Dinner recipes

Weeknight dinners built around one pan, one pot or a short oven window, most ready in 15 to 55 minutes. The range runs from quick stovetop meals like shrimp scampi, a 15-minute chicken stir fry with broccoli and tangy sloppy joes to slower, hands-off dishes such as an Instant Pot lentil soup, black bean chili and a slow cooker turkey breast.

Ground beef and chicken turn up often, with sweet potato versions, vegetarian skillets and a potato edamame curry for meatless nights. If you are cooking for a crowd, look at the stovetop chili for 10 or the chicken noodle casserole for 6; for a small household, the pasta dinner for 2 or the stuffed chicken breast keeps leftovers down. Pick by the time you have, then by the pan you want to wash.

Protein-Packed Edamame Thai Curry

Edamame Thai Curry

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Busy parents will love this Edamame Thai Curry. The quick recipe specs highlight how this one-pot meal creates a rich, protein-packed dinner in minutes.

Protein-Packed Vegan Edamame Curry

Edamame Curry with Coconut Milk

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 20 minutes, this Edamame Curry is a hearty plant-based meal. The guide includes a section on making the curry to ensure a rich, aromatic result.

One Dish Chicken Feta Bake with Kalamata Olives

One Dish Chicken Feta Bake

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Cherry tomatoes, feta, and olives make this One Dish Chicken Feta Bake. This 40 min meal includes a guide on ingredient roles and budget swaps.

Baked Feta Pasta with Chickpeas in 40 Minutes

Baked Feta Pasta with Chickpeas

4.40 (5 Ratings)

Includes a quick recipe specs section. This Baked Feta Pasta with Chickpeas is for busy families wanting a hearty Feta chickpea tomato bake for dinner.

Hearty Instant Pot Vegetable Stew

Instant Pot Vegetable Stew

4.50 (2 Ratings)

This Instant Pot Vegetable Stew is a hearty Instant Pot vegetarian stew for busy nights. Use our budget swap table to customize. Ready in just 1 hour.

Instant Pot Chickpea Curry with Coconut Milk

Instant Pot Chickpea Curry

4.80 (5 Ratings)

This Instant Pot Chickpea Curry is a hearty Indian meal. Try this vegan Instant Pot Chickpea Curry with our budget swap table. Ready in just 30 minutes.

Instant Pot Black Bean Chili

Black Bean Chili: Instant Pot

4.00 (2 Ratings)

This Black Bean Chili is a hearty winner. Try our Instant Pot Black Bean Chili with Ground Beef recipe. Includes a budget swap table. Ready in 40 minutes!

Mediterranean Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

4.67 (3 Ratings)

This Instant Pot Lentil Soup is a hearty Mediterranean meal. Use this Vegan Instant Pot Lentil Soup recipe with our budget swap table. Ready in 45 minutes.

Inexpensive Beef Tacos in 25 Minutes

Inexpensive Beef Tacos

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Inexpensive Beef Tacos made with a spice bloom. This cheap beef tacos recipe includes a budget swap table for easy beef taco recipe alternatives.

Low Cost Pasta Meal: One-Pot Beef Pasta

Low Cost Pasta Meal: One-Pot

4.33 (3 Ratings)

This Low Cost Pasta Meal is a hit with the kids. Try these cheap pasta recipes for the family and use our budget swap table to save more. Ready in 30 min.

Simple Bean Chili with Ground Beef

Bean Chili for 8 Servings

5.00 (3 Ratings)

This Bean Chili is a hearty dinner favorite. Try this easy bean chili recipe with our budget swap table to save more. Ready in 65 minutes.

Cheap Egg Fried Rice in 20 Minutes

Egg Fried Rice

5.00 (4 Ratings)

This Egg Fried Rice is a simple egg fried rice recipe that tastes like takeaway. Use our budget swap table to save more. Ready in just 20 minutes!

Budget Friendly Rice Bowl with Chicken

Rice Bowl with Chicken

5.00 (3 Ratings)

This Rice Bowl is a smart choice for busy nights. Try these Budget Friendly Rice Bowl Chicken ideas and Cheap Dinner Recipes. See our budget swap table. 35 min.

Crispy Roasted Vegetarian Sheet Pan Gnocchi

Crispy Vegetarian Sheet Pan Gnocchi

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Get a crisp outer shell with this Vegetarian Sheet Pan Gnocchi. These crispy baked gnocchi are effortless. Use our budget swap table. Ready in 35 minutes.

Black Bean Burger in 30 Minutes

Black Bean Burger

4.67 (6 Ratings)

This Black Bean Burger is savory and smoky. Use this Vegan Black Bean Burger Recipe for a Homemade Black Bean Burger Patty. Includes a budget swap table.

Meatless Pasta Primavera in 35 Minutes

Meatless Pasta Primavera

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Meatless Pasta Primavera with crisp vegetables. Use this vegetarian pasta primavera recipe for Meatless Monday. See our budget swap table. Ready in 35 min.

Vegetarian Taco Skillet with White Rice

Vegetarian Taco Skillet

4.50 (2 Ratings)

This Vegetarian Taco Skillet is a hearty one-pan meal. Great for Meatless Monday Recipes. Use our budget swap table for easy changes. Ready in 40 minutes.

Honey Garlic Chicken Breast in 30 Minutes

Honey Garlic Chicken Breast

4.67 (6 Ratings)

This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast features a sticky honey garlic sauce for chicken that's ready in 30 minutes. Includes a budget swap table. Try it today!

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Tuscan Chicken Pasta

4.00 (2 Ratings)

This Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a hearty meal. Try this creamy Tuscan chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes. See our budget swap table. Ready in 40 minutes.

Ultra-Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

5.00 (4 Ratings)

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs use baking powder for a fried crunch. This oven baked chicken thighs recipe includes a temperature chart. Ready in 55 min.

Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe in 30 Minutes

Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe

4.50 (2 Ratings)

This Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe delivers a glossy glaze in minutes. Enjoy a healthy lemon chicken recipe with our budget swap table. Ready in 30 minutes.

Quick Healthy Salmon Dinner: Lemon Garlic Sheet Pan

Quick Healthy Salmon Dinner

4.00 (1 Ratings)

This Quick Healthy Salmon Dinner is a high protein salmon recipe for any night. Use our temperature chart for a Simple Healthy Salmon Dinner in 25 minutes.

Protein Packed Grain Bowl for Weight Loss

Protein Packed Grain Bowl

4.00 (1 Ratings)

This Protein Packed Grain Bowl is a balanced meal. Try these protein grain bowl recipes for weight loss. Use our budget swap table for smart meal prep.

Low Carb Veggie Stir Fry: Quick and Crisp

Low Carb Veggie Stir Fry

4.40 (5 Ratings)

This Low Carb Veggie Stir Fry uses coconut aminos for a savory glaze. Try this keto veggie stir fry recipe with our budget swap table. Ready in 20 minutes.

Quinoa Turkey Skillet: Nutty and Zesty

One-Pan Quinoa Turkey Skillet

4.80 (5 Ratings)

This Quinoa Turkey Skillet is a top high protein dinner recipe. Enjoy this healthy quinoa turkey skillet with our serving size calculator. Ready in 40 min.

High Protein Chicken Bowl: Zesty and Lean

High Protein Chicken Bowl

4.75 (4 Ratings)

This High Protein Chicken Bowl is great for healthy chicken bowls for weight loss. See our budget swap table for meal prep. Ready in 45 minutes.

Cheesy Ground Beef Potato Skillet: Crispy and Hearty

Ground Beef Potato Skillet

4.67 (6 Ratings)

This Ground Beef Potato Skillet is a hearty meal. Try this cheesy ground beef potato skillet for a cozy dinner. Use our budget swap table to save.