30+ Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes (Dinner Ideas)

1. Cuban-Style Air Fryer Roasted Chicken

This roasted chicken brings bold, juicy flavors to your kitchen with just a handful of ingredients. If you’re looking for a new, easy chicken dish for weeknights or a special occasion, this air fryer roasted chicken is a great choice. You’ll love how this air fryer method gives you deliciously crispy skin and tender, juicy meat in less than one hour.

2. 30 Minute Spicy Shrimp Bowl

This easy spicy shrimp bowl is delicious and nutritious and ready in just under 30 minutes — no complicated prep required. Bold flavors, fresh colors, and an easy meal you’ll crave again and again!

3. Arroz con Pollo

Easy Venezuelan Arroz con Pollo, a vibrant one-pot dish from my Venezuelan family, is your weeknight answer to Latin comfort food. Savory spices, smoky bacon, and juicy chicken combined with fluffy yellow rice and delicious vegetables for a complete and flavorful make-ahead meal in under an hour.

4. Easy Puerto Rican Picadillo (Spiced Ground Beef)

This easy Puerto Rican Picadillo is a favorite recipe in Latin American cuisine that transcends deliciousness. Easy enough for a weeknight meal that whips up in a single pan under 30 minutes.

5. Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle (Air Fryer)

This wonderful Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Dry Rub is crispy, juicy, and tender on the inside, with unique flavors and a little heat kick from Chipotle! A lovely versatile dish for a weeknight dinner, date night-in, or easily multiplied to feed a crowd.

6. Carne Asada with Guasacaca Sauce

Quick and easy, 30-minute Carne Asada. This dish is complemented with the best sauce, Venezuelan Guasacaca. Guasacaca is creamy, fresh, tangy, and delicious! Perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, dipping, or spreading! 

7. Chimichurri Steak Tacos

Grilled skirt steak (carne asada) sizzles with tangy and bold Chimichurri Sauce, spread over delicious charred corn tortillas, and topped with Mexican cotija cheese, fresh onions, cilantro & a squeeze of lime juice. Simple and quick, these Easy Chimichurri Steak Tacos are done in under 30 minutes!

8. Quesadillas with Leftover Pulled Pork Carnitas

This recipe for delicious and Easy Quesadillas With Leftover Pulled Pork Carnitas will help you turn your leftover pulled pork carnitas into a fantastic, mouthwatering meal that'll make you forget you're eating leftovers.

9. Hearts of Palm Salad with Vegan Avocado Dressing

This refreshing, light, and simple Hearts of Palm Salad Recipe is packed with crisp hearts of palm, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and arugula, all dressed in a Creamy Vegan Avocado Dressing as smooth as a velveteen cushion, covering every bite with flavor. With a few easy steps, you will transform ordinary pantry staples into extraordinary dinner salads!

10. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Photo and recipe courtesy of Kristin (at The Cookin’ Chicks)

This easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. Simply toss all the ingredients onto a sheet pan and let the oven do the work. It’s a flavorful and convenient meal that’s great for weeknights, large families, or anyone craving a no-fuss dinner everyone will love.

11. Viral Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowl

Photo and recipe courtesy of Nadia (at Simple And Fraiche)

This viral cottage cheese sweet potato beef bowl is an easy, high-protein dinner recipe that’s perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights.

12. Authentic Costa Rican Gallo Pinto

Photo and recipe courtesy of Mara (at The Latin Spoon)

Gallo Pinto is Costa Rica’s signature rice and beans dish. It’s all about giving leftover rice and beans a second life—mix them together with a sofrito and Salsa Lizano, and you’ve got the country’s most iconic comfort food.

13. Easy Baked Salmon

Photo and recipe courtesy of Grace (at Absolute Foodie)

This baked salmon recipe is one of the easiest, most foolproof dishes you can make. With practically zero prep and just a handful of pantry staples, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in under 15 minutes.

14. Ground Beef Sheet Pan Quesadillas

Photo and recipe courtesy of Kristin (at The Cookin’ Chicks)

Ground Beef Sheet Pan Quesadillas– these easy sheet pan quesadillas are made with taco seasoned ground beef, black beans, green chilies, and cheese for a delicious and satisfying meal. Ready in only 40 minutes, these are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!

15. Chicken Sausage and Butternut Squash Sheet Pan Meal

Photo and recipe courtesy of Ashley (at Pink Owl Kitchen)

This easy chicken sausage and butternut squash sheet pan meal checks all the boxes: it’s hearty, wholesome, slightly sweet, and just the right amount of savory.

16. Achiote Shrimp Skewers

Photo and recipe courtesy of Kaylen (at Flavorful Eats)

Flavorful Achiote Shrimp Skewers are easy to prepare, cook in under 10 minutes, and are super versatile.  Serve the succulent shrimp in burrito bowls, tacos, salads, or with grilled veggies for a quick, flavorful meal.

17. Cuban Steak Sandwich

Photo and recipe courtesy of Neyssa (at Latina Mom Meals)

Pan con bistec is the ultimate Cuban steak sandwich that is very juicy, dripping with sour orange and onion infused flavors! Simple and savory, this Cuban steak sandwich is the best steak and onion sandwich ever!

18. 30 Minute Salmon Pesto Pasta

Photo and recipe courtesy of Anne (at Craving Something Healthy)

Salmon pesto pasta is a simple yet satisfying dinner that combines penne pasta, heart-healthy salmon, and plenty of Mediterranean flavors. It comes together in about 30 minutes with flaked, poached salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, arugula, and a delicious pesto cream sauce. Perfect served with a slice of warm crusty bread on the side.

19. Walking Tacos (Taco in a Bag)

Photo and recipe courtesy of Joss (at In the Kitch)

Check out how to make walking tacos/taco in a bag, with seasoned ground beef filling, fresh veggies and your favorite condiments, like sour cream and salsa. They are prepared and eaten straight out of a bag of Doritos!

20. Creamy One-Pot Vegan Ramen Noodles

Photo and recipe courtesy of Katie (at The All Natural Vegan)

This comforting one-pot vegan ramen noodles dish comes with a fragrant base and is loaded with umami-rich shiitake mushrooms, vibrant baby bok choy, tempeh, and silky noodles in a deliciously savory broth.

21. Baked Spicy Honey Chicken

Photo and recipe courtesy of Tiffany (at Well Fed Baker)

If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to amp up your weeknight dinner, this spicy honey chicken is the answer. Chicken breasts get an upgrade in this delicious recipe with the perfect balance of sweet heat. And just 30 minutes to make.

22. Chorizo Pasta and Fried Basil

Photo and recipe courtesy of Beth (at Binkys Culinary Carnival)

This Chorizo Pasta and fried basil is a fast, flavorful meal with only ten major ingredients. It’s fresh, cheesy, and so tasty, and it is done in less than 20 minutes. It’s another perfect, delicious meal for any busy weeknight.

23. Arroz Con Salchichas y Maíz

Photo and recipe courtesy of Marta (at Sense and Edibility)

Arroz con salchichas is a budget-friendly recipe that doesn't skimp on flavor. This one-pot recipe with yellow rice, flavorful sausage, and sweet corn proves that deliciousness doesn't have to break the bank.

24. 15-Minute Greek Yogurt Pasta with Garlic

Photo and recipe courtesy of Cynthia (at What A Girl Eats)

This Greek Yogurt Pasta is a quick, easy, and frugal dish. The unexpected use of Greek yogurt makes this much healthier than pasta with a heavy cream sauce. It’s simple to make, but loaded with flavor – the kids love it!

25. Southwest Burritos

Photo and recipe courtesy of Lex (at The Wholesome Spoon)

These Southwest Burritos gave a Chipotle meets Qdoba vibe! The rice, the black beans, the ground beef, corn, green pepper, jalapeño, tomato – I mean there was a TON of flavor going on in this!

26. Best Homemade Hamburger Helper (Without Milk)

Photo and recipe courtesy of Ashley (at Little Black Skillet)

This homemade hamburger helper is a creamy, cheesy, one-pan dinner that’s faster (and way tastier) than the boxed stuff. It’s ready in 30 minutes, makes plenty for leftovers, and brings back all those nostalgic comfort food vibes the whole family will love.

27. Citrus Shrimp with Burst Cherry Tomatoes

Photo and recipe courtesy of Kristi (at Avocado Skillet)

Citrus shrimp with burst cherry tomatoes is a bright, protein-packed dish that’s perfect for summer. Juicy shrimp are quickly seared and tossed with a zesty citrus-basil sauce that’s both refreshing and flavorful. 

28. Best Homemade Hamburgers

Photo and recipe courtesy of Kathleen (at The Fresh Cooky)

These juicy, flavor-packed Burger Recipe use a few secret ingredients to take your burger game to the next level. No dry, bland patties here — just mouthwatering burgers piled high with your favorite toppings and a drizzle of barbecue sauce.

29. Puerto Rican Fried Pork Chops

Photo and recipe courtesy of Neyssa (at Latina Mom Meals)

Juicy and flavorful, this crispy Puerto Rican pork chop recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal with a side of rice and beans or french fries!

30. Cottage Cheese Taco Bowl

Photo and recipe courtesy of Nadia (at Simple And Fraiche)

This quick and hearty cottage cheese taco bowl is a game-changer for weeknights. It brings together the bold, satisfying flavors of your favorite ground beef taco bowl with a creamy, protein-packed twist.

31. Finger-Licking Veggie Fajitas

Photo and recipe courtesy of Elena (at HappyKitchen.Rocks)

This easy healthy dinner idea recipe is a life saver! They are loaded with plant-based protein and make a satisfying dinner meal that you can make in under 30 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients.

32. Easy Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes

Photo and recipe courtesy of Joanie (at The Dinner Bell)

Saucy, tangy Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes are a one-pan meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. An American weeknight classic!

33. Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

Photo and recipe courtesy of Alejandra (at Let Us Munch Lettuce)

This sweet potato quinoa salad is a healthy quinoa salad made with roasted sweet potatoes, kale, pumpkin seeds & feta. Then it’s topped with a creamy balsamic date vinaigrette. Easy to make, tasty and great for meal-prepping lunches!

34. Creamy Lemon Chicken

Photo and recipe courtesy of Kaeleigh (at Living Chirpy)

This creamy lemon chicken recipe is a simple dinner that is packed with flavor. One of the best chicken recipes for busy weeknights, this delicious Creamy Lemon Chicken is made with all simple ingredients in just 30 minutes!

35. Pasta with Tomato Sauce

Photo and recipe courtesy of Jacqui (at The Pasta Project)

Pasta with tomato sauce allo scarpariello is a classic traditional pasta recipe from Naples. Originally, created to make use of leftover Sunday ragu, this is a simple tomato and cheese pasta dish that's easy to put together and perfect for family meals.

36. Chicken and Vegetable Lo Mein

Photo and recipe courtesy of Ashley (at Little Black Skillet)

Inspired by P.F. Chang’s chicken lo mein recipe, this version is lighter, fresher, and comes together in less time than it takes to order takeout. That's right--on the table in about 30 minutes! It's an easy, customizable weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.

37. Garlic Butter Pork Chop

Photo and recipe courtesy of Jessica (at The Forked Spoon)

Juicy garlic butter Pork Chop Recipe with golden seared edges is ready in just 15 minutes! Enjoy this delicious and tender pork chop recipe with all your favorite side dish recipes for a fast and flavorful easy dinner the whole family will love.