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    10 Easy Dinners That Use What You Already Have in the Pantry

    Published: Apr 19, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    Have a hungry family but short on time, patience and culinary creativity? This collection has the remedy with an assortment of quick and easy recipes using common pantry items.

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    Try a hearty meal of Cajun rice and beans or a quick taco spaghetti. Both of these are made with canned items you probably have on hand. Waste not, want not by including the ingredients you already have to create yummy dishes everyone will enjoy!

    One Pot Cajun Rice and Beans

    Photo Credit: Butter Your Biscuit

    This easy one-pot meal has the delicious flavors of Southern rice and beans. It takes only 35 minutes to get this hearty dinner on the table and is a breeze to clean up.

    Get the recipe: One Pot Cajun Rice and Beans

    Crab Cakes

    Beautifully plated crab cakes with lemons on the side.
    Photo Credit: Living Chirpy

    Crab cakes are the first dish that comes to mind when I think of crab meat. They are excellent at any meal time of the day and quick and easy to prepare and pair with.

    Get the Recipe: Crab Cakes

    Cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice

    Photo Credit: Modern Honey

    This cheesy Mexican Chicken and rice is made with green chilies, tomatoes, Mexican spices, rice, and cheese. An easy 30-minute dinner recipe!

    Get the recipe: Cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice

    Quick Tuna Pasta with Anchovy and Capers

    Quick Tuna Pasta with Anchovy and Capers
    Photo Credit: Curly Trail

    This quick comforting dinner meal is packed with flavors. Pasta and tuna work great together and this is going to be a meal every person in your household will enjoy.

    Get the recipe: Quick Tuna Pasta with Anchovy and Capers

    Chicken And Rice Casserole

    Photo Credit: Dinner At The Zoo

    This chicken and rice casserole recipe is a one pan meal that’s made with chicken pieces and creamy rice, all baked together to perfection. A classic dinner that the everyone is sure to love.

    Get the recipe: Chicken And Rice Casserole

    Buffalo Chicken Tacos

    Buffalo Chicken Tacos
    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This twist on taco night is made with rotisserie chicken that is perfectly seasoned with spicy buffalo sauce. This tasty recipe takes only 30 minutes to make!

    Get the recipe: Buffalo Chicken Tacos

    Quick and Easy Canned Salmon Impossible Pie

    Quick and Easy Canned Salmon Impossible Pie
    Photo Credit: A Taste For Travel

    Don't let the title intimidate you - this pie is a delicious 10-minute dinner you can surprise your family with. Light, healthy, with a perfect crust outside and moist delicious soft filling inside.

    Get the recipe: Quick and Easy Canned Salmon Impossible Pie

    Incredible Chicken Piccata Pasta

    Bowls of incredible chicken piccata pasta
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks

    If you are a pasta lover, this incredible chicken piccata pasta is a must-try recipe! It requires only simple ingredients and is quick to make! The slight kick of zesty flavor blends well with the chicken, making you want to have a spoonful after another.

    Get the Recipe: Incredible Chicken Piccata Pasta

    Old Fashioned Tuna Casserole

    Whole serving of Tuna Casserole
    Photo Credit: Two Pink Peonies

    Classics aren’t called classics for anything like this old-fashioned tuna casserole. This vintage recipe could be your family’s next favorite. It makes even an ordinary day unique because it is flavorful and easy to make.

    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Tuna Casserole

    Taco Spaghetti

    Taco Spaghetti
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    This tempting One-Pot Taco Spaghetti Recipe marries the beloved tastes of tacos with the easy-to-love texture and convenience of Italian spaghetti noodles, creating a delectable weeknight dinner option that's both easy and quick to prepare. On the table in just 30 minutes!

    Get the recipe: Taco Spaghetti

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    Hi, I'm Bobbie! Welcome to Blue's Best Life. I'm a self-taught cook that loves to cook wholesome meals while still enjoying a truly decadent dessert, because there is always room for a little something sweet!

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