The Cozy Cook

Easy Dinner Recipes

Easy dinner recipes are a must during a busy week when the family is hungry. Luckily, you’ll find tons of easy recipe inspiration here, including One Pot Tomato Spinach Tortellini, Chicken Scallopini, and Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta.

A wooden spoon stirring a pot of hot American Chop Suey.

American Chop Suey (American Goulash)
September 21, 2020
Chicken Florentine on a white plate with sauce on top and a fork in the back.

Chicken Florentine
September 15, 2020
A wooden spoon scooping up baked potato soup topped with bacon and chives.

Baked Potato Soup
September 12, 2020
A white plate with a fork scooping up Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole with ham, chicken, and rice.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
September 8, 2020
Cheesy rice with slices of cooked sausage and a fork in the background.

Sausage and Rice – One Pot!
September 2, 2020
A spoon scooping up creamy broccoli mac and cheese from a saucepan.

Broccoli Mac and Cheese – One Pot!
August 27, 2020
A white plate with a pile of mashed potatoes topped with meatballs and gravy with fresh rosemary on the side.

Meatballs and Gravy
August 19, 2020
A casserole dish filled with Taco Lasagna that's being pulled up with a spatula.

Taco Lasagna – No Boiling Needed!
August 14, 2020
A white bowl filled with tomato basil tortellini pasta in a cream sauce with a fork in the back.

Tomato Basil Pasta – One Pot!
August 1, 2020
A casserole dish filled with Baked Spaghetti with a spoon scooping it up.

Baked Spaghetti – Make Ahead + Freezer Friendly!
July 26, 2020

Frito Pie
July 16, 2020
A hand holding a fried chicken tender and dipping it in sweet and sour sauce.

Fried Chicken Tenders – EXTRA CRISPY
July 8, 2020
Chicken Milanese cut into slices on a plate with lemon wedges, fresh greens, and Parmesan shavings.

Chicken Milanese
June 29, 2020
A white plate with buffalo chicken pasta with a fork in the background.

Buffalo Chicken Pasta – One Pot!
June 24, 2020
A casserole dish filled with Baked Salsa Chicken topped with melted cheese, cilantro, and green onions.

Salsa Chicken
June 17, 2020
A white bowl filled with Cajun Chicken Pasta with fettuccine noodles and Alfredo sauce.

Cajun Chicken Pasta
June 15, 2020
A close up view of chicken piccata topped with capers and sauce in a pan.

Chicken Piccata – Restaurant Style!
June 10, 2020
An Instant Pot filled with Spaghetti in marinara sauce with ground beef and diced tomatoes.

Instant Pot Spaghetti
June 1, 2020
A hamburger bun filled with homemade sloppy joes on a wooden plate with chips in the background.

Homemade Sloppy Joes
May 29, 2020

PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps
May 27, 2020
A large spoon scooping Shepherds Pie from a casserole dish.

Easy Shepherd’s Pie
May 19, 2020
A scoop of French Onion Chicken Noodle Casserole being lifted from a casserole dish.

French Onion Chicken Noodle Casserole
April 29, 2020
Sloppy joe casserole in a casserole dish with a spoon scooping it up.

Sloppy Joe Casserole
April 26, 2020
A casserole dish filled with cheesy ground beef and rice casserole.

Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
April 22, 2020

Hi, I’m Stephanie!

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