Easy Dinner Ideas for Every Night of the Week

Simple dinner recipes for busy weeknights, most ready in under 40 minutes, with nutrition per serving.

40 min · 610 kcal

Juicy chicken thighs and fluffy paprika rice cooked together in one pan. An easy dinner for when all you have is chicken, rice and an onion.

15 min · 550 kcal

The fastest way to turn yesterday’s rice and a few eggs into a proper dinner. Fluffy eggs, crispy grains and a simple soy-sesame finish.

20 min · 570 kcal

A rich, creamy tomato pasta made from a can of tomatoes, garlic and a little cream. Ready in the time it takes to boil the pasta.

20 min · 330 kcal

Tender chicken and crisp vegetables in a glossy garlic-soy sauce. A healthy 20-minute dinner that works with any vegetables you have.

25 min · 620 kcal

Seasoned ground beef over rice with beans, corn, salsa and all the toppings. An easy 25-minute dinner that also makes great lunches.

25 min · 380 kcal

A rich, creamy chickpea curry made from canned chickpeas, tomatoes and coconut milk. Vegan, budget-friendly and ready in 25 minutes.

17 min · 360 kcal

Flaky, juicy oven-baked salmon with lemon, garlic and herbs. Exact temperature and timing so it never comes out dry.

40 min · 420 kcal

Crispy chicken thighs and roasted vegetables cooked on one tray. A hands-off healthy dinner with almost no cleanup.

15 min · 520 kcal

Canned tuna, lemon, garlic and pasta make a fresh, high-protein dinner in 15 minutes. A perfect empty-fridge recipe.

11 min · 250 kcal

Juicy shrimp in a garlic, butter and lemon sauce, ready in 10 minutes. Serve over pasta, rice or with crusty bread.

15 min · 430 kcal

Crispy cheesy quesadillas filled with black beans, corn and peppers. A cheap vegetarian dinner kids and adults love.