Dill Chicken

Boursin Pasta

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Creamy, garlicky, and full of rich flavor, this Boursin pasta is the ultimate quick comfort food. The black truffle Boursin melts into a smooth sauce coating tender pasta, ready in under 30 minutes for a weeknight meal that feels fancy with minimal effort.

Get the recipe: Boursin Pasta

Easy Lima Bean Soup

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This cozy soup is a one-pot wonder, with lima beans and potatoes creating a hearty base, simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth and seasoned with aromatic dried herbs.

Get the recipe: Easy Lima Bean Soup

Big Mac Grilled Cheese

This Big Mac grilled cheese takes your sandwich game to the next level. With savory ground beef, melty cheese, fresh veggies, and a tangy special sauce, all sandwiched between crispy bread, it's the ultimate upgrade to a classic grilled cheese.

Get the recipe: Big Mac Grilled Cheese

Baked Hot Honey Chicken

Crispy sliced chicken topped with a hot honey sauce, and chopped herbs. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

Fried chicken meets sweet heat in this baked crispy hot honey chicken recipe. The Panko coating gives it the perfect crunch, while a homemade hot honey sauce adds bold, balanced flavors to every mouthful.

Get the recipe: Baked Hot Honey Chicken

Tofu Udon Stir Fry

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Crispy tofu, chewy udon noodles, and crunchy veggies come together in a savory umami stir fry sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, this high-protein vegan stir fry is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe: Tofu Udon Stir Fry

Air Fryer Cumin Chicken

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Make this tasty cumin chicken with just a few simple spices and lime juice for a quick and flavorful start to your dinner. It’s easy, delicious, and packed with bold flavors!

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Cumin Chicken

Quinoa Ground Turkey Skillet

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This veggie-packed quinoa and ground turkey skillet is quick, easy, and full of flavor—perfect for a weeknight dinner. I’ve made it even simpler by turning it into a one-pan ground turkey skillet, giving you all the tasty taco flavors with less cleanup!

Get the recipe: Quinoa Ground Turkey Skillet

Broccoli Rice Casserole

Broccoli, rice, and chickpeas in a casserole dish topped with green onions. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

This easy one-pan broccoli rice casserole combines tender rice, hearty chickpeas, and vibrant broccoli, all baked in a savory broth. With ranch-inspired dried herbs, it’s the ultimate comforting, plant-based meal that’s simple to make and full of flavor.

Get the recipe: Broccoli Rice Casserole

Teriyaki Udon

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This easy teriyaki noodles recipe features chewy udon noodles coated in a rich homemade teriyaki sauce. It’s a quick weeknight dinner that pairs perfectly with your favorite veggies and protein.

Get the recipe: Teriyaki Udon

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

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This stuffed bell pepper casserole brings all the classic flavors of stuffed peppers in a deconstructed, easy-to-make version. The no-boil method cuts down on prep time, making this delicious dinner a breeze to get on the table.

Get the recipe: Stuffed Pepper Casserole

No Boil Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake

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This cheesy meatball pasta bake is a one-pot meal the whole family will adore. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, it’s an easy, comforting dish that’s sure to satisfy.

Get the recipe: No Boil Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake

One Pot Chicken Mushroom and Rice

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This one-pot stove-top chicken, rice, and mushrooms recipe is an easy weeknight dinner that delivers all the comforting flavors of chicken pot pie with minimal effort.

Get the recipe: One Pot Chicken Mushroom and Rice

Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup

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This quick homemade cauliflower soup is packed with flavorful vegetables and made with the simplest ingredients. Made in the Instant Pot, it’s the perfect cozy weeknight dinner—comforting, flavorful, and completely from scratch.

Get the recipe: Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup

Honey Dijon Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus

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This one-pan chicken dinner with asparagus takes weeknight meals to the next level. Coated in a tangy-sweet honey Dijon sauce, the chicken and fresh asparagus bake to tender perfection on a single sheet pan.

Get the recipe: Honey Dijon Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus