Quick, easy, and on the table in no time.
After a long day of work, the last thing you want to do is spend hours cooking an elaborate dinner.
So we rounded up our favorite easy weeknight dinner recipes you can make in just 15 minutes — from comforting pastas to hearty rice bowls.
2. Maple-Glazed Salmon
3. Bacon Avocado Caesar Salad
4. Scallops with Caper Pan Sauce
5. Cacio e Pepe
6. Tuna Melt
7. 5-Ingredient Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce
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9. Italian Chopped Salad
10. 15-Minute Chicken Noodle Wonton Soup
11. Easiest Garlic Bread Pizza
12. Veggie Fried Rice
14. Pasta Carbonara
Quick, easy, and made with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Recipe: Pasta Carbonara
15. Thai Red Curry Ramen
Red curry paste can be found in the international section of most grocery stores in either cans or jars — but if you can't find it, you can also make your own.
Recipe: Thai Red Curry Ramen
This dish is gluten-free, low-carb, and insanely easy to make. Feel free to use regular rice if cauliflower rice isn't your thing, or omit it altogether.
Recipe: Garlic Butter Chicken With Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
Not only is this recipe fast, it also takes only four ingredients to make: gnocchi, chicken sausage, tomatoes, and fresh basil.
18. Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Chicken
Serve this chicken over rice, quinoa, or all by itself for a quick dinner that requires practically no clean up.
Recipe: Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Chicken
19. Easy Korean Beef Rice Bowls
This flavorful beef is made entirely in one pan and takes no time at all. Serve it over cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
Recipe: Easy Korean Beef Rice Bowls
20. Garlic Shrimp Zucchini Pasta
Zucchini noodles can be found in the produce section of most well-stocked grocery stores. If unavailable, just slice your zucchini into planks and cut into thin matchsticks.
Recipe: Garlic Shrimp Zucchini Pasta
21. Chicken Cucumber Avocado Salad
Using store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own helps this summery salad come together in just 10 minutes.
Recipe: Chicken Cucumber Avocado Salad
22. Spicy Peanut Udon Noodles
These slightly spicy noodles can be made in less time than it would take to place an order for delivery.
Recipe: Spicy Peanut Udon Noodles
23. Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas
Load these quesadillas up with your favorite pizza toppings for the ultimate last-minute dinner.
Recipe: Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas
Feel free to add additional veggies such as kale, spinach, bok choy, or cabbage to bulk this soup up.
Recipe: Ham and Bean Soup
Serve these pork chops over fresh greens, rice, or quinoa for a hearty dinner that comes together in no time.
Recipe: Sautéed Honey Mustard Pork Chops
Feel free to prepare this salad ahead of time and stash it in the fridge — just make sure to give it a good toss to redistribute the dressing before serving.
Recipe: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Pineapple, red onion, and a generous amount of lemon juice gives this chicken salad a bright summery flavor.
Recipe: Pineapple Chicken Salad
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