16 Quick Oven Dinner Recipes

ByRita Sanders

Baked Lemon Herb Salmon

This effortless oven-baked salmon is bursting with fresh citrus and herb flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 lemons (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Baked Lemon Herb Salmon

Cooking method:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the fillets and season with salt, pepper, and dill.
  4. Arrange lemon slices over the salmon.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flaky.

One-Pan Chicken Fajitas

These one-pan chicken fajitas are a quick and savory weeknight dinner that packs a punch.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound chicken breast (sliced)
  • 2 bell peppers (sliced)
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Cooking method:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss chicken, bell peppers, and onion with olive oil and fajita seasoning on a baking sheet.
  3. Spread evenly and bake for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked.
  4. Serve with tortillas and your favorite toppings.

Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Bake

A hearty Tuscan-style bake that’s perfect for cozy evenings.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 2 cans cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking method:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook sausage in a skillet until browned and crumble it.
  3. In a baking dish, mix sausage, beans, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Top with Parmesan cheese and bake for 25 minutes.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Colorful bell peppers stuffed with a hearty beef and rice mixture make for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

  • 4 bell peppers (halved and deseeded)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking method:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Brown beef in a skillet, then mix with rice and tomatoes.
  3. Place pepper halves in a baking dish and fill with beef mixture.
  4. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes.

Caprese Chicken Bake

A deliciously cheesy Caprese chicken bake that’s ready in no time.

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (sliced)
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Balsamic glaze

Cooking method:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and top with tomatoes and mozzarella.
  3. Bake for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked.
  4. Garnish with basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Roasted Veggie and Quinoa Casserole

A healthy and vibrant casserole packed with roasted vegetables and quinoa.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 zucchini (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Cooking method:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth per package instructions.
  3. Toss vegetables in garlic powder and roast for 20 minutes.
  4. Combine cooked quinoa and roasted veggies in a baking dish and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Honey Dijon Pork Tenderloin

A succulent pork tenderloin glazed with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pork tenderloin
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Combine honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  3. Season pork with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish.
  4. Brush with honey mustard mixture and bake for 25 minutes.

Baked Ziti with Spinach

This comforting baked ziti with spinach is a crowd-pleaser with its cheesy goodness.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ziti pasta
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups spinach (chopped)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Cooking method:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook ziti per package instructions; drain.
  3. Mix pasta with marinara, ricotta, and spinach, then transfer to a baking dish.
  4. Top with mozzarella and bake for 25 minutes.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breasts

These crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken breasts are baked to perfection for a delightful meal.

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Cooking method:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
  3. Brush chicken with olive oil and coat with breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until golden.

BBQ Meatloaf Muffins

These mini BBQ meatloaf muffins are perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup diced onion

Cooking method:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, BBQ sauce, and onion in a bowl.
  3. Divide mixture into a muffin tin and top with additional BBQ sauce.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.

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