What’s for an Easy Weeknight Dinner? These 3 Fresh Recipes Even Picky Eaters Love

Easy weeknight dinner decisions just got a lot tastier. These three fresh recipes pack vibrant flavor and come together fast—your family (even the picky ones) will ask for them again. Ready for something new at the table tonight?

Updated on Tue, 12 May 2026
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Sweet Chili Chicken Pasta Fusion

Sweet Chili Chicken Pasta Fusion
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A creamy, dreamy combo of sweet chili sauce and tender chicken makes this pasta fusion a total weeknight win—velvety and just a little bit spicy.

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Sweet & Sour Crock Pot Meatballs

A close-up of Easy Sweet and Sour Crock Pot Meatballs served over fluffy white rice for a hearty main dish.
A close-up of Easy Sweet and Sour Crock Pot Meatballs served over fluffy white rice for a hearty main dish. | ilemdrift.com

“The peach preserves made these meatballs amazing! So easy—my kids gobbled them up over rice and asked for seconds.” —Janelle

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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Steaming Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup with shredded chicken, black beans, and vibrant red bell peppers in a rustic bowl.
Steaming Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup with shredded chicken, black beans, and vibrant red bell peppers in a rustic bowl. | ilemdrift.com

Loaded with black beans, juicy chicken, and a burst of zesty lime, this pressure cooker soup is both hearty and refreshingly light—perfect with crisp tortilla strips.

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