10 Trader Joe's Dinner Ideas for Busy Weeknights

You're going to want to bookmark these recipes.

Trader Joe's Inspired tavern style 9x13 pizza
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Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

These easy weeknight options have one thing in common: They all feature convenient, fan-favorite products from Trader Joe's! From quick dinners that come together with just a few ingredients to simple ways to upgrade frozen meals, you're going to want to bookmark this collection of Trader Joe's dinner ideas.

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3-Ingredient Giant Grilled Cheese

A focaccia grilled cheese sandwich on a baking sheet cut into slices with a hand reaching in to pull one out causing beautiful cheese pulls.

Sara Haas

"The combination of tangy cheddar with creamy, melty gruyere is perfect for those epic cheese pulls." —Sara Haas

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Leveled Up Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken

A bowl of glossy orange chicken chunks dotted with sliced scallion over white rice with a spoon going into the bowl.

Trader Joe's

"Because this meal is so simple and doesn't need much to make it stellar, all you need is four ingredients: onions, garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar and the prep is almost as simple as the recommended method on the package." —Keaton Larson

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Trader Joe’s Spicy Garlic-Pepperoni Pan Pizza

Trader Joe's Inspired tavern style 9x13 pizza

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"There's nothing better than an easy meal that uses a store-bought shortcut—except for one that also tastes gourmet to boot. This pan pizza recipe highlights ready-made dough, a flavorful sauce, and customizable toppings—all from Trader Joe's—for an unforgettable dish even more delicious than takeout." —Andrea Lobas

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Everything Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

Everything Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
Allrecipes

"Delicate salmon with a crunchy topping is paired with tender potatoes and broccoli drizzled with a sweet and spicy mustard glaze in this simple, 30-minute sheet pan dinner." —NicoleMcMom

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Artichoke Joe's

Artichoke Joe's
Jessica Bohlman

"If you have a Trader Joe's® by you, then check out their frozen section for artichoke hearts and add this to the mix!" —Mrs Falvo

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Trader Joe’s Chicken Soup Dumplings Dinner

Bowl of viral trader joe's wonton dumpling soup

Courtney Kassel

"One bowl, two ingredients, two minutes, and you get one seriously delicious dish." —Courtney Kassel

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Roasted Tomato Croissant Caprese

"Although I’ll go out of my way to get a high-quality croissant at bakeries around Los Angeles, where I live now, sometimes I want to be home and lazy but still experience something buttery and flaky enough to satisfy a craving. And that’s when I pull out a box of Trader Joe’s frozen Mini Croissants." —Alyse Whitney

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Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole

Everything bagel breakfast casserole.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"If you're looking for the perfect brunch dish to serve a crowd, this bagel bake is guaranteed to make any weekend extraordinary. Plus, this casserole can be prepared and refrigerated overnight, so in the morning, all you have to do is pop it in the oven and let the crave-worthy smells wake up the whole house." —Julia Levy

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Trader Joe's Chicken Karaage

Plated fried chicken Kaarage with the trader joe's logo.

Maura Timmerman/Allrecipes

"Sorry, Dino nuggets, but I'll be stocking an entire shelf in my freezer with this crispy chicken." —Alyse Whitney

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Everything Bagel Seasoned Chicken Casserole

closeup of spoonful of chicken casserole on a white plate

thedailygourmet

"With minimal preparation, this everything bagel seasoned chicken casserole with orzo can be on the table in just over an hour. If you love artichoke spinach dip, then you may want to give this casserole a try." —TheDailyGourmet

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