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Home » Recipes » The 24 Easiest Weeknight Dinners for 2025

The 24 Easiest Weeknight Dinners for 2025

Filed Under: Dinner, Youtube Videos January 9, 2025

Let’s face it—weeknights can be hectic. Between work, kids’ activities, and everything else life throws at you, getting dinner on the table can feel like an impossible task. That’s why I’ve put together a list of the 24 easiest weeknight dinners to help you breeze through 2025. These recipes are quick, budget-friendly, and use simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. Whether you’re juggling busy schedules or just looking to simplify mealtime, this list has something for everyone.

Chicken Dianne

Chicken Dianne over mashed potatoes
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Poor Mama Cheeseburgers

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Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

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Avocado Chicken Caprese Salad

avocado chicken caprese salad on a platter
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Air Fried Salmon Bites Bowls

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Ham and Cheese Sliders

ham and cheese sliders cooked in a 9x13
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Crispy BBQ Chicken Tacos

BBQ chicken tacos on a plate with creamy avocado and roasted corn salsa
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Pesto Chicken Bowls

Pesto Chicken bowls with rice, grilled chicken, asparagus, and grape tomatoes.
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Orange Chicken Bowls

Orange Chicken with orange marmalade in a meal prep container
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Steak Fajitas

sliced steak fajita meat with peppers and onions on a pan with guacamole and tortillas next to it
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BBQ Ranch Chicken Sandwiches

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Pesto Chicken Parmesan

pesto chicken parm on a plate with rigatoni pasta
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Cashew Chicken

Cashew Chicken in a wooden bowl with broccoli, peppers, and sesame seeds over rice.
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Poor Man’s Meal

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Zucchini Lasagna

zucchini lasagna cut up in a 9x13 pan sitting on the stovetop
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Sugar Snap Pea Tofu and Rice Noodles

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Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

Marry me chicken with ditillini pasta in a slow cooker, you can see chicken, pasta, and creamy sauce with sun dried tomatoes
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Italian Slow Cooker Birria Tacos

Italian Birria Tacos on a plate with Birria dipping suce in a blue bowl
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Apple Pork Chops

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Easy Mexican Casserole

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Panera Bread Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

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Olive Garden Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

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Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

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Watch Me Make All of These Recipes Here on My YouTube Channel:

FOR MORE EASY HOLIDAY RECIPES CHECK OUT THESE VIDEOS:

  • Easy Breezy Holiday Recipes
  • Christmas in Your Crock Pot!
  • 4 Ingredients or less Holiday Recipes!

MORE HOLIDAY MAIN RECIPES TO TRY:

  • Slow Cooker Ham
  • Slow Coker Turkey Tenderloin
  • Stuffed Chicken

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Welcome to Meals with Maria! I’m Maria, a passionate home cook and mom on a mission to help you make everyday healthy meals simple, and holiday indulgence special. As a wife and mother of three boys, I know how important it is to balance nourishing your family with meals that are easy to prepare and budget-friendly — while still savoring the joy of holiday treats and meals out. Read More…

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