13 No-Fuss Dinners You Can Prep in 10 Minutes or Less
Dinner shouldn’t feel like a chore, especially on busy nights. These no-fuss dinners only need 10 minutes or less of prep time (cook time not included), so you can have a delicious meal with minimal effort.
From chicken spinach pasta to garlic rosemary pot roast and BBQ chicken pizza, dinner will be on the table before you know it. Perfect for those days when you don’t have the energy for anything complicated.
1. Jalapeño Popper Tacos
These tacos bring the bold flavors of jalapeño poppers and are ready in only 30 minutes. The taco shell is filled with a stuffed jalapeño and topped with a homemade avocado crema sauce.
Get the Recipe: Jalapeño Popper Tacos
2. Chicken Spinach Pasta
Pasta is combined with chicken breast, spinach, fresh garlic, and creamy sauce for a weeknight dinner you’ll want to make all the time. It’s a balanced meal that combines protein and greens.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Spinach Pasta
3. Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry
This sheet pan stir fry combines shrimp with a medley of vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, and snap peas. Everything is tossed in a sweet and savory sauce made from soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of honey.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry
4. Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken
Chicken breasts are simmered in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh lemon juice. Serve it over pasta or with bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken
5. Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
Chicken is slow-cooked until tender with corn, beans, and seasoning. It’s a versatile dish that can be used in tacos, burritos, or served over rice.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
6. Taco Tater Tot Casserole
This casserole layers taco-seasoned ground beef, tater tots, and melted cheese for a fun twist on taco night. Serve it with your favorite taco toppings for even more yumminess.
Get the Recipe: Taco Tater Tot Casserole
7. Chicken and Cabbage Skillet
We love this simple skillet meal that features ground chicken and cabbage sautéed together with seasonings. Depending on what you have on hand, you can also use any type of ground meat or chicken breast in this recipe.
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Cabbage Skillet
8. Chipotle Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers are filled with a spicy black bean and quinoa mixture, then baked until the cheese is melted. This dish is both vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a healthy choice that’s still satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Chipotle Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
9. Baked Ziti
This dump-and-bake ziti skips boiling the pasta in a separate pot, making it perfect for busy nights. The pasta and ground beef cook right in the spaghetti sauce and cheese mixture, soaking up all the flavors as it bakes.
Get the Recipe: Baked Ziti
10. BBQ Chicken Pizza
This BBQ chicken pizza is taken up a notch with smoky mozzarella and fresh cilantro. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that’ll satisfy your takeout cravings without the extra cost.
Get the Recipe: BBQ Chicken Pizza
11. Instant Pot Garlic Rosemary Pot Roast
With garlic and rosemary gravy in every bite, this Instant Pot pot roast is hearty and flavorful. Serve it with your favorite veggies and mashed potatoes for an easy comfort meal.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Garlic Rosemary Pot Roast
12. Lazy Lasagna
This pasta dish has all the mouthwatering flavor of lasagna, but it’s ready in a fraction of the time. If you have 35 minutes after you get home from a long day, you can easily make this dinner.
Get the Recipe: Lazy Lasagna
13. Homemade Tuna Helper
This homemade tuna helper is a budget meal that uses simple pantry staples. Egg noodles, canned tuna, frozen peas, and carrots are tossed in a creamy Asiago sauce that brings everything together.
It’s a quick meal that proves you don’t have to sacrifice taste when feeding everyone on a budget.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Tuna Helper
