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3 Weeknight Dinners Ready in Under 10 Minutes (or with Minimal Effort!)

If your family is anything like mine, some nights feel like everyone is headed in different directions — sports, school events, errands, you name it. On those nights, I need a dinner that’s fast, simple, and still delicious. These three go-to meals are on repeat in my kitchen because they check all the boxes: quick prep, minimal cleanup, and family-approved flavor.

1. Kevin’s Korean BBQ Paleo Chicken with Rice & Broccoli

This one is truly a lifesaver — dinner on the table in 10 minutes or less.

All you need:

  • Kevin’s Paleo Korean BBQ Chicken (I grab 2 regular boxes for my family of 6)
  • Microwaveable basmati rice (done in about 2 minutes)
  • Steamer bag broccoli (ready in less than 5 minutes)

Heat the chicken on the stove, microwave your rice and broccoli, then either mix everything together in the flavorful sauce or serve it separately. Either way, it’s quick, easy, and so yummy. Perfect for both early dinners or those “we just got home late and need to eat now” nights.

2. Crockpot Keto Pork Tenderloin

This one requires just a tiny bit of planning, but the actual prep? Less than 10 minutes. It cooks low and slow while you go about your day, and by dinnertime it’s tender, creamy, and so flavorful.

Ingredients:

  • 1–2 pork tenderloins
  • Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • Salt & pepper
  • ½ cup Dijon mustard (plus more at the end)
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Directions:

  1. Drizzle EVOO in the crockpot and over the pork.
  2. Season with salt and pepper, then spread Dijon mustard on top.
  3. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
  4. Shred with two forks, stir in a few extra tablespoons of Dijon, and pour heavy cream over the top. Mix and serve.

This one always gets rave reviews at our house — rich, savory, and totally satisfying.

3. One-Pan Chicken with Veggies

For nights when I want something hearty but don’t want to babysit the stove, this one-pan dinner is the way to go.

Ingredients:

  • 8–10 chicken thighs
  • Shaved Brussels sprouts
  • Diced sweet potatoes
  • Thyme
  • Salt & pepper
  • EVOO or coconut oil

Directions:

  1. Spread chicken, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes evenly on a sheet pan.
  2. Drizzle with oil, season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bake at 375°F for 35–45 minutes until everything is golden and cooked through.

That’s it! Minimal prep, minimal cleanup, and a balanced meal all in one pan.

Weeknights don’t have to mean boring food or endless time in the kitchen. With a little planning (and a few shortcuts from the grocery store), you can have dinner on the table fast — and still feel good about what you’re serving your family.

These three are in heavy rotation at my house, and I hope they’ll become go-to favorites for you, too.