Easy Dinner Ideas for Tonight
Making dinner at home doesn’t have to be a daunting ordeal – it can be an easy, and even enjoyable, task. Here are some great ideas for easy meals you can make tonight.
Quick One-Pot Meals
One-pot meals are a great way to get food on the table in a quick and easy way. Try some of these recipes for a meal that’s easy to prepare, uses minimal ingredients and will have your family asking for seconds.
• Taco soup – If you have ground beef, chili powder, tomatoes, beans and onions you already have the base for this meal. Top off with some cheese, sour cream, and chips and you have a wonderfully tasty meal.
• Chicken Fajita Soup – Chicken and vegetables in a flavorful broth you can put together with ingredients you most likely have on hand.
• Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup – Only 5 ingredients and a few seasonings come together in this creamy tomato soup. Add some cheese tortellini and you have a delicious, filling meal.
• Thai Peanut Chicken Skillet – With red curry, peanut butter, and shrimp, this one-pot meal is sure to please even the pickiest eater.
• Spinach Parmesan Orzo – A creamy, cheesy dish with a bit of bite. Add some chicken if you want to make this a complete one-pot meal.
30 Minute Meals
For those times when you need a meal that’s ready fast, try these quick and easy dishes.
• Sheet Pan Salmon Fajitas – Bake this colorful meal in only 20 minutes for an easy meal.
• Chicken Alfredo Pizza – Mix together the Alfredo sauce, chicken, and vegetables and place them on top of pre-made pizza dough. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes and you’re done.
• Baked Burrito Bowls – A healthier take on the traditional burrito. All the ingredients are prepped and baked together but it’s still fast and easy.
• One-pan Gnocchi – Potatoes and vegetables make a meal that is as simple as it is tasty. Add some cooked sausage if you want to make this a main dish.
• Orange Cashew Chicken Stir Fry – This quick meal uses pre-cooked chicken and comes together in just 20 minutes.
Sandwiches
It’s amazing what you can turn into a sandwich. Whether you opt for a classic grilled cheese or get creative with different breads and fillings, sandwiches are always quick and easy.
• French Dip – Roast beef, melted cheese and a savory au jus sauce on a French roll. A handheld meal that’s satisfying and delicious.
• Quesadilla – Flour tortillas, cheese and any fillings of your choice make a great meal with just a few ingredients.
• Cuban Sandwich – Ham, roasted pork, pickles and mustard come together between two slices of bread to make the tangy Cuban sandwich.
• Panini – Any filling can be quickly turned into a panini with a few minutes in the pan.
• Open-faced Sandwich – A simple bread and cheese dish dressing up with herbs, tomatoes and other ingredients turns basic into gourmet.
Making a meal for dinner doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. Consider these easy dinner ideas for tonight and you’ll have a delicious meal on the table in no time.