12 “Too Busy To Cook” Dinner Ideas
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Don’t have time to stand at the stove? Too much going on? These recipes will get you in and out of the kitchen in a short amount of time, even if it’s just to put dinner into the oven to bake. They all use healthy, all-natural ingredients that are easy to find. Give one a try for dinner tonight.
1. Easy Tuna Wrap
This Easy Tuna Wrap is the fastest recipe in the bunch. Just open a can of tuna, mix in a couple of things, and wrap it all up in a tortilla.
2. Avocado Pasta Salad
If you want quick and easy, this Avocado Pasta Salad is a perfect answer to the “what’s for dinner” question. Serve with a green salad on the side to round out the meal.
3. Bacon Stuffed Chicken Thighs
These Bacon Stuffed Chicken Thighs are perfect for meal prep. They have lots of delicious bacony flavors and are great on their own or in a sandwich.
4. BLT Wrap
BLT Wraps are an easy dinner for a busy night. You can even air fry the bacon to make things easier.
5. Sheet Pan Pineapple Shrimp
Love shrimp? This Sheet Pan Pineapple Shrimp recipe is ideal for summer. It has lots of lean protein, delicious pineapple, and all the wonderful flavors you hope for in a dish like this.
6. Sheet Pan Mexican Chicken Dinner
If Mexican food is your jam, this Sheet Pan Mexican Chicken Dinner is a great option for dinner tonight. You can prep the frozen ingredients for the freezer or simply dump everything into your slow cooker.
7. Sheet Pan Cod
While you’ll want to make a small amount of this to avoid having to freeze it, this Sheet Pan Cod is fantastic for making up to 3 days in advance.
8. Cinnamon Carrots And Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
A basic meal with good flavor is what you’ll find in this Cinnamon Carrots And Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner. It’s nothing fancy, but it delivers every time.
9. Sheet Pan Hawaiian Salmon
If you love the flavors of the islands, try this Sheet Pan Hawaiian Salmon. It’s healthy and tasty all at the same time. You can’t go wrong with this one.
10. Chicken And Peppers Sheet Pan Dinner
This Chicken And Peppers Sheet Pan Dinner makes good use of bell peppers. It’s a great way to use up what’s in your garden or simply purchase some from the frozen section.
11. Sheet Pan Chicken And Cauliflower
This lovely meal is just one more way to make chicken for dinner tonight. Sheet Pan Chicken And Cauliflower can be enjoyed as is or shredded and turned into a chicken salad or chicken sandwich.
12. Chicken And Sweet Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner
Sweet potato lovers will enjoy this Chicken And Sweet Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner. Onions, sweet potatoes, and lots of spices make up this plate of goodness.
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This originally appeared on The Gracious Pantry.
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