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With office parties, holiday school events, and shopping to be done, there can be very little time to put a delicious meal on the table. But before you surrender to a carry-out dinner, try one of these Easy And Quick Weeknight Dinners for the Busy Holiday Season!
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December is here, and the struggle is real! Around this time of year, we spend a lot of time focusing on our holiday baking and holiday meals, but what do we cook on those busy nights leading up to the big event? We want the perfect Holiday main dish, spectacular side dish recipes, and the best cookies; however, we still gotta eat in between all of that.
Avoid your fave pizza delivery place or the fast food restaurant around the corner, and choose to make one of these Easy And Quick Weeknight Dinners for the Busy Holiday Season. We have pulled together a selection of our best sheet pan suppers, foil-pack dinners, and one-pot meals to help you fix a quick and easy dinner for your family.
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Steak and Potato Foil Packets
These savory steak and potatoes foil packets are made with juicy sirloin steak bites and tender potatoes seasoned with garlic and herbs. It's an easy family dinner that's perfect for grilling, camping, or the oven!
This burrito skillet features juicy ground beef, diced tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, and cheese. This one-skillet dinner is ready in 30 minutes and combines all of your favorite Mexican flavors!
This easy steak and potatoes skillet is a flavorful one-pan meal made with tender sirloin steak, cubed potatoes, and healthy veggies cooked in a zesty citrus-soy marinade.
Sizzling hot fajitas with juicy shrimp, flavorful bell peppers and onions, all tossed in a homemade fajitas seasoning mix. This is an easy, quick, and delicious shrimp fajitas dinner prepared in just one skillet!
This juicy and tender roasted chicken breast recipe turns out perfect every time! Say goodbye to dry chicken with this easy recipe featuring a quick saltwater soak and a delicious homemade spice mix.
This one-pot creamy tomato pasta is a quick and delicious dinner for busy weeknights! Add all the ingredients to a pot, and have a plate of saucy pasta on the table in 20 minutes.
This spicy chorizo soup is a quick and easy, one-pot wonder full of YUM! With hearty beans and rice, tangy tomatoes, savory herbs, and juicy sausage in every bite.
This chicken and orzo recipe is loaded with flavors and texture thanks to the buttery orzo, sweet tomatoes, tender spinach, and juicy chicken drumsticks. It's a delicious and easy one-pot meal that everyone will love!
Skip the wok and make Asian sheet pan chicken and veggies in the oven instead! This one-pan recipe is ready in 30 minutes, dressed in the easiest homemade stir-fry sauce.
The classic Surf and Turf dinner prepared with melt-in-your-mouth tender steak and garlicky shrimp on just one sheet pan. Broccoli and potato wedges, included!
This Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is tender, flaky, and drizzled with a delicious garlic butter sauce! Baked on a sheet pan with your favorite veggies, it's quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights.
This quick, delicious, and creamy salmon recipe is prepared in just one skillet and served with an incredible lemon garlic cream sauce, and it's done in under 30 minutes.
You’ve got a few of our favorites on the list (love the southwestern taco skillet!) I can’t wait to try several more, starting with the Garlic Butter Baked Salmon. It looks amazing!
How many easy and delicious dinner ideas! I should try them all!
Just in time for this busy time of year! I’m trying the taco skillet first. Yum!
These looks incredibly delicious! Definitely making these specially when we need something quick and easy!
Wow an impressive collection! I want to try all the ideas but first of all I want to try tortellini soup. It really impresses ..
OMGGGG how will I choose which one to try first?! I think I am going to have to go with the garlic butter salmon – YUM.
You’ve got a few of our favorites on the list (love the southwestern taco skillet!) I can’t wait to try several more, starting with the Garlic Butter Baked Salmon. It looks amazing!
perfect timing, I’ve been in such a dinner rut! Thanks!
These are exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thank you so so much!
LOVE all these ideas. And they come in handy this busy time of year.
Major timesavers, thank you!