11 Lazy Weeknight Dinners
Get a delicious dinner on the table really quickly with these beyond simple lazy weeknight dinners. Easy, simple and kid approved these lazy weeknight dinners make supper a breeze.
Lazy weeknight dinners are the absolute best folks.
Now that my toddler is sleeping less, playing more and generally demanding more of my attention I find myself falling behind when it comes to putting dinners together that take more than 30 minutes.
Dinners don’t need to be fancy in our house. As long as they are balanced, tasty and generally healthy we’re a very happy bunch.
So, I’ve been turning to lazy weeknight dinners more and more.
I’d really rather play with my kid than spend 2 hours at the stove cooking up a fancy meal. We’re still eating well and I get to take part in late afternoon tea parties, tricycle rides and couch jumping sessions that leave me a sweaty mess. And, I wouldn’t have it any other way. So, most nights easy lazy weeknight dinners are a must!
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11 Budget Friendly Lazy Weeknight Dinners
To get to the recipe simply click on the link below each image
#1 Tuna Carbonara
Click here to get the complete recipe for this Easy Tuna Carbonara Recipe from The Spruce
#2 White Bean Sausage Skillet
Click here to get the complete recipe for this White Bean Sausage Skillet from Bon Appetit
#3 Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice
Click here to get the complete recipe for this Cauliflower Fried Rice with Bacon from Steamy Kitchen
#4 Bacon & Vegetable Frittata
Click here to vet the complete recipe for this Healthy Bacon and Vegetable Frittata from Kids Spot
#5 Baked Pizza Casserole
Click here to get the full recipe for this delicious Pizza Casserole from Home Made Interest
#6 Pizza Quesadilla
Click here to get the full recipe for these super simple Pizza Quesadillas from 5 Heart Home
#7 Easy Chicken Marsala
Click here to get the complete recipe for this quick and easy 20 Minute Chicken Marsala from The Seasoned Mom
#8 Coconut Cashew Curry Chicken
Click here to get the complete recipe for this delicious Coconut Cashew Curry Chicken with Mango from Chef de Home
#9 Garlic Beef & Broccoli Low Mein
Click here to get the full recipe for this 20 Minute Garlic Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein fromThe Recipe Critic
#10 Easy One Pot Lasagna
Click here to get the full recipe for this 15 Minute One-Pot Lasagna from Busy Budgeter
#11 One Pot Mexican Rice Skillet
Click here to get the complete recipe for this One Skillet Mexican Rice Casserole from Making Thyme for Health
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I want to hear from you!
What are YOUR go-to lazy weeknight dinners?
These all look so delicious! Thanks for sharing! Even though I don’t have any kids, I always love a quick weeknight meal!
Quick no fuss meals are THE BEST! Thanks for reading Morgan!
Yum! These all look tasty. I’m going to save on Pinterest so I can Come back on meal planning- saturdays. Thanks! <3
Awesome! Let me know what you think if you get around to making some!
These are great ideas! I’m always looking for easy and quick dinners to make after work!! I’ll be pinning this!
Thanks for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed them!
These all look good, especially the pizza!! 🙂
It’s more of a casserole actually! Super yummy!
That Mexican Rice looks especially delicious! I also love “Pizzadillas” as an easy family meal everyone would love!
Do you have a recipe you can share?
Great meal ideas! Lately, I’ve been using my slow cooker a LOT! I agree that time spent with my little is so much better than time spent at the stove.
Slow cookers are great too!! We use ours a ton as well!
That pizza casserole looks really interesting. I love one-pot dishes — they’re perfect for feeding a large family. 🙂
They sure are! They are great for the budget and easy on time!
These look yummy! I’m a quickie veggie pasta person when I’m lazy 😀
That’s a great and easy option too!
Thanks so much, Nicole!