5 Dinners That Will Save Your Weeknights

Every Monday, our editors bring you Simply (Weeknight) Recipes, five quick and easy dinner recipes to make this week.

I tell time by meals. How long has it been since I had breakfast? When's dinner? Oh yeah, Thursday is when we're having roast chicken. These are the milestones that break up my week and make them memorable. What can I say? I love food.

But even with my passion for home cooking, I get fatigued and start to run out of ideas. That's why sites like Simply Recipes are so great—they're here to provide endless recipe ideas to fit your diet, time limit, ingredients, and family.

When planning my meals for the week ahead, here are the five easy recipes I picked out to ensure I have something delicious to look forward to every single day with minimal effort and time commitment. It's going to be a great week.

10-Minute Beans and Greens

I love beans and I love greens, so this one is a no-brainer, especially since I picked up a loaf of crusty bread this weekend. Recipe developer Devan Grismrud says, "You can use any canned white bean for this dish, but I prefer cannellini or butter beans as they tend to have a softer texture that works really well here."

Cheesy Baked Taco Skillet

Tacos are always a big hit at my house, but I don't always have the patience to making the fillings, warm the tortillas, fill each one, and prep all the toppings. This easy skillet dinner has all of the flavors you're looking for without the hassle.

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken pot pie is the kind of special comfort food dish that's usually reserved for lazy Sundays, but this version takes some clever shortcuts to make it a weeknight-worthy dish. Recipe developer Lou Perseghin says, "Whether you prep it ahead or make it all on a weeknight (it’s ready in an hour flat), it’s sure to bring the whole family running to the table."

Easy Greek Salad

Salad can be dinner! Really! I love a hearty Greek salad with all of its color, texture, and flavor. Simply add some leftover chicken or serve with hummus and pita on the side to make it a meal.

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fridays call for something special: creamy pasta. Founder Elise Bauer says, "Serve the pasta immediately. The sauces are weak emulsions, which will break if held too long." Luckily, it takes just minutes to make.