Some days, cooking feels like a chore that you just absolutely can’t do.
The thought of chopping, stirring, and waiting for something to simmer? Absolutely not. But skipping a good meal isn’t an option either. That’s where these lazy girl recipes save the day.
These 22 recipes are for those days when you want the reward of a homemade meal with very little work.
Lemon Ricotta Pasta (Pasta al Limone)
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This Italian lemon ricotta pasta recipe has an excellent fresh summer taste with an intense lemony flavor. It uses just five simple ingredients and takes 30 minutes, making it a very easy recipe to make. You don’t have to cook the sauce!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Ricotta Pasta (Pasta al Limone)
Dump and Go Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
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This Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli is creamy, flavorful, and effortlessly satisfying. You just dump everything in and let the slow cooker do the work.
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Bacon Spinach Egg Bites (Meal Prep)
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These Spinach egg bites are the perfect grab-and-go meal! They’re loaded with bacon, spinach, juicy tomato, and eggs; these frittata muffins are baked in a muffin tin. They’re bite-sized and work great for a meal prep or a quick snack. You can also mix and match your veg and protein to have something different each day.
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Asian-Inspired Avocado Toast
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This Asian-Inspired Avocado Toast combines the creamy richness of avocado with the savory, tangy notes of Asian flavor, making it a delicious and unique breakfast or meal for any time of day. It’s ready in 15 minutes!
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Pepper Crusted Roast Beef
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This peppercorn-crusted oven-roast beef is easy to make with only 4 ingredients! It’s tender and juicy with a crispy and thick pepper crust!
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Greek Rice Bowls With Whipped Feta
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These Greek Rice Bowls are a build-your-own situation loaded with fresh, Greek salad-inspired ingredients, including the most wonderful whipped feta. Prep all of the components ahead of time for quick and easy meals on demand.
Get the Recipe: Greek Rice Bowls with Whipped Feta
Skillet Spaghetti and Meatballs
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Nothing beats a bowlful of classic Skillet Spaghetti and Meatballs when you’re looking for an easy meal the whole family will love. Fully cooked homemade meatballs make this one-pan pasta dinner a snap to whip up.
Get the Recipe: Skillet Spaghetti and Meatballs
Slow Cooker Pizza Beans
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These Slow Cooker Pizza Beans are about to be your new favorite recipe! This one-pot, protein-packed dish has all he flavor of pizza but in a healthier format. Tender beans, marinara sauce, melty cheese, and savory pepperoni all cook together to make a delicious, comforting meal.
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Sheet Pan Cheeseburger and Potato Medley
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This easy sheet Pan Cheeseburger and Potato medley is incredibly simple and easy to make. It requires very little prep time before it’s ready to pop in the oven, and you don’t need exact ingredients. The best part might be that you will only have one pan to wash after dinner.
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Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe
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This high-protein Mexican Chicken Salad recipe is your new go-to for busy weeknights. It’s a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy salad loaded with juicy chicken, sweet corn, and a zesty dressing and ready in just 15 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Easy Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken
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This Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken is a mouthwatering slow cooker chicken recipe that explodes with flavor! This spicy, smoky shredded chicken is the perfect versatile filling for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, nachos, and taco salads!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken
Beef and Broccoli Recipe
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This quick and easy Beef and Broccoli Recipe is so good. Made with tender beef, crunchy broccoli, and an irresistible sauce, this takeout classic makes for a perfect lunch or dinner.
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Smoked Sausage and Potatoes
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This Smoked Sausage and Potatoes is a quick and easy dish that comes together in about 30 minutes with just a few ingredients. It’s a perfect weeknight meal that the whole family will love, loaded with smoked sausage, red potatoes, onions, bell peppers, and herbs.
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Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry
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This easy chicken and green bean stir fry has everything you’d expect from a good Chinese restaurant dish but made in your own kitchen. Tender, juicy chicken, crisp green beans, and a tasty sauce that ties it all together. It’s simple, quick, and ready in under 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry
Tangy Apple and Radicchio Salad With Mapled Walnuts and Gorgonzola
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This 30-minute luxurious apple and radicchio salad has tart green apples, crisp greens, quick-candied walnuts, and creamy Gorgonzola cheese. You can even make (or buy!) the mapled walnuts ahead of time.
Get the Recipe: Tangy Apple and Radicchio Salad with Mapled Walnuts and Gorgonzola
Lazy Lasagna
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This Lazy Lasagna delivers all the cozy, cheesy goodness of classic lasagna without the time-consuming prep. Made with penne pasta, ground beef, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella, this no-layer lasagna recipe is easy to assemble and is still delicious.
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Whole Chicken in Air Fryer With Crispy Skin
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This Air Fryer whole roast chicken is full of flavor, crispy skin, and juicy meat. It’s incredibly easy to make with just a few ingredients, and it cooks in under an hour.
Get the Recipe: Whole Chicken in Air Fryer with Crispy Skin
Easy Beef Tortellini Soup
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This brothy beef tortellini soup is not only super cozy but also ridiculously easy to make – ready in just 15 minutes! It’s perfect for those busy nights when you’re craving something warm and delicious without any fuss.
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Chicken and Rice Bowl
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This easy chicken and rice bowl recipe is a one-pot dinner packed with bold teriyaki flavor, veggies, and tender chicken. It’s perfect for busy and lazy nights!
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Mashed Potatoes and Rice Patties Recipe
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These mashed potato and rice patties are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and rice in one flavorful dish. You can pan-fry them on the stovetop for a crispy crust or bake them in the oven for a lighter option.
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Penne Pomodoro Recipe
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Penne pomodoro or penne al pomodoro is a classic Italian recipe you are going to love. All you need is a handful of simple ingredients and around 30 minutes to have this easy tomato basil pasta recipe on the table.
Get the Recipe: Penne Pomodoro Recipe (easy tomato basil pasta).
20 Minute Honey Ginger Chicken
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This Honey Ginger Chicken is crispy, juicy, and coated in a sweet honey ginger sauce. You can make this one-skillet meal in only 20 minutes. Serve with steamed broccoli and rice for an easy, flavor-packed dinner that’s way better than takeout!
Get the Recipe: 20 Minute Honey Ginger Chicken
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