Some nights, even thinking about dinner feels like too much effort. That’s where these 39 easy weeknight dinners come in! This roundup is packed with fuss-free dinners that practically cook themselves. From creamy slow cooker chicken dishes to one-pot soups and skillet meals, these recipes are perfect for busy nights when you just don’t have the energy to spend hours in the kitchen. So, if you’re running on empty but still want a delicious homemade meal, you’re in the right place. Scroll through and find your new go-to meal—you might just discover a new favorite that makes weeknight cooking a breeze!

Slow Cooker Chicken With Stuffing

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
Slow Cooker Chicken With Stuffing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you have a busy day ahead of you, don’t worry about dinner. This easy 4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken With Stuffing is the perfect make-ahead slow cooker meal. Plus, it’s an easy crock-pot chicken recipe that is very budget-friendly and a great way to feed the entire family.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken With Stuffing

Easy Green Chili Chicken Soup

A rustic bowl filled with a hearty white bean soup, garnished with chopped herbs, sliced jalapeños, and lime wedges. A spoon rests in the bowl. A small bowl of jalapeños is in the background on a woven placemat.
Easy Green Chili Chicken Soup. 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!
Get the Recipe: Easy Green Chili Chicken Soup

Rotel Chicken Spaghetti: 10-Minute Prep

A bowl of creamy chicken spaghetti with shredded cheddar cheese on top. Spaghetti noodles are mixed with a cheesy sauce and diced tomatoes. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. A red napkin and small bowls are in the background.
Rotel Chicken Spaghetti: 10-Minute Prep. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful comfort food the whole family will love! This easy slow cooker recipe uses tender chicken, Rotel tomatoes, spaghetti noodles, and a creamy sauce made with canned soup and cream cheese. With just 10 minutes of prep, the crockpot does all the work, making it perfect for busy weeknights. It’s budget-friendly, kid-approved, and packed with a hint of spice.
Get the Recipe: Rotel Chicken Spaghetti: 10-Minute Prep

Delicious Hamburger Potato Soup

A round white dish filled with a creamy stew featuring chunks of potatoes, ground meat, carrots, peas, and green beans, topped with herbs. It rests on a red and white striped cloth.
Delicious Hamburger Potato Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Hearty hamburger potato soup with ground beef, potatoes, veggies, and melty cheese in a creamy broth is an easy meal for busy nights!
Get the Recipe: Delicious Hamburger Potato Soup

Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Recipe

A bowl of creamy white pasta topped with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes. The dish is served on a blue ceramic plate, with a sprig of fresh parsley and a grater with cheese nearby on a checkered cloth.
Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you’re looking for a dish that’s going to taste delicious and is easy to make, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Crockpot recipe is the answer! With tender chicken, creamy Parmesan garlic sauce, and a touch of basil and oregano, this meal is sure to wow your guests and make your house smell amazing.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Recipe

Pan-Seared Tilapia: 10-Minute Recipe

tilapia with lemon butter sauce
Pan-Seared Tilapia: 10-Minute Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Pan-seared tilapia with lemon butter is sure to be an easy dinner the whole family will love!! This mild-flavored fish is infused with a hint of tart lemon, cilantro, and sweet, creamy butter perfect for a family dinner. The best part is, it only takes 10 minutes to cook making it perfect for busy weeknights!
Get the Recipe: Pan-Seared Tilapia: 10-Minute Recipe

Hearty Chicken 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.
Hearty Chicken Gnocchi Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe is a potluck favorite, easy to make in a crock pot and loaded with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and fluffy gnocchi. It’s the ultimate comfort food!
Get the Recipe: Hearty Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Crock Pot Pork Chops: 5-Minute Prep

Pork chops and gravy over mashed potatoes
Crock Pot Pork Chops: 5-Minute Prep. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This simple crock pot pork chops recipe requires only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of preparation! With no effort, you can serve saucy crock pot pork chops that will be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Pork Chops: 5-Minute Prep

Easy One-Pot French Onion Soup Chicken

french onion chicken
Easy One-Pot French Onion Soup Chicken. 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!
Get the Recipe: Easy One-Pot French Onion Soup Chicken

Crock Pot Taco Soup With Ranch

taco soup
Crock Pot Taco Soup With Ranch. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make Creamy Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing is packed with ground beef, beans, & veggies, all in a cheesy tomato and ranch broth.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Taco Soup With Ranch

Tasty French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole

A rectangular white baking dish filled with a baked dish featuring caramelized onions, melted cheese, and herbs in a rich brown sauce. The dish is set on a wooden board with a yellow cloth beside it.
Tasty French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Savory chicken thighs, caramelized onions, beefy broth, and gooey provolone cheese come together in this French Onion Chicken Casserole!
Get the Recipe: Tasty French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole

Really Easy Chicken Corn Soup Recipe

Chicken corn chowder in a bowl with bacon and sprinkled on top
Really Easy Chicken Corn Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crock pot chicken corn soup makes an easy meal for weeknights! It cooks up mostly unattended until you’re ready to serve it up for dinner.
Get the Recipe: Really Easy Chicken Corn Soup Recipe

Cajun-Smothered Chicken: 15-Minute Prep

cajun chicken and gravy
Cajun-Smothered Chicken: 15-Minute Prep. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This rich, Smothered Cajun Chicken Recipe is loaded with flavorful gravy and tender chicken breasts. Creole cuisine has never been so easy. Just pan-sear your chicken and finish this dish in a Crock Pot for a meal that needs 15 minutes of prep time and almost no effort at all. Great for a dinner party or a family night.
Get the Recipe: Cajun-Smothered Chicken: 15-Minute Prep

Delicious Lemon Garlic Chicken

A white scalloped plate with creamy pasta topped with a seasoned chicken breast, garnished with lemon slices and parsley. The dish is placed on a light background with a yellow and white checkered cloth beside it.
Delicious Lemon Garlic Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Indulge in this Lemon Garlic Chicken smothered in a rich and creamy sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta. With just 15 minutes of prep, you’ll have dinner simmering in your crock pot, freeing you from the kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Delicious Lemon Garlic Chicken

Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe

chicken tortilla soup
Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe is a rich blend of chicken, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, and authentic Mexican spices, perfect for potluck sharing.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe

Slow Cooker Beef German Goulash

German goulash cooked in a crock pot over egg noodles
Slow Cooker Beef German Goulash. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This hearty Slow Cooker German Goulash recipe makes it easy to serve a delicious, authentic goulash soup. This German Goulash is chock full of tender beef and vegetables cooked to perfection in a richly seasoned red wine and sweet paprika broth.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef German Goulash

Super Easy-Prep Slow Cooker Chicken With Salsa

A white oval dish filled with shredded Mexican chicken, seasoned with spices, sits on a wooden surface. Nearby are corn tortillas, a small bowl of shredded cheese, and a dark patterned cloth.
Super Easy-Prep Slow Cooker Chicken With Salsa. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Salsa chicken in the slow cooker is an easy 10 minute prep, recipe for tender, flavorful shredded chicken for tacos, burritos, and more.
Get the Recipe: Super Easy-Prep Slow Cooker Chicken With Salsa

Crock Pot 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.
Crock Pot 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 potluck meals.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Easy Turkey Breast and Stuffing

A plate of sliced turkey breast covered with creamy gravy, garnished with fresh rosemary and sage. The dish is served on a white rectangular platter placed on a white cloth.
Easy Turkey Breast and Stuffing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Juicy and tender turkey breast with this simple crockpot recipe. Perfect for weeknights or as an easy holiday option with stuffing!
Get the Recipe: Easy Turkey Breast and Stuffing

Thick and Meaty Chili Recipe

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, and jalapeño slices. The dish is served in a white bowl on a green plate, with a green cloth nearby.
Thick and Meaty Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Thick and meaty chili without beans recipe is made with savory chili seasonings, tomatoes, and chiles all slow simmered in your crockpot.
Get the Recipe: Thick and Meaty Chili Recipe

Best Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe

Best Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This homemade sloppy joes recipe has a sweet and tangy sauce that is incredibly easy to prepare and simmer in your slow cooker. It’s a great main dish recipe for busy weeknights, church potlucks, or a casual party with friends.
Get the Recipe: Best Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe

Tender Yankee Pot Roast Recipe

Yankee pot roast
Tender Yankee Pot Roast Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Super Tender Slow Cooker Yankee Pot Roast—just 10 mins to prep! Enjoy a comfort meal with tender veggies and a thick, creamy gravy.
Get the Recipe: Tender Yankee Pot Roast Recipe

Best Hamburger Vegetable Soup

A bowl of hearty beef and vegetable soup filled with chunks of beef, carrots, celery, beans, potatoes, and green beans in a tomato-based broth. Next to the bowl are a few saltine crackers on a wooden surface, and a blue checked cloth is nearby.
Best Hamburger Vegetable Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Hamburger Vegetable Soup is the perfect dish for cozy family dinners, potlucks, or sharing with a friend in need. It’s simple, satisfying, and packed with wholesome ingredients that nourish the body and soul.
Get the Recipe: Best Hamburger Vegetable Soup

Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Tacos (5-Minute Prep)

Crock pot chicken for taco meat
Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Tacos (5-Minute Prep). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Mexican crockpot chicken tacos recipe with simple ingredients , 5 min. prep time, turns out perfect every time you make tacos.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Tacos (5-Minute Prep)

Hearty Tex-Mex 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.
Hearty Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Hearty Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is an easy make-ahead soup recipe full of traditional Mexican seasonings and veggies, great for potluck dinners.
Get the Recipe: Hearty Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup

Traditional Creamy Chicken And Dumplings

chicken and dumplings
Traditional Creamy 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.
Get the Recipe: Traditional Creamy Chicken And Dumplings

Easy Tender BBQ Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (10-Minute Prep)

Pulled pork on a plate with two forks
Easy Tender BBQ Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (10-Minute Prep). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

I’m going to teach you how to make super tender, smoky BBQ slow cooker pulled pork in under 10 minutes of prep to cooking time.
Get the Recipe: Easy Tender BBQ Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (10-Minute Prep)

Easy Prep Tender Sirloin Tip Roast

Sirloin tip roast and vegetables
Easy Prep Tender Sirloin Tip Roast. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy prep sirloin tip roast in a crock pot recipe creates tender, flavorful beef with a rich, savory sauce and perfectly cooked vegetables. A simple, hands-off meal perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Plus, enjoy delicious leftovers for effortless meal planning!
Get the Recipe: Easy Prep Tender Sirloin Tip Roast

Super Easy Slow Cooker Mac And Cheese Recipe

Crock pot macaroni and cheese being scooped up with a spoon
Super Easy Slow Cooker Mac And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

My slow cooker mac and cheese recipe uses all the best things in life: butter, Velveeta, half and half, and cheddar cheese. Only 20 min. prep.
Get the Recipe: Super Easy Slow Cooker Mac And Cheese Recipe

Potato Soup With Frozen Hash Browns: 10-Minute Prep

Five ingredient crock pot potato soup with cheese and bacon on top
Potato Soup With Frozen Hash Browns: 10-Minute Prep. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup with frozen hash browns takes under 10 minutes to prep and makes a delicious, hearty pot of soup.
Get the Recipe: Potato Soup With Frozen Hash Browns: 10-Minute Prep

Easy to Make Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

Easy to Make Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make, Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe combines cheese tortellini, tender chicken with a blend of Italian herbs in a creamy broth.
Get the Recipe: Easy to Make Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

Easy Crock Pot Chicken With Ranch Recipe

A plate of creamy chicken alfredo pasta garnished with shredded cheese and green onions. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. The plate rests on a blue and white striped cloth.
Easy Crock Pot Chicken With Ranch Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crockpot chicken with ranch is a simple, yummy recipe that combines cream cheese ranch dressing mix with tender, juicy chicken and pasta.
Get the Recipe: Easy Crock Pot Chicken With Ranch Recipe

Layered Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef

layered beef taco casserole
Layered Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Layered Cheesy Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef is made with classic Mexican seasonings, beans, peppers, tomatoes and cheese.
Get the Recipe: Layered Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef

Easy Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

A fork lifts spaghetti with meat sauce from a green plate. The pasta is topped with a rich, chunky tomato meat sauce, suggesting a hearty meal. A red and white striped cloth is partially visible in the background.
Easy Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

You need to try this spaghetti sauce creamy crock pot recipe! It’s a rich, protein-packed, and comforting blend of ground beef, velvety cottage cheese, and tangy tomato sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, it creates deep, hearty flavors in every bite, perfect for an easy, make-ahead meal.
Get the Recipe: Easy Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Easy to Make White Chili With Chicken

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.
Easy to Make White Chili With Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make white chili recipe with chicken crock pot style is a creamy, mildly spicy soup with tender chicken, beans, and chili spices.
Get the Recipe: Easy to Make White Chili With Chicken

Italian Mississippi Chicken Recipe: 10-Minute Prep

Mississippi chicken
Italian Mississippi Chicken Recipe: 10-Minute Prep. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Deliciously creamy Italian Mississippi Chicken with tender chicken breasts, spicy Italian banana peppers, & heavy cream. Quick 10-minute prep!
Get the Recipe: Mississippi Chicken Recipe: 10-Minute Prep

Creamy and Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Soup with Chicken

jalapeno popper soup with bacon and cheese on top
Creamy and Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Soup with Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This creamy and cheesy Jalapeno Popper Soup is the ultimate spicy comfort food! Packed with all your favorite parts of this classic appetizer, like crispy bacon, spicy jalapenos, and melty cheese, this hearty soup is perfect for chilly days.
Get the Recipe: Creamy and Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Soup with Chicken

Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

A bowl of chicken soup with shredded chicken, beans, red peppers, purple tortilla strips, and fresh cilantro, served in a white bowl on a white plate. The background shows a striped cloth.
Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

This recipe is so tasty and will feed a crowd! Very hearty, very healthy and is particularly divine with lots of cheese, sour cream, cilantro, crushed tortilla chips and anything else you want to throw up on top.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese

A hearty bowl of creamy chicken chowder topped with shredded cheese. The soup includes corn, black beans, and diced vegetables, garnished with fresh cilantro. A slice of lime rests on the rim of the blue bowl, adding a touch of citrus flair.
Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

This Chicken Chili Crock Pot recipe is light, fresh and delicious. Just dump the ingredients into your crockpot so you come home to an easy dinner.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese

21 Pasta Recipes That Prove Every Night Should Be Pasta Night

A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese garnished with fresh parsley served on a table with gold cutlery and a napkin in the background.
21 Pasta Recipes. Image credit: Lauren’s Latest

Who says pasta should only be a once-in-a-while treat? With its endless variety of flavors, creamy sauces, and hearty ingredients, pasta deserves a spot on your dinner table every night of the week! This roundup is packed with comforting, crowd-pleasing dishes that make weeknight dinners a breeze. From rich, creamy favorites like Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta to zesty twists like Cheesy Taco Mac And Cheese, each recipe brings something special to the table. So, why settle for ordinary when you can have pasta perfection any night of the week? Dive in and discover your next go-to dinner! Get All The Recipes: 21 Pasta Recipes That Prove Every Night Should Be Pasta Night