Each of these dinners serves at least four, so everyone can grab a bite of something delicious.
Using store-bought rotisserie chicken saves time when cooking, and leftover chicken would work just as well.
One-Skillet Cheesy Ground Chicken Pasta
Make this cheesy ground chicken pasta recipe for a busy weeknight dinner.
Photo: Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst
Serve with a simple side salad and a glass of red wine.
It’s a delicious and easy panini to throw together!
Chicken-&-Rice-Stuffed Peppers with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Sometimes meals come in perfect packaging.
Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee
This is one of those times.
Here’s a satisfying dinner packed into two bell pepper halves per serving.
Use shelf-stable precooked brown rice to make this meal super quick.
Victor Protasio
Plus, with only one pan, cleanup is a breeze!
We bake the tortillas to ensure a crispy base, while also using less oil than deep-frying.
The rich tomato-chipotle sauce adds heat and creaminess to the dish.
Victor Protasio
The orzo makes it filling without weighing it down.
Here we use the technique of stirring often to help the starches release for natural creaminess.
Stir in lemon juice and zest at the end for a bright finish.
Serve over rice or rice noodles to absorb every last bit of the sauce.
Don’t have a large cast-iron skillet?
We tested this recipe on a pizza stone and baking sheet as well.
Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Christine Kelly, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin
As long as you preheat whichever one you use, the crust will come out crispy every time.
The three-ingredient dipping sauce adds just a hint of sweet and spice.
Can’t find them?
Jacob Fox
Make your own from chicken breasts.
You’ll taste a nice pop of pepper and nutty notes from the whole-wheat pasta.
Best part about this recipe?
Jacob Fox
It’s a one-pot meal, which means fewer dishes for you!
Chicken & Veggie Fajitas
Time to clean out the fridge?
These versatile skillet chicken fajitas are designed to work with whatever vegetables you happen to have on hand.
Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Melissa Gray / Kay Clarke
The key is to slice all the veggies to approximately the same size so they cook evenly.
The addition of fresh asparagus brightens up the look and flavors of this easy one-pot dinner.
Fresh basil, if you have it on hand, is a nice finishing touch.
Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia Bayless
Sweet & Sour Chicken
This 20-minute meal delivers a faster, lighter and more flavorful takeout alternative.
If you like heat, sub Sriracha for some of the ketchup.
BBQ Chicken Bowls
These BBQ chicken bowls are perfect for weeknight dinners.
Jennifer Causey
Serve with sauteed fresh spinach or steamed broccolini.
Serve with warm whole-wheat pita for scooping up extra hummus at the bottom of the bowl.
Serve with steamed broccoli, sauteed spinach or a mixed green salad.
Carolyn Hodges
I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.”
It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthy dinner.
Jason Donnelly
Jason Donnelly
Jacob Fox
Jennifer Causey
