Perfect Your Weeknights with These Delicious Easy Dinner Recipes

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Dinner should never be a snooze fest, and with these easy recipes, it won’t be! Fancy a cheesy, gooey French Onion Chicken? Or how about a saucy, buttery Shrimp Scampi that’s ready in 15 minutes? Get ready to be wowed by Chicken Francaise, with a lemon-butter sauce so good it might just steal the spotlight. For something a little more “wow,” Venison Stew has your back. From Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake to Tender Shaved Beef Fajitas, these meals are here to prove that quick and easy doesn’t have to be boring. Ready for a 30-Minute Caprese Chicken that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance? Click through for these recipes and more, because we’re all about delicious dinners, no apron required.

French Onion Chicken

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Skillet with four pieces of chicken breast topped with melted cheese and garnished with herbs, set in a caramelized onion sauce. Served with
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French Onion Chicken takes everything you adore about the classic soup—rich onions and melty cheese—and gives it a hearty, protein-packed upgrade. This weeknight wonder comes together quickly, complete with a gooey topping that’s basically irresistible.
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Chicken Francaise

A skillet filled with chicken piccata covered in a lemon and caper sauce. Slices of lemon and sprigs of parsley garnish the dish. The skillet handle is visible, resting on a white cloth.
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Chicken Francaise is a one-skillet marvel featuring tender chicken cutlets swimming in a luscious sauce of fresh lemon, dry white wine, and a downright sinful amount of sweet cream butter. With simple ingredients and a foolproof process, it’s your ticket to dinner greatness.
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French Onion Salisbury Steak

A white plate with savory beef smothered in brown onion gravy, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and a portion of buttery corn. A sprig of parsley garnishes the dish. The plate rests on an orange-patterned cloth.
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French Onion Salisbury Steak takes the humble ground beef to gourmet heights with rich gravy and a modern spin on the classic. Pair this easy and flavorful dish with mashed potatoes, corn pudding, or a crisp green salad for a dinner that feels fancy without the price tag!
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30-Minute Caprese Chicken

A plate with grilled chicken breasts topped with melted mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze. Sautéed spinach and cherry tomatoes are in the center. A knife and fork are nearby on a marble surface.
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Baked Caprese Chicken combines fresh, simple ingredients into a one-pan wonder that’s ready in under 30 minutes. It’s the kind of weeknight dinner that looks fancy but fits your busy schedule perfectly!

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Tender Shaved Beef Fajitas

In the image, a cast iron skillet contains sautéed peppers, onions, avocado slices, and crumbled cheese. Nearby are tortillas, lime wedges in a bowl, and a bowl of sliced cherry tomatoes.
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Tender Shaved Beef Fajitas bring together melt-in-your-mouth beef slices, vibrant sweet peppers, caramelized onions, and creamy avocado for a dish that feels straight out of your favorite Mexican spot. Who needs takeout when your kitchen can deliver this level of flavor?
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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

A close-up of baked pasta with creamy sauce and herbs, partially scooped with a silver spoon on a decorative plate.
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Chicken Alfredo Bake ditches the jarred sauce for a lighter homemade Alfredo that’s still irresistibly creamy. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser and an effortless way to make weeknights feel a little more special!
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Venison Stew

A white oval dish filled with a hearty beef stew containing chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, peas, and bay leaves. A spoon rests in the dish. Surrounding the dish are a bowl of stew, a striped cloth, and garnishes on the side.
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Hearty Venison Stew is a one-pot wonder packed with tender veggies and melt-in-your-mouth meat. It’s the kind of comforting dish that comes together in no time and keeps you cozy all night long.
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Shrimp Scampi

A bowl of shrimp scampi on a bed of spaghetti, garnished with lemon slices and chopped parsley. Two forks rest beside the pasta. Surrounding the bowl are slices of bread, garlic cloves, and a yellow and white cloth.
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Easy Shrimp Scampi is a 15-minute masterpiece packed with garlicky, lemony, buttery goodness. It’s quick enough for a busy night yet indulgent enough to feel like a special treat!
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Manicotti

Close-up of a cheesy baked lasagna in a white dish. The lasagna is layered with melted cheese, tomato sauce, and herbs. A portion is being served with a spatula, revealing its layered texture.
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Easy Spinach Manicotti serves up baked pasta perfection with a cheesy filling that sneaks in a healthy dose of spinach. Overflowing with rich, melty goodness, it’s a bubbling masterpiece you’ll want on repeat!
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Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake

A baked casserole in a rectangular dish, featuring artichoke hearts, diced red peppers, greens, and melted cheese. The dish has a golden-brown top and is garnished with herbs. Two utensils are placed beside the dish.
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Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake is the ultimate all-in-one dinner that’s not only easy and healthy but bursting with flavor. It’s a meal that checks all the boxes without any of the hassle!
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Garlic Lime Baked Tilapia

Baked fish fillets with minced garlic and red pepper flakes, garnished with lime slices, arranged on a metal baking tray. The fish is lightly browned and seasoned, with visible oil and spices.
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Tender, flaky Baked Tilapia is an easy 30-minute weeknight dinner that is seasoned with garlic and lime zest.
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Herb Crusted Pork Loin with Zinfandel Reduction

Sliced roast beef arranged on a white oval platter. The meat is slightly pink in the center and covered with a mustard-herb crust. Garnished with fresh parsley sprigs. Placed on a light marble surface.
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Sweet and savory Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin transforms a simple cut of meat into something extraordinary. Rubbed with a Dijon-herb-sugar blend, it roasts to perfection, creating a caramelized crust that’s anything but ordinary—dinner just got exciting!
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Veal Parmesan

A close-up of chicken parmesan on a white plate. The dish features breaded chicken cutlets topped with tomato sauce, melted cheese, and garnished with fresh basil leaves.
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Authentic Veal Parmesan brings the flavors of Italy right to your kitchen with a super easy recipe that rivals any restaurant’s version. It’s a perfect pick for a quick weeknight dinner that still delivers big on taste!
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Best Baked Salmon

Close-up of baked salmon fillets garnished with chopped herbs and minced garlic. The fish is displayed in neat rows, with a golden-brown crust and scattered black pepper, giving a savory and appetizing appearance.
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Baked Lemon Butter Salmon is the epitome of easy weeknight dinners—flaky, flavorful, and downright delicious. With just a few salmon fillets, a simple lemon butter sauce, and fresh herbs, the oven does all the work for you!
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Butter Chicken

A bowl of butter chicken served on white rice with naan on the side. The chicken is coated in a rich, creamy orange sauce, sprinkled with chopped herbs. A fork rests on the plate, ready to dig in.
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Butter Chicken is a creamy, spiced tomato sauce masterpiece that’s ready in just over 30 minutes. It’s an easy, comforting dinner that’s sure to have everyone at the table asking for seconds!
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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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