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Chicken Stir-Fry

A stir fry is our go-to weeknight dinner when we just don’t have the energy to spend a long time in the kitchen or hit the grocery store—this chicken recipe is no exception. Make it as is, then us

Meat and potatoes will always be a winning combo, but it's crucial to keep things interesting. In this simple version of the dynamic duo, a skillet of crispy potatoes and tender, seared flank steak ge

Cabbage Roll Skillet

Cabbage rolls just became a viable weeknight dinner with this quicker to make skillet dinner, which skips the cabbage rolling and gets dinner directly on the table. It’s less work, yet the payoff of

One-Pot Pepperoncini Chicken & Rice

Love our chicken & rice casserole, but craving a little more flavor? In this rendition, deglazing your pan with the pickling liquid from pepperoncini gives creamy rice a zappy hit that leans more swee

Egg Roll Bowls

When we’re craving crispy egg rolls but need a more filling dinner option, we turn to these egg roll bowls. These unwrapped bowls are the perfect solution when you want all the flavors of the take-o

Salmon & Potato Skillet

While the potatoes cook, the salmon takes a quick bath in an easy marinade that will double as cooking fat in this simple dish. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a delicious and filling meal that can

White Chicken Chili

Adding white beans makes this heartier than your average chicken noodle soup, and the addition of green chiles, jalapeño, and sour cream add the perfect amount of heat and creaminess to switch up cla

Feta & Herb Crusted Salmon

For this Mediterranean-inspired dish, you just arrange your salmon on a sheet tray (lined with aluminum foil for the easiest cleanup), sprinkle on the toppings, and bake it for 25 minutes. No flipping

French Bread Pizza

Craving homemade pizza, but don’t want to deal with finicky pizza dough? Skip it altogether, and grab the nearest loaf of French bread instead. The loaf makes for a delicious pizza “crust” that

Mexican Chicken Casserole

There’s your average casserole… and then there’s this cheesy, loaded Mexican chicken casserole. Filled with a creamy sauce, two kinds of cheese, and plenty of chicken, there’s something in thi

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon & Orzo

When you’re in the mood for a one-pan dinner that delivers on the comfort food factor, this recipe with creamy orzo and sun-dried tomatoes is the one to turn to.

Tuscan Tortellini Skillet Bake

In this Tuscan butter recipe, pancetta gets paired with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and oregano, then simmered with heavy cream and finished with grated Parmesan and fresh spinach. It’s tossed with

Taco Spaghetti

One-pot taco spaghetti is a fast-as-can-be weeknight dinner that pairs all your favorite taco fixin’s with spaghetti rather than taco shells. It's especially perfect for those nights when you just c

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Making a whole recipe on one sheet pan is perfect for meal prepping. Turn these easy chicken fajitas into tacos, serve them over rice, whatever you like!

Pizza Orzo

Here, we’re swapping in one beloved carb for another: the classic crust for an unconventional option, orzo. Perfect for the times that you're craving two things and can’t decide which to prepare,

Za'atar Sheet Pan Chicken

We’ve made a lot of great sheet-pan dinners, but this za’atar chicken recipe is a new favorite. Bone-in chicken thighs, baby potatoes, broccoli, and red onion get tossed in a simple marinade, then

Tofu Stir-Fry

For best results use extra-firm tofu that has been frozen so it can absorb flavors more readily, and simmer the tofu in salted water briefly to make it hardier and less likely to crumble when jostled

Boursin Baked Ziti

Many white baked ziti recipes call for swapping out the marinara for béchamel sauce, but a mixture of Boursin, ricotta, and heavy cream is much simpler—and super-delicious. For even more herby flav

Goulash

A classic nostalgic comfort dish, goulash is the hearty weeknight dinner we'll always crave. The best thing about this goulash recipe? Everything cooks together in one pot—even the pasta!

One-Pot French Onion Pasta

We’re big fans of one-pot pastas and French onion soup-flavored everything, so it was just a matter of time until we combined those two awesome things in one dish. Meet this one-pot French onion sou

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

When it comes to chicken breast recipes, it's hard to beat this one. The Tuscan butter sauce is simple, but so flavorful, thanks to garlic, tomatoes, and most importantly, cream. Just be sure to have

Creamy Feta & Tomato Chicken

If your chicken dinners are leaning toward being less-than-exciting, then this creamy feta and tomato chicken skillet will be the one to amp them up. The key is building the flavor in the skillet, sta

Tricolore Skillet Lasagna

We love a classic lasagna, but it can be a lot of work. This easy skillet version has everything we love about the original—including the frilly-edged long noodles—but without the confusing layeri

One-Pan Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi

When everything cooks together, everyone wins. The chicken finishes cooking in the sauce with the gnocchi, making it the easiest comfort meal ever. It's what weeknight dinner dreams are made of!

Greek Salmon

In this recipe, you'll bake salmon fillets with red onion and lemon for around 20 minutes until perfectly cooked and flaky. While it’s baking, you'll create your Greek salad-inspired topping . Put i

Copycat California Pizza Kitchen BBQ Chicken Pizza

You'll go nuts for this California Pizza Kitchen BBQ chicken pizza copycat. Our twist? We bake the pizza in an oven-safe skillet, resulting in an extra-crispy crust. It might seem a bit extra, but tru

Turkey Burger

We love our turkey burger for one simple reason: We let it be. We don't try to cover up the fact that it's turkey, and instead embrace it! Pro tip: Use 94% lean ground turkey so the patties easily sta

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

This recipe begins with the ingredients you love from classic stuffed peppers, like ground beef and a tomato-heavy broth. A cup of rice dives into that pool of liquid gold, the whole thing slides in t

Oven-Baked Salmon

We have no shortage of creative salmon recipes, but this classic and simple version is one of our most popular recipes. Whether you’re looking for the easiest way to feed a crowd or a simple, hands-

Chili Mac & Cheese

Mac & cheese remains one of our favorite meals no matter how old we get. This chili mac changes things up a bit and makes this a heftier meal that's very shareable. Make it in all year round, in just

One-Pan Coconut-Lime Chicken

We paired quick-cooking chicken cutlets with a spicy-sweet coconut milk sauce that’s out-of-this-world tasty. Tomatoes (and tomato paste) bring it back down to Earth, so you can make this over and o

Creamy Steak Fettuccine

When we crave steak, this dish is always at the top of our list. It comes together quickly and is so full of flavor, plus the steak makes it feel extra special. It might just make you forget chicken A

Pumpkin Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Sticks

This tomato soup is extra creamy, not only thanks to sweet pumpkin puree, but also heavy cream and sharp Parmesan. One of the best parts? Both the soup and cheese sticks are ready in under 30 minutes!

BBQ Chicken Salad

Juicy grilled BBQ chicken sits alongside festive South-of-the-border-inspired toppings like black beans, corn, cheese, and tortilla strips. Put that on top of some crunchy romaine and drizzle it with

Veggie Paella (Paella Verdura)

This veggie-packed paella comes together in under an hour, and, even better, most of the cooking happens in the oven. Briefly returning the skillet to the stovetop after baking is the key to achieving

Garlicky Lemon Mahi Mahi

Beautifully flaky and tender when cooked, mahi mahi is the seafood dinner you should be making all year long. The firm and mild fish is not only completely delicious, but super-versatile—Cook it on

Feta, Spinach, & Tomato Stuffed Salmon

Oven-roasted salmon is already delicious on its own, but adding a filling made of briny feta, earthy cooked spinach, and savory-sweet cherry tomatoes will take your favorite fish up a few notches.

Chicken Salad Sandwich

There's definitely more than one way to make a chicken salad sandwich, but this is our favorite—green apple, red onion, and celery add crunch, while mustard, mayo, and red wine vinegar add creamines

Curried Chicken & Garlic Golden Rice

Coating frozen, thin-sliced chicken breasts in a curry-ginger yogurt sauce ensures your dinner will be loaded with flavor. Paired with garlicky curried rice, spinach, and bright and crunchy quick-pick

Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi With Italian Sausage

For this gnocchi dish, we use pumpkin puree to build a sauce that also has a touch of tomato and is similar to a marinara in texture. The result is a pasta dish that's comforting yet just a touch swee

Sheet-Pan Italian Subs

Need to feed a crowd, fast? This sheet-pan hack is for you! Overlapping the bread slices means you can fit more onto the sheet pan, and the melty Provolone and pressing these down (sort of like a mass

Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Loaded with sautéed chicken breasts and crispy bacon, this hearty spaghetti version of our favorite Tuscan chicken recipe will please even the pickiest eaters. Feel free to use either spaghetti, ange

Copycat Costco Chicken Bake

Seasoned chicken breast is paired with melty cheese, crispy bacon, and Caesar dressing in this recipe, all wrapped in pizza dough. The result is a handheld hearty meal that is perfect as an easy weekn

Creamy Chorizo Pasta

Weeknight pasta gets the Spanish treatment with a silky, smoky tomato sauce and spicy chorizo-style sausage in this 30-minute dinner recipe. It comes together in a snap thanks to basic pantry staples,

Frittata

Quiche’s less-fussy cousin, frittatas are the answer to almost every meal dilemma. Looking to get creative with your leftovers? Veggies going bad in your fridge? Home late and craving a simple break

Brie Spaghetti

With very little effort and just 7 ingredients (most of which you've probably already got at home), you can have a super decadent pasta dish perfect for holiday meals, date nights, and any evening whe

One-Pan Lemon Parm Chicken Gnocchi

There’s nothing more comforting than a creamy pasta dish, and this one-pan meal couldn’t be easier to make. It's warm and comforting, but still simple and fresh. The lemon brightens the sauce and

Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon

A longtime favorite of Delish readers, this savory-sweet salmon never disappoints. Hot tip: Let the fillets cook undisturbed for a few minutes. That and super-high heat is how you get that delicious c

Roasted Red Pepper Shrimp Linguine

Though you totally could roast your own peppers for this dish, we actually preferred the jarred version while testing this recipe. The store-bought variety tends to be more tender, which makes for a s

Garlic Rosemary Pork Chops

Pork chops have the potential to be juicy, tender, and flavorful–really! This oven-baked method will ensure your pork has a delicious crust and a perfectly cooked interior, in just 30 minutes.

Chicken Stew

Not only is this one-pot stew easy to prepare, it also tastes like it’s been simmering on the stove for hours... even though it only takes 45 minutes from start to finish!

Creamy Sausage & Peppers Shells

The trifecta of sausage, onion, and colorful bell peppers is an Italian classic, often eaten on its own or tucked into a bun or hoagie. No matter how you serve it, it’s meant to be an easy meal, so

Cheesy Ground Beef Tacos

Enjoy the perfect combination of cheesy and beefy goodness with these unreal tacos that take less than 30 minutes to make. We promise you'll be so obsessed with this zesty, flavorful ground beef filli

Bacon & Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Hasselback your chicken by cutting shallow slits into your chicken breasts (don't cut all the way through!) and stuff each slit with bacon and a creamy spinach and artichoke filling. It will make your

Copycat Chicken Lettuce Wraps

In our attempt to copy the fan favorite from PF Chang's, we flavored ground chicken with hoisin sauce (a fermented bean paste that gives the chicken the quintessential Chinese-American flavor), soy sa

Seitan Lomo Saltado

Lomo saltado is a very popular Peruvian dish that takes aji amarillo (Peruvian chiles) and papas fritas French fries) and prepares them in the style of a Cantonese stir fry. Though typically made usin

Sheet-Pan Green Chile Chicken Nachos

What’s better than a tray of nachos? Four cheese chicken nachos! Don’t worry, though, a couple cans of chopped green chiles cut the richness of all that cheese. (Not that we’re complaining.)

Sheet Pan Spanakopita Quesadillas

This innovative recipe combines the savory spinach filling from classic Greek spanakopita and the format and toppings of a great quesadilla. It's a great fast dinner for a crowd.

Hot Dog Cubans

Craving hot dogs, but don't want to pull out the grill? Make these Cuban sandwich-inspired version instead. Bonus: you don't even need a panini maker. All you need is a two skillets—one to toast the

Salmon Burgers

The secret to these burgers is using canned salmon. Not only is it fast and convenient, you also don't have to worry about the fish bones: The canning process makes them as soft and as safe to eat as

Grown-Up SpaghettiOs & Meatballs

These SpaghettiOs and meatballs mimic the canned pasta-and-marinara delight you loved as a kid, but with sophisticated upgrades for adult flavor preferences. (Don’t worry, it’s still kid-approved.

Best-Ever Chicken Carbonara

When you're looking for something comforting and carb-y, nothing fits the bill like a good carbonara. Not only is this one chock-full of a creamy sauce and speckled with crispy bacon, but also boneles

Green Chile Chicken Skillet Enchiladas

Craving homemade enchiladas and being in a hurry aren't really compatible since the classic Mexican dish requires many steps and a fair amount of time. Enter this recipe, a quick take on the dish that

Shrimp & Snow Pea Stir Fry

This dinner is the perfect fix for a busy weeknight—only 5 ingredients and 1 skillet and you’re on your way! Allowing the shrimp some time to marinate adds an extra layer of flavor to really make

Falafel Chickpea Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

All the spicy, garlicky flavors of your favorite falafel sandwich get deconstructed and stuffed inside bell peppers. It's the faster, vegetarian version of classic stuffed peppers that we're putting i

Creamy Gochujang White Chicken Chili

This creamy, red-tinted spin on white chicken chili incorporates sweet and savory gochujang for a unique spin on a classic winter dinner. It's got lots of chili flavor without a ton of heat, meaning t

Tuscan Butter Shrimp

Is there anything *authentically* Italian about this recipe? Nope. Is it delicious? 100%. In fact, this sauce is so good, you'll be tempted to eat it straight out of the pan. (And we wouldn't blame yo

Tuscan Butter Salmon

We here at Delish love everything Tuscan butter—including salmon! The tomato-and-basil cream sauce with Parmesan is perfectly decadent and packed with umami, and the whole dish comes together in les

Chicken Tamale Pie

Our simple, flavor-packed cornbread provides the perfect base for the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and melty cheese in this recipe. If you're looking for the coziest weeknight dinner this Septem

Autumn Kielbasa Sheet Pan Bake With Creamy Curry Dijon Sauce

The idea of combining curry powder with sausage comes from a German fast food dish called currywurst, and it's equally delightful in this ketchup-free, creamy rendition. It adds a hit of flavor to the

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Learn how to make a grilled cheese sandwich in a nonstick pan with buttered bread and American Cheddar for a classic hot sandwich.

Simple Deep Fried Turkey

Learn how to deep-fry turkey for Thanksgiving without all the fuss. This deep-fried turkey recipe is simple — no injecting, no marinades, no complicated rubs. If you like a more traditional tasting

Eclair Cake

No mixer and no baking? Sign us up! This cake is perfect for feeding a crowd because it's made in a 9x13-inch baking pan and it only requires five ingredients, so it's so easy to make. Just layer vani

Crazy Cake

Not only does this cake not require a mixer, but the entire thing is made directly in the 9x13 baking pan. Just dump all of your ingredients in the pan and mix them right there — talk about an easy

Dessert Crepes

These sweet crepes are the perfect base for any kind of dessert crepe you want to make. The recipe makes basic crepes but you can stuff them with fruits, Nutella, cinnamon sugar, or anything else your

Buckeyes I

Buckeyes are a fun treat to spice up any dessert table. The no-bake "cookie" is a five-ingredient peanut butter ball that's coated with chocolate to resemble the buckeye, a nut native to Ohio. The rec

Seven Layer Bars

Seven layers sounds like a difficult feat, but these cookie bars only take 15 minutes to prep. You really don't need to do much beyond layer the graham crackers, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, n

Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

These are the ultimate cookie for people who like the tasty peanut butter and chocolate combo. While Hershey Kisses are customary for these cookies, you can certainly top your peanut butter cookies wi

Banana Cream Pie I

Banana cream pie is a classic and anyone who tries this delicious pie will be begging you to make it again and again. You can use a store-bought pie crust to make prep extra easy — and reviewers say

Pecan Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Chef John's coffee cake is like two coffee cakes in one. It has a sour cream coffee cake layer topped with a pecan streusel topping that is then repeated for a delicious cake with tons of crunchy, but

Blueberry Pie

Use fresh or frozen blueberries to make this pie any time of year. The pie will look gorgeous with the lattice top but will taste even better than it looks — yes, it's possible.

Better Than Sex Cake II

This sinfully delicious cake is made with just five ingredients in a 9x13 baking pan, but it is so good you won't be able to stop eating it. It's a devil's food cake drizzled with caramel and topped w

Portuguese Custard Tarts

They make look super fancy, but these Portuguese custard tarts are actually made with just a few basic ingredients. These bite-sized treats have a buttery, crispy crust that encases a vanilla, cinnamo

Ice Cream Cake

Who needs store-bought ice cream cake when you can make one yourself? And with just 20 minutes of prep, it's so easy to make too! All you need is two ingredients: your favorite flavor of boxed cake mi

The Ultimate Berry Crumble

This crumble is loaded with sweet and tart flavors thanks to the triple berry layer in the middle. Chef John says you can use this recipe with fresh or frozen berries as well as other fruits — like

Aunt Anne's Coffee Cake

In just 45 minutes, you'll have the perfect streusel-topped coffee cake. It's a great cake for brunch since it's made in a 9x13 baking pan or a just lazy Sunday morning when you want something sweet w

Robbi's M&Ms® Cookies

One bite of these M&M cookies and you'll be transported back to grandma's kitchen. This old-school recipe is super easy to make, but it definitely still holds up as a fan favorite today. A good trick

Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler

This peach cobbler is a classic Southern favorite. It's made with fresh peaches and homemade crust, but that extra time is worth it for the delicious result.

Dump Cake I

It doesn't get much easier than this five-ingredient dump cake. Just dump cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, yellow cake mix, walnuts, and butter in a 9x13 baking dish and let the oven do all the

Chef John's Chocolate Lava Cake

Who doesn't love the taste of a warm, gooey chocolate lava cake? And Chef John's recipe only takes five minutes to prep in individual ramekins, so there's really no excuse not to make these delicious