5 Quick and Delicious Dinner Ideas for Tonight

Looking for quick and delicious dinner ideas? Here are 5 recipes that will make your evening meal a breeze.

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Discover 5 quick and delicious dinner ideas perfect for a busy night. Easy recipes include BBQ Chicken Pizza, Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce, and more.

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1. BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-made pizza crust
• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

Preparation:

1. Preheat your oven according to the pizza crust package instructions.
2. Spread BBQ sauce evenly over the pizza crust.
3. Top with shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, and red onion slices.
4. Bake according to the crust instructions, usually 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

2. Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Preparation:

1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
3. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, and minced garlic to make the sauce.
4. Serve the salmon with a dollop of the lemon-dill sauce on top.

3. Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup snap peas
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Preparation:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
2. Add the broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
3. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for another minute.
4. Stir in the soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Add the cornstarch mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5. Serve over cooked rice or noodles.

4. Taco Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
• 1 avocado, diced
• Salsa and sour cream, for serving
• Tortilla chips, crushed

Preparation:

1. Cook the ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the taco seasoning and a little water according to the packet instructions. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, black olives, corn, and avocado.
4. Add the cooked meat to the salad and toss to combine.
5. Serve with salsa, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips on top.

5. Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Mix well.
4. Stuff each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture.
5. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and top each with shredded mozzarella cheese.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.