{"id":424367,"date":"2025-10-15T16:57:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=424367"},"modified":"2026-01-11T07:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T00:00:07","slug":"easy-dinners-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/easy-dinners-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Favorite Easy Dinners You Can Whip Up in 87+ Minutes or Less!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Feeling the evening crunch but still want something delicious for dinner? You\u2019re in luck! Here are two mouth-watering dishes that will have you cooking like a pro in no time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/easy-dinners-recipes\/#Garlic_Butter_Shrimp_Pasta\" >Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/easy-dinners-recipes\/#Ingredients\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/easy-dinners-recipes\/#One-Pan_Chicken_Fajitas\" >One-Pan Chicken Fajitas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/easy-dinners-recipes\/#Ingredients-2\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Garlic_Butter_Shrimp_Pasta\"><\/span>Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/29296204\/pexels-photo-29296204.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta\" title=\"Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Nadin Sh on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/seafood-pasta-with-clams-and-shrimp-in-cream-sauce-29296204\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Wheat\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/garlic-butter-shrimp-pasta-1760387179.jpg\" alt=\"Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/muchbutter.com\/garlic-butter-shrimp-pasta\/\" target=\"_blank\">Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta<\/a><\/strong> from Much Butter<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (17 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LimeGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/garlic-shrimp-spaghetti-1760387179.jpg\" alt=\"Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodfoodie.net\/recipe\/garlic-butter-shrimp-spaghetti\/\" target=\"_blank\">Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti<\/a><\/strong> from Feel Good Foodie<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (2022 reviews). Total Time: 25 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SandyBrown\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/garlic-butter-shrimp-pasta-1760387179-1.jpg\" alt=\"Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/damndelicious.net\/2015\/03\/13\/garlic-butter-shrimp-pasta\/\" target=\"_blank\">Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta<\/a><\/strong> from Damn Delicious<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (151 reviews). Total Time: 20 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>This dish is a dreamy combination of succulent shrimp and perfectly cooked pasta, all coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce. The flavors are rich yet simple, making it an instant favorite for any weeknight meal. You can whip this up in a flash, and your kitchen will smell divine!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span>Ingredients:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>8 oz spaghetti or linguine<\/li>\n<li>1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined<\/li>\n<li>4 tbsp unsalted butter<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n<li>Zest and juice of 1 lemon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is not just quick to prepare, but it also packs a punch of flavor that&#8217;s sure to impress. The shrimp are saut\u00e9ed to juicy perfection, while the garlic and butter meld together to create a sauce that clings to every strand of pasta. Plus, a sprinkle of lemon juice and zest adds a refreshing brightness that balances the richness beautifully.<\/p>\n<p>What makes this dish special is its versatility. You can easily swap the shrimp for chicken or even vegetables if you want to mix things up. It\u2019s perfect for a cozy dinner or when entertaining friends, and everyone will be asking for seconds!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pro-tips-for-perfect-garlic-butter-shrimp-pasta-every-time-1760387186.jpg\" alt=\"Pro Tips for Perfect Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Every Time\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NfzigL9x_qY\" target=\"_blank\">Pro Tips for Perfect Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Every Time<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/viral-tiktok-garlic-butter-pasta-recipe-seriously-1010-1760387186.jpg\" alt=\"Viral Tiktok Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe! Seriously 10\/10\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mK-9__NCtk8\" target=\"_blank\">Viral Tiktok Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe! Seriously 10\/10<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/quick-and-easy-garlic-shrimp-with-lemon-pasta-1760387186.jpg\" alt=\"Quick and Easy Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Pasta\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iRhZwdM7ZXA\" target=\"_blank\">Quick and Easy Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Pasta<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One-Pan_Chicken_Fajitas\"><\/span>One-Pan Chicken Fajitas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/32375352\/pexels-photo-32375352.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"One-Pan Chicken Fajitas\" title=\"One-Pan Chicken Fajitas\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by D\u039bV\u039e G\u039bRCI\u039b on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/delicious-mexican-fajitas-with-sides-32375352\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Tan\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sheet-pan-chicken-fajitas-1760387181.jpg\" alt=\"Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tastesbetterfromscratch.com\/sheet-pan-chicken-fajitas\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas<\/a><\/strong> from Tastes Better From Scratch<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (347 reviews). Total Time: 25 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LawnGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sheet-pan-chicken-fajitas-1760387181-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/oven-fajitas\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas<\/a><\/strong> from Budget Bytes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (383 reviews). Total Time: 55 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SeaShell\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sheet-pan-chicken-fajitas-1760387181-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/natashaskitchen.com\/sheet-pan-chicken-fajitas\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas<\/a><\/strong> from Natasha&#039;s Kitchen<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (31 reviews). Total Time: 33 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These One-Pan Chicken Fajitas are a fiesta of flavors, bringing together tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty spices. Cooked all in one pan, they\u2019re not only quick to prepare but also easy to clean up afterward\u2014what\u2019s not to love? The combination of smoky, sweet, and savory makes each bite utterly irresistible.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-2\"><\/span>Ingredients:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced<\/li>\n<li>2 bell peppers (any color), sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 onion, sliced<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n<li>2 tsp chili powder<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp cumin<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp paprika<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>Flour tortillas, for serving<\/li>\n<li>Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The beauty of One-Pan Chicken Fajitas is in its simplicity. All the ingredients come together in one skillet, allowing the flavors to mingle beautifully. As the chicken cooks, it absorbs the spices while the veggies become tender and caramelized, creating a delicious medley that\u2019s bursting with flavor.<\/p>\n<p>This recipe is popular for its ease and the fun it brings to dinner time. You can customize your fajitas with your favorite toppings, making it a hit for everyone at the table. Plus, it\u2019s a great way to sneak in some veggies while enjoying a hearty meal that feels like a treat!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlock the secrets to two deliciously simple dinners that can be on your table in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights and sure to impress your family!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":426499,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[3936],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-424367","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dinner","tag-winter-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/424367","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=424367"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/424367\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/426499"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=424367"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=424367"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=424367"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=424367"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}