29 No-Fuss Weekend Dinners Everyone Will Love

Some weekends you may want to spend hours on a fun cooking project and others you want something easy to leave you plenty of time for relaxing! These recipes will show you that you don’t have to choose between easy and delicious, you can have both!

Ground Turkey Tacos

Taco night is here, let’s make something fresh and new! These ground turkey tacos are the perfect combo of bright and fresh flavors and simple ingredients, making them a delicious (and easy!) option for busy weeknights. Ground turkey is seasoned with a mix of spices and simmered with salsa to add another layer of flavor for juicy and delicious taco meat every time.

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Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Pierogies

This sheet pan kielbasa and pierogies meal is quick, easy, and flavor-packed. Everything roasts together on a single pan – smoky kielbasa, crispy pierogies, and caramelized onions and peppers. Serve with sour cream and sauerkraut and dinner is ready.

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Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry

Thinly sliced steak is cooked to perfection and bites of crisp and tender broccoli are coated in a deliciously glossy sauce that is sweet, savory, and balanced that brings everything together. This beef and broccoli is made with simple ingredients and can be prepped in just 15 minutes, which is why we love it on busy weeknights, and given all of the rave reviews on my original steak stir-fry, I know your family will, too!

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Easy Turkey Sliders

These turkey burger sliders are made with a simple mix of ground turkey and a few pantry staples that result in a delicious, nutritious, and super easy dinner that’s always a big hit. Grab your favorite slider buns and burger toppings and fire up the grill. Top them with lettuce, onion, cheese, and pickles and serve with french fries, coleslaw, or an easy salad.

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Chicken Wild Rice Soup

When you need a comforting and cozy meal, this chicken wild rice soup is sure to hit the spot. Packed with tender chicken, nutty wild rice, a classic blend of veggies, and plenty of broth, this soup is both nourishing and delicious.

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Cheesy Ground Turkey Taco Skillet

You won’t believe how quickly this taco skillet comes together. With a nutritious combination of protein and fiber thanks to the ground turkey, beans, corn, and cheese this is one satisfying dish and it’s delicious scooped up with mini bell peppers and tortilla chips. Let everyone add their own toppings like sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

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Pepper Steak Stir-Fry

This easy pepper steak recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and it’s better than takeout! It’s got everything I look for in a meal (from both a nutrition and an enjoyment standpoint): carbs, veggies, protein, and FLAVOR! Not only does it taste incredible, but it’s also easy to make and made with simple ingredients. 

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Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Love the flavors of chicken Parmesan but not all the work to make it happen? This cheater version skips the breading steps and chunks of chicken are cooked in a tomato sauce and topped with toasted breadcrumbs for the classic breading flavor and crunch. Serve over pasta for a family favorite weeknight dinner.

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Ground Turkey Stir Fry

Looking for a quick and healthy dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This easy ground turkey stir-fry recipe is it! This easy dinner comes together in less than 30 minutes and is packed with protein, loaded with broccoli, and gets major flavor from a sweet and savory stir-fry sauce that’s made with pantry staples.

Get the Recipe: Ground Turkey Stir Fry.

Easy Lasagna Soup

If you love the flavors of lasagna but don’t love the prep, try this lasagna soup! It’s comforting and cozy; rich and satisfying; nutritious and easy! It’s the best way to get the flavors of lasagna in a more simplified way. The soup is served over noodles with a dollop of Parmesan ricotta cheese.

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Healthy Orange Chicken

This orange chicken is ready in just 30 minutes, made with everyday ingredients, and contains all the components I look for in a healthy meal – protein, produce, carbs, and flavor! It’s a family-favorite.

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Pad Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodles Stir Fry)

Your family will love this vegetarian version of Pad Woon Sen. Thai glass noodles are covered in a sweet and salty sauce with stir-fried cabbage, carrots, tomato, onion, and mung bean sprouts. This colorful and flavorful meal is sure to become a family favorite stir-fry recipe!

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Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

This 30-minute meal is perfect for a busy weeknight. With savory sausage, tender broccoli, and yummy orecchiette pasta rounds, this five-ingredient dish delivers a complete meal from one pan and always gets rave reviews.

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Taco Salad

If you love a classic taco salad, you will always be happy to see this recipe on the menu. It’s quick, easy, and always hits the spot. Ground beef cooks super fast, making it a great weeknight option. Put out all of the salad components and let everyone make their own salad.

Get the Recipe: Easy Taco Salad.

Slow Cooker Turkey Squash Chili

This slow cooker butternut squash chili recipe is exactly what you need to make the next time you find yourself craving something nutritious, delicious, and super filling. It has a delicious sweet and savory flavor and is easily customizable when served with a variety of toppings.

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Bruschetta Turkey Sliders

Make some turkey sliders with the best Italian flavors. These little burgers are cheesy and juicy and are loaded with bruschetta and a tantalizing avocado spread. Make them for dinner, or take them along to a tailgating party for filling food in a bite sized package.

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Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadilla

The whole family will love these cheesy beef quesadillas! It’s comforting, delicious, easy, and ready in just 20 minutes. The ground beef is cooked and then it’s layered with two layers of cheese for the ultimate layered gooey cheese quesadilla. Serve with fresh toppings.

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Veggie Minestrone

You’ll love this healthy soup recipe! Loaded with vegetables (8 different ones to be exact) and beans (3 different types) this minestrone soup simmers away in a rich tomato broth and is both hearty and healthy at the same time. It’s cozy, comforting, delicious, and nutritious on a cold day or chilly night.

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Sheet Pan Lasagna

With generous amounts of meat, cheese, and sauce, this sheet pan lasagna recipe is simply delicious! It’s easy to make and ideal for dinner.

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Turkey Curry in a Hurry

You can have this delicious turkey curry with coconut milk and fresh vegetables ready for dinner in no time at all. This easy meal has vibrant fresh flavors and is loaded with nutritious protein and vegetables. Serve over your favorite rice and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

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Sheet Pan Sausage & Veggies

If there is an easier dinner than a sheet pan meal, I haven’t seen it yet. Here we’re cooking sausage, sweet potatoes, and cauliflower all on the same pan for a meal that is both healthy and incredibly satisfying. With minimal prep and cleanup, it’s the perfect meal for busy evenings or a nutritious lunch that’s easy to meal prep.

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Bacon Blue Cheeseburger with Roasted Garlic Aioli

This amazing burger has seven, yes you read that correctly, seven layers of delicious flavor that you are going to love. Blue cheese, ground beef, roasted garlic aioli AND bacon jam? This is a burger that is sure to please!

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Mexican Picadillo

Ground beef, potatoes, tomato sauce, and chiles all come together for a quick, flavorful, and inexpensive dinner that your family will love. Serve it as a main dish over rice, or use it to make nachos or tacos.

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Dumpling Soup

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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Louisiana Cajun Chicken Pasta

This copycat chicken dish tastes just like the popular meal from the Cheesecake Factory. The chicken is coated with a delicious mix of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan, creating a crispy exterior you’re going to love. The pasta and chicken are served in a creamy, spicy New Orleans sauce with classic Cajun flavors.

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Chicken Taco Soup

This flavorful soup might taste like it took all day to simmer, but it puts a shortcut ingredient to work to make it so easy you can serve it on a weeknight. With chicken, taco spices, and the best tomato-studded broth, this soup will have your family coming back for a second bowl. Serve with your favorite taco toppings like cheese, avocado, cilantro, and lime.

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This classic meatloaf makes a great family-style dinner. This meat is topped with a delicious tangy bbq sauce glaze, infusing flavor in each bite. To keep this meal classic and satisfying, pair with mashed potatoes and a veggie.

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Is there anything more satisfying than ground beef enchiladas? Not much! A savory ground beef filling is wrapped in tortillas, smothered with enchilada sauce, and baked into bubbly, cheesy perfection. Add your favorite fresh toppings.

Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Enchiladas.

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

If my kids had to pick an all-time favorite meal, this is it. Our homemade spaghetti with meat sauce features a slow-simmered, rich tomato meat sauce made with perfectly browned ground beef, Italian sausage, a balanced tomato sauce, and traditional Italian seasonings. Serve with al dente spaghetti, a salad, and garlic bread.

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