14 Lazy Weeknight Dinner Ideas

14 Lazy Weeknight Dinner Ideas

Having one of those “ugh, I don’t feel like cooking” kind of days? These fix-it and forget-it recipes are here to save the day. Super easy with minimal prep work, if you make any of these 14 lazy weeknight dinner ideas, you won’t have to stand over a stovetop for an hour to make these weeknight meals. With little effort, you’ll have a family-approved recipe that is sure to please everyone’s taste buds. So get ready to Pinch these pastas, tacos, casseroles, and more dinner recipes!

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Homemade Cheesy Italian Hamburger Helper

“This is so much better than the stuff out of the box. You can taste all of the flavors and can modify it to your own liking.” – Kim
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Fix It and Forget It Creamy Chicken

“I just love my slow cooker. This makes a great summer meal. No need to heat up the kitchen with the oven.” – Jill
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Chicken Spaghetti

“This is a great, comfort dish. My sister gave me the recipe and I tweaked it to fit my family’s taste. My friends also request this when we have pot-luck dinners. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve with a salad and hot garlic bread. You’ll be a hit with everyone.” – Jeanne
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Tater Tot Casserole

“This tater tot casserole is perfect for potlucks and very kid-friendly. Always a crowd-pleaser.” – Phyllis
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Quick and Easy Beef and Pepper Stir-fry Recipe

“A tasty Chinese style beef and pepper stir-fry that is so quick and easy and so much better than takeout that you will never go back!” – Kevin
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Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken

“We had this super duper easy flavorful chicken in several different meals this weekend. Friday Dinner: Chicken & Black Bean Soft Tacos Saturday Lunch: Taco Chicken & Avocado Sandwiches Sunday Breakfast: Southwest Omelets Sunday Dinner: Chicken & Lime Enchiladas Make today…cook easily tomorrow!” – Karie
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Fabulous Oven-Fried Pork Chops

“This is my husband’s favorite way to have pork chops. They are always tender and juicy and taste wonderful.” – Sasha
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Pantry Chicken Spaghetti

“This Pantry Chicken Spaghetti is a great meal to prepare for your family and all the ingredients can be kept in the pantry. It is creamy and full of flavor and your family will love it.” – Debbie
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Slow Cooked White Chicken Chili

“I have been perfecting this recipe for the last 6 months trying to enhance each component and marry together the most amazing experience for chili lovers. I’m all about flavor and not singeing my taste buds off my tongue.” – Tiffany
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Chickin’ Lickin’ Good Pork Chops

“My family and friends love these pork chops. One of my granddaughters said she loved coming to mamaw’s because she always has yummy food. That made my heart swell with love. I really enjoy cooking for my family!!” – Bernice
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Cabbage Roll Casserole

“I miss my grandma’s cabbage rolls. But that’s a lot of work steaming each leaf and then filling and placing in another pan so I turned it into this.” – Michelle
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Easy Baked Cheesy Chicken

“Cheesy, creamy, and hearty, this chicken dinner will be a hit with your family!” – Paula
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Delicious & Easy Greek Chickpea Salad Recipe

“Looking for easy, vegan chickpea recipes? This Greek Chickpea Salad is delicious and easy to make for lunch or dinner and a family favorite.” – Shika