Horizontal overhead photo of Coconut Braised Chicken Breasts in a cast iron skillet with bowls of jasmine rice, fresh herbs and lime wedges nearby.

What's for Dinner? 15 Easy Weeknight Recipes!

By Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine | Updated on May 14, 2023

This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.

Are you in a dinner rut? We've got 15 easy and delicious weeknight dinner recipes that everyone will love!

Do you get tired of eating the same things week after week? I know I'm always excited to try new recipes mixed in with some old favorites.

Horizontal overhead photo of Coconut Braised Chicken Breasts in a cast iron skillet with bowls of jasmine rice, fresh herbs and lime wedges nearby.

These are some of our favorite easy and delicious dinner recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights. May can be such a busy month with all the celebrations and end-of-school-year festivities. Make things easy on yourself and add some of these to your menu this month. Enjoy!

Overhead picture of Thai Peanut Chicken in a black bowl with rice

30-Minute Thai Peanut Chicken

This 30-Minute Thai Peanut Chicken with super tender chicken, healthy veggies and a silky smooth Asian peanut sauce comes together in less time than you can order takeout!

Close up vertical picture of easy thin crust pizza with basil and pepperoni

Easy Thin Crust Pizza Tutorial

Everyone needs a super easy and universally-loved dinner idea up their sleeve. This Easy Thin Crust Pizza Tutorial will show you how to make shatteringly crisp, outrageously delicious pizza in 20 minutes!

Vertical picture of Salmon Salad with Israeli Couscous on a platter

Israeli Couscous Salmon Salad

Served warm or at room temperature, this Israeli Couscous Salmon Salad is light, fresh and delicious. It comes together in right around 40 minutes!

Coconut Braised Chicken Breasts

Tender chicken breasts nestled in a creamy, tangy, sweet and spicy sauce, this easy Coconut Braised Chicken Breasts recipe is 5-star-restaurant delicious!

Vertical overhead picture of Southwestern Zucchini Ham Crustless Quiche with a slice cut on a blue and white plate

Southwestern Zucchini Ham Crustless Quiche

This fabulous Southwestern Zucchini Ham Crustless Quiche is healthy, hearty and super delicious. It comes together quickly and is a great way to use up leftover ham (or just purchase a chunk of ham from the deli)!

Roasted Veggie and Crispy Chickpea Salad in a cast iron skillet.

Roasted Veggie and Crispy Chickpea Salad

This healthy Roasted Veggie and Crispy Chickpea Salad combines crispy, spicy chickpeas, caramelized veggies, Israeli couscous, buttery, toasted pine nuts and a generous shower of fresh herbs. It makes a delicious side or fabulous main course!

Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner

This delicious chicken sheet pan dinner is a super easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights, but delicious and pretty enough to serve for a dinner party!

One-Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice

This fabulous  Mexican Chicken and Rice comes together in one skillet in way less than an hour. It's loaded with fresh veggies, lean chicken and lots of south-of-border flavor!

Oven Roasted Greek Chicken Meatballs

These healthy, delicious Greek Chicken Meatballs come together quickly with lean chicken, lots of fresh veggies and a ton of fabulous flavor! Serve them as an appetizer, in sandwiches, in bowls with Greek salad, hummus and orzo (pictured), in wraps with pita bread and hummus...

Overhead vertical photo of Skillet Ravioli Lasagna.

Italian Chicken Sausage Ravioli Lasagna

This make-ahead Italian Chicken Sausage Ravioli Lasagna is bursting with fabulous Italian flavor and tastes like you labored for hours! No one has to know the delicious little secret.

Ginger Scallion Meatballs in bowls with rice and fresh herbs.

Ginger Scallion Meatballs with Potsticker Dipping Sauce

If you enjoy Asian potstickers, you're going to LOVE these Ginger Scallion Meatballs. Both the meatballs and the Potsticker Dipping Sauce come together quickly with minimal fuss.

Vertical overhead photo of a Chopped Mediterranean Farro Salad in a white oval platter with dressing.

Chopped Mediterranean Farro Salad

Love a hearty, healthy, salad that's bursting with bright, fresh flavor? This Chopped Mediterranean Farro Salad is a meal on its own or a great side!

Overhead picture of Korean Meatballs with rice and toppings

Korean Meatball Lettuce Wraps

Looking to eat a little lighter and leaner? These Korean Meatball Lettuce Wraps are easy, healthy and so delicious! The meatballs also make a fabulous appetizer that will disappear in the blink of an eye!

Overhead picture of Hoisin Cashew Chicken and rice in blue and white bowls

Sweet and Spicy Hoisin Cashew Chicken

You can put together this delicious Sweet and Spicy Hoisin Cashew Chicken in 30 minutes with just a few simple ingredients and it tastes much better than takeout!

Mexican Salmon Rice Bowls with Fresh Corn and Mango Salsa

These Mexican Salmon Rice Bowls are healthy, delicious, and bursting with South-of-the-Border flavor. They're easy enough for every day but elegant (and amazing) enough for entertaining!

Shop Our Café Loves

We’ve gathered our favorite kitchen tools, tableware, and entertaining treasures in one place, the Café Loves store. It’s a wonderful spot to find something special for yourself or the cooks and hosts you love!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

2 Comments