75 Dinners So Easy We Need To Tell Everyone About Them (2024)

Here at Delish, we’re big fans of stuffed peppers—they're the perfect vessel for countless combinations and ingredients. While we love to experiment with countless variations, this classic recipe is hard to beat.

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If you're craving a reliable, nostalgic, easy (and cheap) weeknight dinner, then there’s no debate: A sloppy Joes’ night is in order. The perfect answer to, “How far can I stretch this package of ground beef?”, you only need only require a handful of simple ingredients to create this classic family dinner.

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Glazed with mustard, maple syrup, and herbs then roasted on top of potatoes and carrots, this chicken dinner is a star. Whether you’re searching for a dinner party stunner or a weeknight meal complete with sides, this glazed chicken recipe is a crowd-pleaser no matter the occasion.

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In our book, the perfect recipe has to nail three things: be extra creamy, plenty cheesy, and paired with a golden, crunchy topping. This tried-and-true recipe aces all of these requirements (and more!) with flying colors, so put that blue box back on the shelf.

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A stir fry is our go-to weeknight dinner when we just don’t have the energy to spend a long time in the kitchen—this recipe is no exception. Make it as is, then use it as a jumping-off point to create your perfect chicken stir-fry.

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Seasoned chicken breast is paired with melty cheese, crispy bacon, and Caesar dressing in this recipe, all wrapped in pizza dough. The result is a handheld hearty meal that is perfect as an easy weeknight dinner. No annual fees required here!

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There is absolutely no reason why a turkey chili needs to be second to a more classic beef chili. This easy chili is full of warm spices and double the amount of beans for a thick, meaty chili that’s every bit as filling.

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If our creamy Tuscan chicken is a mainstay at your house, this recipe is going to be just the thing to shake up your weeknight dinner routine. We paired quick-cooking chicken cutlets with a spicy-sweet coconut milk sauce that’s out-of-this-world tasty. Tomatoes (and tomato paste) bring it back down to Earth, so you can make this over and over (and over!) again.

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After 5 rounds of testing, we finally found the ideal combination of flavors and effort for this baked ziti—it’s got rich ricotta and a meaty, tomato-based sauce, thrown together in a dish and baked with your pasta.

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When the craving for satisfying comfort food meets the need for a straightforward weeknight dinner, chicken enchiladas are a guaranteed winner. They’re easy, filling, and take less than an hour to prepare from start to finish.

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If you just can't get enough of the classic Panda Express dish, this copycat recipe will be a game-changer. Ready in under an hour with all of the same sweet and savory flavors you love, staying in for weeknight dinner has never been easier.

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While the potatoes here cook, the salmon takes a quick bath in an easy marinade that will double as cooking fat in this simple dish. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a delicious and filling meal that can be customized every time you make it.

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A lean, lemony fish like this benefits from being served with some extra lemon wedges, a savory roasted green (like broccoli or string beans) and creamy mashed potatoes.

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Broccoli haters—if your favorite stir-fry is always ruined by the inclusion of those little trees (sorry, ), then let us introduce you to pepper steak. This tender steak stir-fry is loaded with plenty of peppers and a classic, simple sauce that brings everything together.

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We’re big fans of one-pot pastas and French onion soup-flavored everything, so it was just a matter of time until we combined those two awesome things in one dish. Meet this one-pot French onion soup pasta, which is destined to become one of your favorite weeknight dinners.

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This healthy baked salmon is the best way to feed a crowd. There's no skillet cooking at all—everything is oven-baked in foil, making prep and cleanup a breeze. We believe it might just be the best baked salmon recipe... ever.

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Perfect for the times that you're craving two things and can’t decide which to prepare, this orzo dish combines everything you love about pizza and pasta into a satisfying and comforting dinner.

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Is there anything better than a one-skillet meal? We don’t think so! This one features spiced ground beef, flavorful rice, hearty beans, and lots of cheese. It all comes together in just 40 minutes with minimal prep, and is perfect for when you want to spice things up.

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These twice-baked sweet potatoes are loaded with the makings of a full BBQ chicken dinner (and using leftover rotisserie chicken means they come together fast). If you love these, you're going to love these Mexican-inspired twice-baked sweet potatoes too.

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When it comes to chicken breast recipes, it's hard to beat this one. It's bright and easy and just as good in the summer as it is in the winter, whether you're craving comfort food or a dinner fancy enough for guests.

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