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:
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