Quick and Easy Dinner

Staff Picks

Ham-and-Bean Soup Recipe

A leftover Easter ham bone is the foundation for this easy, hearty meal.

King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

Two of the South's favorite casseroles just came together in the ultimate skillet dinner.

Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

This dish is a winner any way you plate it.

Shrimp Fajita Bowls

This fajita dinner can be kept on hand for up to 3 months.

Quick Shrimp and Corn Chowder

This light and flavorful chowder is perfect for late spring dinners.

Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake Recipe

Even self-professed kale haters will fall in love with this cheesy baked pasta with crispy breadcrumbs. Round out the meal with a simple side of roasted carrots.

Burrito Bowls Recipe

Charred corn, seasoned black beans, creamy avocado, tangy pico de gallo, cilantro-lime rice—every bite of this burrito in a bowl is a delicious surprise.

Beefy Baked Ravioli with Spinach and Cheese

Everyone will be excited to dig into this comforting skillet supper.

Quick Chicken and Barley Stew Recipe

This chicken stew is filled with good-for-you vegetables and whole grains.

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Vegetables

This pretty skillet supper tastes (and smells) as good as it looks.

Chicken and Shrimp Skillet Rice

This hearty chicken and shrimp combination mixes in Southern staples for a flavorful meal in just one pan.

Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Mac and cheese is always a winner with the kids, but the addition of roasted tomatoes will delight grown-ups too.

Inspiration and Ideas

30-Minute Chili Recipes That Will Save Your Monday Night

These recipes were made for busy weeknights.

88 Easy Ground Beef Recipe Ideas That Make Dinner a Snap

Stock up at the supermarket.

50+ Easy Freezer Recipes That Reheat Beautifully

Skillet Enchiladas Suizas Recipe

Creamy Pesto-and-Shrimp Penne with Peas

Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken

Simple Salmon Croquettes

Easy to assemble and full of fresh flavor, there's a reason our Salmon Croquettes recipe is a dinnertime staple.

All Quick and Easy Dinner

Our Most Popular Bread Recipes of All Time

Fresh-baked bread is the ultimate comfort food.

19 Chicken Casserole Recipes Your Family Will Love

It starts with the King Ranch Chicken–and gets even more delicious. Add these chicken casseroles to your weeknight planning.

47 Cajun and Creole Favorites

Spice up your dinner table.

Fast Weeknight Dinner Recipes That'll Be Ready in 45 Minutes or Less

We're talking superhero fast.

50 Slow-Cooker Suppers You Can Rely On All Season

These dishes cook low and slow so you can have a delicious meal with minimal effort.

35 Easy Leftover Chicken Recipes You'll Make Again and Again

When our time is short but the hunger is too real, we turn to the chicken dinner. Check out these 35 easy leftover chicken recipes, and prepare to be blown away by these weeknight warriors.

37 Oven Lovin' Baked Pasta Recipes

Bake a melty masterpiece to enjoy right away, or stock up the freezer with tasty make-ahead options.

These Comforting Fall Dessert Casseroles Are Worth the Indulgence

Whether it's the delicious aroma of bread pudding in the oven or your first bite of warm upside-down cake, you can realize your sweet dreams with these dessert casserole recipes.

Creamy Chicken and Bacon Recipe with Herbed Puff Pastry

You'll want to make this updated comfort food classic on a cold winter night.

Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe

Smaller tomatoes, like cherry or grape, have brighter, fruitier flavors than larger ones.

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

This brilliant recipe makes tender, well browned chicken thighs and a light and lovely sauce all in the Instant Pot—no extra pots or pans required!

25 Quick and Easy Southern Comfort Food Classics

Craving a little down-home comfort? These quick and easy recipes deliver authentic Southern flavor with super short prep time.

Smoky White Bean Soup Recipe

You might not believe us, but this Smoky White Bean Soup is ready from start to finish in just 15 minutes.

Easy Shrimp Scampi with Basil

Create a quick meal around two of the season's favorite ingredients – fresh basil and succulent shrimp.

Shrimp Cakes Recipe

Switch things up and make shrimp cakes instead of crab cakes.

11 Must-Try Meatloaf Recipes

These recipes will mix it up while still delivering the dish's original promise: a hot dinner followed by opportunities for really yummy leftover sandwiches.

40+ Quick Casserole Recipes for Warm Meals on Busy Nights

Just heat-and-eat? That's music to our Southern ears.

Easy One-Dish Dinners

A sensational dinner needn't leave you with a sinkful of dishes. Toss all of your ingredients into a single skillet or stockpot, and prepare for delicious, no-stress dinners.