20 Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes

Are you looking for dinner ideas? It seems like everyone always wants to get dinner on the table fast.

Who has time to make something difficult and fussy? No one! That is why I put together a list of some of the best quick and easy recipes for you to make for your family.

I know life can get busy and sometimes we don’t have time to spend hours in the kitchen making meals.

Most of the dinners that I have picked take 30 minutes or less to make and are very filling.

Included are chicken dishes, casseroles, salads, pizza, and many more options to choose from.

Tips For Cooking A Quick Dinner:

• Gather all the ingredients you need beforehand so that you have everything you need close by when you start cooking.

• Prepare your food ahead of time. Cut up all your vegetables or meats before you start cooking.

• Read the recipe first before you start cooking to understand all the steps needed to make the recipe.

These recipes are:

• Easy To Make
• Tasty and Delicious
• Perfect for the family
• Great for beginners

Let’s get started going through the list of dinner recipes.

Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes

1. Shrimp Scampi

The first recipe on the list takes you through the steps needed to make the best shrimp scampi.

This recipe can be made in under 30 minutes, so it is perfect for a quick and easy dinner meal.

The shrimp are cooked in a delicious sauce and then poured onto linguine noodles.

Get this recipe on Cooking Classy.

2. Chicken Enchiladas

The second recipe shows you how to make the best chicken enchiladas.

This recipe is very filling and perfect to make for the family.

The enchiladas are filled with delicious ingredients. Then they are smothered with a delicious sauce and cheese.

If you have leftovers or just want to make an extra batch, this recipe freezes well.

Get this recipe on Gimme Some Oven.

3. Teriyaki Chicken

Try this delicious chicken teriyaki recipe.

This recipe is quick to make. Get it to the table in 20 minutes.

The chicken is topped with the best homemade teriyaki sauce.

Serve with rice and vegetables.

Get this recipe on Downshiftology.

4. One-Pot Spaghetti

Here is a great spaghetti recipe with meat that you can make all in one pot.

This recipe takes about 25 minutes to make, so it is another great quick recipe to make for dinner.

I like the fact that everything is made in one pot. This makes cleanup so easy.

Get this recipe on Go Money Mom.

5. Chicken Broccoli Casserole

I like making casseroles for my family. They are easy to make.

You just need to prepare all the ingredients, put them in a baking dish, and then let the oven do all the work.

This recipe combines chicken, rice, broccoli, and a homemade condensed soup. The taste is so great.

It is then topped with a crunchy Ritz topping.

Get this recipe on The Cozy Cook.

6. Chicken Breasts

This is a great recipe that walks you through the steps needed to make the best juicy chicken breasts.

The chicken is covered with the best seasoning and then is baked in the oven.

It is a really quick and easy recipe to make.

Serve with potatoes, rice, or vegetables.

Get this recipe on Recipe Tin Eats.

7. Chicken Caesar Salad

If you are looking for a light meal to make for dinner then you should try this Caesar salad.

This recipe is easy to make, loaded with chicken, and is topped with the best homemade creamy dressing.

The one-pot spaghetti recipe would go well with this salad.

Get this recipe on Foodie Crush.

8. Stuffed Peppers

Try something different for dinner and make these tasty stuffed peppers.

They are loaded with delicious ingredients, spices, ground beef, and then are topped with cheese.

You can refrigerate them for up to 4 days and they freeze well.

Get this recipe on Well Plated.

9. Baked Salmon

If you like seafood then you will love this baked salmon recipe.

The salmon is seasoned well and it tastes amazing.

It takes about 15 minutes of cooking time to make this recipe.

The Caesar salad would go great with this salmon recipe.

Get this recipe on Jessica Gavin.

10. Roasted Vegetables

If you are looking for a healthy recipe to make for dinner then you need to try this roasted vegetable recipe.

This recipe is loaded with veggies and has an amazing flavor.

It takes about 15 minutes to cut and prepare the veggies and then an additional 15 minutes of cooking time is needed.

Get this recipe on Damn Delicious.

11. Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry

This is a slightly spicy recipe. This stir fry recipe is easy to make.

It is loaded with vegetables, shrimp, and is topped with the best stir fry sauce.

Get this to the table in 15 minutes.

Get this recipe on Go Money Mom.

12. Cheeseburger Casserole

Here is another great casserole recipe you should try.

This is like a homemade hamburger helper recipe. It is full of flavors and is very cheesy.

My kids loved this recipe, it was gone in no time.

Get this recipe on The Cozy Cook.

13. Chicken Casserole

Try this delicious chicken casserole.

This casserole is savory and creamy.

Get it to the table in 45 minutes. The family will love this casserole.

Get this recipe on Dinner Then Dessert.

14. Chicken Sliders

This is a great recipe to make if you have leftover chicken to use.

The recipe calls for shredded chicken.

If you already have the chicken then this would be a good quick dinner recipe to make as it only takes 20 minutes to make.

Get this recipe on Tasty.

15. Taco Salad

Here is a healthy taco salad recipe.

Ground beef is combined with lettuce and other tasty ingredients.

It only takes 20 minutes to make and uses simple ingredients.

Get this recipe on Wholesome Yum.

16. Roasted Chicken and Veggies

Try this healthy chicken and veggie recipe.

This recipe takes 15 minutes to make.

The chicken and veggies turn out juicy and tender.

It is a perfect easy recipe to make for dinner.

Get this recipe on Gimme Delicious.

17. Ham Sliders

Here is another slider recipe for you to try.

This one uses ham instead of chicken.

The sliders can be made up to 4 hours ahead of time.

Store in the fridge and then heat when you are ready to eat.

Get this recipe on Dinner at The Zoo.

18. Stuffed Potatoes

These potatoes are stuffed with flavorful ingredients and are topped with bacon and cheese.

This recipe does take longer than the other recipes to make. It will take about 1 hour of cooking time.

But if you have the time this is a great recipe to make for dinner.

Get this recipe on The Spruce Eats.

19. Homemade Pizza

The kids will love this homemade pizza.

This recipe is easy to make and takes about 30 minutes to make.

The recipe lets you pick which toppings and cheese you want to use to add to the pizza.

Get this recipe on A Beautiful Mess.

20. Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

The last recipe on the list shows you how to make the best stuffed sweet potatoes.

They are topped with healthy ingredients and taste amazing.

Get this recipe on The Kitchn.

I hope I was able to help you come up with some really good easy recipe ideas for you to make for dinner.

Enjoy making these delicious recipes.

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