17 Quick & Easy Dinners For Maximum Taste, Minimum Time

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17 Quick & Easy Dinners For Maximum Taste, Minimum Time

Weeknights and even weekends can be crazy busy, leaving little time to spend hours in the kitchen. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor for speed! This collection of recipes is all about quick and easy dinners that are bursting with taste. From savory soups and skillet meals to crowd-pleasing casseroles, you’ll find something delicious and satisfying to put on the table in no time.

Hamburger sliders on a wooden cutting board.
Cast Iron Skillet Burgers. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner

A skillet filled with beef, rice and vegetables.
Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This skillet dinner is a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This easy recipe features ground beef, fluffy rice, and savory peppers and onions that come together for a satisfying and flavorful dish.
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner

Slow Cooker Ham & Potato Chowder

A blue bowl of ham and potato soup.
Slow Cooker Ham & Potato Chowder. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This easy Slow Cooker Ham & Potato Chowder recipe packs maximum flavor and is loaded with ham and potatoes for a hearty dinner. The slow cooker does all the work so that you can enjoy a flavorful meal with minimal effort. This recipe
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Ham & Potato Chowder

Tomato Basil Soup

Two bowls of soup with sour cream on top.
Tomato Basil Soup. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this easy, silky-smooth tomato basil soup recipe. Packed with fresh flavor and ready in no time, it’s a perfect choice for a light lunch or a cozy dinner. This recipe takes minimum time to make but delivers an amazing tomato flavor.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Basil Soup

Cast Iron Skillet Burgers

A cheeseburger on a bun with lettuce, tomato, onion on a wood board.
Cast Iron Skillet Burgers. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Skip the takeout and make these delicious cast iron skillet burgers at home. This easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying family dinner. The burgers are cooked to perfection and topped with all your favorite fixings for a meal with maximum flavor.
Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Skillet Burgers

Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole

Hashbrown and hamburger casserole in white pan.
Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This creamy hashbrown hamburger casserole is a delicious and comforting meal perfect for a crowd, or a hungry hubby. This easy recipe is always a family favorite, packed with maximum flavor from seasoned ground beef, cheese and hashbrowns.
Get the Recipe: Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole

BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza

Grilled chicken flatbread pizzas on a marble countertop.
BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This BBQ chicken flatbread pizza is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. This recipe uses leftover chicken or cooks up a fresh batch for a flavorful pizza that the whole family will love. Plus, it delivers maximum flavor!
Get the Recipe: BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza

BBQ Green Beans

A white bowl with barbecued green beans and chuncks of ham.
BBQ Green Beans. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Add some smoky flavor to your dinner with these easy-to-make BBQ green beans. With tender beans, crispy onions, and a tangy sauce, this recipe is the perfect no-fuss side dish.
Get the Recipe: BBQ Green Beans

Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon

Bacon ranch pasta salad in a clear bowl with a striped towel.
Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Ranch pasta salad with bacon is a creamy and flavorful side dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. This easy recipe is perfect for a potluck or a weekend dinner. It’s loaded with flavor!
Get the Recipe: Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon

Chicken and Corn Noodle Soup

Chicken corn noodle soup in bowl with spoon.
Chicken and Corn Noodle Soup. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This homemade chicken and corn noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food. It’s packed with flavor and full of tender egg noodles and vegetables. This easy recipe delivers maximum flavor!
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Corn Noodle Soup

Creamy Mexican Corn and Bean Soup

Corn and bean soup in a blue bowl.
Creamy Mexican Corn and Bean Soup. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This creamy Mexican corn and bean soup is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a quick and easy supper. It’s loaded with corn, beans, cheese, and spice cooked in a flavorful cheesy broth.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Mexican Corn and Bean Soup

Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops

Pork chop topped with onion gravy on a white plate.
Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Crock pot pork chops and gravy is a hassle-free meal perfect for a comfort food dinner. The pork chops are cooked to perfection in a creamy mushroom and onion gravy in your slow cooker that gets to do all the work.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops

Meatball Pasta Bake

A casserole dish with meatballs and pasta.
Meatball Pasta Bake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Simplify your dinner routine with a casserole that delivers on flavor but takes the minimum of time to make with this easy recipe for a meatball pasta bake. Just throw all the ingredients in a pan and bake for a flavorful casserole that everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Meatball Pasta Bake

Mini Chicken Taco Cups

Mini chicken taco cups on a silver tray.
Mini Chicken Taco Cups. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These mini chicken taco cups are perfect for game day or a party and just as good for supper. They’re easy to make and always a favorite with spicy chicken and refried beans and topped with your favorites like guacamole, salsa and sour cream. These taco cups pack in maximum flavor!
Get the Recipe: Mini Chicken Taco Cups

Whole Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken

A roasted chicken in a cast iron skillet.
Whole Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This easy recipe for whole roasted lemon pepper chicken is a great option for a family dinner. The lemon pepper flavor adds a zesty kick to the chicken, and it’s sure to be a hit. Roasted in a skillet in under an hour.
Get the Recipe: Whole Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken

Caesar Salad with Bacon and Ranch

A white plate with two wedges of lettuce with bacon and dressing.
Caesar Salad with Bacon and Ranch. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Don’t be fooled by its ease! This classic Caesar Wedge Salad topped with parmesan and bacon delivers maximum flavor with a minimal ingredient list. It’s the perfect way to bring a tasty salad to your table.
Get the Recipe: Caesar Salad with Bacon and Ranch

Quick Skillet Pizza

Margherita pizza on a white cutting board.
Quick Skillet Pizza. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Fulfill your pizza cravings with this simple recipe for a quick skillet pizza. It’s made with beer dough and perfect for a tasty meal that you cook on the stovetop, and no yeast is required for this pizza packed with flavor.
Get the Recipe: Quick Skillet Pizza

Chicken and Rice Casserole

A casserole dish filled with vegetables and cheese.
Chicken and Rice Casserole. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This cheesy chicken and rice casserole is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a hearty family meal that’s easy to make and delivers on flavor. Made with chicken, but you can substitute turkey for a family favorite casserole.
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Rice Casserole

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