Southern Living Quick and Easy Weeknight Meals

Pork Chops with Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce

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When you have free time on the weekends, it can be fun to try challenging or time-consuming recipes. We've got these 7-hour lamb shanks on our to-make list, as well as these Slow-Cooker Carne Asada Tacos. When we have the time, we'll let our slow cookers run all day to develop big flavor in humble proteins like chicken.

On weeknights, though, there is not a moment to spare. Enter the Southern Living Test Kitchen. With these speedy supper recipes, you can get a wholesome meal on the table without sacrificing a second of spare time. These are the best recipes for an easy dinner, whether you're in the mood for a simple salad, hearty pasta, or new twist on a burger. With one-dish meals like Sheet Pan Shrimp and Vegetables, Ham and Lima Bean Fried Rice, Cast-Iron Pork Cacciatore, and Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon, even cleanup is a breeze with these fast weeknight dinners. These handpicked weeknight ideas will be on the table between 10 and 45 minutes. Dig in, y'all!

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

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Recipe: Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

With the help of your multi-cooker, chili doesn't have to take all day to make.

Total Time: 45 minutes

Sloppy Joe Casserole with Dinner Rolls

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Recipe: Sloppy Joe Casserole with Dinner Rolls

This recipe turns the classic supper sandwich into a delicious one-dish casserole you can serve right out of the skillet.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Orange-Rosemary Roast Chicken

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Recipe: Orange-Rosemary Roast Chicken

Savory and sweet flavors come together on one sheet pan for a flavor-packed dinner in just 45 minutes.

Total Time: 45 minutes

Chicken-Bell Pepper Tacos

Shrimp-Tomatillo Tacos, Black Bean-Corn Tacos, and Chicken-Bell Pepper Tacos

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Recipe: Chicken-Bell Pepper Tacos

Just 20 minutes stand between you and a delicious taco night at home.

Total Time: 20 minutes

Beefy Nacho Casserole

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Recipe: Beefy Nacho Casserole

We recommend using a chunky salsa that's not too watery for this casserole recipe.

Total Time: 45 minutes

Instant Pot Chili Mac

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Recipe: Instant Pot Chili Mac

Chili meets mac and cheese in this 30-minute dinner recipe for a filling meal that both kids and adults will love.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Sheet Pan Fajitas

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Recipe: Sheet Pan Fajitas

Transform basic ingredients like chicken breasts, onion, bell peppers, and spices into dinner in just 20 minutes using one pan.

Total Time: 20 minutes

Chicken-and-Broccoli Skillet Pasta

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Recipe: Chicken-and-Broccoli Skillet Pasta

This recipe calls for egg noodles, but in a pinch you can use whatever type of pasta you already have on hand in your kitchen.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Baked Ziti With Meatballs

Baked Ziti and Meatballs

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Recipe: Baked Ziti With Meatballs

Store-bought sauce and frozen meatballs combine with fresh spinach, mushrooms, and orange juice for a warm meal you can get on the table even on the busiest weeknights.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Pork Chops with Spring Onions, Farro, and Asparagus

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Recipe: Pork Chops with Spring Onions, Farro, and Asparagus

This recipe will help you serve up protein, whole grains, and vegetables all in one dish.

Total Time: 35 minutes

Supreme Pizza

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Recipe: Supreme Pizza

Instead of reaching for the phone, follow this recipe for a supremely delicious homemade pizza.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Buffalo Chicken Casserole

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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Casserole

This recipe offers the flavor of the classic game day dishes like wings or dip in a form that's filling enough to be dinner.

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

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Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Your multi-cooker will help you get warm, comforting chicken noodle soup on the table in less than 45 minutes.

Total Time: 40 minutes

Shrimp Alfredo

Shrimp Alfredo Recipe Image

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Recipe: Shrimp Alfredo

Just eight ingredients and 45 minutes are needed to create this simple yet elegant pasta dinner.

Total Time: 45 minutes

Beef Tamale Pie

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Recipe: Beef Tamale Pie

This cheesy beef casserole that's topped with a layer of cornbread will become a staple on your weeknight dinner menu.

Total Time: 40 minutes

One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo

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Recipe: One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Every component of this pasta dish, the sauce, chicken, and even the noodles, comes together in just one pot.

Total Time: 45 minutes

Cast-Iron Skillet Burgers

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Recipe: Cast-Iron Skillet Burgers

If you don't have time to fire up the grill, you can still serve up great burgers with the help of your trusty cast-iron skillet.

Total Time: 35 minutes

Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

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Recipe: Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Stir fry is an easy way to serve a filling dinner that's packed with veggies and flavor, no matter how short on time you may be.

Total Time: 20 minutes

Chicken Scallopini

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Recipe: Chicken Scallopini

This recipe is great served over linguine, spaghetti, or whatever noodles you have in your pantry.

Total Time: 30 minutes

One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice

One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken

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Recipe: One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice

This budget-friendly chicken thigh dinner comes together in one pan for easy cleanup.

Total Time: 45 minutes

Easy Taco Casserole

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Recipe: Easy Taco Casserole

We can turn anything into a dinner casserole and tacos are no exception.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Sheet Pan Hanger Steak and Vegetables

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Recipe: Sheet Pan Hanger Steak and Vegetables

Steak night for the whole family is made easy with the help of your trusty sheet pan.

Total Time: 45 minutes

Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

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Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

While it may not be the exact recipe Mama used, this recipe for chicken and dumplings will allow you enjoy the classic meal in under 45 minutes.

Total Time: 40 minutes

Honey-Mustard Baked Salmon with Vegetables

Honey-Mustard Salmon with Vegetables

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Recipe: Honey-Mustard Baked Salmon with Vegetables

Choose fish cuts that are similar in size so it will all cook evenly.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Turkey and Spinach Meatball Sandwiches

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Recipe: Turkey and Spinach Meatball Sandwiches

Turkey meatballs will be your new favorite healthy swap in the kitchen, and the kids won't protest.

Total Time: 40 minutes

Sheet Pan Shrimp and Vegetables with Rice

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Recipe: Sheet Pan Shrimp and Vegetables with Rice

Sheet pans work weeknight miracles, and this wholesome meal is proof.

Total Time: 25 minutes

White Bean, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Soup with Parmesan Toasts

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Recipe: White Bean, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Soup with Parmesan Toast

Soups don't have to come from the slow cooker to have tons of flavor, and this one is filling, too.

Total Time: 45 minutes

Fried Pork Chops with Peas and Potatoes

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Recipe: Fried Pork Chops with Peas and Potatoes

This quick recipe is a less fatty version of the Southern classic, and isn't it pretty?

Total Time: 30 minutes

Skillet Shrimp Chilaquiles

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Recipe: Skillet Shrimp Chilaquiles

This skillet dinner feels indulgent, but shrimp and fresh avocado lighten it up.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Fresh Salmon Cakes with Buttermilk Dressing

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Recipe: Fresh Salmon Cakes with Buttermilk Dressing

You've had crab cakes, but have you tried homemade salmon cakes? They're easy, light, and taste amazing.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Crab-and-Bacon Linguine

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Recipe: Crab-and-Bacon Linguine

This pretty pasta is easier than it looks to make, but your secret is safe with us.

Total Time: 45 minutes

Pico de Gallo Pizzas

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Recipe: Pico de Gallo Pizzas

These crispy personal pizzas make serving a breeze, and they're so delicious.

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ham and Lima Bean Fried Rice

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Recipe: Ham and Lima Bean Fried Rice

No takeout this week, kids! You can make flavorful fried rice at home, and chopped ham makes it filling enough to stand as a main dish.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Bacon, Peach, and Basil Burgers

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Recipe: Bacon, Peach and Basil Burgers

Amp up burger night with this Southern-style recipe that has sweet peaches, smoky and salty bacon, tangy goat cheese, fresh basil, and pickled jalapeños. We didn't even have to mention the peach chutney and caramelized onion, but here we are.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Shrimp Cobb Salad with Bacon Dressing

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Recipe: Shrimp Cobb Salad with Bacon Dressing

This gorgeous, colorful salad had us at "bacon dressing."

Total Time: 25 minutes

Burrito Bowls

Burrito Bowls Recipe

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Recipe: Burrito Bowls

Let each family member customize individual burrito bowls for the easiest weeknight dinner ever.

Total Time: 10 minutes

Smoked Chicken, Squash, and Rice Soup

Smoked Chicken, Squash, and Rice Soup Recipe

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Recipe: Smoked Chicken, Squash, and Rice Soup

Use up that fresh farmers' market zucchini and squash in this light, bright soup.

Total Time: 45 minutes

Grilled Pork Meatball Kebabs

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Recipe: Grilled Pork Meatball Kebabs

The Korean chile sauce we paired with these easy grilled kebabs adds a perfect balance of sweet and heat.

Total Time: 35 minutes

Pasta with Burst Tomatoes and Mascarpone

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Recipe: Pasta with Burst Tomatoes and Mascarpone

This beautiful pasta dish is perfect for spring and summer. Serve as an easy meatless meal, buy ravioli with a meat and cheese filling, or top with grilled shrimp or chicken.

Total Time: 15 minutes

Flank Steak Tostadas

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Recipe: Flank Steak Tostadas

Transform taco night with this colorful tostada recipe. You might never go back to plain ole soft and hard shells!

Total Time: 25 minutes

Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges

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Recipe: Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges

You're less than a sitcom away from this light, flavorful dinner that you'll make over and over again.

Total Time: 25 minutes

Kale and Sweet Potato Salad with Chicken

Kale and Sweet Potato Salad with Chicken Recipe

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Recipe: Kale and Sweet Potato Salad with Chicken

This healthy salad has everything you need for a wholesome, filling meal.

Total Time: 20 minutes

Cast-Iron Pork Cacciatore

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Recipe: Cast-Iron Pork Cacciatore

This meal looks company worthy, but since it's on the table so fast, you can feel luxurious any night of the week.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Tortilla-Crusted Tilapia with Citrus Slaw and Chipotle Tartar Sauce

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Recipe: Tortilla-Crusted Tilapia with Citrus Slaw and Chipotle Tartar Sauce

This easy pan-fried fish pairs well with a fresh slaw, and our new tartar sauce recipe is amazing.

Total Time: 40 minutes

Turkey Quesadillas

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Recipe: Turkey Quesadillas

These lightened up quesadillas wouldn't be complete without guacamole.

Total Time: 45 minutes

Quick Chicken Noodle Bowls

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Recipe: Quick Chicken Noodle Bowls

These light, bright chicken bowls are topped off with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Total Time: 45 minutes

Hamburger Steak With Sweet Onion-Mushroom Gravy

Ground Beef Recipes: Hamburger Steak With Sweet Onion-Mushroom Gravy

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Recipe: Hamburger Steak With Sweet Onion-Mushroom Gravy

If you want to make extras, these patties can be prepped and frozen for up to three months, so you'll have a nice dinner for the next busy weeknight.

Total Time: 35 minutes

Cheesy BBQ Sloppy Joes

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Recipe: Cheesy BBQ Sloppy Joes

This easy, cheesy dinner will be a favorite among the kids.

Total Time: 28 minutes

Creamy Salmon Fettuccini and Spring Vegetables

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Recipe: Creamy Salmon Fettuccini and Spring Vegetables

Welcome spring with a fresh and elegant pasta supper that our Test Kitchen says would pair beautifully with a cold glass of Pinot Grigio. Cheers!

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Shrimp with Honey-Garlic Sauce

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Recipe: Shrimp with Honey-Garlic Sauce

With this recipe, our Test Kitchen says, "It's all in the sauce," so you might want to double up. Add a bit of spice by stirring 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or ½ teaspoon diced jalapeño chile in the pan along with the garlic.

Total Time: 15 Minutes

Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Tangy Honey Barbecue Sauce

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Recipe: Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Tangy Honey Barbecue Sauce

Our Test Kitchen's goal with this delicious recipe was to put a healthier spin on the classic but sugary BBQ chicken sandwich, and they knocked it out of the park. The only thing this recipe is missing is a side of Grilled Sweet Potato Fries.

Total Time: 25 Minutes

Southern Cobb Salad with Cornbread Croutons

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Recipe: Southern Cobb Salad with Cornbread Croutons

We Southern-fied the classic Cobb salad with homemade cornbread croutons and black-eyed peas. This flavorful dish is super-fast when you have leftover cornbread on hand already.

Total Time: 10 Minutes

Fire-Roasted Tomato-and-Beef Ragù

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Recipe: Fire-Roasted Tomato-and-Beef Ragù

Not only is this flavorful pasta sauce quick enough to make on a weeknight, but the recipe includes easy freezing and reheating instructions for future busy nights, so go ahead and make a double batch.

Total Time: 40 Minutes

Grilled Shrimp and Squash Skewers With Herbed Couscous

Grilled Shrimp and Squash Skewers with Herbed Couscous

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Recipe: Grilled Shrimp and Squash Skewers With Herbed Couscous

Summer nights call for the grill, and this light meal is a lovely way to celebrate the season. Plus, the entire meal can be prepped ahead of time.

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Pan-Seared Flank Steak with Herb Sauce

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Recipe: Pan-Seared Flank Steak with Herb Sauce

Steak dinner doesn't have to be a dressy affair—our Test Kitchen made it weeknight friendly with a more affordable cut of flank steak and your cast-iron skillet.

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Shepherd's Pie with Scalloped Potatoes and Pesto

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Recipe: Shepherd's Pie with Scalloped Potatoes and Pesto

Instead of mashed potatoes, this pretty, springy version of shepherd's pie includes a scalloped potato topping and plenty of fresh veggies in the filling.

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Chipotle-Maple Chicken Thighs with Candied Acorn Squash

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Recipe: Chipotle-Maple Chicken Thighs with Candied Acorn Squash

This dinner recipe is beautiful enough for a supper party but comes together right on one sheet pan.

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry

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Recipe: Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry

Shrimp always makes for a super-fast supper, and this recipe was made with busy cooks in mind: You can freeze it for up to six months for nights when you need something fresh and healthy on the fly.

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Chicken-and-Quinoa Salad with Pepper Jelly Dressing

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Recipe: Chicken-and-Quinoa Salad with Pepper Jelly Dressing

Pepper jelly is our Test Kitchen's secret to salad dressing that your guests might just want to bottle up and take home. We used store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time on this recipe that's ideal for quick weekday lunches.

Total Time: 15 Minutes

Ravioli Lasagna

Ravioli Lasagna Recipe

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Recipe: Ravioli Lasagna

This comforting, kid-friendly recipe makes use of a few of our favorite store-bought shortcuts: jarred marinara sauce and refrigerated ravioli.

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Creamy Chicken Sausage-and-Kale Soup

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Recipe: Creamy Chicken Sausage-and-Kale Soup

Our Test Kitchen developed this fast soup recipe as a creamy, flavorful upgrade to classic chicken noodle soup. Hearty kale adds a vitamin boost for those feeling under the weather.

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Sausage-Stuffed Squash

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Recipe: Sausage-Stuffed Squash

Delicata squash will quickly become your favorite find from the fall farmers' market. If you have leftover cornbread, throw it in this yummy filling and dinner is ready in no time.

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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Recipe: Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

Casseroles get a bad reputation for being full of unhealthy ingredients. This skillet version of the classic chicken-broccoli combination proves that comfort food can still taste fresh.

Total Time: 40 Minutes

Seared Scallops with Lemon-Herb Rice

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Recipe: Seared Scallops with Lemon-Herb Rice

Enjoy a five-star date night at home with this beautiful recipe that will make any night feel fancy. Don't skip patting the scallops dry—this is essential in getting a proper sear on them.

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Instant Pot Baked Ziti

instant pot baked ziti

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Recipe: Instant Pot Baked Ziti

This easy, cheesy pasta dish comes together in your multi-cooker for a meal that the whole family will love. Grab a bag of salad and call it done!

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Kentucky Hot Brown-Stuffed Chicken

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Recipe: Kentucky Hot Brown-Stuffed Chicken

We love a recipe mash-up, and this is our Test Kitchen's latest and greatest. Since these hasselback chicken breasts are full of flavor, our pros recommend simple sides like roasted potatoes and steamed green beans.

Total Time: 40 Minutes

Grilled Pork-and-Peach Salad With Honey-Mustard Dressing

Grilled Pork-and-Peach Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing

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Recipe: Grilled Pork-and-Peach Salad With Honey-Mustard Dressing

During summer in the South, you don't need much more than your grill and a little fresh produce to put together a delicious, gorgeous supper. The flavors in this salad are perfectly balanced.

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Baked Sheet Pan Salmon With Potatoes and Tomatoes

Baked Sheet Pan Salmon with Potatoes and Tomatoes

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Recipe: Baked Sheet Pan Salmon With Potatoes and Tomatoes

Who doesn't love a sheet pan dinner? This colorful meal is full of good-for-you ingredients. A tip from the Test Kitchen: Putting the salmon fillets in the center of the pan ensures they'll cook more evenly.

Total Time: 40 Minutes

Chicken-Parmesan Meatballs

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Recipe: Chicken-Parmesan Meatballs

If you love chicken parm, allow us to introduce you to your new favorite weeknight meal. You can serve these meatballs countless ways, whether on a hoagie, over cooked spaghetti or zucchini noodles, or atop a slice of warm garlic bread.

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Sheet Pan Jambalaya

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Recipe: Sheet Pan Jambalaya

Jambalaya traditionalists, we know this is not the recipe for you. But if you want a dose of Creole cuisine in a flash on a weeknight, we've got your back. Even one five-star reviewer admitted: "We have to give this an anonymous 'love' in that we live in south Louisiana."

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Spaghetti with Meatless Ragù

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Recipe: Spaghetti with Meatless Ragù

Meatless Monday will be the kids' favorite night at the supper table once you introduce this recipe. The best part? You won't waste a second chopping veggies. Our Test Kitchen's genius solution is pulsing them in the food processor instead.

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Southern-Style Grilled Cobb Salad

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Recipe: Southern-Style Grilled Cobb Salad

This bright salad is bursting with the fresh flavors of a Southern summer. Grilled chicken adds protein to make it filling, but you could easily leave it off to go meatless or swap or grilled shrimp or steak to mix it up.

Total Time: 35 Minutes

One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

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Recipe: One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

One pot? Love it. Chicken fajita? Love it. Cheesy pasta? Love it. On the table in 35 minutes? Love it. There's nothing your family won't love about this easy dinner, y'all.

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

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Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

These few-bite lettuce wraps manage to pack in so much flavor. If you're looking for an easy recipe to add to your meal prep routine, every element of these lettuce wraps can be prepared and chilled a day in advance.

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Baked Caprese Chicken With Green Beans and Corn

Baked Caprese Chicken with Green Beans and Corn

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Recipe: Baked Caprese Chicken With Green Beans and Corn

Hello, sheet pan beauty! This recipe was a hit with our Test Kitchen pros and readers. "Absolutely loved it, so many flavors dancing on your taste buds," wrote one five-star reviewer. "Definitely making again!" wrote another.

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Cheesy Lasagna Soup

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Recipe: Cheesy Lasagna Soup

Pasta-loving families will slurp this cheesy, comforting soup right up. A tip from the Test Kitchen: Skip the no-boil pasta for this soup—it will overcook and turn mushy.

Total Time: 25 Minutes

Chicken Lombardy

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Recipe: Chicken Lombardy

What's better than dusting off a beloved vintage recipe at suppertime? This reader-submitted meal from 1982 is still gracing our dinner tables decades later, and for good reason.

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Shrimp Cake Sandwiches

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Recipe: Shrimp Cake Sandwiches

Skip burger night for something a little lighter—these shrimp cake sandwiches are an ideal easy beach meal to prepare on vacation.

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Rigatoni With Grilled Veggies and Mozzarella

Rigatoni with Grilled Veggies and Mozzarella

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Recipe: Rigatoni With Grilled Veggies and Mozzarella

This summery pasta makes fresh tomatoes and eggplant the star of the show. If you have leftovers, it's also delicious as a cold pasta salad to pack for lunch the next day.

Total Time: 40 Minutes

Fried Chicken Salad with Basil-Buttermilk Dressing

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Recipe: Fried Chicken Salad with Basil-Buttermilk Dressing

That 10-minute time limit is no typo, y'all! Store-bought chicken tenders and mixed greens get dressed up with a quick, homemade dressing that you'll make again and again.

Total Time: 10 Minutes

Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Caper Sauce

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Recipe: Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Caper Sauce

Instead of pasta or rice, this tomato sauce was created to be served over a Southern favorite, hot grits. Crispy chicken thighs are a nice changeup from the red meat that usually accompanies tomato sauce.

Total Time: 45 Minutes

One-Pan Garlic-Butter Shrimp with Orzo

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Recipe: One-Pan Garlic-Butter Shrimp with Orzo

An elegant dinner that comes together in 30 minutes and one pan? Sign us up! White wine, garlic, and lemon are classic flavors that pair beautifully with shrimp.

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Pork Chops with Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce

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Recipe: Pork Chops with Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce

Our Test Kitchen's recommendation? Give your old pork chop recipe the night off and try this new, elevated take on the weeknight staple. "I will NEVER cook pork chops any other way," wrote one five-star reviewer. "Pork turned out amazing and the fragrance of the sauce had the whole household asking when they could dig in!" wrote another.

Total Time: 30 Minutes

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