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These 15 Dinners Will Make You Love Cooking Again

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By Gina Matsoukas

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These 15 Dinners Will Make You Love Cooking Again

Say goodbye to your boring dinner routine with these exciting recipes that will reignite your love for cooking. They’re fun, easy, and packed with flavor. These dinner ideas are here to save the day from bland meals. You’ll actually enjoy making and eating these dishes.

Chicken breasts in a sauce with potatoes and parsley on a wooden table.
Cream Cheese Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Salsa Chicken

A white dish with chicken in a tomato sauce.
Salsa Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Salsa chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal. Tender chicken breasts are baked with salsa, corn, and cheddar cheese, ready in less than 30 minutes. This dish is great for those who want a simple yet flavorful dinner.
Get the Recipe: Salsa Chicken

Jalapeño Chicken

A skillet filled with cooked chicken pieces and sliced green peppers in a savory sauce. A white napkin and two whole green peppers are next to it. The skillet is on a woven placemat.
Jalapeno chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This jalapeño chicken recipe brings the taste of takeout to your home. Crispy chicken pieces are cooked with spicy jalapeños and a sweet, salty sauce. Serve it over rice for a flavorful and easy dinner that’s sure to please.
Get the Recipe: Jalapeño Chicken

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

A bowl of pasta with vegetables and cheese garnished with basil on a table next to a pepper mill and a linen napkin.
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This sun-dried tomato pasta is bright and meatless. Rigatoni noodles, a creamy tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, and baby spinach come together in less than 30 minutes. A great choice for a comforting midweek dinner.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Chicken Saag

Chicken Saag. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Chicken saag is a quick and easy spinach and chicken curry. Nearly identical to restaurant quality, this dish is a perfect choice for a flavorful dinner without the hassle.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Saag

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

Bucatini cacio e pepe in a bowl with a gold fork and a pepper mill off to the side.
Bucatini Cacio e Pepe. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Bucatini cacio e pepe is a classic Italian dish made with just five ingredients. Using Pecorino Romano cheese and starchy pasta water, this creamy pasta is both easy to make and economical.
Get the Recipe: Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

Pecan Crusted Chicken

Pecan crusted chicken cut into slices on a plate with honey dijon sauce and green beans.
Pecan Crusted Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Pecan crusted chicken is served with a honey dijon yogurt sauce, making it a crunchy and flavorful weeknight meal. This dish is so tasty that everyone will ask for it again and again.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Crusted Chicken

Maple Miso Chicken

Maple miso chicken in cast iron skillet.
Maple Miso Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Maple miso chicken is simple yet packed with flavor. Coated in a buttery glaze of miso paste, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, shallots, oil, and vinegar, the chicken bakes until golden and sticky.
Get the Recipe: Maple Miso Chicken

Mexican Ground Beef Skillet

Mexican ground beef skillet recipe with melted cheese.
Mexican Ground Beef Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This Mexican ground beef skillet is a flavorful one-pan meal. Taco seasoning adds a kick to this dish, which can be ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick and tasty dinner.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Ground Beef Skillet

Ground Beef Stir Fry

Ground beef stir fry in a skillet.
Ground Beef Stir Fry. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Ground beef stir fry is the perfect weeknight meal. Made in one pan with fresh vegetables and a homemade garlic ginger sauce, it’s healthier and quicker than takeout.
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Stir Fry

Greek Shrimp Skillet

Shrimp skillet dinner with kalamata olives, tomatoes and feta.
Greek Shrimp Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This Greek shrimp skillet is an easy 30-minute meal. Tomatoes, spinach, Kalamata olives, feta, and fresh oregano come together for a flavorful dinner.
Get the Recipe: Greek Shrimp Skillet

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom risotto with peas and mushrooms in a pot with wooden spoon.
Creamy Mushroom Risotto. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Mushroom risotto with peas is creamy and rich without using dairy. Packed with umami flavors, this dish is comforting and perfect for a hearty dinner.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Cream Cheese Chicken

Cream cheese chicken in a white skillet.
Cream Cheese Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Cream cheese chicken makes weeknight meals exciting. Seasoned with five spices, it’s creamy and full of savory goodness. A great way to add flavor to your dinner routine.
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Chicken

Bacon Wrapped Salmon

Plate of salmon with bacon.
Bacon Wrapped Salmon. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Bacon-wrapped salmon is a decadent yet wholesome meal. This recipe provides a restaurant-quality dish that’s both impressive and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Salmon

Spicy Shrimp Tostadas

Overhead view of four shrimp tacos with avocado sauce, shredded purple cabbage, chopped green onions, and cilantro on soft tortillas. Two lime wedges are on the side.
Shrimp tostadas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These spicy shrimp tostadas feature a refreshing jalapeño avocado sauce. They offer a fun twist on traditional tacos and make for an exciting dinner.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Shrimp Tostadas

Lemon Ricotta Pasta

Lemon ricotta pasta with cherry tomatoes and basil on a white plate.
Lemon Ricotta Pasta. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Lemon ricotta pasta is a light, quick meal. Creamy ricotta adds decadence, while basil and tomatoes keep it fresh. Great for a fast and flavorful dinner.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Ricotta Pasta

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