10 Easy Dinners for Busy Nights

Life can get crazy. I’m making things a little easier with 10 EASY Dinner Ideas for Busy (or not-so-busy) Nights.

Come to my house, and you will probably find a refrigerator or pantry overflowing with food. If that isn’t the case, well, something is seriously wrong with me, or we’re preparing for a month-long vacation (both of which haven’t happened in a long time).

That said, just because there’s food, that does not necessarily guarantee that there will be prepared, already cooked, ready-to-eat food. Or just some leftovers from the night before- we really are not picky (except O. He’s definitely picky).

Anywho, this has been especially true the past few weeks.

As a result, I have been digging deep into my archives to prepare some of my favorite easy, go-to dinners.

Just in case you’re not in the mood for a vacation (who are you?), here are a few other easy dinner ideas from yours truly.

The Best Greek Chicken Marinade

4.86 from 1670 votes

Made with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, this chicken marinade takes just minutes to whip together and calls for only a handful of fresh and healthy ingredients.

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Korean Glass Noodle Veggie Stir Fry

4.91 from 30 votes

Ditch take out with this Korean Glass Noodle Veggie Stir Fry. Simple ingredients, loads of veggies and just 25 minutes start to finish.

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Smashed Avocado and Chickpea Sandwich with Peppery Radish Sprouts

5 from 4 votes

Delicious and so super healthy, this Smashed Avocado and Chickpea Sandwich is lunch done right.

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Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy

4.86 from 2543 votes

Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy is a nutritious, comforting, and flu-fighting twenty-minute recipe made with homemade vegetarian broth, noodles, mushrooms, and baby bok choy. Easily make it your own by adding chicken, shrimp, spicy chilis, or other veggies.

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Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

5 from 2 votes

This recipe for 15-minute Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas is the perfect meal for busy weeknights! Packed with protein and veggies, this sheet-pan dinner is a delicious way to spice things up.

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Buffalo Chicken Recipe

4.84 from 377 votes

This Buffalo Chicken Recipe is a fun and delicious anytime dinner made with just a handful of simple ingredients including juicy chicken breasts, hot sauce, honey, garlic, and butter. Ready in under 30 minutes, enjoy this low-carb and gluten-free baked buffalo chicken with all your favorite sides or chop it up and add it to this reader-favorite Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe.

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Mahi Mahi Recipe with Lemon Garlic Sauce

4.87 from 1349 votes

Easy Mahi Mahi Recipe with Lemon Garlic Sauce. A simple and wildly delicious way to prepare and serve this tender, flakey, and popular white fish.

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Orange Chicken Stir Fry

5 from 4 votes

For this mouthwateringly delicious Orange Chicken Stir Fry, tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken breasts are seared and simmered with a medley of fresh vegetables and perfectly balanced with Asian seasonings.

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Ginger Garlic Miso Ramen Noodles with Poached Egg

4.79 from 14 votes

Ginger Garlic Miso Ramen Noodles with Poached Egg is a quick and easy vegetarian dinner made with zucchini and ramen noodles, miso, your favorite chili sauce, and runny eggs. Comforting, healthy, and ready in just 20 minutes!

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Chicken Gyro Recipe

4.92 from 75 votes

This Greek-inspired Chicken Gyro Recipe is made with juicy yogurt marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki, all wrapped in a soft pita flatbread. Perfect for busy weeknights, the whole family will love the amazing flavors of this delicious 20-minute recipe.

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