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Easy dinner recipes are essential on a busy weeknight. The last thing you want to do is stress about dinner. These mid-week dinner ideas will help you get over hump day with one less thing to think about. Full of flavor, they are meals that will get everyone to the dinner table without a lot of fuss.
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Crispy Cheddar Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n
“This chicken dish is quick and easy and delish! I do these a little differently than most. Can use Ritz crackers, but I like the bread crumbs as I like to taste the cheddar cheese. I also like the texture of the bread crumbs better.” – Tammy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Bow Ties With Chicken and Asparagus<\/a><\/h2>\n
“This is an awesome meal. It makes a lot of food. I live alone, but I love to have the leftovers to take for a healthy lunch at work during the week. The best part is, it’s really quick to make!” – Robyn<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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MACY, IN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Mexican Taco Meatloaf<\/a><\/h2>\n
“This is so good! So much different than traditional meatloaf recipes.” – Rachel<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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FERNDALE, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Root Beer Pulled Pork From Heaven<\/a><\/h2>\n
“I make a large pork roast and between our friends, my hubby, and the kiddos, the whole thing is gone almost instantly! So easy anyone can do it and it takes no effort.” – Sherra<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ground Beef Salsa Corn Roll Ups<\/a><\/h2>\n
“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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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PINE MOUNTAIN, GA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Quick and Easy Hamburger Hash<\/a><\/h2>\n
“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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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MIDLAND, GA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Air Fryer Quick Chicken Parmesan<\/a><\/h2>\n
“Made with convenience items like ground chicken, minced garlic in a jar, prepared pizza sauce, and cooked up in an oven-style air fryer, this take on classic Chicken Parmesan is fast, easy, and delicious. Toss a side salad while it’s cooking, and dinner is on the table in less than 25 minutes.” – Larry<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Meatballs and Brown Gravy<\/a><\/h2>\n
“These Meatballs and Brown Gravy are a quick and delicious meal any night of the week. Served over rice and a vegetable, it is a perfect meal on a budget.” – Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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TOOMSBORO, GA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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BBQ Sloppy Joe Sliders<\/a><\/h2>\n
“For years I just made my mother’s Sloppy Joe recipe. Then one day I decided to try it with some BBQ sauce. My family loved it so well that’s the only way they want it fixed. It is super quick and easy to prepare. It goes great with slaw and chips.” – Virginia (Ginger)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Zesty Grilled Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n
“The chicken is tender and tasty and appeals to all of my picky eaters! This is a very easy mop or basting sauce to use when grilling or broiling chicken. Forgot to marinate? No need!” – Peggy Sue<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Chicken Black Bean Enchiladas<\/a><\/h2>\n
“These are so cheesy and delicious.” – Lauren<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Taco Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n
“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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Greek Beef Gyros<\/a><\/h2>\n
“My husband and I love this sandwich. I usually end up making them at least every other week. They are so easy to make.” – Amanda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Honey-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs<\/a><\/h2>\n
“This was great. We all loved it and will make it again. We used skin on thighs, but I did debone them. A little extra work, but well worth it.” – Debra<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Chicken Pockets<\/a><\/h2>\n
“My mother-in-law used to make these after Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners with the leftover turkey. I got the recipe from her and did what every cook does. Altered it a bit and made it my own. I like it so much that I find myself going to Costco, getting a few of those rotisserie chickens, and not waiting for there to be leftovers.” – Ursula<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pepperoni Pizza Dogs<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Slow Cooker Cola Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n
“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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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