10 No-Fuss Dinners

By Melissa M. • Jul 01, 2024
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We all have those same weeknight meals we make week after week. It's time to shake up your routine! You won't regret adding one of these 10 Weeknight Meals to your upcoming dinner plan. From easy stir-fry to pasta to sheet-pan bakes — dinner will be delicious and ready in no time!

1. Sheet-Pan Maple Salmon & Veggies

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Weeknights call for simple, healthy, meals... but that doesn't mean they have to be boring! Sheet-Pan Maple Salmon & Veggies brings all those characteristics to the table. It's easy because everything gets cooked in one pan (woo-hoo for quick clean-up!). It's healthy because it includes a fresh, nourishing veggie, asparagus, a hearty, tender protein, salmon, and a fulfilling, salty carb, potatoes (your heart will love you for this one)! And just reading that you know there's plenty to go around, but just to make sure, the flaky fish is cooked with a sweet, thick maple syrup sauce to ensure your tastebuds aren't let down (sweet and good for you?! It can't be!). Some might consider Sheet-Pan Maple Salmon & Veggies the best choice for mid-week meals. Once you give it a try, you're definitely going to agree!

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2. Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas

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Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas take one-pan dinners to a whole new level — a level your tastebuds will appreciate. Seasoned with chili powder and paprika for notes of smokiness and spiciness, Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas are savory and roasted to juicy perfection, with plenty of bright vegetables and garlic flavors. It's so simple to make and speedy to boot, you'll be making these fajitas for your weeknight dinner whenever your meals could use a kick!

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3. Weeknight Chicken Stir-Fry

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It's easy to get lazy with meals during the week. After running all around the world and then some, no one really wants to have to spend their evening hours sweating in the kitchen. Well, what if we told you that you can be relatively lazy and still have a good meal? You best believe it, you can! We're here to tell you that dishes like this Weeknight Chicken Stir-Fry exist so you can have a veggie-filled, protein-filled, AND flavor-filled dinner in under 20 minutes. Serve it over some rice and grab your chopsticks for some extra fun and you've got yourself a satisfying dinner... even on the craziest of days! Weeknight Chicken Stir-Fry is the ultimate lazy chef hack to achieve everything you're craving!

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4. Time-Saver Fettuccine

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Whip up a quick weeknight or any night dinner that everyone will fall in love with. This Time-Saver Fettuccine is optimal dinner perfection! Streamline your dinners with plump, juicy shrimp surrounded by resourceful fettuccine, structured in a better-than-ever seasoned sauce alongside the reliably sweet plum tomatoes and tender spinach. The finely tuned Time-Saver Fettuccine will consume your every thought and give your cravings the attention they deserve. Don't waste your time with all of those other choices; this will become a time-honored tradition for your pasta-pining meals. So quick, so easy, so good!

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5. Dr Pepper® Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

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The fruity, cola flavors of Dr Pepper® can actually bring out the tang and smokiness of barbeque sauce and the natural savoriness of the pork. Dr Pepper Slow Cooker Pulled Pork combines all of these flavors together into a tender, juicy dish perfect for piling on a bun, baked, or even mac and cheese. It's perfect for family gatherings or for easy weeknight meals since Dr Pepper Slow Cooker Pulled Pork only needs 5 minutes of prep time before braising in the slow cooker. Classic meets cola with this barbecue treat.

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6. BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

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Traditional quesadillas just got a delicious makeover! These BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, all wrapped up in a crispy tortilla. With tender chicken, gooey melted cheese, and tangy barbecue sauce, every bite is sure to be a hit. These guys are a great way to use up leftover chicken and are ready in minutes for a speedy-quick feast. Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a fun twist on classic quesadillas, these BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect choice!

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7. Sheet-Pan Steak & Potatoes

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The beauty of a sheet pan dinner is that everything is hot and ready at the same time and you don't really have to worry about too much clean-up. What Sheet-Pan Steak & Potatoes bring to the table, beyond the amazing sheet pan energy, is steakhouse indulgence and heartiness. The steaks are broiled to your favorite level of rosy doneness and juiciness, with a crisp and savory golden-brown jacket on all sides and a dollop of homemade garlic butter, adding richness and aroma to every bite. Buttery potatoes and crisp green beans ensure you've got a well-rounded and always exciting meal without the effort. Sheet-Pan Steak & Potatoes make weeknight meals suddenly much more captivating!

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8. Quick Shepherd's Pie Skillet

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A dish that's made lickity-split and full of flavor? Yep, that's Quick Shepherd's Pie Skillet for ya! Your weeknight meals are about to get a whole lot heartier thanks to this Irish-inspired 30-minute meal! The bottom layer of this savory and satisfying dish delivers juicy ground beef mixed with some sweet veggies. On top is the biggest mound of cheesy mashed potatoes you've ever seen. If all that isn't enough to win you over, the fact that it only uses one skillet (making clean-up extra swift) will surely convince you to give it a try. Hurry! Quick Shepherd's Pie Skillet is too good not to enjoy for yourself!

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9. Ma's BBQ Meatloaves

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Ma designed her recipe so that everyone could have their own loaf of delicious juicy meatloaf in a hurry! Ma's BBQ Meatloaves are done in 30 minutes or less, yet they're still packed with the tender, beefy flavors of a slow-cooked loaf. Saturated and topped with barbecue sauce and with just a touch of cheesiness, Ma's BBQ Meatloaves are sure to bring the family to the table in a flash, especially when served alongside mashed potatoes, green peas, and carrots!

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10. Elena's Lasagna Rolls

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Elena uses this dish to zhush up her weeknight meals and kindly shared her recipe so you could add a similar pizzazz to your week! Elena's Lasagna Rolls give lasagna flavors the enchilada treatment, wrapping creamy ricotta cheese and wilted spinach in tender lasagna noodles and blanketing them in bright marinara sauce. Baked to bubbly perfection and with notes of parmesan and citrus, Elena's Lasagna Rolls are an exceptional dish that you can make in under an hour. Plus it's vegetarian!

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