"You’ve just gotten home from a long day of work, and the last thing you want to do is cook a meal for dinner. We’ve all been there, and we’ve all turned to just ordering food or boxed mac and cheese instead. However, there is hope for still being able to cook something delicious when you really don’t feel like it. One pan, one pot, and sheet pan meals, slow cookers and instant pots, and of course, simple classics are all great options for quick and easy meals. Here are 15 ideas for what to make when you can’t be bothered to put effort into cooking:
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One Pan Meals
1. One Pan Chicken Bruschetta
Source: A Sweet Pea Chef
2. Honey Mustard Salmon and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner
Source: Midwest Foodie
3. Orange Tofu and Edamame Stir-Fry
Source: Recipe Runner
Pasta
4. 20 Minute Cherry Tomato Basil Angel Hair Pasta
Source: Oh Sweet Basil
5. Skillet Chicken Penne Pasta
Source: Cookin’ Canuck
6. Easy One-Pot Pasta Primavera
Source: She Likes Food
Tacos
7. Easy Ground Beef Tacos
Source: As Easy As Apple Pie
8. Easy Chicken Tacos
Source: Isabel Eats
9. Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
Source: Gimme Delicious
Breakfast for Dinner
10. Sheet Pan Breakfast Bowls (Bonus: Also a one-pan meal!)
Source: Love & Zest
11. Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Tostadas
Source: Joyful Healthy Eats
12. Egg English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich
Source: Averie Cooks
Slow Cooker or Instant Pot
Prepare beforehand so you don’t have to worry about it on the night of!
13. Vegan Chipotle Black Bean Chili
Source: One Lovely Life
14. 30-Minute Taco Soup
Source: Downshiftology
15. Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Source: The Real Food Dietitians