When it's time to make dinner after returning home from vacation or a weekend packed with plans, probably the last thing you want to do is spend an hour or more in the kitchen cooking dinner. And you probably don't want to order takeout either after being away from home. Lucky for you, we're here to help with easy dinners that you can make with little effort. Shortcuts like sheet pan suppers, using convenience items from the grocery store, and letting your slow cooker do the work will save the day.
Just because the meals require little effort doesn't mean they lack flavor. From Sheet Pan Fajitas to Green Chile Mac And Cheese With Chicken to Ravioli Lasagna and more, these are our best meal ideas to serve your family after returning home from vacation.
Not only do these fajitas come together in just 20 minutes, but they also come together on a sheet pan that's lined with aluminum foil which means there will be zero cleanup.
We guarantee this pizza will be better than takeout, plus it comes together in just 30 minutes so it's likely also faster than delivery.
A rotisserie chicken helps this cheesy dish come together in just 15 minutes.
While you're unpacking, throw some chicken in the slow cooker with some salsa and spices. Two hours later you'll have chicken that's easily shreddable with a fork. You can serve it over rice, use it to make quesadillas, or to fill taco shells.
Prepare the ingredients for these burrito bowls in just 10 minutes and then let every member of the family build their own bowl.
Enjoy the flavors of lasagna in just 30 minutes with this soup recipe.
The flavors of chicken caesar salad served up on a baguette will be a filling yet refreshing post-vacation lunch or dinner.
This recipe calls for microwave rice which can be cooked during the last 5 minutes the sheet pan is in the oven. In total, the whole meal takes just 25 minutes.
If you're returning home from a tropical getaway, keep the vacation going with these lettuce wraps that take just 15 minutes to prepare.
You can use microwave rice to help make the prep for this 20-minute stir fry recipe even easier.
Enjoy taco night at home in just 15 minutes. A creamy slaw balances out the chipotle chile powder and the hot sauce.
You'll need just 5 ingredients and 30 minutes to pull this pasta dinner together.
Chicken sausage is a great protein source for quick and easy dinners because if it's fully cooked, it just needs to be heated. Plus, this whole meal comes together in one pot for easy cleanup.
Pre-chopped veggies and refrigerated tortelloni help this simple soup come together in one dish with just a little bit of stirring.
Grab an oven-proof skillet to whip up this kid- and adult-friendly dinner with just 20 minutes of hands-on time.
This pretty pasta supper comes together in just 15 minutes and is sure to please your family.
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