Dinner recipes

Weeknight dinners built around shrimp, ground beef, chicken and pasta, most ready in 15 to 45 minutes. Many of the quickest dishes are skillet and pan meals, such as pan fried shrimp, garlic shrimp stir fry, thin lemon chicken and beef fried rice. When you want fewer dishes to wash, look for the one-pot recipes, including ground beef and vegetable soup, cheesy beef and potatoes, and beef rice casserole.

Slower options include meatloaf, scalloped potatoes and roasted turkey with garlic and herbs. If you cook ahead, high protein chicken pasta bake and chicken stir fry meal prep hold well for several days. Check the time in each title against your evening, since a 10-minute skillet and a 45-minute bake call for very different plans.

Better-Than-Takeout Beef Fried Rice

Beef Fried Rice

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Savory and hearty Beef Fried Rice. Chilled rice and a hot pan are the keys to achieving toasted, individual grains. Great for family dinners.

Chicken Pot Pie with Creamy Filling

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie

5.00 (4 Ratings)

A simple roux keeps the sauce from breaking in this Chicken Pot Pie. This hearty dish features diced carrots and onions, with a total time of 1h 43min.

Shrimp Tomato Basil Pasta in 30 Minutes

Shrimp Tomato Basil Pasta

4.33 (6 Ratings)

A smooth, savory one-pan meal featuring Shrimp Tomato Basil Pasta. Using starchy pasta water emulsifies the sauce for a rich finish; try this tonight.

Crispy Branzino Fillet Skin in 35 Minutes

Branzino Fillet Skin

4.00 (6 Ratings)

Pan-sear with high heat for a crunchy Branzino Fillet Skin. Pressing the fillets firmly against the pan prevents curling during the 35 minute process.

Garlic-Infused Low Carb Chicken Broccoli Skillet

Low Carb Chicken Broccoli Skillet

5.00 (6 Ratings)

For busy weeknight dinner, try this Low Carb Chicken Broccoli Skillet. High heat searing and a butter soy glaze create a savory takeout-style result.

Steamed Rice in 40 Minutes

Steamed Rice in 40 Minutes

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Maintain a tight seal to lock in moisture when making Steamed Rice. This technique ensures grains cook evenly through steam in a total of 40 minutes.

Garlic Shirataki Noodle Stir-Fry in 25 Minutes

Garlic Shirataki Noodle Stir-Fry

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Savory and pungent Garlic Shirataki Noodle Stir-Fry. A dry sear removes excess water so the sauce clings to the noodles. Great for a low-carb dinner.

Pinch Me Garlic Herbs Compound Butter for 4 Servings

Pinch Me Garlic Herbs

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Micro-minced garlic gives this lemon and herb butter even flavor in every bite. Pinch Me Garlic Herbs works well spread over meat and vegetables.

Chicken Macro Skillet with Broccoli

Chicken Macro with Broccoli

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Busy cooks tracking protein can make this Chicken Macro skillet in 27 minutes. Cubing the breast into 1-inch pieces lets it brown quickly in one pan.

Skinny Lemon Chicken: Pan-Seared

Thin Lemon Chicken

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Chicken cutlets, garlic powder, and olive oil define this Thin Chicken Breast Recipe with Lemon. See what makes this dish work in just 15 min.

Traditional Cincinnati Hanky Panky Recipe

Hanky Panky Recipe for 24 Pieces

4.60 (10 Ratings)

Soggy rye bread often ruins these appetizers. This Hanky Panky Recipe prevents that by pre-toasting, and the Making the Bites section ensures a crisp base.

Beef Burrito Bowl in 30 Minutes

Beef Burrito Bowl

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Busy professionals love this Beef Burrito Bowl. Read the section why this recipe works for high protein ground beef meals that keep you energized.

High Protein Turkey Pasta with Cottage Cheese

High Protein Turkey Pasta

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Busy parents looking for a hearty High Protein Turkey Pasta will love this. The quick recipe specs show how to get a creamy result in just 30 minutes.

High Protein Lentil Curry with Coconut Milk

High Protein Lentil Curry: One-Pot

4.80 (5 Ratings)

High Protein Lentil Curry provides a hearty plant-based boost. Use our try these variations section to customize the flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes.

High Protein Beef Tacos: Lean and Hearty

High Protein Beef Tacos

4.50 (4 Ratings)

Many healthy tacos taste like bland diet food. These High Protein Beef Tacos use lean beef and Greek yogurt for flavor and include Quick Recipe Specs.

Low Calorie High Protein Chicken Breast

Protein Chicken in 25 Minutes

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Looking for a lean Protein Chicken dinner? This zesty garlic lemon dish takes 25 minutes and includes a detailed look at why this method works.

Failure-Proof High Protein Chicken Quesadillas

Chicken Quesadillas for 4 Servings

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Ready in 25 minutes, these Chicken Quesadillas are built for performance. It includes a Goal | What to change table to help you customize your macros.

High Protein Chicken Pasta Bake with Cottage Cheese

High Protein Chicken Pasta Bake

4.80 (5 Ratings)

Blend cottage cheese for a rich base in this High Protein Chicken Pasta Bake. It includes a breakdown of what each ingredient does and takes 45 minutes.

High Protein Beef Taco Bowl with Lean Beef

High Protein Beef Taco Bowl

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Ground beef often boils in its own juices instead of searing. This High Protein Beef Taco Bowl avoids that with a high-heat sear and includes quick recipe…

High Protein Lemon Chicken Orzo

Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo One-Pot

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Zesty and creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo. This guide includes the section Why This Pan Meal Works to prevent sogginess. Great for a weeknight family dinner.