Some nights call for lazy dinners, and that’s okay. These 15 recipes are simple, wholesome, and made with real ingredients, but they don’t require much effort. Many are one-pot or one-pan meals, and most work well for meal planning for the week. They’re the kind of lazy mom dinners that make dinnertime easier without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.
Korean Ground Beef Bulgogi
Ground Beef Bulgogi is an easy, flavor-packed meal made with ground beef, a savory-sweet bulgogi sauce, and simple garnishes. Perfect for serving over rice, in lettuce wraps, or alongside fresh vegetables.
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Marry Me Chicken Orzo
Marry Me Chicken Orzo is a one-pan dinner of chicken simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with garlic, herbs, and fluffy orzo pasta.
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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
A family favorite, this 3-ingredient slow cooker salsa chicken recipe is as simple as it gets while still being so incredibly delicious. No chopping or ingredient prep is involved!
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Leftover Chicken or Turkey Pesto Sliders
Use your leftover turkey (or rotisserie chicken) meat to create these moist and tasty cheesy pesto sliders for lunch the next day.
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Pesto Chicken Tortellini
Creamy Pesto Chicken Tortellini is a one-skillet, 30-minute meal featuring tender chicken, cheese tortellini, and a rich, garlicky pesto sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Pierogi Soup
Hearty pierogi soup simmered in rich bone broth with tomatoes, carrots, and Italian herbs. Cozy, comforting, and perfect for chilly nights.
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Cheese Tortellini Alfredo
This creamy stovetop Cheese Tortellini Alfredo is a comforting, family-friendly meal that comes together in just 25 minutes with a homemade sauce.
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Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders with tender beef, melted provolone, and sautéed veggies. Perfect for parties, game days, or easy family dinners!
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Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
Creamy tomato basil chicken is packed full of flavor but uses, staple simple ingredients that are then slow-cooked to perfection.
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Sheet Pan Curried Chicken & Tahini Dressing
Make a simple and healthy dinner with this quick sheet pan curried chicken that comes with a creamy tahini dressing.
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Rustic Green Bean Soup {Mahuna}
A green bean soup full of flavor and vegetables. This soup is called mahuna in Croatia, where it is a hearty and healthy busy day soup that can be quickly prepared with either garden fresh or frozen and canned ingredients.
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Slow Cooker Mushroom Soup
Slow cooker Creamy Mushroom Soup with Garlic Herb Toasts is a rich, velvety soup slow-cooked to perfection.
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Panko-Crusted Chicken Breast
Enjoy a quick, mouthwatering meal with this golden, panko-crusted chicken—ideal for busy nights and packed with flavor.
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Coconut Lime Chicken
Quick and delicious Coconut Lime Chicken in a creamy coconut sauce with lime and garlic. Ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners!
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Lazy dinners don’t have to mean unhealthy or boring. With a little planning and the right whole food ingredients, these simple recipes can make your weeknights easier while still keeping your family well-fed. Whether you use them for meal planning or pull one together at the last minute, these lazy mom dinners prove that simple food can still be nourishing and delicious.
