7 Easy Dinners with Recipes

Tired of wondering what to make for dinner? These 7 Easy Dinners with Recipes are here to rescue your weeknights! Each dish is simple, quick, and made with everyday ingredients—perfect for busy schedules, beginners in the kitchen, or anyone craving delicious meals without the hassle.

Whether you’re meal planning or just need last-minute dinner inspiration, this list has something for everyone. Quick, delicious, and stress-free!

1. Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Spinach

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, and spinach. Simmer for 2 minutes.
3. Return chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce. Serve warm.

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2. Honey Mustard Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• ¼ cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk together mustard, honey, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
2. Toss Brussels sprouts with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
3. Place chicken thighs on the same sheet and brush with the honey mustard mixture.
4. Roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and Brussels sprouts are crispy.

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3. Lemon Butter Cod with Couscous and Roasted Carrots

Ingredients:

• 2 cod fillets
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 lemon (juice + zest)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup couscous
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20 minutes.
2. Cook couscous according to package instructions.
3. In a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cod fillets, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side. Squeeze lemon juice over the top.
4. Serve cod over couscous with roasted carrots.

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4. Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 block extra firm tofu, cubed
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup brown rice, cooked

Instructions:

1. Press tofu to remove excess water, then cube.
2. Heat sesame oil in a pan and sauté tofu until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, stir-fry bell peppers and broccoli for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add soy sauce, honey, and ginger. Return tofu to the pan and toss to coat. Serve over brown rice.

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5. Greek Beef Meatballs with Tzatziki and Pita

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt & pepper
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cucumber, grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Whole wheat pita

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs and bake for 20 minutes.
2. Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and lemon juice for tzatziki.
3. Serve meatballs in pita with tzatziki sauce.

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6. Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Sweet Potato Mash

Ingredients:

• 2 pork chops
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup milk
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix maple syrup, mustard, and vinegar.
3. Sear pork chops in a pan for 3-4 minutes per side. Brush with glaze and cook another minute per side.
4. Serve with sweet potato mash.

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7. Slow Cooker Italian Beef Roast with Peppers and Onions

Ingredients:

• 2 lb beef chuck roast
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Whole wheat hoagie rolls

Instructions:

1. Place roast in a slow cooker with broth, oregano, red pepper flakes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic.
2. Cook on low for 8 hours.
3. Shred the beef and serve in hoagie rolls.

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Shopping List

Proteins:

Chicken breasts (2)

Chicken thighs (2)

Cod fillets (2)

Extra firm tofu (1 block)

Ground beef (1 lb)

Pork chops (2)

Beef chuck roast (2 lb)

Vegetables:

Spinach

Brussels sprouts

Bell peppers (3)

Broccoli

Carrots (2)

Onion (2)

Sweet potato (1 large)

Cucumber (½)

Grains & Breads:

Couscous

Brown rice

Whole wheat pita

Whole wheat hoagie rolls

Breadcrumbs

Dairy:

Parmesan cheese

Greek yogurt

Heavy cream

Butter

Milk

Pantry & Condiments:

Olive oil

Garlic (whole)

Soy sauce

Dijon mustard

Honey

Maple syrup

Apple cider vinegar

Lemon (2)

Oregano

Red pepper flakes

Beef broth

Tzatziki sauce ingredients