95 Weeknight Dinners So Good We Need To Tell Everyone About Them (2024)

These fully loaded smash burger tacos are the ultimate comfort food hybrid with a crispy, juicy, thin beef patty, melty American cheese, and all the classic burger fixings loaded onto a toasted flour tortilla. You’ll never have to choose between burger night or taco night again!

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This fast and easy one-pot chicken and broccoli recipe is coated in a sweet and savory sauce with plenty of ginger and garlic for a weeknight dinner that beats take-out. This dish comes together in 20 minutes with minimal prep work too. Win win!

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Craving a juicy cheeseburger but not the mandatory nap that comes with it? This cheesy, saucy, veggie-packed burger bowl is your solution. These bowls are just as versatile as an actual burger, so have fun with your preferred toppings too.

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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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Who can resist rice noodles bathed in an abundance of sweet and creamy peanut sauce? Not us! In this recipe, the prep actually takes longer than the cooking, so feel free to make some elements ahead. With all them behind you, the dish comes together in a snap.

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Who said summer dinners can’t be cozy? These stuffed shells are bursting with seasonal flavor from sweet corn, zucchini, and basil, but they also hit the comfort food spot thanks to the cheesy, rich ricotta.

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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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Classic pizza dough and sauce are swapped out for alternatives (including an infused oil) to create a lighter pie perfect for spring. Topped with plenty of Mediterranean-inspired veggies, marinated olives, and crumbled feta, this flavor-packed pizza is worthy of any warm weather dinner or pre-party appetizer.

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If you're obsessed with chicken Florentine, then let me introduce you to your new favorite pasta dinner. This dish—filled with chicken breasts, chopped tomatoes, and baby spinach—is completed with a bright and rich white wine and cream-based sauce. Best part? It's ready in under an hour!

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This one-pot recipe starts by cooking macaroni, then uses the same pot and pasta water to create a creamy queso sauce that coats every curly noodle. For an extra kick, finish it off with a crunchy salsa crumble. Serve this side dish alongside hot dog tacos for a twist that'll have everyone asking for seconds.

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We know what you’re thinking: grilled chicken breasts can verge on being the epitome of boring (no thank you!). But, when soaked in this super-quick, delicious marinade, you’re guaranteed an absolutely irresistible main, perfect for serving with all your fave summer sides.

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We call for cod, but any firm white fish will do here. The marinade is made with ginger, garlic, paprika, and turmeric, the latter lending the fish a beautiful golden hue when cooked. Ready in 30 minutes, this is the perfect summer grilling recipe to shake up your burger and hot dog game.

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We love how sturdy cabbage is as a bun replacement—it wraps around our burger no problem, and holds our burgers together with no fear of tearing or spillage. We went with a classic burger here, but feel free to experiment to create your own ideal burger-inspired lettuce wraps.

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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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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.

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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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These chicken patties are seasoned with smoked paprika and topped with crunchy, bright coleslaw to really give beef burgers a run for their money. Finish them with creamy avocado, spicy red onion, and cheddar and jalapeño before sandwiching all of it between buttery brioche buns for the ultimate bite.

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In this recipe, gnocchi gets the taco treatment for a simple weeknight meal. Along with some ground beef, black beans, and plenty of cheddar cheese, it’s a fun twist on the potato-based pasta.

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Shrimp tacos are easy, fast, and the perfect canvas for showcasing all the best parts of the handheld favorite. Pan-seared shrimp get seasoned with homemade taco seasoning and drizzled with lime juice, then piled into a charred corn tortilla with crisp cabbage slaw and topped with jalapeno-garlic crema (a game changer).

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Thanks to a magical combination of brown sugar, cumin, paprika, and lemon zest, this is honestly one of our all-time favorite pork recipes. Top with the homemade, chimichurri-inspired herb sauce, and get ready for a weeknight dinner to impress.

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