Busy days don’t mean you have to settle for boring dinners. These 31 no-fuss recipes are packed with flavor, short on prep, and perfect for families who need quick and satisfying meals. From juicy air fryer chicken legs and cheesy baked meatballs to creamy slow cooker soups and hearty one-pan casseroles, there’s something here for every kind of craving. Scroll through and find your next go-to dinner!

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Legs (Extra Juicy)

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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Legs (Extra Juicy). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

The whole family will enjoy this Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Leg Recipe for a quick and easy dinner. It only takes 2 minutes to prepare before you start cooking in your air fryer.
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15-Minute Prep Chicken Parmesan Recipe

A plate of spaghetti topped with homemade chicken parmesan, marinara sauce, and melted cheese, garnished with fresh basil leaves. The dish is served on a red and white plate, with a grater and a striped cloth napkin in the background.
15-Minute Prep Chicken Parmesan Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Easy Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan Recipe takes tender chicken breasts, coats them in Panko bread crumbs, and cooks them with marinara in a slow cooker. It is perfect for those wanting a restaurant-quality meal without the effort.
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10-Minute Prep White Chili With Chicken Recipe

A bowl of creamy white chicken chili topped with shredded cheese and jalapeño slices. Surrounding the bowl are tortilla chips, a small bowl of shredded cheese, and a dish of sliced jalapeños. The background is a patterned cloth.
10-Minute Prep White Chili With Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This white chili with chicken crock pot recipe is a creamy, mildly spicy dish featuring tender chicken, hearty beans, and warming spices. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients like green chiles, cream cheese, and broth for a delicious, fuss-free meal.
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Quick No-Bake Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

single serving shepards pie with mashed potatoes and cheese on top in a small cast iron skillet
Quick No-Bake Shepherd’s Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This no-bake shepherd’s pie can be ready in under 30 minutes from stove to table, featuring budget-friendly ingredients that will satisfy even the hungriest eaters, making it an ideal choice for your dinner recipes.
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5-Minute Prep Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
5-Minute Prep Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This simple chicken and stuffing crockpot with 4 ingredients is the perfect easy dinner that only takes 5 minutes to prep.
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10-Minute Lemon Butter Pan-Seared Tilapia

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10-Minute Lemon Butter Pan-Seared Tilapia. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Enjoy this pan-seared tilapia with lemon butter that cooks up in 10 minutes. With a hint of tart lemon, cilantro, and sweet creamy butter.
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Sweet & Spicy Asian Noodles Lao Gan Ma

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Sweet & Spicy Asian Noodles Lao Gan Ma. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Asian Noodles Lao Gan Ma is absolutely the best Asian noodle recipe I have ever tried, better than takeout or even some fancy restaurant. The dish has layers of sweet spicy flavors that develop a sauce that you will be willing to lick the pan for.
Get the Recipe: Sweet & Spicy Asian Noodles Lao Gan Ma

Sweet Potato Pasta Recipe

A white bowl filled with creamy pasta topped with grated cheese, featuring fusilli, spinach, and red bell peppers. There is a fork beside the bowl and another small bowl of cheese in the background on a marble surface.
Sweet Potato Pasta Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Enjoy serving this creamy sweet potato pasta recipe that is made with smooth silken tofu, milk, and sweet potatoes for a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for weeknight meals or special celebrations!
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Green Chili Chicken Soup Recipe

A bowl of chili filled with white beans, corn, and topped with jalapeño slices, tortilla chips, and fresh cilantro. Lime wedges are placed on the side, and there's a woven mat underneath the bowl.
Green Chili Chicken Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Green Chili Chicken Soup is packed with juicy chicken, green salsa, beans, and corn for a hearty, one-pot meal. It’s mild, yet flavorful, and is a hit with the whole family!
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Spicy Thai Chicken

thai chicken with coconut on it.
Spicy Thai Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Zesty spicy Thai chicken recipe cooks up juicy, flavored packed chicken breasts in 30 minutes for an easy weeknight meal everyone will love.
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15-Minute Prep Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

Two bowls of creamy chicken gnocchi soup with carrots, celery, spinach, and herbs are placed on a red and beige cloth. One bowl has a spoon. The soup is thick and hearty, showcasing chunks of vegetables and gnocchi.
15-Minute Prep Chicken and Gnocchi Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe is easy to make in a crock pot and loaded with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and fluffy gnocchi.
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Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken Recipe

Instant pot hold barbecue chicken sandwich with Pickles
Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This quick and flavorful Instant Pot pulled BBQ chicken recipe is perfect for sandwiches, BBQ plates, or tacos, ready in just 30 minutes and an excellent addition to your dinner recipes.
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15-Minute Prep Chicken And Dumplings

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15-Minute Prep Chicken And Dumplings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Traditional crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft chewy dumplings, tender chicken and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.
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Quick & Easy Taco Mac and Cheese

A white ceramic dish filled with pasta shells mixed with ground beef and diced tomatoes, all coated in a yellow-orange sauce. The dish is placed on a brown cloth.
Quick & Easy Taco Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you’re looking for a new Mexican-themed dish, I want to share this Taco Mac and Cheese Recipe with you. The fusion of these two classic favorites provides a variety of flavors, from the creamy delight of mac and cheese to the spicy kick of taco seasoning and the freshness of the toppings.
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Ham and Cheese Croissant with Honey Mustard

A plate of golden-brown croissant sandwiches filled with ham and melted cheese. The croissants are sprinkled with poppy seeds. A blue and white striped cloth is partially visible on the side.
Ham and Cheese Croissant with Honey Mustard. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This ham and cheese croissants recipe is perfect for a party or big family gathering. Start by whipping up a quick homemade honey mustard in just 2 minutes. Then, assemble the croissants on a large sheet pan, toast them in the oven, and enjoy warm, melty sandwiches topped with a honey-poppy seed glaze.
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Quick Prep Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole Recipe

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Quick Prep Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Easy Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole is a simple and tasty dish perfect for busy weeknights. All you need is a few basic pantry ingredients, soup mix, chicken, and a slow cooker. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying one-pot casserole dinner that everyone will love!
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Easy Baked Turkey Pasta Casserole Recipe

A bowl of colorful pasta salad featuring fusilli, peas, diced tomatoes, and chunks of chicken, garnished with fresh basil leaves. The meal is set on a woven cloth with a fork and knife in the background.
Easy Baked Turkey Pasta Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This turkey pasta casserole is a crowd-pleaser, combining juicy turkey and creamy sauce in an easy one-pan meal. Great for busy weeknights or to use up holiday leftover turkey.
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10-Minute Prep Chicken Taco Soup

A top view of a hearty chili bowl filled with beans, corn, peppers, and topped with sour cream, cilantro, and a slice of green chili. Surrounding the bowl are tortilla chips, another bowl of chili, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
10-Minute Prep Chicken Taco Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is an easy make-ahead soup recipe that is full of traditional Mexican seasonings and veggies.
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Cheesy Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe

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Cheesy Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs recipe is a delightful twist on the classic dish. These flavorful meatballs combine ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings, all nestled in a rich marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a family meal or when entertaining guests. These classic parm meatballs are sure to become a family favorite.
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Easy Herb Crusted Chicken (Texas Roadhouse)

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Easy Herb Crusted Chicken (Texas Roadhouse). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you’re craving the Texas Roadhouse herb crusted chicken recipe but don’t feel like going out, then you need to make this easy copycat recipe. This easy to make herb crusted chicken recipe is so flavorful and cooks up juicy on the inside with a perfect seared herb crust on the outside.
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10-Minute Prep Chicken and Tortellini Soup

A bowl of creamy chicken tortellini soup with shredded chicken, cheese tortellini, diced carrots, and herbs, topped with grated cheese. Served in a white bowl with a red rim, accompanied by a silver spoon and a striped napkin on the side.
10-Minute Prep Chicken and Tortellini Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make, Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe combines cheese tortellinis, tender chicken with a blend of Italian herbs in a creamy broth.
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Quick-Prep Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Tacos

Crock pot chicken for taco meat
Quick-Prep Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Tacos. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Mexican crockpot chicken tacos recipe with simple ingredients , 5 min. prep time, turns out perfect every time you make tacos.
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Easy Instant Pot Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Skyline Chili on top of spaghetti with beans cheese and oyster crackers
Easy Instant Pot Cincinnati Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This homemade copycat recipe for authentic tasting Instant Pot Cincinnati chili will become a quick and easy family favorite. The sweet and savory sauce is spiced with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, garlic all infused with beef hamburger and tomato sauce.
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Instant Pot Creamy Clam Chowder Recipe

A white bowl filled with creamy clam chowder garnished with chopped parsley and several oyster crackers. The bowl is placed on a beige tablecloth, with a speckled white cup and a wooden board with bacon pieces in the background.
Instant Pot Creamy Clam Chowder Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

You can make this rich creamy Instant Pot clam chowder recipe in about 30 minutes. This recipe makes a comforting warm chowder that is full of tender potatoes, carrots, and celery, and loaded with sweet pieces of clams.
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Easy Ground Turkey Bolognese Recipe

Turkey bolognese recipe on a plate with chili pepper seeds and parmesan in bowls by it.
Easy Ground Turkey Bolognese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This classic Italian turkey bolognese recipe makes a hearty sauce to serve up with your favorite pasta. Tomatoes are slow cooked with onions, garlic, celery, carrots and lots of fresh herbs for a pasta dinner everyone will love!
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10-Minute Prep Juicy Chicken Tocino Recipe

Sweet and sour chicken with rice and fried egg
10-Minute Prep Juicy Chicken Tocino Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This simple slow cooker recipe for easy chicken tocino is sweet and tangy, with a simple homemade marinade that’s quick and easy.
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Easy French Onion Pork Chops Recipe

A skillet filled with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and savory sauce. A wooden spoon held above the skillet drips sauce onto the cheesy surface, highlighting a rich, hearty dish.
Easy French Onion Pork Chops Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

French Onion Pork Chops are a savory, cheesy, one-pan meal that’s perfect for family dinners and gatherings. Made with juicy pork chops, caramelized onions, and a rich sauce, this dish brings warmth and flavor to your table. Try this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe today!
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15-Minute Prep Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

A bowl of chicken noodle soup with wide egg noodles, shredded chicken, and fresh parsley is placed on a decorative blue and white plate. Next to the bowl is a folded white cloth with blue stripes. Three square crackers are situated on the side of the plate.
15-Minute Prep Classic Chicken Noodle Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, made with tender chicken breasts, herbs, and veggies in a flavorful broth, perfect for low-stress, hearty meals.
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Sweet and Spicy Chicken Recipe

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Sweet and Spicy Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make this super easy sweet and spicy honey chicken recipe for a quick weeknight dinner in less than 20 minutes. It’s sure to become a family favorite.
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10-Minute Prep Chicken Chili Recipe

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños. A spoon rests inside the bowl. A small bowl of sour cream and sliced jalapeños on a plate are in the background on a checkered cloth.
10-Minute Prep Chicken Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Slow cooker chicken chili with pablano peppers comes together in no time. Just dump in the ingredients and let the slow cooker do all the work. A healthy dinner the whole family will love.
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Meaty Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe

A close-up of a serving of lasagna on a white plate. The lasagna is layered with pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese, and is garnished with fresh chopped basil.
Meaty Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

This Slow Cooker Lasagna recipe features a meaty sauce, three cheeses and lasagna pasta sheets that are cooked low and slow.
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31 Dessert Recipes From Grandma’s Classic Recipe Box

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
31 Dessert Recipes From Grandma’s Recipe Box. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Get ready to take a delicious trip down memory lane with 31 of the best desserts from Grandma’s recipe box! Each one is packed with nostalgia, comforting flavors, and that homemade touch you just can’t get from a store-bought treat. From rich, fudgy brownies to buttery pound cakes and old-fashioned pecan pie, these are the treats that filled our childhood kitchens with the sweetest aromas. Don’t miss out—scroll through and find the perfect dessert to whip up in your own kitchen today! Get All The Recipes: 31 Dessert Recipes From Grandma’s Recipe Box