What’s For Dinner This Week

Published 08/28/2026

Take the guesswork out of your weeknight dinner menu! These simple recipes will satisfy picky eaters, help use up what’s already in your pantry, and get you in and out of the kitchen in no time. That way, you can spend less time cooking dinner—and more time enjoying it with your family. Subscribe today, if you haven’t already, to get the menu sent directly to your inbox.

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Sunday

Tomato Basil and Chicken Bubble-Up Bake
0.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 0 reviews.
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 2
Soup night meets date night! There’s nothing more comforting than Tomato Basil and Chicken Bubble-Up Bake, and this one is perfectly sized for 2 thanks to frozen Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Buttermilk Biscuits and a few basic ingredients. Progresso™ Vegetable Classics Tomato Basil Soup creates a rich, flavorful base for tender chicken, spinach, and a bit of cream cheese for extra richness—all topped with golden, fluffy biscuits. This cozy casserole is warm, hearty, and oh-so-satisfying.

Monday

BBQ Chicken Crescents with Roasted Green Beans
3.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 58 reviews.
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 11
Servings: 4
These flaky crescents, filled with a tangy barbecue chicken filling that's now creamier than ever, are delicious as a main course or as an appetizer at your next soiree! For a complete meal, we've updated this recipe to include a side of green beans. If you're serving these as an appetizer, feel free to leave off the green beans. Kids and grown-ups alike will love the fun of finger food at the dinner table. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an easy win for entertaining or a family night at home.

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Tuesday

Slow-Cooker Veggie Lasagna
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 1 reviews.
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 5 hr 30 min
Ingredients: 15
Servings: 8
Cooking lasagna in a slow cooker is a genius time-saver. The liquid from the veggies and sauce provides enough moisture to cook the noodles—no need to splurge on no-boil pasta. Assemble it in the morning, and come home to a fully cooked, ready-to-eat showstopper. Now, about this lasagna! It may be meatless, but it’s definitely not short on flavor. Whether you’re cutting back on meat, adding more veggies, or just want a fresh, satisfying cooking project, this one delivers. With seasoned ricotta, melty cheese, a rose-pink sauce, and loads of vegetables, it’s worth the effort. Layering takes time—it’s lasagna, after all, and a tall one at that. But it’s a beauty, with impressive layers and a fresh, robust taste.

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Wednesday

Sheet-Pan Hot Honey Chicken
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 4 reviews.
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 6
This Sheet-Pan Hot Honey Chicken recipe is everything you crave in a weeknight dinner—it’s easy, flavorful, and totally satisfying. Made with a simple blend of hot sauce and honey, it strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy, with just enough heat to keep things interesting while still being kid-approved.
The magic is in the texture: the chicken bakes up crispy and crunchy on the outside while staying tender and juicy on the inside. Plus, if you line your sheet pan with parchment paper before cooking, cleanup is a breeze!
This dish can be enjoyed in so many ways. Serve it on a toasted bun with crunchy slaw for a next-level chicken sandwich, serve it over fluffy rice or pasta for a hearty meal, or slice it up and toss it on a salad for something lighter. However you serve it, sheet-pan hot honey chicken is sure to become a favorite in your dinner rotation.

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Thursday

Skillet Gnocchi with Bacon and Peas
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 4 reviews.
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 2
Shelf-stable gnocchi is your shortcut to a date night dish that feels restaurant quality but takes 20 minutes from start to finish. You can picture it—fluffy potato dumplings in a light creamy sauce, studded with smoky bacon and sweet pops of green peas. Add a shower of Parmesan cheese to finish, and your date will think you’re moonlighting as a chef! Added bonus? When you’re done serving your masterpiece, there’s only one pan to wash. It may feel fancy, but it’s easy enough to add to your weeknight dinner standbys.

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Friday

Pesto Cavatappi
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 51 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 8
For a meal that’s easy to prep and will impress everyone at the table, look no further than this Pesto Cavatappi. Oodles of noodles combine with a creamy pesto chicken mixture for a tasty twist on traditional pasta and sauce. Have a family dinner ready to go in 30 minutes with this simply delicious chicken pesto cavatappi.

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Saturday

Air Fryer Italian Pork Chops for Two
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 18 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 6
Servings: 2
You're just five ingredients away from these delicious Italian-style pork chops for two made in the air fryer. These chops are cooked to tender, juicy perfection with a crisp, flavorful coating reminiscent of our popular Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops, and it's all made even easier (and tastier!) thanks to the air fryer's cooking process.