Dinner should be delicious AND simple. One-pan dinners, sheet pan meals, 30-minute quick fixes, family favourites — all with no fuss and a TON of flavour. This collection of Easy Dinner Ideas for Busy Weeknights has DEFINITELY got the easy dinner recipe you’ll want to make…tonight!
Weeknights are busy, and easy meals shouldn’t be bland. This collection of Easy Dinner Ideas for Busy Weeknights focuses on family-friendly meals that come together with minimal stress, and QUICK. Think sheet pan dinners, one-pan or one-pot dishes, stir fries, bowls, and recipes you can prep ahead and have on the table in minutes!
These Dinner Ideas are designed to be fast (30 minutes or less) or low-effort, using simple ingredients, with flexible components so you can swap what you have on hand. These are the recipes to turn to when you need dinner on the table without running yourself ragged.
- Use sheet pans or one-pot methods to reduce dishes.
- Keep your pantry, fridge, and freezer stocked with proteins, veggies, sauces so you aren’t missing key ingredients.
- Plan a couple of “easy nights” per week to take the pressure off…breakfast for dinner, leftovers, or even a freezer meal!
- Focus on ingredient prep – cook proteins or grains ahead so when it’s time to make dinner on a Tuesday, you’re already halfway there!
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Chicken Stir Fry
An easy weeknight meal that's packed with protein, fresh vegetables and made with an easy sauce, this Chicken Stir Fry recipe is on the table in under 30 minutes.
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Easy One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta
This Easy One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta is the perfect simple meaty all-in-one meal that's packed with classic flavours & on the table in 30 minutes!
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3
Easy Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls
These Easy Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls are a super easy and healthy weeknight meal that’s on the table in under 20 minutes!
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4
Low Carb Chicken Shawarma Bowls
These Low Carb Chicken Shawarma Bowls make the perfect healthy lunch or dinner that's packed with veggies and protein without all the carbs! Perfect for meal prep!
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5
One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
This One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce is a family favourite weeknight meal! Pasta cooked in a meaty sauce – kid-friendly, easy & delicious!
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6
Easy Korean Beef Rice Bowls
These Easy Korean Beef Rice Bowls make the perfect healthy weeknight meal that’s ready in about 15 minutes!
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Easy Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
These Easy Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas make the perfect simple and healthy weeknight meal for busy families, on the table in 25 minutes or less!
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One Pot Pasta
This One Pot Pasta is the best easy meal idea – simple pasta with basil, tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella – made in one pot in under 20 minutes.
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9
Easy Homemade Ramen Bowls
These Easy Homemade Ramen Bowls are the perfect easy lunch for busy days made with lots of veggies, noodles, and a savoury broth.
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10
Easy Pasta Carbonara
Learn how to make classic Italian Carbonara with this Easy Pasta Carbonara recipe. Made with basic ingredients, it's ultra rich and creamy, and it's on the table in under 30 minutes!
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Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
This Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner is packed with veggies and lean protein – it's the perfect simple weeknight family meal made all in one pan!
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12
Turkey Chili
Healthy, hearty and filling, this easy to make Turkey Chili recipe is packed with lean ground turkey, veggies, and beans and ready in 30 minutes!
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13
Greek-Style Turkey Burgers
These Greek-Style Turkey Burgers are a delicious and juicy healthy burger alternative with herbs & spices, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese!
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14
Easy Baked Feta Pasta
This Easy Baked Feta Pasta is a simple vegetarian meal on the table in 30 minutes. Made with feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, garlic, & spinach.
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15
Sesame Orange Chicken
This Sesame Orange Chicken recipe is the perfect Asian-inspired weeknight meal that's better than take-out and a healthy choice for the whole family! Make it in 15 minutes or less!
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16
Easy Ground Beef Taco Salad
This Easy Classic Taco Salad is easy to make and perfect for an easy meal or side dish – make it in under 30 minutes for a summer barbecue or a quick weeknight dinner!
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Pork Chop Sheet Pan Dinner
This Pork Chop Sheet Pan Dinner is the perfect weeknight meal idea for busy families – just a few simple ingredients and you've got a wholesome meal in one pan!
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18
Easy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Parmesan Polenta
This Easy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Parmesan Polenta is an easy comfort-food meal idea that's packed with flavour – ready in 25 minutes!
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19
Easy One Pan Lentil Daal Curry
This Easy One Pan Lentil Daal Curry is the perfect Indian Restaurant-quality healthy weeknight meal that’s vegetarian or vegan and dairy-free!
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20
Penne alla Vodka
This Penne alla Vodka is a super easy and delicious, restaurant-quality pasta dish with a simple creamy tomato sauce!
21
Poke Bowls
This Poke Bowl Recipe is the perfect fresh and healthy Hawaiian-style meal! Made with veggies, crispy salmon or tofu, & brown rice.
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Easy Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas
These Easy Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas are the perfect healthy meal for busy days! On the table in 30 minutes!
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23
One Pan Chicken Alfredo Pasta
This One Pan Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a delicious and easy weeknight meal with chicken breast, fettuccine, and the easiest Alfredo sauce ever!
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24
Chicken with Turmeric Rice
This Chicken with Turmeric Rice is the perfect super easy weeknight dinner! It's family-friendly and on the table in 30 minutes!
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One Pot Taco Spaghetti
This One Pot Taco Spaghetti is a quick and easy family meal packed with Tex-Mex flavours, made in one pot in under 40 minutes!
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