35 Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights

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You’ll find family-friendly meals featuring chicken, beef, pork, pasta, and vegetarian options that make dinnertime feel doable again. Make this Recipe!

BAKED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN

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ASIAN CHICKEN CABBAGE SALAD

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SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD WRAPS

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GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN SALAD

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GRILLED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN

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CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA SKILLET

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BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN

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35 Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights

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BAKED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN

This Baked Honey Mustard Chicken is one of our favorite easy dinner recipes for picky eaters, and one of the most popular dinner recipes on the website!

ASIAN CHICKEN CABBAGE SALAD

This crunchy, flavor-packed chicken salad is a favorite for meal prep.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD WRAPS

This easy Chicken Salad Wrap recipe comes together in no time and stays fresh in the fridge for 3 to 5 days—perfect for busy weeks.

GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN SALAD

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is light, tangy, and full of texture from crisp green apple, celery, buttery cashew halves, and fresh herbs.

GRILLED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN

The chicken tenderloins are marinated in a sweet and savory honey mustard sauce with fresh rosemary and lemon juice, then quickly cooked on a hot grill. So good and so easy!

CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA SKILLET

This recipe combines two dinner favorites—chicken enchiladas and chili—for a comforting, flavor-packed mashup that’s perfect for busy nights.

BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN

This Bruschetta Chicken is one of those fast, flavorful meals that feels a little special without adding any stress.

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