17 easy dinners for Thanksgiving week that don’t take more than 20 minutes to make.
Thanksgiving week is such beautiful chaos, isn't it? Between prepping the big meal and welcoming guests, weeknight dinners can feel like just one more thing on an impossible list.
That's where these recipes come in. They're ready in 20 minutes or less. They are real, satisfying meals your family will actually be excited to eat. No fuss, minimal dishes, and zero stress. Whether you're feeding picky kids or hosting extra family, these dinners have your back all week long.
1. Peanut Noodles
Peanut Noodles come together fast with pantry staples and tons of flavor, making it perfect for a no-fuss dinner that's better than takeout.
2. Italian Grinder Chopped Salad
Italian Grinder Chopped Salad is bold, crisp, and easy to toss together without turning on the stove.
3. Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Sun-dried Tomato Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dinner with sun-dried tomatoes and tender pasta that’s ready in minutes.
4. Pesto Tortellini
Pesto Tortellini is as simple as boil, drain, and stir, giving you a cozy meal that’s ready in minutes.
5. Hawaiian Meatballs (stovetop method)
Hawaiian Meatballs use frozen meatballs and a homemade sweet-and-savory sauce for a low-prep dinner. Serve over rice with a side salad.
6. Pizza Quesadilla
Pizza Quesadillas delivers cheesy comfort and fast cooking in a single skillet and is totally customizable.
7. Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos
Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos are quick to assemble and crisp up perfectly in a pan or air fryer.
8. Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese gives you golden, melty sandwiches without the stovetop.
9. Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ham and Cheese Sliders are warm, melty, and easy to prep with just a few pantry staples.
10. Huevos Rancheros
Huevos Rancheros is a fast, flavorful meal with eggs, beans, and salsa that comes together quickly for a hearty dinner.
11. Mason Jar Salads
Mason Jar Salads are simple to prep ahead and grab when you need something fast and fresh.
12. Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Air Fryer Salmon Bites are crisp outside, tender inside, and perfect with rice or salad.
13. Turkey Club Wrap
Turkey Club Wrap is fresh, layered with flavor, and fast to roll up for dinner or lunch. Also, try our Veggie Wrap.
14. Sheet Pan Pancakes
Sheet Pan Pancakes make it easy to serve a warm breakfast-for-dinner with no flipping required.
15. Turkish Eggs
Turkish Eggs is a quick and elegant dish featuring poached eggs over garlicky yogurt with spiced butter that’s ready in about 20 minutes. You also can't go wrong with a classic Egg Sandwich.
16. Mushroom Tacos
Mushroom Tacos bring bold flavor and a meatless twist to taco night, with juicy mushrooms, jalapeños, and warm tortillas ready in no time.
17. Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar brings a bright, colorful mix of beans, corn, and avocado together in minutes for a fresh, no-cook dinner. Serve with shredded cheddar, tortilla chips, and fresh fruit salad.
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