Quick Dinner Recipes in 45 Minutes or Less
Easy weeknight dinners that take 45 minutes or less—main dish favorites and one-pot meals for busy evenings.
Some days just don’t leave much time (or energy) for cooking — but that doesn’t mean dinner has to come from a box or a drive-thru. These are the kinds of meals I lean on when things are busy: quick skillet dinners, easy casseroles, one-pot pastas… all ready in 45 minutes or less, start to finish. They’re hearty enough to feel like a real meal but fast enough to get on the table after a long day.
A little planning makes them even easier. If I know the day’s going to be full, I’ll chop a few things in the morning or get the sauce stirred together ahead of time. Even just measuring out the pasta or marinating chicken overnight can make dinnertime feel more doable. Whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a family, these are meals that don’t ask for much but give back plenty.
Whether you need a one-pan pasta, a quick chicken dish, or a hearty skillet meal, these recipes make it possible to enjoy homemade dinners without the stress.
