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You are here: Home / Food / Quick and Easy Weekday Dinner Recipes for Busy Families

Quick and Easy Weekday Dinner Recipes for Busy Families

Jan 5, 2020 ·

Making Dinners for weekdays is really hard. You hardly get time to finish off your daily tasks and then you come home and are left with so much cooking to do. This automatically makes a good day a bad day.

However, in these times you will need some weekday dinner recipes which can either be cooked in the slow cooker or in the Instant Pot. I am a huge fan of slow cooker recipes. I think during those days of the week when I don’t have time, I generally go for slow cooker recipes.

It’s a great way to help me save so much of my time. Moreover, I don’t have to spend money every night buying takeaway. In fact, this is really healthy.

So, if you are someone who needs some ideas for Weekday dinners then you are in the right hands. Here I have collected the easiest and the most delicious weekday recipes which have been made by the best chefs around the Internet. These shall save you time and money and will also keep you healthy.

So, without much ado, let’s get started.

Weekday dinner recipes

10-Minute Creamy Vegan Bean and Aubergine Casserole.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Lauren Caris Cooks

10 Minute Creamy Vegan Bean and Aubergine Casserole. Weekday Dinner Recipes

15-Minute Creamy Tomato Garlic Butter Shrimp.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Cafe Delites

15-Minute Creamy Tomato Garlic Butter Shrimp

20 Minute Sweet Potato Noodles With Spinach.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Kitchen Treaty

20 minute sweet potato noodles with spinach

30 Minute Tuscan Chicken Skillet.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Sweet Peas and Saffron

30 Minute Tuscan Chicken Skillet via Sweet Peas and Saffron

30-Minute Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Half Baked Harvest

30-Minute Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen.

Baked Fish and Vegetables.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Saving Dessert

Baked Fish and Vegetables

Baked Potato Soup.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Living Locurto

Baked Potato Soup.

BBQ Couscous Bowl with Tofu.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Elephantastic Vegan

BBQ Couscous Bowl with Tofu.

BBQ Pulled Pork.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Jo Cooks

BBQ Pulled Pork.

Buffalo Chicken Sliders.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Yellow Bliss Road

Buffalo Chicken Sliders.

Butternut Squash Quinoa Casserole.

Pic and recipe courtesy of  Trial and Eater

butternut squash quinoa casserole

Cajun Chicken and Rice.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Leealicious

Cajun Chicken and Rice.

Cajun Chicken Pasta.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Whisk it Real Gud

Cajun Chicken Pasta.

Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Skillet.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Tastefulventure

Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Skillet via Tastefulventure

Carrot Soup.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Plated Cravings

Carrot Soup.

Cashew Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Food Faith Fitness

Cashew Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Cauliflower Cheese Sauce Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Green Evi

Cauliflower Cheese Sauce Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.

Chicken Snow Pea Green Curry.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Nutmeg Nanny

Chicken Snow Pea Green Curry.

Chicken Tikka Masala.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Jo Cooks

Chicken Tikka Masala.

Chicken Wings.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Veronika's Kitchen

Chicken Wings.

Chipotle Shakshuka.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Isabel Eats

Chipotle Shakshuka via Isabel Eats

Coconut Lime Quinoa.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Unsophisticook

Coconut Lime Quinoa.

Coq au Riesling Pasta.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Simply Delicious

Coq au Riesling Pasta.

Creamy Mushroom Pasta With Ricotta And Peas.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Foolproof Living

creamy mushroom pasta with ricotta and peas

Creamy Mushroom Risotto.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Wall Flower Kitchen

Creamy Mushroom Risotto.

Easy Balsamic Chicken Skillet with Tomatoes and Tarragon.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Sweet Peas and Saffron

Easy Balsamic Chicken Skillet with Tomatoes and Tarragon via Sweet Peas and Saffron

Easy Skillet Chili.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Rachel Schultz

Easy Skillet Chili

Easy Steak Fajitas.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Isabel Eats

Easy Steak Fajitas via Isabel Eats

Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry with Potatoes.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Vegan Heaven

Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry with Potatoes.

Easy Vegan Fried Rice.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Minimalist Baker

Easy Vegan Fried Rice.

Fall-Off-the-Bone Chicken.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Delish

Fall-Off-the-Bone Chicken.

Faux-Tisserie Chicken.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Cooking With Curls

Faux-Tisserie Chicken.

French Dip Sandwiches.

Pic and recipe courtesy of No. 2 Pencil

French Dip Sandwiches.

Garlic White Wine Skillet Chicken with Olives & Artichokes.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Snixy Kitchen

Garlic White Wine Skillet Chicken with Olives & Artichokes.

Healthy Caprese Skillet Lasagna.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Salt and Lavender

Healthy Caprese Skillet Lasagna via Salt and Lavender

Healthy One-Pot Enchilada Pasta.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Peas and Crayons

healthy one-pot enchilada pasta

Lentil And Vegetable Curry.

Pic and recipe courtesy of  The Lean Green Bean

lentil and vegetable curry

Maple-Smoked Brisket.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Bare Root Girl

Maple-Smoked Brisket.

Mexican Tortilla Soup.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Chelsea's Messy Apron

Mexican Tortilla Soup.

One Pot Kale Broccoli Chickpea Pasta.

Pic and recipe courtesy of A Cedar Spoon

one pot kale broccoli chickpea pasta

One Skillet Parmesan with Orzo.

Pic and recipe courtesy of The Girl on Bloor

One Skillet Parmesan with Orzo via The Girl on Bloor

One-Pot Black Bean Enchilada Pasta.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Savory Nothings

One-Pot Black Bean Enchilada Pasta.

One-Pot Chicken and Rice Fajita Soup.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Carlsbad Cravings

One-Pot Chicken and Rice Fajita Soup

Peanut Butter-Filled Brownies.

Pic and recipe courtesy of The Typical Mom

Peanut Butter-Filled Brownies.

Penne with Chickpeas in Smoky Tomato Sauce.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Veggies Don't Bite

Penne with Chickpeas in Smoky Tomato Sauce.

Quick Harissa Lentils with Roast Squash and Tahini Dressing.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Rebel Recipes

Quick Harissa Lentils with Roast Squash and Tahini Dressing.

Roasted Broccoli And Cauliflower Pasta.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Two Healthy Kitchens

roasted broccoli and cauliflower pasta

Roasted Chicken Pita Wraps with Crispy Chickpeas.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Foolproof Living

Roasted Chicken Pita Wraps with Crispy Chickpeas

Roasted Chicken with Allspice and Citrus.

Pic and recipe courtesy of The View From Great Island

Roasted Chicken with Allspice and Citrus

Roasted Salmon with Olives and Tomatoes.

Pic and recipe courtesy of  The Lemon Bowl

Roasted Salmon with Olives and Tomatoes

Salmon with Chili-Lime Sauce.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Savory Tooth

Salmon with Chili-Lime Sauce.

Salsa Chicken Tacos.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Cooking Classy

Salsa Chicken Tacos.

Salted Caramel Cheesecake.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Cookies & Cups

Salted Caramel Cheesecake.

Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken.

Pic and recipe courtesy of  I Heart Eating

Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken.

Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Peas and Crayons

Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli

Sheet Pan Root Vegetable and Sage Pesto Salmon.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Sheet Pan Root Vegetable and Sage Pesto Salmon

Sheet Pan Vegetable And Tofu Stir-Fry.

Pic and recipe courtesy of  Delish Knowledge

sheet pan vegetable and tofu stir-fry

Skillet Catalina Chicken with Broccoli.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Diethood

Skillet Catalina Chicken with Broccoli via Diethood

Skillet Cauliflower Rice.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Healthy Slow Cooking

skillet cauliflower rice

Smokey Chili Mac Soup.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Bev Cooks

Smokey Chili Mac Soup

Spicy Coconut Quinoa And Black Beans.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Rachael Hartley Nutrition

spicy coconut quinoa and black beans

Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Half Baked Harvest

Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos.

Sweet and Sour Chicken.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Paleo Running Mama

Sweet and Sour Chicken.

Swift Sweet Potato Coconut Curry from Blissful Basil.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Veganosity

Swift Sweet Potato Coconut Curry from Blissful Basil.

The Best DIY Foil Packet Dinners.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Foodie Crush

The Best DIY Foil Packet Dinners.

Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash.

Pic and recipe courtesy of The Gunny Sack

Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash.

Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Spoonful of Flavor

Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet

Vegan ‘Butter’ Cauliflower and Perfect Jeera Pilau.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Sanjana Feasts

Vegan Butter Cauliflower and Perfect Jeera Pilau.

Vegan “Egg” Fried Rice.

Pic and recipe courtesy of The Lazy Broccoli

Vegan “Egg” Fried Rice.

Vegan Ramen Bowls With Edamame.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Peas and Crayons

vegan ramen bowls with edamame

Vegetable Cacciatore With Polenta.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Taste Love and Nourish

vegetable cacciatore with polenta

Vegetable Chow Mein Noodles.

Pic and recipe courtesy of Savory Tooth

Vegetable Chow Mein Noodles.

Vegetarian Chickpea Burgers.

Pic and recipe courtesy of The Lemon Bowl

vegetarian chickpea burgers

Veggie Mushroom & Halloumi Bake.

Pic and recipe courtesy of The Desserted Girl

Veggie Mushroom & Halloumi Bake via The Desserted Girl

Did I feature your weekday dinner recipe? Share it with us in the comments below! We’d love to know which recipe you like best!

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Hopefully, you were able to get a bit of inspiration from this list..

Thank you for visiting saudos.com and I’m hoping you have a wonderful week my friends!

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