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You never can have enough easy dinners on the weekly rotation, and who better to trust than our Allrecipes Allstars? Thanks to their expert help, we rounded up some of their favorite easy meals, so you’ll always have a quick and delicious option on hand. From lemony chicken piccata to saucy spaghetti and meatballs, keep these recommendations bookmarked for the next time you don’t know what to cook. They’ll add warmth, comfort, and delicious flavors to the table after a long day.
Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce
Winner winner chicken dinner! This simple recipe will be on the table in the blink of an eye and is sure to be a hit with everyone around the table, “This one is on regular rotation for us. It’s so good, so quick, and so easy,” Allstar Ramona Cruz-Peters said.
Sous Vide Carnitas
These carnitas practically melt in your mouth. Make a big batch, then use leftovers in quesadillas, eggs, salads, and more for the rest of the week. That’s what Allstar Bryan Tario does. “So easy to prepare and come home to an amazing smell from the slow cooker. Love them in tacos and can be used in so many different ways. I even used it for a breakfast Benedict!” Tario said.
Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs
Allstar Lorraine Rector says this is her family’s favorite, and it’s easy to see why. You can never go wrong with spaghetti and meatballs. It’s the ultimate comfort meal and is sure to be the highlight of any weeknight meal. Other recipe reviewers agree that this recipe is one of their favorite versions of this flavorful classic. It takes a little longer to make than other recipes, but the delicious payoff is worth the wait.
Easy Taco Skillet
France C
This recipe is a recommendation from Allstar France Cevallos. It combines everything you love about cheesy tacos in one skillet. Plus, you can make it for under $10. There are endless ways to upgrade this easy dinner, and it is a fantastic way to use up any extra peppers, onions, or other veggies at the back of your fridge. If you are cooking for a crowd with a variety of taste preferences, have everyone choose their own toppings like corn, olives, sour cream, and extra cheese.
Beef Stroganoff Sauce with Meatballs
This hearty meal is one of Allstar Brenda Venable’s favorites and, soon, it will be one of yours as well. This recipe takes a beloved classic and swaps in meatballs in place of beef strips—and who doesn’t love meatballs? To make the recipe even easier and quicker, use frozen meatballs. Serve over egg noodles or rice, and you’ll have a weeknight dinner the whole family will request again and again.
Quick Chicken Piccata
Credit: Robert Linton
“Hands down my favorite recipe on this site!! I make this for Mother’s Day too because I love it so much, and it’s fast,” said Allstar Tracy Gallo. Perfect for both a special occasion or a busy weeknight, this dish pairs great with rice or pasta, which means you can enjoy the leftovers without getting bored. Allrecipes community member Stone Soup agrees with Tracy, declaring this recipe is a “keeper” while their husband says it is “better than a restaurant!”
Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs
lutzflcat
“This recipe is amazing and paired with fried rice it is wonderful!!” Allstar Rosanne Robinson said. Reviews of this recipe point to one star component: people can’t get enough of the honey garlic sauce. Not only is the sauce great on chicken, it also tastes amazing with rice, pork, and egg rolls. Did I mention the sauce is only five ingredients?
Classic Goulash
If you are looking for a comforting warm meal, look no further. Allstar Sarah Kornbrek loves this dish as an easy weeknight dinner, and she is not alone. “Very good base for exploration,” says Rick Presley. “Added mushrooms and kidney beans. This is a great cold-weather comfort dish.” You could make this dish in a crockpot to make it even more effortless.
Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Sara Haas
“Melt in your mouth goodness!” one recipe reviewer said. Put this recipe together in the slow cooker, and, at the end of the day, you’ll have a warm, flavorful dinner ready to enjoy. There’s a good reason it’s a favorite for Allstar Amy Barnes!
Crunchy Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs
Pesto and chicken couldn’t be a better match, and this recipe has both—plus, a crispy Parmesan cheese crust. What more could you ask for from an easy weeknight dinner? It’s the go-to meal for Allstar Sarah Stone and a beloved weeknight dinner for many of our community members.
Instant Pot® Buffalo Chicken Pasta
“I made this the other night, my family all loved it! Made recipe exactly and I would not change a thing,” wrote Bethany92 about this recipe. We’re also sold on it. Allstar Ramona Cruz-Peters says this one-pot pasta is a “huge hit” in her house as well.
Ratatouille Bake
France C
“This ratatouille bake recipe was given to me by my aunt, who lives in Atlanta, Georgia. It tastes wonderful with your garden vegetables,” Surpriseitswendy said in the description for this recipe. For Allstar France Cevallos, this is a new addition to the regular rotation. It’s an easy way to use up any extra veggies you have on hand.
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