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    5 Weeknight Dinners So Easy, You Might Even Have Leftovers!

    Published: Mar 25, 2025 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · Leave a Comment

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    Busy nights don’t have to mean stressful dinners! These 5 quick, family-approved recipes are easy to make, packed with flavor, and just might leave you with leftovers for tomorrow!

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    • Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole
    • Creamy Baked Ziti
    • Frito Taco Pie
    • Sloppy Joe Sliders
    • Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes

    Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole

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    Featuring tender egg noodles, creamy sauce, and the satisfying crunch of onions, this Old-Fashioned Tuna Casserole recipe is a quick dinner solution that’s packed with comfort, flavor, and a touch of nostalgia! Great as a weeknight dinner with plenty of leftovers for lunch!

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    Creamy Baked Ziti

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    Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Baked Ziti recipe, a perfect blend of tender noodles, rich, creamy sauce, and gooey cheese. It’s an easy, five ingredient family-friendly meal that brings classic Italian flavors to your table in a casserole-style dish everyone will love! 

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    Frito Taco Pie

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    This savory Frito Taco Pie recipe is a classic casserole-style dish that combines taco meat, cheese, and sour cream nestled between layers of fluffy crescent rolls and topped with crunchy corn Fritos. This easy-to-make dish is comfort food at its finest and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner! 

    SEE FULL RECIPE HERE

    Sloppy Joe Sliders

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    Sloppy Joe Sliders are perfect for a family friendly weeknight dinner or to serve as a party snack! Tangy, sweet, and flavor packed sauce combined with ground beef, cheese, and served on slider buns! Serve with fries, pasta salad, chips, or potato salad!

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    Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes

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    Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes are a quick and easy twist on the classic American favorite! With a garlic butter crust, homemade sloppy joe meat mixture, and melted cheese, its comfort food at its finest! Perfect to enjoy as an appetizer, snack, or dinner option!

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    Welcome to The Cookin' Chicks…I am so glad you've stopped by! I am Kristin, a busy mom of 3, a wife, and a family chef! There are three things that motivate me each day - Family, Faith, and FOOD! I, along with the occasional help of friends and family, want to share my food creations with you! So, I invite you to join me around my dinner table through the recipes that I will share with you here. I hope you will enjoy the journey as much as I do!

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