Imagine, you’ve worked all day, drove back home and have just entered the house. The kids are jumping up and down with “can I? can I? can I? PLEASE!”, the dog wants to go for a walk, you’re the only adult at home for now and you are STARVING. Ok, don’t imagine. It’s reality, right?
And even though you’ve thought the menu for the week through, you may or may not have written it down so now you are drawing a blank. How can I make dinner that would be delicious, nutritious and quick?
Well, that’s why you’re reading this post! I have searched for easy weeknight dinner recipes that would match the above said criteria and would totally make your life easier. Simple ingredients of things you already have in your fridge or pantry and it literally takes a half hour or less from start to finish.
Some of these recipes are my own, some of them I’ve tried and they’ve become my family’s favorites and some I have yet to try. One thing is for sure, they are all in the category of quick, delicious and nutritious weeknight dinners that you can whip up in 30 minutes or less. Enjoy!
Homemade Mac’n’Cheese
I think that mac’n’cheese is one of the best dishes ever invented. It is quick, easy and you can serve it on any occasion. Plus, it really takes just a few ingredients in 30 minutes. Click for the recipe here.
Meatballs Lithuanian Style, or “Kotletai”
There is so much you can do with ground meat! This is the style of meatballs I grew up with and my go-to when I need a quick and delicious dinner. Click for the recipe here.
Turkey Cutlets with Oranges
Turkey is a great alternative to chicken and it easy to prepare. The best part about this recipe is that when you cook turkey on butter, it does not dry out and it very juicy. Click for the recipe here.
Sausage Potato Soup
This easy recipe uses few ingredients yet it so filling! It is sure to become your family’s favorite in no time! Clik here for the recipe.
Lean Ground Beef Stroganoff
(photo courtesy beckysbestbites.com)
Here is another recipe that uses ground meat. I came across this recently when I was looking for something different than meatballs or burgers and this was a hit! Check out the recipe here.
Easy Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti
(photo courtesy innocentdelight.com)
Spaghetti and seafood. Yes, please! I love both and even though I’ve made shrimp scampi myself before, I am always searching for something new. This one is delish! Check out the full recipe here.
20 Minute Cashew Chicken
(photo courtesy chefsavvy.com)
One more recipe from Chef Savvy. An Asian twist to good old chicken, which takes 20 minutes to make. Check out the full recipe here.
Paprika Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
(photo courtesy thebusybaker.ca)
When you think about it, you can prepare chicken every night and still have a different dish! Click for the full recipe here.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
(photo courtesy realhousemoms.com)
Yep, it’s that chicken again. Told ya about making it a thousand different ways, didn’t I?:) Click for the full recipe here.
The Best Chilli On Earth
(photo courtesy pipandebby.com)
As the title suggests, it really is the best chili on earth. I’ve made it countless times and it is one of my family’s favorites. It is amazing if you can slow cook it for a long time, but even when it’s put together quickly (less than 30 minutes), it is a great treat. We never have any leftovers:) For full recipe click here.
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