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When it comes to weeknight dinners, finding meals that are quick, easy, and family-friendly is essential. That’s why I’ve put together this collection of 10 quick dinner ideas that tick all the boxes. These recipes are designed to be made with minimal effort, using regular ingredients you can easily find at the supermarket—making them both budget-friendly and delicious. From Crispy Honey Soy Chicken to Black Pepper Beef, these dishes are perfect for busy families who want to enjoy flavourful, satisfying meals without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re in the mood for a comforting pasta dish like Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Risoni or a vibrant stir-fry like Chicken and Thai Basil, there’s something here for everyone and all in under 20 minutes!
This Crispy Honey Soy Chicken is a quick alternative to takeout, featuring tender chicken pieces in a delicious honey soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a one-pan family favourite that’s ready in under 30 minutes!
This Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Risoni (Orzo) is a fuss-free weeknight dinner, all made in the one pan with a rich, creamy sauce flavoured with smoky chorizo. It is on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Deliciously tender beef and rice noodles come together in a flavourful soy-based sauce, all in less than 20 minutes, making Stir-fried Beef with Flat Rice Noodles perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Minced (ground) chicken, broccolini (tender-stem broccoli), Thai basil and a few pantry staples come together in this Chicken and Thai Basil Noodle Stir-fry to create a delicious, quick and easy weeknight dinner.
These Chicken Burrito Bowls are a flavorful meal, made in just one pan, perfect for busy weeknights. With marinated chicken, fresh pico de gallo, and a variety of toppings, it’s a family favourite ready in less than 30 minutes.
This Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo recipe features a rich, creamy sauce made simply with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Classic Italian flavours in minutes, perfect for busy weeknights!
Tender and juicy Baked Garlic Chicken Breast is wholesome and satisfying and perfect for quick weeknight dinners. It’s ready in under 30 minutes.
This delicious Thai Beef and Noodle Salad combines simple minced (ground) beef with fresh salad, fragrant herbs and a tangy dressing, all served over a bed of vermicelli rice noodles. It can be prepared ahead of time, making it the perfect meal option for busy weekdays.
Sausages with Homemade Onion Gravy is the ultimate comfort meal, perfect for busy weeknights. It combines juicy sausages with a rich onion gravy and is on the table in less than 20 minutes.
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