Easy dinner recipes with little effort, big reward! Just a few ingredients and a few easy steps to get these on the table!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Some nights you want a home-cooked dinner that feels special – but you also have almost zero energy, only a few ingredients, and don’t have time for anything complicated. That’s exactly where this list comes in! These are the recipes my family turns to during the week and have earned a permanent place in the rotation because that<\/em> reliable.<\/p>\n The recipes on this list don’t require anything complicated – you don’t need to hunt down a specialty store or prepare three days in advance. We’re talking short ingredient lists, precise steps, and flavors that make it feel like you made it all together. (Even if you don’t completely.)<\/p>\n Whether you’re feeding a family, cooking for two, or just trying to get a decent meal on the table after a long day, there’s something here for you!<\/p>\n A burger in a bowl! Farm-raised fries topped with a burger patty and all the fixings, with a creamy house sauce to top it off!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Buffalo chicken burgers are easy and amazing! It’s piled high with crisp lettuce, a spread of whipped feta, sitting on a toasted brioche bun.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Eggs meet tacos! I love this! It’s easy to make and ridiculously good with a classic egg filling, crunchy veg, pillowy tortillas, and spicy gochujang sauce.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Easy Zuppa Toscana made in 30 minutes with brown sausages, tender potatoes, and wilted kale, all wrapped in a creamy, rich, slurpable broth!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n My whole family loves this Instant Pot Spaghetti! Silky, flavorful, and delightfully sticky. Easy enough for my kids to make too!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n My everyday air fryer chicken! Thinly sliced \u200b\u200bpieces of chicken breast, coated with spices, and brown sugar and cornstarch, and air-fried to golden, perfect.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n This apricot chicken, made on a sheet pan, is easy and SO GOOD! Just a few simple ingredients, little cleanup, and great flavor from the roasted scallions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n I love the shortcut dinner hack! These dishes include caramelized peanut chicken, a tangle of vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs and cucumber salad, and peanut sauce on top.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Bang Bang Salmon! Creamy, sweet, savory, and punchy. Served with hot rice and avocado cucumber salsa. Weeknight perfection!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Just 20 minutes to get these chicken tacos on the table! Juicy, flavorful, and completely absurd in the best possible way.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Golden pan-fried chicken, juicy, swimming in a coconut-like texture with shallot cream and mild heat. Very easy, little ingredients!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n One of my favorite back-pocket recipes! The noodles are packed with convenience, creamy butter, sweet honey, and deep fried oil. Just happy slippers!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n 5 ingredients for an easy tomato soup made with butter, onions, and canned San Marzano tomatoes. Based on the Marcella Hazan tomato sauce recipe. This hits the perfect cozy vibes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Incredibly creamy, sour chickpea curry served over rice with a dollop of creamy chili and a side of cucumber salad. Ready in 20 minutes!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n These Harissa Meatballs with Whipped Feta are perfect for an easy SOS dinner! Store bought meatballs, bell peppers, zucchini, harissa, and whipped feta all in one bowl. YUMMY!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n These lettuce valleys are ridiculously good! Crunchy, fresh, and filled with tofu, brown rice, creamy onions, and spicy peanut sauce and mayo. It’s delicious!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n These vegetarian tacos have a delicious black bean filling topped with fresh salsa and spices all wrapped in a crispy golden tortilla and served alongside a cool and creamy cilantro lime sauce. YUM!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Sticky pork, juicy pineapple, fresh herbs, jalape\u00f1o, and crispy onions all served on a bed of fluffy coconut rice. GOOD!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n These Baked Chicken Meatballs are DIFFERENT! A perfect addition to any meal or meal on its own. Bonus: they’re perfect for meal prep to keep throughout the week!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n These Chicken Tinga Tacos are SO GOOD! Saucy, spicy, real food that’s perfect.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Tangy, creamy, crunchy, smoky, vegetarian goodness on a small corn tortilla disk. Cauliflower Black Bean Tostadas to the rescue!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Spicy, nutty, super easy comfort food! These gochujang noodles require just a few ingredients \u2014 like ramen noodles, peanut butter, sesame oil, and soy sauce \u2014 and come together in just 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Winner, winner, Chicken Soup for dinner! Tender chicken thighs, creamy pinto beans, garlic and onions, crushed tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, crushed tomatoes, and ALL the toppings. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n You’re about to indulge in this Three Cheese Baked Gnocchi! Soft gnocchi covered in a creamy tomato sauce, speckled with fresh spinach and a bite of melted cheese. Good!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n This Spaghetti with Crispy Zucchini is the perfect end of summer song! It doesn’t get much better than fresh summer zucchini in crispy, cheesy bread topped with spaghetti with fresh herbs. YUM! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n This Hot Honey Salmon gives off delicious food-but-not-fun-to-make vibes. Spicy sweet salmon marinated in fresh garlic, stone ground mustard, sweet honey, and red pepper flakes. A magical little number! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Three joys of summer food! Smoky black beans made with kale and garlic and spices, stuffed into toasted corn tortillas, and topped with the most delicious, hot green sauce – Aji Verde! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n These Spicy Salmon Burgers are bursting with flavor! Canned salmon, panko, refreshing lemongrass, and a sweet zingy combination of red curry paste and brown sugar. Very nice and easy! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n This Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is delightfully creamy, comforting, and made with lots of vegetables. Perfect with crusty bread and a green salad. \u2661<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n This Creamy Tomato Lasagna Florentine is comforting in a delicious and easy way. Noodles, tomato sauce, and a creamy spinach layer!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Sheet Pan Jambalaya: high flavor, small dishes. Sausages, peppers, onions, shrimp, and cauliflower rice are all fried on a sheet pan. Great flavor, easy dinner!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Sesame Beef and Broccoli! It’s full of protein, the goodness of green broccoli, and the sticky-sweet garlic and ginger flavor. Good take out of the house!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Creamy Thai Sweet Potato Curry – packed with nutrition! Our recipe for a simple, healthy, healthy winter comfort food.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Guess what’s for dinner? Creamy, spicy, sweet red lentil curry, made in the Instant Pot. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n 5 Ingredient Spicy Pork! A delicious dinner recipe that comes together quickly. Serve it in bowls, stir-fry it with some vegetables, or add it to burritos!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Coconut Tandoori Chicken made with rich spices and creamy coconut milk. It’s ridiculously easy (like, 5 minutes of runtime) and so, so much fun! My new favorite freezer meal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n This One-Pan Farro with Tomatoes and Kale is an absolute DREAM! Rustic farro is mixed up with cherry tomatoes, onions, garlic, and kale. Very good and healthy!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n This really is the easiest Spinach and Artichoke Pizza! Garlicky cheese spread, canned artichokes, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella – all on a pre-made pizza crust. Wow, great! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Easy dinner recipes with little effort, big reward! Just a few ingredients and a few easy steps to get these on the table! Some nights you want a home-cooked dinner that feels special – but you also have almost zero energy, only a few ingredients, and don’t have time for anything complicated. 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\nEasy Dinner Recipes<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t\tBurger Bowls with House Sauce and Ranch Fries\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Buffalo](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Buffalo-Chicken-Burgers-3.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tBuffalo Chicken Burgers with Spread Feta\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Egg](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Brandons-Egg-Roll-Tacos-1-3.jpg?fit=768%2C1040\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tBrandon’s Egg Roll Tacos\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Zuppa](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Zuppa-Toscana-Soup.jpg?fit=768%2C1095\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tZuppa Toscana\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Instant](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Instant-Pot-Spaghetti-4.jpg?fit=768%2C1060\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tInstant pot spaghetti\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Air](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Air-Fryer-Chicken-9.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tRidiculously Good Air Fryer Chicken Breast\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Apricot](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Sesame-Apricot-Chicken-1-2.jpg?fit=768%2C1099\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tApricot chicken with roasted cobs\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Thai](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Peanut-Chicken-Bowls-scaled.jpg?fit=768%2C1025\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tThai Peanut Chicken Bowls\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Bang](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Bang-Bang-Salmon-with-Rice-and-Cucumber.jpg?fit=768%2C1053\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tBang Bang Salmon and Avocado Cucumber Salsa\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Chicken](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Favorite-Chicken-Tacos.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tRidiculously Good Chicken Tacos with Green Sauce\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Chicken](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Chicken-with-Coconut-Kale-Sauce.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tChicken and Coconut Kale\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Sesame](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Sesame-Butter-Noodles.jpg?fit=768%2C1014\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tShortcut Sesame Butter Noodles\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Tomato](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Tomato-Soup-3-1.jpg?fit=768%2C1150\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t5 Tomato Paste Ingredient\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Chickpea](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Stephs-Chickpea-Curry-Square.png?fit=768%2C768\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tSteph’s Chickpea Curry with Spinach and Rice\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Harissa](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Harissa-Meatballs-with-Whipped-Feta-3.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tHarissa Meatballs with Crumbled Feta\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Tofu](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Lettuce-Wraps-4.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tTofu and Brown Rice Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Crispy](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Crispy-Black-Bean-Tacos-2.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tCrispy Black Bean Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Pineapple](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Pineapple-Pork-2.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tPineapple Pork with Coconut Rice\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Chicken](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Baked-Chicken-Meatball-Feature-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tBaked Chicken Meatballs are the best anytime\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Chicken](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Chicken-Tinga-Tacos-6.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tThe Best Chicken Tingas Tacos\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Cauliflower](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Cauliflower-Black-Bean-Tostadas-4.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tCauliflower Black Bean Tostadas with Queso and Chopped Onions\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Gochujang](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Gochujang-Noodles-3.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tSaucy Gochujang Noodles with Chicken\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Chicken](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Chicken-Tortilla-Soup-2.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tChicken Tortilla Soup\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Gnocchi](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Three-Cheese-Gnocchi-3.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tThree Cheese Baked Gnocchi With Spinach\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Spaghetti](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Crispy-Zucchini-Spaghetti-4.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tSpaghetti and Crispy Zucchini\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Hot](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Hot-Honey-Salmon-3.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tHot Honey Salmon\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Smoked](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Beans-and-Greens-Tacos-5.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tSmoked Bean & Vegetable Tacos with Aji Verde\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Spicy](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Spicy-Salmon-Burgers-1.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tHot salmon burgers\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Creamy](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Crockpot-Chicken-Gnocchi-Soup-for-blog-1-5.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tCrockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Creamy](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Creamy-Tomato-Lasagna-5.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tCreamy Tomato Lasagna Florentine\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Jambalaya](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Sheet-Pan-Jambalaya-2.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tSheet Pan Jambalaya\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Beef](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Best-Easy-Beef-and-Broccoli.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tSesame Meat and Broccoli\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Creamy](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/feature-curry-1.jpg?fit=768%2C1153\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tCreamy Thai Sweet Potato Curry\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Red](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Instant-Pot-Red-Curry-Lentils.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tQuick Pot Red Curry Lentils\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Spicy](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/5-Ingredient-Spicy-Pork-1-2.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t5 Ingredient Spicy Pork\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Tandoori](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Coconut-Tandoori-Chicken-with-Rice.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tInstant Pot Coconut Tandoori-Inspired Chicken\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"One](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/One-Pot-Farro-3.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tOne-Pan Farro with Tomatoes and Kale\t\t<\/h2>\n
![\"Spinach](\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/tachyon\/Spinach-and-Artichoke-Pizza-2.jpg?fit=768%2C1152\")
\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\tAbsolutely Easy Spinach and Artichoke Pizza\t\t<\/h2>\n