10 Easy Meals to Get You Through Thanksgiving Week

Thanksgiving week is filled with excitement, anticipation, and—let’s be honest—a lot of time spent in the kitchen. Between prepping for the big meal, hosting, and running errands, finding time to cook for the days leading up to Thanksgiving can feel tough. Enter in these easy, EASY, EASY!!! meals. These dinners offer quick, satisfying options that can be whipped up with minimal ingredients and time, it’s just what you need this time of year.

Dumpling Soup

A bowl of brothy soup with dumplings. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

Save your money and skip the takeout because you can make this delicious and easy dumpling soup at home in just 15 minutes. Frozen dumplings cook in a garlic and ginger broth and spinach wilts in the last few minutes of cooking for a light, but satisfying soup. Top with chili crisp oil and sesame oil for more flavor.

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Easy Chicken Burrito

These Chipotle-inspired burritos are a delicious combination of fajita-inspired chicken, cheese, rice, and beans for a yummy and filling burrito that the whole family will love. This healthy chicken burrito recipe also comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

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Easy Naan Pizzas

The whole family will love naan pizza bread nights! Using naan pizza crust is a big shortcut (no need to make pizza dough!), then all you need to do is bake them for a few minutes, top them with whatever pizza toppings you like, and bake them for another few minutes. That’s it! Serve mini naan pizzas with a simple green salad or a frozen veggie for a full meal.

Get the Recipe: Ten-Minute Easy Naan Pizzas.

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

A plate of teriyaki chicken over greens. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

Dinner doesn’t get easier than this! Simply pour jarred teriyaki over chicken thighs and let the slow cooker do the work. You’ll have a flavorful and easy dinner waiting for you – with minimal work. Serve with rice and a veggie.

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Lemon Pepper Shrimp

This juicy lemon pepper shrimp recipe is sure to become a weeknight dinner fave and there’s a lot to love. It’s full of butter-y, lemon-y, pepper-y flavor; it’s ready in about 10 minutes; and it’s made with a handful of ingredients. Serve it over rice with a simple veggie like green beans or broccoli and you’ve got a nutritious and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.

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Chili-Spiced Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas

These chicken tostadas are a quick and easy meal, made with simple ingredients, and served up DIY-style which is helpful if you’re serving this meal to kids. Put out all of the toppings and let everyone build their own perfect tostada. We’re leaning on rotisserie chicken to get this dinner on the table in 15 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Easy Chili-Spiced Chicken Tostad

Mini Charcuterie Board

Let’s make a mini charcuterie board for dinner! It’s quick and easy, ready in less than 10 minutes; balanced with a variety of foods; and requires NO cooking, so it’s perfect for casual meals when you don’t want to cook. Pull together a variety of ingredients and arrange them for this easy and simple charcuterie board that’s the best easy dinner.

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Tortilla Pizzas

This is the week you need a quick dinner and may not have a ton in the fridge – yet. This easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to make and can be made with simple ingredients that you probably have lying around in the fridge. It’s a great way to use up random odds and ends and can be made as basic or fancy as you want.

Get the Recipe: 15-Minute Tortilla Pizzas.

15-Minute Asian Shrimp

If you are looking for a simple, but delicious meal for a laid-back evening around the house this Asian shrimp recipe is for you. Shrimp, garlic, and snow peas are combined with a sauce that is both sweet and spicy with just the right amount of heat. This 15-minute meal has a blend of classic Asian flavors that is sure to be a hit!

Get the Recipe: 15-Minute Asian Shrimp.

Bean and Cheese Burritos

Burritos on a plate with bean and cheese filling. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

Bean and cheese burritos are always a good idea for weeknight dinners. These are so easy to wrap up for a meatless meal that is filling, budget-friendly, and best of all, delicious. Put out some fresh toppings or add them inside so your family can dress a simple bean burrito up if desired.

Get the Recipe: Bean and Cheese Burrito.