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15 low-prep dinners for when you only have 10 minutes to cook

Peyton Beckwith
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The easiest way to get a homecooked meal on the table.

The easiest way to get a homecooked meal on the table.

Short of ordering delivery or learning a magic trick to make a meal instantly appear, these dinner recipes are some of the easiest ways to get a meal on the table. They take just 10 minutes or less of hands-on time before letting the oven, slow cooker, or stovetop do the rest of the work. Find tonight's dinner inspiration—that won't take too much of your time—below!

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Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

A plated serving of Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole garnished with fresh herbs, with a fork on the side
Credit: Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Lauren McAnelly / Prop Styling: Sue Mitchell

"This super easy dump and bake meatball casserole made with frozen meatballs and prepared marinara sauce comes together in minutes and then just needs to bake in the oven. Perfect family staple on weeknights." —Kathryn Hendrix, RDN, LD

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This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Piccata Casserole Is Ready in Under an Hour

A plate of chicken piccata casserole with sauce breadcrumbs capers and a lemon slice garnished with herbs
Credit: Peyton Beckwith

"This easy chicken piccata orzo casserole is a one-dish dinner with lemon-garlic chicken atop creamy orzo. It takes minutes to assemble, and is on the table in under an hour." —Natalie Gravois

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5-Ingredient Mexican Casserole

Layered casserole slice on a plate with cheese melted on top in front of a red dish
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"Small dinner pie made with salsa, tortillas, refried beans, cheese, and onions." —Annie Ellis

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Quick and Easy Tuna Casserole

a serving of Quick and Easy Tuna Casserole on a blue glazed plate with a red pot in the background
Credit: France C

"This easy tuna casserole is quick to make. Perfect for the busy mom!" —Jennie Ridgeway

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Easy Baked Chicken Thighs

Baked chicken thighs in white casserole dish
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"These easy baked chicken thighs are juicy, flavorful, and require minimum prep! I'm a college student and love this simple recipe because it's so versatile—season them any way you like for a satisfying meal every time." —KALENG

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Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

top-down view of shredded chicken with salsa in a pot with a wooden spoon
Credit: EverFit Montana

"This crockpot salsa chicken is simple but so flavorful. Add to tortillas or atop fresh salad greens or rice." —EverFit Montana

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Easy One Pan Creamy Baked Ravioli

Creamy ravioli bake topped with Alfredo sauce and cheese
Credit: Peyton Beckwith

"This easy one-pan creamy baked ravioli dish uses store-bought Alfredo sauce and frozen ravioli for convenience and ease. It's wonderfully creamy and rich." —Nicole McLaughlin

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Slow Cooker Texas Smoked Beef Brisket

mid angle looking into sliced beef brisket with onions, soaking in all the juices
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"Cook brisket in a crockpot with this wonderful and very easy recipe that's great on those really busy days. The recipe can be increased for a large group or downsized for 2 people. It reminds me of summers in Texas." —Sandy Clark Gerhardt

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Cheesy Lasagna Sheet Pasta

Lasagna sheet pasta with tomato sauce and cheese on plate
Credit: Peyton Beckwith

"This 3 ingredient cheesy lasagna sheet pasta could not be easier. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and freshly cracked black pepper if you like." —Natalie Gravois

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Easy Ham and Cheese Biscuits

split triangular biscuits filled with ham and cheese, sprinkled with everything seasoning, on plate with green salad
Credit: Brenda Venable

"These easy ham and cheese biscuits are so yummy, and you can make them in minutes. A sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning makes is a really nice touch. Serve with cut-up fruit for breakfast, or with a salad for lunch." —Brenda Venable

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We Turned Italian Penicillin Soup Into a Casserole for the Best 5-Ingredient Comfort-Food Dinner

A dish of baked pasta casserole on a table with a spoon placed in it surrounded by tableware
Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano / Food Styling: Isabelle Easter / Prop Styling: Keoshia McGhee

"This pastina casserole is warm and soothing with a savory, aromatic flavor from the combination of chicken broth and mirepoix. Parmesan adds a nutty complexity, and every bite tastes silky and comforting." —Diana Moutsopolous

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Slow Cooker Asian Zing Chicken Noodles

Slow Cooker Asian Zing Chicken Noodles garnished with green onions and sesame seeds in a bowl
Credit: Peyton Beckwith

"These slow cooker Asian zing chicken noodles are amazing—so much flavor with so little effort. Chicken thighs, slow-cooked in sweet spicy chili-soy-ginger zing sauce, are shredded and tossed with quick-cooking fresh lo mein noodles. If your comfort food tends to the spicy, this is for you." —Natalie Gravois

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Crunchy Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs

Crunchy Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs
Credit: My Hot Southern Mess

"Easy and flavorful baked chicken thighs amped up with pesto!" —RainbowJewels

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Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

Slowcooked baby back ribs arranged on a serving platter
Credit: Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"These slow cooker ribs are the best — they turn out perfect every time! They cook in a crockpot until tender, then are covered with barbeque sauce and finished in the oven for fall-apart ribs. Perfect for during the week as the slow cooker does most of the work!" —norah

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Slow Cooker Ham and Beans

close up on a bowl of slow cooker ham and beans with a side of bread
Credit: Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This recipe for crockpot ham and beans is perfect for those blustery days when you don't really have time to cook, but want a hearty meal for the family. It's a basic meal in your slow cooker that everyone will enjoy!" —Jessica Kimble

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Vegan Split Pea Soup

looking at a bowl of vegan split pea soup with a spoonful coming out
Credit: Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This vegan split pea soup recipe makes a very thick soup. To make it thinner, reduce the amount of split peas or add more water. Depending on the density of split peas, it may take a while for the vegetables and peas to soften, but you can't really overcook this soup; just stir occasionally and add water if it gets too dry. Seasonings can be altered to taste. This soup tastes even better reheated the next day." —Deborah Sah

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Sheet Pan New Orleans-Style Shrimp

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"One of my favorite meals ever is the BBQ Shrimp from a restaurant in New Orleans. Don't let the name fool you: the shrimp isn't grilled with a sweet barbecue sauce; it's simmered in a butter and Worcestershire sauce. This sheet pan version is reminiscent of these classic New Orleans-style shrimp flavors, but made much more quickly. You'll want to have some French bread handy to sop up the extra sauce!" —fabeveryday

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