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Our Best Weeknight Dinner Recipes

Here are our best, easy dinner recipes including quick chicken recipes and healthy vegan dinner ideas.

Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.

Recipes

Chicken and Wild Rice with Fennel
Ashley Lonsdale
130 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
130
1 hour 30 minutes
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Gochujang Tofu, Squash and Brussels Sprouts Bowls
Ali Slagle
192 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
192
1 hour
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Sheet-Pan Roasted Salmon With Pea Pesto
Dan Pelosi
719 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
719
35 minutes
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Pressure Cooker Curry Chicken
Ashley Lonsdale
146 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
146
1 hour
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Ginger Salmon Lettuce Wraps
Kristina Felix
165 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
165
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Malai Chicken and Potatoes
Zaynab Issa
2098 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,098
45 minutes
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Spinach Meatballs With Pasta
Ali Slagle
819 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
819
1 hour 30 minutes
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Cold Noodles With Zucchini
Eric Kim
1445 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,445
15 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Sausages and Brussels Sprouts With Honey Mustard
Ali Slagle
10304 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,304
30 minutes
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Pesto-Roasted Salmon With Tomatoes and White Beans
Sheela Prakash
1131 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,131
30 minutes
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Pollo a la Piña (Pineapple Chicken)
Rick A. Martínez
1624 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,624
55 minutes
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Ssamjang Pork Meatballs
Samantha Seneviratne
1369 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,369
30 minutes
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Creamy Lemon Asparagus Gnocchi
Kayla Hoang
1047 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,047
35 minutes
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Burst Cherry Tomato Orzotto
Kayla Hoang
4374 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,374
50 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Shrimp With Tomatoes, Feta and Oregano
Mark Bittman
5265 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,265
10 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Chicken and Bean Fideo
Sarah DiGregorio
368 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
368
4 hours 20 minutes
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Baked Coconut Red Lentils and Greens
Ashley Lonsdale
483 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
483
50 minutes
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Skillet Broccoli-Cheddar Rice
Ali Slagle
1696 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,696
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Feta With Chickpeas and Tomatoes
Ali Slagle
7257 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,257
40 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Cilantro-Lime Chicken and Rice
Sarah DiGregorio
367 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
367
2 hours 45 minutes
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Salmon With Olive Oil-Braised Zucchini and Chickpeas
Sheela Prakash
623 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
623
30 minutes
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Salmon and Cherry Tomato Curry
Ashley Lonsdale
2619 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,619
30 minutes
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Pasta Aglio e Olio With Tuna
Sheela Prakash
1112 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,112
40 minutes
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Bowen Yang’s Mapo Tofu
The New York Times, Bowen Yang
307 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
307
35 minutes
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Steak Quesadillas
Christian Reynoso
447 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
447
30 minutes
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Salsa Macha Pasta With Shrimp
Kristina Felix
14 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14
25 minutes
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Quick Pasta e Fagioli
Ali Slagle
718 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
718
20 minutes
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Cheesy Gnocchi With Corn and Pesto
Carolina Gelen
3657 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,657
25 minutes
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Chicken and Mushroom Soup With Spinach
Sue Li
687 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
687
25 minutes
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Creamy Mushroom Pasta With Garlic Crumbs
Kayla Hoang
339 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
339
45 minutes
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Easy Tomato and Stars Soup
Kristina Felix
61 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
61
25 minutes
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Roasted Cabbage Salad With Spicy Lime Dressing
Kristina Felix
740 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
740
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Black Beans and Squash
Ali Slagle
1151 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,151
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Steak and Pepper Tacos
Kristina Felix
349 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
349
45 minutes
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Chilled Sesame Soba and Tofu
Christian Reynoso
262 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
262
20 minutes
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Roasted Tomato and Onion Frittata
Ashley Lonsdale
287 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
287
45 minutes
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Quick Fish Chowder With Hot Butter Crackers
Sue Li
402 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
402
25 minutes
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One-Pot White Wine Pasta
Ali Slagle
507 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
507
25 minutes
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Hóng Shāo Ròu (Red-Braised Pork Belly)
Margaux Laskey, Betty Liu
106 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
106
3 hours 40 minutes
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Pork Tenderloin With Chickpeas, Tomatoes and Oregano Vinaigrette
Ali Slagle
461 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
461
40 minutes
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One-Pot Cheddar Tomato Mac
Ali Slagle
1744 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,744
40 minutes
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Somen Noodle Soup With Mushrooms
Sue Li
1982 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,982
20 minutes
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Cream of Split Pea Soup
Ashley Lonsdale
116 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
116
1 hour 45 minutes
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Honey-Habanero Pork Chops With Carrots
Ali Slagle
3111 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,111
25 minutes
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One-Pan Salmon Niçoise With Orzo
Ali Slagle
2421 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,421
35 minutes
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Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts
Christian Reynoso
4643 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,643
30 minutes
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Blackened Chicken Breasts
Kia Damon
2424 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,424
20 minutes
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Chickpea Tomato-Rice Soup
Kristina Felix
317 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
317
35 minutes
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