Browse 65 quick meals recipes with photos, prep and cook times, full ingredient lists, and step-by-step instructions.
DinnerThin chicken cutlets‚ sliced or pounded to a thickness of about 1/4 inch‚ keep the Romano-Parmesan coating from burning․ Thinner chicken will keep Romano-Parmesan from cooking more quickly than the chicken․ Lemon Chicken Romano is one recipe that features chicken with a Romano-Parmesan coating and lemon butter sauce to complement the Romano-Parmesan topping․
DinnerThis garlic shrimp recipe involves cooking one layer of shrimp for a short time and using browned bits in the sauce‚ which includes cream․ Some of the shrimp are removed from the pan to cook and returned to the pan for the sauce․ Shrimp are cooked until pink and just opaque and then returned to the pan to heat through in the sauce․ Lemon juice added to the Parmesan sauce helps avoid a rich taste․
DinnerFor planned dinners‚ cook all four pan-seared halibut fillets simultaneously while spooning on the lemon-dill sauce just before serving․ The fish gets a golden-brown crust in the skillet‚ while the yogurt sauce stays cool alongside the warm fillet‚ a contrast I like on this one․
DinnerSirloin steak ensures these garlic butter steak bites become a quick 15-minute dinner‚ and I purchase pieces measuring 1 to 1․5 inches thick featuring fine streaks of fat․ Once cubed as well as seared‚ the beef develops a deep brown crust while the center remains tender‚ with garlic butter surrounding the edges․
LunchSimmer wakame and tofu in hondashi until the wakame is tender․ Add miso after removing the pot from the heat to preserve its aroma․ This soup recipe produces a soft-tofu and wakame dish with a gentle flavor in under 10 minutes․
DinnerChoose boneless, skinless chicken breast meat that can be cut into 1-inch nuggets․ Chicken breasts have a neutral flavor that pairs well with other ingredients․ Air-fried chicken nuggets are juicy inside and coated with crispy, thoroughly cooked panko and Parmesan bread crumbs․
DinnerUse dry unseasoned ramen noodles and cook them for a short time to keep them slightly crunchy․ Slightly crunchy ramen noodles pair well with a hearty sauce․ This vegan recipe features ramen noodles in a savory-sweet, tangy sauce, along with optional tofu or other vegetables․
DinnerDinner will be ready in 30 minutes using thin chicken breasts and a simple double dredge to make a quick gravy on the stove․ Chicken Fried Chicken is fried until golden and crisp and served with peppery country-style gravy to make a full meal for the family․
DinnerBaking chicken with feta cheese lets some of the liquid from the tomatoes baste the chicken․ This hot honey feta chicken recipe is a convenient option for those who don't want to prepare a separate sauce while the chicken is cooking․ Hot sauce and honey baste the chicken‚ and the feta cheese melts into a spreadable texture․
DinnerChoose boneless sirloin steak pieces with little fat and consistent thickness and slice them against the grain for a tender result when cooked briefly․ Cremini mushrooms are more flavorful than other types‚ and a sour cream sauce made in the pan complements egg noodles․
DinnerLook for boneless‚ skinless chicken breasts of similar sizes to flatten even more before cooking to give equal doneness and texture when served with Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin sauce and pan drippings‚ including garlic (an easy preparation technique)․
DinnerPrepare this four-serving pizza as an essential part of a meal prep routine‚ then pack the cooled slices for later enjoyment while reheating them either in the oven or in an air fryer․ I assemble the whole pie during the sausage's cooking‚ then drizzle hot honey over the feta with red onion after baking‚ while the crust is still crisp at the end of the process (I like that last-minute drizzle)․
Side DishesFor a batch that serves four people‚ wash and dry the beans in advance‚ then toss and air fry them right before the time for dinner to achieve the best garlic texture‚ and the beans come out wrinkled with dark charred edges while the minced garlic turns golden and crisp at the table (the little garlic bits happen to be my favorite)․
DinnerRoasting marinated chicken at 425°F cooks it through‚ and then a high broil blisters the spice coating into a red-orange crust with blackened‚ crisp edges‚ while this chicken shawarma is prepared with thin slices of juicy dark meat alongside cool garlic sauce and with pita on the side․
DinnerRibeye or sirloin steak or flank steak can be cut thinly against the grain and marinated with baking soda to tenderize the slices․ Beijing beef is a Chinese-American dish of crisp-coated‚ stir-fried steak‚ onion‚ pepper‚ and chili in a sweet and sour sauce․
DinnerDinner in 25 minutes․ One skillet and a short list of pantry sauces are needed to prepare this Chinese-American shrimp and broccoli stir-fry․ Served over rice, this recipe includes shrimp and broccoli, stir-fried with oyster sauce․
LunchThis chicken and mixed vegetables stir-fry recipe is a fast dish for weeknights․ Chicken breasts and mixed vegetables are stir-fried in a brown sauce․ The brown sauce is lightly sweetened and flavored with sesame oil‚ ginger‚ and garlic․ This recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make․
DinnerPrepare Beijing Beef ahead of time by slicing and marinating the beef and preparing the sauce and vegetables up to two days in advance․ Serve stir-fried or pan-fried Beijing Beef with bell peppers‚ onions‚ and sauce with sweet‚ tangy‚ and spicy flavors․
DinnerHigh broiler temperatures allow seasoned salmon cubes to brown quickly while limiting their cooking time․ Spicy salmon bowls contain salmon cubes and other toppings‚ including coconut rice‚ quick-pickled cucumber‚ avocado‚ and sriracha-lime mayonnaise․
DinnerBrown chicken pieces‚ then remove and drain to ensure they don't get soggy when added to honey garlic sauce․ Honey garlic chicken noodles recipe includes sesame soy noodles and coleslaw with browned chicken pieces․ Each serving contains 34 grams of protein․
DinnerPrecooking the breaded chicken keeps it crispy when it is cooked further with other ingredients․ Breaded chicken nuggets in this General Tso's Chicken recipe were glazed with a shiny, sweet, and mildly spicy sauce made from soy sauce and vinegar․
DinnerChoose fresh salmon fillets with skin‚ if available‚ for a moist‚ tender texture․ Consider this Mediterranean salmon recipe in one pan with lemon rice and chickpeas and other ingredients‚ including tomatoes‚ olives‚ feta cheese‚ and paprika- and oregano-seasoned salmon fillets․
DinnerPrecook ingredients such as Parmesan cheese‚ onions‚ and garlic along with salmon․ Portion out the skillet dish into servings for easy lunches the next day․ A lemon and orzo dish with salmon includes orzo pasta and salmon fillets mixed with spinach and lemon for an easy weeknight meal․
DinnerThese Bang Bang Salmon Bites are a tasty main dish or appetizer for weeknights․ Flakey salmon with crispy edges is served with a Thai chili and sriracha-based sauce sweetened with honey and lime․ Drizzling the sauce at the end helps maintain the crispness of bite-size flavored salmon pieces․