You can never have enough easy dinners on the weekly rotation, and who better to trust than our Allrecipes Allstars? Thanks to their expert help, we rounded up some of their favorite easy meals, so you always have a quick and delicious option. From lemony chicken piccata to saucy spaghetti and meatballs, bookmark these recommendations for the next time you don’t know what to cook. They will add warmth, comfort and delicious flavors to the table after a long day.
Chicken Breast in Caper Cream Sauce
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! This simple recipe will be on the table in no time and is sure to be a hit with everyone around the table, “This is on regular rotation for us. It’s so good, so quick, and so easy, “Allstar.” Ramona Cruz Peters said.
Sous vide carnitas
These carnitas practically melt in your mouth. Make a big batch, then use the leftovers in quesadillas, eggs, salads, etc. for the rest of the week. That’s what All-Stars are all about Brian Tario “It’s so easy to make and the slow cooker smells amazing. Love them in tacos and can be used in so many different ways. I even used it in a breakfast benedict!” Tario said.
Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs
All Star Lorraine Richter says it’s a family favorite of hers, and it’s easy to see why. You can never go wrong with spaghetti and meatballs. This is The ultimate comfort food And definitely someone’s highlight. Saturday night dinner. Other recipe reviewers agree that this recipe is one of their favorite versions of this flavorful classic. It takes a little longer to make than other recipes, but the delicious payoff is worth the wait.
Easy Taco Skillet
This recipe is recommended by Allstar. France Cevallos. It combines everything you love about cheese tacos in one skillet. Plus, you can make it for under $10. There are endless ways to upgrade this easy dinner, and it’s a great way to use up any extra peppers, onions or other vegetables you have in the back of your fridge. If you’re cooking for a crowd with different taste preferences, each choose their own toppings, such as corn, olives, sour cream and extra cheese.
Beef Stroganoff Sauce with Meatballs
This hearty meal is one of the all-star. Brenda Venables Favorites and, soon, it will be one of yours too. This recipe takes a beloved classic and replaces beef strips with meatballs—and who doesn’t love meatballs? To make the recipe even easier and faster, use frozen meatballs. Serve over egg noodles or rice, and you’ve got a weeknight meal the whole family will request again and again.
Instant Chicken Piccata
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“This is my favorite recipe on the site!! I even make it for Mother’s Day because I love it so much, and it’s quick,” Allstar said. Tracy Gallo. Perfect for both a special occasion or a busy weeknight, this dish pairs well with rice or pasta, meaning you can eat leftovers without getting bored. Allrecipes community member Stone Soup agrees with Tracy, saying the recipe is a “keeper,” while her husband says it’s “better than the restaurant!”
Honey-garlic chicken thighs
“This recipe is amazing and it’s wonderful paired with fried rice!!” All Star Roseanne Robinson said. Reviews of this recipe point to one star ingredient: people can’t get enough of the honey-garlic sauce. Not only is the sauce great on chicken, but it also tastes fantastic with rice, pork, and egg rolls. Did I mention that the sauce only has five ingredients?
Classic goulash
If you’re looking for a comforting hot meal, look no further. All Star Sarah Kornbrake Love this dish as an easy weeknight dinner, and she’s not alone. “Very good base for research,” says. Rick Presley. “Mushrooms and kidney beans are added. This is a comforting cold weather dish. You can make this dish in a crock pot to make it even easier.
Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast
“Melt in your mouth goodness!” said one instructive reviewer. Put this recipe together in the slow cooker, and at the end of the day, you’ll have a hot, flavorful dinner to enjoy. There’s a good reason it’s an All-Star favorite. Amy Barnes!
Crunchy Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs
Pesto and chicken couldn’t be a better match, and this recipe features both, plus a crispy Parmesan cheese crust. What more could you ask for from an easy weeknight meal? This is the go-to meal for all-stars. Sarah Stone And a lovely weeknight dinner for many members of our community.
Instant Pot® Buffalo Chicken Pasta
“I made this the other night, my family loved it! The recipe was perfect and I wouldn’t change a thing,” Bethany 92 wrote about the recipe. We’re sold on that too. All Star Ramona Cruz Peters This is what they say A pot of pasta He also has a “big hit” at home.
Cooking Ratatouille
“This ratatouille recipe was given to me by my aunt, who lives in Atlanta, Georgia. It tastes great with vegetables from your garden,” SurpriseWandy said in the recipe’s description. For Allstar France Cevallos, it’s a new addition to the regular rotation. This is an easy way to use up any extra vegetables you have on hand.