Quick Dinner Recipes

Quick Dinner Recipes

When life is busy, the last thing you want to do is spend a ton of time in the kitchen preparing dinner. That’s why having quick dinner recipes saved to your Recipe Box is important. From easy-to-assemble casseroles to dump-and-go Crock Pot meals, these recipes are satisfying and require minimal prep.

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Little Cheddar Meatloaves

“I got this recipe from a friend of mine. It’s one of my favorites.” – Angie
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Slow Cooker Cola Chicken

“Definitely kid-approved. I usually serve it over rice or egg noodles. I have also used a whole chicken, bone-in chicken legs, or chicken breast; but the boneless skinless chicken thighs work out better for my family’s tastes.” – Donna
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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

“This is more like chicken enchiladas. Easy to prepare and always a huge hit! Great for a potluck or picnic too. To save time, use a rotisserie chicken from your local deli.” – Kathy
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Mexican Taco Lasagna

“I made this for dinner tonight. Not only was it tasty, but it’s made with ingredients I always keep on hand and it comes together fast.” – Amanda
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Ground Beef Salsa Corn Roll Ups

“Easy, breezy, quick, quick! Just something I made up one night when I wanted to make something quick and had ground beef in the fridge, salsa, and wheat tortillas. Great served with cooked rice.” – Sher
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Ground Beef Philly Skillet

“This is a fast, super-easy, super-cheesy dish. I created it tonight because I wanted a Philly sandwich, but didn’t have the right ingredients. Hubby liked this dish because it’s a meat and potatoes meal, the kids liked it because it has cheese.” – Kris
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Cajun Sausage Potato Soup

“This Cajun Sausage Potato Soup is a Louisiana twist on a classic dish. This hearty soup is full of goodness to warm your soul.” – Debbie
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Deluxe Red Potato Bake (One-Pan Meal)

“When I make this, the whole pan disappears. It’s simple yet delicious, and you can substitute any of your ingredients. Cleanup is a snap, which is a big plus.” – Robbin
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Smothered Chicken with Rice

“This is definitely one of my favorite recipes to prepare for my family! Everyone loves it, and it’s so easy to throw together. I like to make fresh rolls with it.” – Megan
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Crock Pot Honey Chicken and Rice

“An easy and delicious Crock Pot chicken.” – Opal
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Lightning Fast Healthy Spaghetti

“Sometimes you want food fast but, not fast food. Well, this was the case one Friday evening after a long work week. I was starved for something good, filling, and quick. I went into my kitchen, started looking around, and got busy. Not only did I create one of the best-tasting spaghetti dinners I’ve eaten in a long time but, I made it all from start to finish in under an hour.” – Michelle
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Crock Pot Mandarin Chicken

“This is a fast and delicious recipe for the mom who doesn’t have much kitchen duty time. It took me 15-20 minutes to prep and 4 hours of cooking time.” – Carolyn
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Mock Pizza Casserole

“You can throw on whatever type of meats and veggies you like. My kids like the pepperoni ground beef and Italian sausage with some olives and mushrooms… you get the point. Ham works well too.” – Mary
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Deep Dish Taco Pie

“I whipped this together tonight when I completely drew a blank on supper. This turned out incredibly well considering the fact I was lost to start with. I’ve fallen in love with this meal and hope you do too.” – Heather
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Crock Pot Pork Chops

“This was a throw-together meal when I couldn’t figure out what to do with the pork chops I had just bought. I wanted an easy meal that was ready when I got home. The house will smell great when you get home. I added rice and carrots as a side dish to go along with these tasty pork chops.” – Cindy
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Taco Casserole

“Talk about taking tacos to a whole new level. This is one of my husband’s favorite meals. So easy to throw together and very satisfying.” – Janet
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Chili Mac and Beef Casserole

“This chili mac casserole version was brought to a potluck and this is my version of that recipe. It never fails to disappear.” – Freda
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Spaghetti Casserole

“This is a popular dinner in my household.” – Heather
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Quick and Easy Hamburger Hash

“I had hamburger meat thawed and didn’t know what I wanted to do with it. I threw this dish together and it was a hit at our table. Super easy and tasty! Just add a green leafy salad or a green veggie of your liking and a dinner roll.” – Diane
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Crispy Baked Caesar Chicken Wraps

“A chicken caesar salad wrap with crispy baked caesar dressing coated chicken!” – Kevin