Editors’ Collection

Our Best Weeknight Dinner Recipes

Here are our best, easy dinner recipes including quick chicken recipes and healthy vegan dinner ideas.

Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Spencer Richards.

Recipes

One-Pot Salmon, Spinach and Lentil Salad
Kay Chun
172 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
172
30 minutes
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Cheesy Gnocchi With Corn and Pesto
Carolina Gelen
1603 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,603
25 minutes
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Chicken and Chickpea Tray Bake
Yotam Ottolenghi
2670 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,670
1½ hours
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Easy
Pasta Aglio e Olio With Tuna
Sheela Prakash
529 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
529
40 minutes
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Chickpea Stew With Orzo and Mustard Greens
Melissa Clark
7634 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,634
25 minutes
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Healthy
Coconut-Ginger Soup With Greens
Yasmin Fahr
21 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
21
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Carrots With Yogurt Sauce
Yasmin Fahr
9 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9
40 minutes
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Blackened Chicken Breasts
Kia Damon
1842 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,842
20 minutes
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Easy
One-Pan Salmon Niçoise With Orzo
Ali Slagle
2242 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,242
35 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Citrus Salmon With White Beans
Yasmin Fahr
30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Ravioli With Burst Tomatoes
Hetty Lui McKinnon
732 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
732
45 minutes
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Easy
Pollo a la Piña (Pineapple Chicken)
Rick A. Martínez
949 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
949
55 minutes
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Honey Mustard Salmon
Kia Damon
25 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
25
35 minutes
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Shrimp Pasta
Lidey Heuck
4397 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,397
45 minutes
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Easy
Salmon and Cherry Tomato Curry
Ashley Lonsdale
704 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
704
30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs
Zainab Shah
2870 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,870
1 hour
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Easy
Red Curry Chicken and Rice Bowls
Ali Slagle
216 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
216
1 hour
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Dumpling and Smashed Cucumber Salad With Peanut Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
5305 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,305
25 minutes
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Easy
Preserved Lemon Pasta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
105 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
105
25 minutes
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Chicken and White Bean Stew
Ali Slagle
244 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
244
45 minutes
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Spaghetti With Arugula and Sardines
Ali Slagle
54 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
54
30 minutes
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Spicy Paprika Chicken and Potato Stew
Christian Reynoso
44 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
44
45 minutes
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Tofu Scramble With Black Beans and Corn
Hetty Lui McKinnon
74 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
74
20 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Shrimp With Tomatoes, Feta and Oregano
Mark Bittman
4833 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,833
10 minutes
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Easy
Chicken and Broccoli Rabe Pasta
Dan Pelosi
339 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
339
45 minutes
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Pesto-Roasted Salmon With Tomatoes and White Beans
Sheela Prakash
306 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
306
30 minutes
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Seared Orange Chicken and Broccoli
Ali Slagle
330 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
330
35 minutes
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Baked Tofu With Peanut Sauce and Coconut-Lime Rice
Yewande Komolafe
8162 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,162
25 minutes
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Chicken Piccata Pasta
Christian Reynoso
1002 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,002
40 minutes
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One-Pot Salmon and Dill Rice With Peas
Kay Chun
86 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
86
30 minutes
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Burrito Bowls
Ali Slagle
943 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
943
35 minutes
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Salmon With Olive Oil-Braised Zucchini and Chickpeas
Sheela Prakash
30 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
30
30 minutes
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Crispy Halloumi With Tomatoes and White Beans
Nargisse Benkabbou
6598 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,598
30 minutes
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Easy
Warm Rice Salad With Salmon and Arugula
Ashley Lonsdale
682 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
682
30 minutes
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Baked Salmon Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
113 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
113
45 minutes
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Murgh Chole (Chicken and Chickpea Curry)
Zainab Shah
615 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
615
45 minutes
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Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts
Christian Reynoso
2495 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,495
30 minutes
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Herb, Feta and Egg Pitas for a Crowd
Yasmin Fahr
40 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
40
1 hour 10 minutes
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Snap Pea, Tofu and Herb Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1085 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,085
30 minutes
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Easy
Mustardy Sheet-Pan Salmon With Greens
Sohla El-Waylly
1050 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,050
25 minutes
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Easy
One-Pot Tortellini with Prosciutto and Peas
Ali Slagle
7556 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,556
25 minutes
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Easy
Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Sue Li
8309 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,309
20 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Chicken With Corn and Cabbage
Ashley Lonsdale
116 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
116
30 minutes
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Spicy Noodle Stir-Fry With Salt and Pepper Tofu
Nisha Vora
217 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
217
50 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Hot Honey Chicken
Sheela Prakash
544 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
544
30 minutes
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Saland-e Nakhod (Chickpea Yogurt Stew)
Eric Kim, Tamim Samee, Michael Shaikh
821 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
821
45 minutes
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Easy
Turkey Fried Rice
Kia Damon
431 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
431
20 minutes
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Tostadas de Tinga de Pollo (Shredded Chicken and Salsa Tostadas)
Rick A. Martínez
467 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
467
35 minutes
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Easy
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