20 Lazy Dinners I Make Way More Often Than I’ll Ever Admit

Long days have a way of making me crave the lazy dinners I make way more often than I’ll ever admit. They’re the ultimate mix of easy and satisfying, ready in minutes with hardly any cleanup. From quick skillet meals to simple oven bakes, these go-tos never fail me when I’m running on fumes.

Skillet Chicken And Couscous With Roasted Carrots

A platter of chicken and couscous. — Skillet Chicken And Couscous With Roasted Carrots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This savory chicken and couscous dish is a fresh and fabulous one pan skillet dinner with roasted carrots that comes together in 30 minutes.
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Skillet Dinner With Chicken Broccoli And Rice

A skillet of chicken rice and broccoli casserole. — Skillet Dinner With Chicken Broccoli And Rice. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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Chicken and Rice Casserole with Broccoli has tender chicken, a homemade sauce and a crispy Ritz topping for a one-pan, easy to make skillet dinner.
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Creamy Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

A plate of rice covered with poppy seed chicken. — Creamy Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Butter & Baggage.

This creamy casserole is filled with tender chicken, a rich sour cream sauce, and a buttery cracker topping. It’s ideal for make-ahead meals that taste even better the next day.
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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

A serving of king ranch casserole with some avocados. — King Ranch Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Butter & Baggage.

Filled with layers of chicken, peppers, and tortillas, this Tex-Mex classic is rich and comforting. Make it ahead for easy entertaining or weeknight convenience.
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Baked Cast Iron Skillet Spaghetti Pie

A slice of spaghetti pie casserole being removed from a skillet. — Baked Cast Iron Skillet Spaghetti Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

The easiest way to make spaghetti pie! Thin spaghetti baked in a cheesy sauce with even more cheese on top! Best recipe for pasta night.
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Cast Iron Skillet Chicken with Olives and Grapes

A skillet of chicken thighs with olives and grapes. — Cast Iron Skillet Chicken with Olives and Grapes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Grapes compliment salty Kalamata olives for a fabulous roasted chicken thigh recipe that you can easily prepare in 10 minutes.
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Skillet Chicken Pasta with Sweet Potato and Crispy Sage

A skillet filled with penne pasta, chunks of chicken, diced butternut squash, spinach, and shaved Parmesan cheese, with a wooden spoon resting on the side. — Skillet Chicken Pasta with Sweet Potato and Crispy Sage. Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

Made in 30 minutes, this quick, easy, healthy skillet chicken pasta is a family favorite. Crispy sage and parmesan put it over the top.
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Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers With Italian Sausage

Three stuffed bell peppers, inspired by classic 1980s recipes, two red and one orange, filled with rice and topped with shredded cheese and chopped fresh herbs, served on a light-colored plate. — Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers With Italian Sausage. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions, and garlic are cooked in the slow cooker for a low-effort weeknight dinner.
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Layered Taco Casserole Bake

A spoon removing a scoop of cheesy taco casserole. — Layered Taco Casserole Bake. Photo credit: Butter & Baggage.

This hearty taco casserole layers seasoned beef, tortillas, and melty cheese for a crowd-pleasing dinner. It’s one of those summer casseroles that packs in flavor and convenience.
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Crock Pot Pork Chops In Mushroom Soup

Mushroom soup and rice with a slow cooker pork chop on a plate. — Crock Pot Pork Chops In Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This recipe produces the most tender and moist bone-in pork chops! Cooked slowly in a crockpot, the marinade is a scrumptious homemade mushroom soup.
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Easiest Skillet Lasagna Recipe

Close-up of lasagna noodles mixed with ground meat, tomato sauce, and melted cheese, garnished with herbs. The dish appears hearty and rich, with a golden, cheesy texture. — Easiest Skillet Lasagna Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Skillet Lasagna is a shortcut recipe that saves time while making a super tasty family dinner! Perfect for sneaking in all sorts of veggies.
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Broccoli Chicken Divan With Curry

Chicken Divan over egg noodles. — Broccoli Chicken Divan With Curry. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Broccoli Chicken Divan is an irresistible, chicken casserole with a creamy white wine cheddar sauce, flavored with curry.
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Tender And Juicy Coca-Cola Marinated Ribs

A plate of grilled barbecue ribs with a tantalizing glaze is displayed on a white dish. A black fork is positioned near the ribs, and a partial view of a bowl containing watermelon slices is visible in the background. The surface is light-colored. — Tender And Juicy Coca-Cola Marinated Ribs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These Coca-Cola Ribs are marinated overnight in your favorite soda for a super tender and juicy crockpot recipe.
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Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

A serving of coq au vin — Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Coq Au Vin in the slow cooker gives you comfort food without having to heat up your kitchen. A French chicken stew with layers of flavor that would make Julia Child proud and is sure to be a family favorite.
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Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Recipe

Close-up of cheesy pizza slices topped with tomato sauce and bits of sausage on a thick, golden crust, showing melty cheese and a gooey texture—perfect inspiration for your favorite pizza recipes. — Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Make a cast iron pizza with a deep dish style dough that’s crispy on the outside but chewy on the inside. A no-knead dough that can can stay fresh for three days, giving you flexibility on when you’ll have pizza night.
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Kielbasa Skillet Simple & Delicious

A close-up of a spoonful of sausage, potatoes, onions, and peppers, cooked together and seasoned, with more of the dish visible in the background. — Kielbasa Skillet Simple & Delicious. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

This Kielbasa Skillet is one of those quick and easy polish sausage recipes that is hearty and tasty. Your whole family will enjoy it.
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Skillet Sausage And Pepper Pasta

A bowl of sausage and pepper pasta next to crusty bread. — Skillet Sausage And Pepper Pasta. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This super easy, one pot, sausage and pepper pasta recipe is perfect for a busy weekday night. A great weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.
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Garlic Butter Pork Chops In A Cast Iron Skillet

A cast iron skillet with two pork chops. — Garlic Butter Pork Chops In A Cast Iron Skillet. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These cast iron skillet pork chops are basted with a garlic and herb butter for a the most tender and juicy pork chops that you can make in less than 15 minutes.
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Easy Beef Burrito Skillet

A close-up of a cheesy Tex-Mex casserole with ground beef, black beans, tortilla strips, melted cheese, and spices, topped with sour cream, chopped red onions, and cilantro, served with a side of fresh greens. — Easy Beef Burrito Skillet. Photo credit: Spicy Southern Kitchen.

Easy Beef Burrito Skillet is full of ground beef, lots of cheese, black beans, salsa and tortilla chips. Much easier than making burritos!
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Super Tender Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast

pot roast on a platter — Super Tender Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast. 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.
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