Oftentimes when you get home from work, the last thing you want to do is pull out all the stops and make a big, elaborate dinner. Even less so, you're probably not eager to go right back out to pick up takeout. Lucky for you, we've rounded up 10 versatile options that, with a little planning at the beginning of the week, will be totally worth it to just heat up and dish out in the evenings. In fact, we think you'll be counting down the minutes to dinnertime with these in mind. Dig in.
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Freezer bags are a lifesaver when it comes to easy "dump and cook" dinners. By keeping servings of chicken split up this way, you can decide how you want to cook it later.
This veggie-packed dish is incredibly easy to divvy up. Toss your chicken and veggies with olive oil, salt, and spices, and roast in the oven and enjoy for dinner all week long.
Fish, while delicious, is definitely one of those things you're better off leaving for dinner meal prep rather than lunch. You'll be counting down the minutes to eat this dish after work.
If there's anything that can make dinner prep easier, it's having fewer dishes to use and wash. This one-pan dish allows you to cook veg, starch, and protein all together, so you can simply reheat it throughout the week.