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    Weekend Plans? These 5 No-Fuss Dinners Let You Skip the Kitchen

    Published: May 20, 2025 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · Leave a Comment

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    Say goodbye to spending your weekend over the stove! These 5 easy, low-prep meals are packed with flavor and totally family approved. Whether you’re relaxing or running around, these recipes make dinner simple—so you can enjoy your weekend, not cook through it!

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    • Easy Frito Taco Pie
    • Mississippi Chicken Sliders
    • Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Potato Casserole
    • Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
    • Easy Chicken Piccata Pasta

    Easy 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! 

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    Mississippi Chicken Sliders

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    This crock pot Mississippi Chicken Sliders recipe is perfect for game day, as a quick dinner option on busy nights, or as an appetizer! Shredded chicken cooked in the slow cooker with whole pepperoncini peppers and Ranch, then layered on Hawaiian rolls with melted cheese and a mustard sauce that brings it to new levels! A flavor combination that will have everyone going back for more!

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    Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Potato Casserole

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    This Chicken, Broccoli, and Potato Casserole is a one pan meal the entire family will enjoy! With tender diced chicken, quartered potatoes, and broccoli covered in a creamy sauce and melted cheese…what’s not to love? This comforting dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, and family gatherings!

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    Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

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    This Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is packed with flavor and comes together using only 5 ingredients! Simple, quick, and a favorite with everyone!

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    Easy Chicken Piccata Pasta

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    Chicken Piccata Pasta – A light and zesty pasta dish made with lemon juice, capers, and cream. It’s the perfect comfort food dish to enjoy anytime.

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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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