Some weeks, even deciding what to cook feels exhausting. By the time school pickups, work, sports and life in general rolls around, coming up with dinner ideas can honestly feel like one more thing your brain doesn’t need. So this week’s meal plan is full of easy, comforting dinners that feel achievable on a busy night – minimal fuss, family-friendly, and made with ingredients you can grab from the supermarket without overthinking it. Think Creamy Garlic Chicken, Quick Coconut Chicken Curry, Juicy Homemade Beef Burgers and One-pan Chicken and Broccoli Lasagne, plus Juicy Oven-baked Kebabs and Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon. There’s also a One-pan Greek Chicken and Risoni (Orzo) situation that tastes far more impressive than the actual effort required, which I think we can all appreciate. 😂

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Baked one pan Greek chicken thighs with golden crispy skin, served over risoni pasta with spinach, feta, and lemon slices in a white baking dish.

One-pan Greek Chicken and Risoni (Orzo)

5 from 30 votes
Golden, juicy chicken thighs with crispy skin, nestled into garlicky, lemony risoni – all cooked in one pan. No boiling pasta, no juggling pans. This One-pan Greek Chicken and Risoni (Orzo) recipe is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that looks impressive but couldn’t be easier!
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Quick coconut creamy chicken curry with tender chicken pieces, served with rice and a rich coconut sauce, garnished with fresh herbs

Quick Coconut Chicken Curry

4.98 from 98 votes
This Quick Coconut Chicken Curry recipe is comforting and flavourful, perfect for cosy family dinners any night of the week. Tender chicken pieces are simmered in a rich, coconut-based curry sauce, before being topped with yoghurt and mango chutney. It is freezer-friendly and is delicious served with basmati rice and naan bread.
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Close up of Juicy Homemade Beef Burgers Recipe

Juicy Homemade Beef Burgers

5 from 27 votes
Juicy Homemade Beef Burgers are a quick and easy, meal-in-a-bun favourite with kids and adults alike. You can prep and cook them in under 25 minutes in one pan, using simple, low-cost ingredients, which you can mix and match to suit all palates.
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Creamy Garlic Chicken plated with mash potato and green beans

Creamy Garlic Chicken

4.97 from 127 votes
Perfectly cooked chicken in an easy, creamy garlic sauce. Creamy Garlic Chicken is on the table in less than 20 minutes!
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Top view of a pan filled with creamy Chicken and Broccoli Lasagne, topped with golden melted cheese.

One-pan Chicken and Broccoli Lasagne

4.93 from 70 votes
Tender lasagne sheets, shredded chicken, broccoli and a creamy, garlicky cheese sauce, all cooked in the one pan. One-pan Chicken and Broccoli Lasagne is freezer-friendly, too!
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Platter of oven-baked kebabs served with flatbreads, garlic yoghurt, sumac onions, tomatoes, and fresh herbs for assembling wraps

Juicy Oven-baked Kebabs

4.92 from 104 votes
This Juicy Oven-baked Kebabs recipe is a quick, budget-friendly fakeaway that delivers bold flavour, and it’s easily cooked in the oven. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd or customising for fussy eaters, and the garlic yoghurt + sumac onion combo takes it over the top. Make it once and it’ll be on regular rotation.
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Side view of plated salmon with mashed potato and asparagus

Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

5 from 12 votes
With Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon there’s no stovetop mess and no stress – just an easy, delicious dinner in under 15 minutes. Juicy salmon is baked to perfection with a caramelised lemon garlic butter glaze.
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