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    Home » Roundups

    11 Speedy Dinners for When Your Brain’s Already Clocked Out For The Day

    Published: May 7, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    After a long day at work the last thing any of us want to do is spend hours in the kitchen making a complicated dinner! This collection of recipes are so quick and easy you can make them even when you have mentally clocked out for the day!

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    Try a mouthwatering baked salmon, cheesy alfredo ravioli or a curry chicken sandwich. These recipes can be put together in minutes with no fuss. So stop trying to make dinner a chore and make a simple dinner that will feed the family and help you keep your sanity!

    Spicy Cajun Sausage and Chicken Skillet Recipe

    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    This Spicy Cajun Sausage and Chicken Skillet Recipe is a one-pan wonder packed with flavor! With smoky andouille sausage, tender chicken, and red beans. It's the perfect quick fix for busy weeknights or when you need a flavorful meal fast.

    Get the recipe: Spicy Cajun Sausage and Chicken Skillet Recipe

    Crunchy Beef Tortilla Folded Wrap – TikTok Recipe

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    This TikTok folded tortilla hack means even more delicious fillings layered inside this crunchy tortilla. If you love tacos, you will love this tortilla beef wrap!

    Get the recipe: Crunchy Beef Tortilla Folded Wrap – TikTok Recipe

    Baked Salmon With Greek Salsa

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    This Baked Salmon With Greek Salsa is bursting with fresh flavors. The salmon is paired with fresh salsa with all the Greek flavors we know and love. Think olives, tomatoes, cucumbers. It's a combination made in heaven.

    Get the recipe: Baked Salmon With Greek Salsa

    Chicken Alfredo Baked Ravioli

    Freshly cooked chicken alfredo baked ravioli
    Photo Credit: Pumpkin 'N Spice

    Level up your chicken alfredo with ravioli cheese and make chicken Alfredo baked ravioli. This dish is elegant but quick and easy to make. This is excellent for family meals, potlucks, and gatherings.

    Get the Recipe: Chicken Alfredo Baked Ravioli

    Curry Chicken Salad

    Photo credit: Fantabulosity

    This Curry Chicken Salad is a simple recipe and is full of flavor. A delicious take on Asian flavors that you could enjoy in a different way. With salad leaves or as a sandwich filling.

    Get the recipe: Curry Chicken Salad

    Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe

    Lasagna on a skillet.
    Photo Credit: Belle of the Kitchen

    No oven, no problem with this easy skillet lasagna. It's like a one pot lasagna. This lasagna recipe is easy to follow and make. It is perfect for last minute dish and dinner.

    Get the Recipe: Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe

    Air Fryer Chicken Sausage with Peppers and Onions

    Air Fryer Chicken Sausage with Peppers and Onions
    Photo Credit: Savas Kitchen

    This Air Fryer Chicken Sausage with Peppers and Onions is ready in 15 minutes. The chicken sausage comes out juicy, and the vegetables are perfectly charred with a slight crunch. Yum!

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Sausage with Peppers and Onions

    No Peek Chicken and Rice Casserole

    No Peek Chicken and Rice Casserole
    Photo Credit: Simply Five Ingredients

    Flavorful, juicy chicken breasts on a bed of creamy rice. This easy one-dish no peek chicken recipe requires 5 minutes of hands-on time for a meal the whole family can enjoy!

    Get the recipe: No Peek Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Chicken and Spinach Skillet Pasta

    Photo Credit: From Valerie's Kitchen

    This Chicken and Spinach pasta is a super weeknight meal to make. The chicken is tender and with spinach and tomatoes, it is a one-pot wonder. Ready in around 30 minutes!

    Get the recipe: Chicken and Spinach Skillet Pasta

    Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Creamy Cajun Sauce

    Photo Credit: An Edible Mosaic

    Flaky, tender Air Fryer Salmon Bites whip up in just 20 minutes for a healthy appetizer or easy dinner paired with a vegetable. Served with a quick Creamy Cajun Sauce for dipping, this dish is packed with flavor!

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Creamy Cajun Sauce

    Instant Pot Beef and Shells

    Photo Credit: Eating In An Instant

    This easy Instant Pot beef and shells recipe is a quick weeknight dinner that turns ground beef and pasta into a creamy, cheesy dinner. It's sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike!

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Beef and Shells

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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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