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33 Quick And Easy Dinners Your Whole Family Will Love

From comforting mac 'n' cheese to simple one-pan meals.

Jesse Szewczyk

Updated on August 28, 2024

So we rounded up a bunch of quick and easy recipes — from creamy tomato soup to comforting baked spaghetti — that'll please everyone and help make your evenings a little more delicious and a little less stressful.

A bowl of gnocchi with roasted cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil

A hand stirring a pan of creamy macaroni and cheese mixed with spinach, using a spatula

A woman with long hair smiles at the camera while holding a forkful of spaghetti

Grilled chicken taco with rice, corn salsa, and guacamole on a plate

Pot of pasta with tomato sauce and spinach

Plate with tacos, grilled vegetables, and a lime wedge on a checkered tablecloth

A bowl of creamy, saucy rotini pasta with ground beef, capturing the rich and savory dish in appetizing detail

Close-up of a shrimp and broccoli stir-fry dish in a pan

Close-up of glazed teriyaki chicken pieces with a side of white rice

Grilled piece of salmon topped with avocado salsa, garnished with fresh cilantro, on a white plate

A bowl of chili with beans, ground beef, corn, and tomatoes surrounded by toppings like shredded cheese, chopped onions, lime wedges, avocado slices, and chips

A bowl of pasta featuring bowtie noodles, mushrooms, spinach, chunks of roasted chicken, and grated cheese on top

Close-up of a baked salmon fillet garnished with herbs, served with a side of broccoli

A bowl features a savory noodle dish with tender beef slices and fresh broccoli florets

Easy Chicken Alfredo Penne

Chicken and veggie stir fry

Slow cooker loaded potato soup

A slow cooker with creamy beef stroganoff and curly pasta being stirred with a wooden spoon

A bowl of creamy macaroni pasta mixed with pieces of beef, garnished with herbs, with a fork placed on the side

A rectangular baking dish filled with various chopped vegetables (red and yellow bell peppers, red onions, and green bell peppers) and seasoned roasted chicken thighs

A baking tray filled with golden, crispy breaded chicken tenders garnished with herbs and accompanied by lemon wedges

A hand dips a crispy breaded chicken strip into a bowl of creamy sauce, with other sauces in the background

Sheet pan with grilled steak strips, bell peppers, onions, cilantro, lime halves, and corn tortillas, featuring a vibrant fajita dish

Close-up of a baked spaghetti casserole topped with melted cheese, marinara sauce, and garnished with fresh parsley

Four bowls of tomato soup topped with croutons and chives, surrounded by Staub cocotte lids and more croutons

Baked meatloaf with glaze, green beans, mashed potatoes topped with butter and parsley, and gravy on the side, served on a large tray with hands holding it

Plates of food featuring mini meatloafs with sauce, green beans, mashed potatoes with butter, and a fork

Seven rolled tortillas filled with a shredded cheese mixture, placed on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Four chicken taquitos on a wooden board, garnished with fresh cilantro, accompanied by a lime wedge and a bowl of white dip

Sliced French bread filled with a savory meat and tomato sauce, topped with parsley

Cheesy, baked macaroni and cheese in a crockpot, with a wooden spoon lifting a serving

Ingredients for slow-cooker mac and cheese: uncooked macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella, sour cream, seasonings, and a creamy mixture

A casserole dish filled with cheesy tater tot hotdish, topped with fresh chopped herbs, placed on a wooden surface with a striped cloth beside it

Two sliced French bread loaves topped with ground beef, melted cheese, chopped tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and cilantro on a baking sheet

A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese with ground beef, garnished with herbs, sits on a wooden table with a pressure cooker in the background

Two bowls of creamy risotto with vegetables and shredded cheese, accompanied by glasses of red wine and forks on a pink cloth napkin

Tray of crispy baked chicken fillets, roasted Brussels sprouts, and seasoned diced potatoes

A plate of crispy breaded pork chop served with roasted potatoes and Brussels sprouts, garnished with herbs. A fork rests on the plate

A crockpot filled with chili, containing beans, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro, with a wooden spoon for serving

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