School's Almost Back! Here Are Your Weeknight Dinners.


Hey Reader,

School's almost back, which means the "what's for dinner" question is about to get asked every single night with a lot more urgency. These are the dinners that get food on the table fast without requiring you to think too hard after a long day.

💡 Pro tip - bourbon chicken reheats really well, so it's worth making a double batch on Sunday. Serve it over rice the first night, then pack the leftovers for lunch the next day. Two meals, one effort.

Bourbon Chicken

Bourbon Chicken

Sweet, sticky, and done in 20 minutes. Serve it over rice and it's the kind of dinner that gets requested on repeat.


Skillet Chicken Thighs

Skillet Chicken Thighs

Crispy skin, juicy meat, one pan. On the table in 30 minutes and nobody's complaining.


Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs

Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs

Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor. The glaze does all the work and the kids will absolutely eat it.


Taco Mac and Cheese

Taco Mac and Cheese

Two things everyone likes, combined in one skillet. Picky eaters included - this one has a track record.


Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice

One pan, leftover rice welcome, done in under 30 minutes. This one earns its place in the regular rotation.


Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Creamy, garlicky, one skillet. The name is dramatic but the effort level is not.

Good luck out there - the school year is long but dinner doesn't have to be hard!

💬 Hit reply and tell me - what's your most-requested weeknight dinner at your place?

Kylee

Kylee Cooks

A long time foodie and cook, I bring approachable, affordable, tried-and-true recipes to the table! “Kylee Cooks” focuses on tried-and-true recipes: weeknight meals, delicious breakfasts, bread making, and fabulous desserts to satisfy that sweet tooth.

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