Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals!

I often get asked what I do for weeknight dinners, especially after being out all day. The lazy busy girl method, why of course! Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals are the WAY, friend. Finding those staple dinners that can be whipped up in 30 minutes or less is essential! Today, I'm sharing my 9 faves with you guys ;)

Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals

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I often get asked what I do for weeknight dinners, especially after being out all day. The lazy busy girl method, why of course! Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals are the WAY, friend. Finding those staple dinners that can be whipped up in 30 minutes or less is essential! Today, I’m sharing my 9 faves with you guys 😉

Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals text overlaying 4 pictures of recipes!

If you (literally) don’t have time to cook, here’s a tip that I personally use all of the time: make a couple of these and double or triple the recipe, then use the rest as leftovers throughout the week (check out these 30-Minute Roasted Chicken Leftovers Recipes (opens in a new tab)!). Eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated or take a ton of time!

ALSO! If you’re not a fan of having to plan out meals, be sure to check out A Month Of Healthy Eats For The Busy Girl, (opens in a new tab) friend. It does ALL of the planning for you! It includes grocery lists, a 4-week nutrition plan, workouts, and tips for eating out. Easy meals, delicious snacks, even dessert (the BEST!)….you’ll be eating healthy tacos, pizza, and delicious comfort foods all while working towards your healthy eating goals! Check it out HERE! (opens in a new tab)

Here are 9 of my favorite Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals:

Meal Prep Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls (opens in a new tab)

Love making these on meal prep day and having them throughout the week! Just need a few meal prep containers, (opens in a new tab) and you’re good to go!

Healthy Sriracha Shredded Chicken Tacos (opens in a new tab)

Healthy Sriracha Shredded Chicken Tacos served on a white tray

Cody and I probably eat these at least twice a week for dinner. They’re SO good and super easy to make!

Vegan Turmeric Quinoa Power Bowls (opens in a new tab)

Overhead view of Vegan Tumeric Quinoa Power Bowls served in two white bowls

These quick & easy power bowls are DELICIOUS. A great way to load up on nutrition and turmeric! (opens in a new tab)

Paleo Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls (opens in a new tab)

Top shot of Paleo Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls!

Set it and forget it before you leave in the morning! Then come home to a delicious and easy dinner a few hours later. Wins all around!

Spicy Salmon Tacos w/ Avocado Lime Dressing (opens in a new tab)

 These Spicy Salmon Tacos served on a white tray

Tacos for dinner are ALWAYS a good idea. Just sayin’ 😉

Skillet Sweet Potato & Kale Hash (opens in a new tab)

Skillet Sweet Potato & Kale Hash in a cast iron skillet

Who says you can’t have breakfast for dinner? We make our own adult decision here on Jar Of Lemons!

10-Minute Margherita Pita Bread Pizzas (opens in a new tab)

Two things: Pizza, and 10 minutes. Dreams DO come true!

Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad (opens in a new tab)

Close up of Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad in a grey bowl.

Eggs and avocado are a staple in our household! This breakfast-for-dinner salad is great for loading up on nutrition.

Spicy Southwest Whole30 Stuffed Peppers (opens in a new tab)

SO good, filling, and amazing. Also, so quick and easy to make!

What Do You Think

4 Comments

  1. Sandra

    Oh yum that Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chilli looks delicious. This is definetly gonna be our dinner tonight 🙂 And thanks for including our Easy Split Pea Soup recipe in this round-up!

    1. Christine McMichael

      Thank you, Sandra! Perfect, enjoy!

  2. Renee Kohley

    I want to make that pad thai! yum! thank you for the inspiration! sharing this!

    1. Christine McMichael

      Absolutely, Renee! Pad Thai sounds amazing right about now for me too!