Our Favorite January Weeknight Dinner Recipes (2024)

Our ever-popular Peruvian roast chicken will forever be one of our favorites…unless we need to get dinner on the table ASAP. If that's you this January, lean on chicken thighs instead for that smoky, garlicky chicken with its crispy skin, in less than half the time.

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Looking to spice up taco night? Call in the roasted cauliflower. Loaded with crisp cabbage slaw and drizzled with a tangy lime crema, these richly spiced meatless tacos promise to shake up your weeknight dinner routine for good this January.

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While we love classic turkey chili, when we're looking to spice things up, we turn to this recipe. Spicy ground turkey, red bell peppers, cannellini beans, tomatoes, and kale all combine for a cozy soup that will warm you up all January long.

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If you want to ensure that the new year is a lucky one, take part in the classic Southern tradition: eat black-eyed peas on New Year's day. Served with collard greens, cornbread, and hot sauce, this lucky dish is one we’ll gladly eat every year.

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In this vegetarian version of a Chinese-American favorite, oven-baked tofu gets tossed in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce along with crisp-tender broccoli, then topped with toasty sesame seeds and scallions. With a side of white rice, you’ll be on your way to a saucy, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.

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Say goodbye to boring chicken dinners—this Cajun-stuffed chicken is here to shake up your weeknight rotation. Stuffed with peppers and cheese, this spiced chicken is packed with flavor, but ready to be served in under an hour.

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If you have leftover rice hanging out in your fridge, then classic fried rice is a no-brainer. There are countless ways to bulk up this staple dinner, from beef fried rice to kimchi fried rice to pineapple fried rice. One of our favorite variations? Classic chicken fried rice.

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Lentil soup is the weeknight dinner that always satisfies—it’s nutrient-dense, flavorful, and perfectly filling. Our recipe ensures that this vegetable soup gets the attention it deserves. Best part? You might already have all the ingredients in your cabinet already (and if not, they're super cheap to buy).

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This Cheesecake Factory staple is a seafood lover’s dream! The richness of the cream sauce is balanced by the acid of the tomatoes and the herbaceousness of the fresh basil. To top it all off, you'll add some golden bread crumbs for a bit of crispy texture. Mmm.

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If you're craving a comforting dinner that's also vegan, look no further. This curry is bursting with flavors inspired by chana masala, bolstered by hearty sweet potatoes—it's so delicious, no one will miss the meat.

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Piled high with a variety of cheeses, slices of cured meats, and briny veggies, an antipasto platter is a beautiful sight to behold. If you too love the famed spread and want to enjoy its flavors in as many ways as possible, you've gotta make this Brussels sprouts salad next.

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We updated the fast food favorite to be totally vegan and completely irresistible. Creamy vegan queso dip and meaty lentils make a satisfying filling while a quick trip in a hot skillet adds crunch to every bite.

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Chicken Alfredo and pizza are two kings of the comfort food realm, so when they join forces, you get something truly magical. Creamy Alfredo sauce is topped with sliced chicken, broccoli, and oodles of gooey mozz for a rich, saucy pizza that will revolutionize your weeknight dinner routine.

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Roasting gnocchi gives the pasta a slightly browned exterior while still maintaining a pillowy, chewy interior. To accompany the gnocchi, we are utilizing the flavors of a caprese salad without relying on the seasonality of tomatoes. Enter beautiful and perfectly sweet bell peppers.

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We took one of our most popular pasta recipes—lemon butter chicken pasta—and gave it a worthwhile upgrade with tangy feta, chicken thighs, and gemelli noodles. The creamy, rich pasta sauce with fresh lemon and feta all comes together in one pot for a simple but extra satisfying meal

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Finishing the cheese toasts right in the French onion soup does makes for an impressive presentation, but if you’re meal prepping, it’s best to do that job on a baking tray instead. This'll avoid losing soggy pieces of bread in your leftovers!

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On extra busy weeknights, sometimes even stir-frying is too much effort. If you're looking for a that you can set and forget, turn to this pepper steak, made in your slow-cooker.

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Craving carbonara, but also in need of a cheap and easy dinner? Instant ramen is here to save the day. If you’re looking for a creative way to use up that last ramen package, this is the recipe that will class up the pantry staple.

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We amped up these turkey burgers by incorporating the flavors of one of our favorite sandwiches: bánh mì. Pickled veggies, spicy mayo, and cilantro all top our seasoned turkey burgers for a cheap and easy dinner that couldn’t be more exciting.

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Cabbage is ultra-nutritious, affordable, and with a little effort, can be incredibly delicious, like in this recipe. Big wedges of cabbage are seared, then simmered along with chickpeas, in a savory and slightly spicy coconut milk broth. You’ll be amazed how this humble vegetable is transformed into something to brag about.

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