Quick Dinner Ideas = The Best Weeknight Dinner Meals (2024)

These get coated in Parmesan and plenty of spices for the perfect crust, and the quick cooking time in the air fryer ensures they don't dry out. It's dinner in an instant.

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Obviously roasting a block of feta with bursting tomatoes is going to be amazing. But is it good enough to break the internet? Our answer, begrudgingly, is yes. It's genius!

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Oh, chicken alfredo: it's the classic pasta we just can't seem to get enough of. Of course there are tons of jarred pasta sauces you can buy, but making alfredo from-scratch is actually so easy.

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This is a chilli recipe that you can make on a weeknight in under an hour. Lots of other recipes call for simmering for at least an hour, sometimes even more! The reality of that is tough, so we've perfected this chilli to be done in just 40 minutes.

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This courgette salad is so easy to throw together, and best of all, there's no cooking required! Yep, those courgette ribbons are served raw, tossed with sun-dried toms and goat's cheese, and a pumpkin seed dressing which although optional is a MUST in our opinion.

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With a super-light cream sauce, this spinach and roasted red pepper penne is addictive.

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Can't find Chinese black vinegar in your local grocery store? No problem! Instead, use a mixture of 3 tbsp. water, 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, and 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar.

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Fried rice is a dish we turn to again, and again because it's not only super easy to make, but also SO adaptable based on what ingredients are hanging out in your fridge.

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The sauce for this dish comes together in less time than it takes for your noodle water to boil. This dish is easy, fast, and spicy. Adjust the chilli garlic sauce as you like, but we love the sweet heat of this dish as is.

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All the spicy, garlicky flavours of your favourite falafel sandwich get deconstructed and stuffed inside bell peppers. It's a vegetarian version of a hearty classic we're putting in regular rotation.

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The best thing about cod is that it is a bit of a blank slate and can be seasoned/flavoured however you want. In this dish, we pair it with tomatoes and fresh thyme, but it could just as well with smashed olives and oregano.

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This is the perfect weeknight dinner. After marinating the chicken, everything — including the veggie side! — comes together in one pan in less than 30 minutes. Call it another chicken dinner win!

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When you're looking for something comforting and carb-y, nothing fits the bill like a good carbonara. This version adds a bit of protein by way of sautéed chicken breasts, making it the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner. No fettuccine on hand? Spaghetti, linguine, or capellini would all be great instead. Happy slurping!

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Fajitas are the perfect weeknight dinner. Minimal prep and minimal cook time means these can be on your table FAST.

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Chow mein is our go-to for all types of meals, from an easy dinner to a serious hangover. We love the kick this recipe gets from fresh ginger, but if you're not a fan, skip it.

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These chicken tacos are loaded with all the best spices.

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The bell pepper is an excellent vessel for stuffing meat, rice, and, of course, cheese. It's strong enough to hold its shape in the oven, and the flavour is subtle enough to go well with just about anything. This is our favourite recipe but the customisation options are endless.

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This easy chorizo and cod traybake is so delicious. The added extra step of the herb crumb is crucial in my opinion. Dipped into the chorizo oil gives this cod an added layer of deliciousness.

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This grilled salmon recipe is extremely easy and incredibly quick—the whole thing comes together in just 25 minutes.

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This ultra-creamy and cheesy spaghetti can be yours in just 15 minutes.

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