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50 of the best dinner recipes to feed your family that are simple, delicious, filled with flavor, and budget-friendly.

These easy dinner recipes are ones you cna make with simple or pantry ingredients and generally in 30 minutes or less.

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All of the chicken and beef recipes are super delicious and always crowd pleasers in my house.

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What is so great about these recipes?

I absolutely love that these recipes are truly budget-friendly, can be made with a lot of things you probably already have at home, and are super easy recipes to follow.

50 of the Best and Easy Dinner Recipes:

1
the best ground beef tacos
Simple Ground Beef Tacos
Simple Ground Beef Tacos is a great way to make a simple dinner recipe for the whole family in less than 15 minutes.
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2
tiktick Chicken veggies and rice
One-Pan Chicken & Veggie Rice
The best chicken, veggie, and rice dinner made in 15 minutes for a simple, flavorful chicken dinner and great for busy weeknights.
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3
ham fried rice
Ham Fried Rice
Easy hame fried rice a great family meal that can be made with leftover and pantry ingredients, all in 15 minutes for less!
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4
easy chicken and spinach with orzo
Tomato Parmesan Orzo with Chicken and Spinach – 10 Minute Dinner
Tomato Parmesan Orzo Chicken dinner is a simple and delicious orzo pasta recipe made with easy-to-find ingredients and the best seasoning, for a delicious creamy tomato orzo dish in under 20 minutes.
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5
easy chicken, broccoli and tomato dinner
Chicken Broccoli With Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Sauce – 15 Minute Meal
Chicken broccoli with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce is a tasty dinner that can be made in 15 minutes, that is filled with juicy chicken and veggies.
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6
easy sheet pan Italian sausages and veggies
Sheet Pan Sweet Italian Sausage & Veggies
Easy Sheet Pan Italian Sausage and Veggies is the best dinner recipe that only needs a handful of ingredients and even less prep work!
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7
easy and flavorful chicken and vegetable stir fry
Easy Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry
Vegetables and tender chicken made in this Easy Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry for a dinner recipe filled with flavor and simple ingredients.
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8
pizza sliders
Pizza Sliders
The most simple way to make pizza, with plenty of flavor and a ton of cheese and sauce to make a flavorful pizza recipe.
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9
easy mexican taco skillet
Easy Taco Skillet
Make the best Taco Skillet dinner recipe with only a handful of simple ingredients that you can find in the grocery store for a delicious healthy dinner the whole family can enjoy.
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10
simple one pot sausage pasta
One Pot Sausage Pasta
Super simple One Pot Sausage Pasta recipe with only ground sausage, pasta sauce, dry pasta, and a few Italian herbs.
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11
easy one pot lasanga
One Pot Skillet Lasagna
Get all the flavors of lasagna with a fraction of the work with this Skillet Lasagna. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
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12
Crunchy No-Peek Cheesy Chicken
This Crunchy No-Peek Cheesy Chicken casserole is a creamy, comforting dinner that takes just minutes to prep. With tender chicken, melty cheese, and a buttery stuffing topping, this baked dish is perfect for weeknights or family gatherings.
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13
Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
With tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and aromatic herbs, this casserole is a flavorful, one-pan meal that the whole family will love!
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14
Slow cooker meatball sub
Slow Cooker Meatball Subs
Slow cooker meatball subs are a delicious and easy dinner recipe to make for busy weeknights that the whole family will enjoy!
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15
pinterest taco pasta recipe
Taco Pasta – Slow Cooker
Taco Tuesday — but make it pasta with this easy Taco Pasta in the slow cooker, you can get the taste of traditional tacos mixed into tasty pasta.
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16
roast a whole chicken in a slow cooker
Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Recipe
Create your own rotisserie inspired roasted chicken at home with this Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Recipe with only a handful of ingredients.
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17
Italian Chicken Sandwiches
Tender chicken smothered in a flavorful tomato sauce tops toasted buns and is finished off with melty cheese. These Italian Chicken Sandwiches are so simple to make and end up so tasty!
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18
one pot meatless taco skillet
Meatless Taco Skillet
Enjoy Taco Tuesday in a new way with this Meatless Taco Skillet filled with delicious bell peppers, onions, quinoa, and the best seasonings.
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19
One Pot cajun chicken alfredo
One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Creamy cajun chicken pasta made all in one dish for the perfect weeknight meal filled with all the seasoned chicken and pasta you could want.
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20
rotisserie chicken with orzo skillet
Rotisserie Chicken with Orzo Skillet
Rotisserie Chicken with Orzo Skillet dinner made easy with premade chicken and uncooked all cooked in one pot and filled with amazing flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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21
baked sheet pan bbq chicken
Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken with Corn and Potato Wedges
Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken with Corn and Potato Wedges is dinner all on one pan. Keep dinner simple and delicious with this dinner recipe.
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22
easy sheet pan tilapia
Baked Sheet Pan Tilapia
The best Baked Sheet Pan Tilapia and veggies, made with simple pantry ingredients, and all cooked together until perfectly tender.
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23
Slow cooker chicken spaghetti
Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti
Creamy chicken spaghetti made in the slow cooker with simple ingredients is the perfect way to make a busy weeknight dinner!
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24
one pot chicken stroganoff
One Pot Chicken Stroganoff
Easy One Pot Chicken Stroganoff is an ultimate comfort food recipe with a savory cream sauce, mushrooms, tender chicken, pasta and more!
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25
one-pot mexican quinoa
One-Pot Mexican Quinoa
This Mexican Quinoa one-pot dish is so easy to make and is a little different than what you’re probably eating on a regular weeknight.
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26
slow cooker baked ziti
Slow Cooker Baked Ziti
Slow Cooker Baked Ziti is easy, cheesy and perfect for a cool night in. It cooks in your slow cooker (not the oven) all day and tastes great.
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27
slow cooker chicken and orzo
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Orzo
Creamy chicken and orzo dinner, made easily in the slow cooker. An easy weeknight dinner that is filling and delicious!
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28
3-ingredient orange chicken
3-Ingredient Orange Chicken
Enjoy this 3-Ingredient Orange Chicken is a great way to make a delicious dinner for the whole family with only a few simple ingredients!
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29
steak fajita quesadillas
Steak Fajita Quesadillas – 10 Minute Dinner
Crispy steak fajita quesadillas, filled with perfectly seasoned fajita veggies, steak, and melty cheese, the perfect simple and tasty dinner.
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30
cheesy chicken taquitos
Cheesy Chicken Taquitos
Perfectly crunchy chicken taquitos filled with a mixture of cheese, creams, and salsa.
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31
rotisserie chicken bacon alfredo
Rotisserie Chicken Bacon Alfredo
Enjoy a perfectly creamy pasta with tender chicken and crispy bacon for an easy weeknight dinner recipe made in less than 30 minutes.
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32
Sheet Pan Loaded Quesadillas
This is a GIANT LOADED SHEET PAN QUESADILLA! I’m talking a sheet pan-sized quesadilla to cut into pieces and share. You’ll love it!
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33
Copycat KFC Famous Bowl
This Copycat KFC Famous Bowl has layers of silky mashed potatoes, crispy fried chicken, thick gravy, sweet corn, and lots of cheese!
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34
Sun Dried Tomato Tortellini
Sun-Dried Tomato Tortellini is a burst of sunshine and comfort. All it takes is one pot and 30 minutes to create this sent-from-heaven dish.
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35
Italian Chicken and Rice
This Italian Chicken and Rice dish feels more dressed up than your average chicken and rice dish but doesn’t require much effort at all.
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36
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Pasta
The Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Pasta is cheesy, spicy, and unexpectedly delicious. Prep it in the morning and it will be ready come dinner time.
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37
Cheesy Pierogi Casserole
Cheesy Pierogi Casserole is one of those meals that uses just a handful of ingredients but tastes amazing. You will love this unique casserole.
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38
Fiesta Chicken Casserole
Chicken, rice, tomatoes, corn, and black beans are enveloped in a creamy and spicy sauce for a perfect blend of comfort and zing. This Fiesta Chicken Casserole is one of my most popular recipes!
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39
one pot white chicken lasagna soup
One-Pot White Chicken Lasagna Soup
This White Chicken Lasagna Soup is so easy and delicious, it is totally worth the effort. This isn’t a hard recipe by any means but does require a few steps.
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40
famous million dollar chicken casserole
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
Easy chicken dinner recipe made with tender chicken in a creamy sauce and filled with delicious savory seasonings.
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41
Vegetarian Mexican Casserole
Seven ingredients, five minutes of prep time, and one baking dish create the most delicious and easy Vegetarian Mexican Casserole.
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42
easy white chicken chili recipe
The Best White Chicken Chili
This White Chicken Chili is creamy, hearty, and bursting with flavor, thanks to loads of spices and green chiles.
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43
Sheet Pan Burgers with Onions and Potatoes
These Sheet Pan Burgers are fantastic- bake the patties atop onions, so the burger comes out perfectly and the onions are caramelized!
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44
italian ground beef
Italian Ground Beef and Vegetable Skillet
This Italian Ground Beef Skillet is tasty and takes about 20 minutes to make. Perfect for a busy night when you need dinner fast.
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45
fajita pasta
Fajita Pasta
Yummy pasta nestled in creamy, flavorful sauce with fajita vegetables, this Fajita Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. Your family will love this delicious pasta.
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46
French Onion Pork Chops
Pork chops are smothered with savory French onion sauce and topped with cheese and crispy onions for a decadent and easy meal.
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47
Easy Red Beans and Rice
You only need 4 ingredients (and that’s including water and olive oil) and a few dollars to make this Easy Red Beans and Rice recipe.
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48
Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet
Ground beef and rice are cooked with tomatoes, green chiles, lots of spices, and cheese to create a flavorful and simple one-pot meal.
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49
Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice with Vegetables
Tender chicken, veggies, and lots of spices cozy up with wild rice and lots of cheese. This Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice is the ultimate comfort meal but is also full of nourishing ingredients.
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50
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken has three ingredients and is bursting with flavor. Serve it over hamburger buns for delicious and simple pulled chicken sandwiches.
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Are these quick dinners to make?

Most of them yes! Most of the 50 recipes listed here are made in 30 minutes or less, making them great for busy weeknights.

Make these recipes one by one, and let me know your favorite recipes below!

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, Iโ€™mย Julia Pacheco, and Iโ€™m so glad youโ€™re here! Iโ€™m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious,ย budget-friendlyย meals. My blog focuses on recipes that areย accessibleย andย enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food toย heal,ย inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, Iโ€™ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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