No Time to Cook? Try These Easy Throw Together Meals

Some days are just full. Work, kids, errands, and I didn't realize it's time for me to feed my family. On days like this, I need quick, easy to throw together meals, cause I only have an hour to cook, and these quick and easy food recipes are my go-to quick family meals.

These recipes use basic ingredients, and a few are great for leftovers too. And if you are also looking for easy dinner ideas for busy nights, this list might help.

Here are my top meals I keep coming back to when the day gets busy.

Baked Tuna Melt Sandwich

Sandwiches are one of my best go-to recipes for quick meals. And this Baked Tuna Melt Sandwich is my favorite one cause you can make this in just 10 minutes!

Spaghetti with Crispy Lemon Garlic Chicken

And if you need something more hearty and filling, but don't have much of your time. This Spaghetti with Crispy Lemon Garlic Chicken is the best one to try, for you can make it in just 30 minutes.

Creamy Pasta Tartufata with Chicken

This Creamy Pasta Tartufata with Chicken is another hearty recipe that you can make in under an hour. It's an easy dinner recipe that I made with the Instant Pot and some leftover cooked chicken. 

Pizza Toast with Whole Wheat Bread

If you need an easy throw together meal that everyone actually wants to eat, this fresh milled sourdough pizza toast is such a good one to have in your recipe collection. It has all the pizza flavors we love, but it comes together in minutes on thick slices of fresh milled sourdough bread.

Chicken Club Sandwich

If I don't have a Tuna in my pantry to make a sandwich, this Chicken Club Sandwich is my second go-to option for quick meals. Made with layers of crispy bacon, tender deli chicken breast, creamy mayonnaise, fresh lettuce, tomato, and American cheese, all stacked between toasted white bread.

Roast Beef Sandwich With Truffle Mayo

For a more hearty and flavorful sandwich recipe but are ready in just 15 minutes, this Roast Beef Sandwich With Truffle Mayo is a must-try for a quick meal idea when you are too busy to cook!

Beef Strip Fajita Wraps

These Beef Strip Fajita Wraps are one of the easiest meal recipes you can make in just 30 minutes. It's a one-pan dinner recipe and made with just simple ingredients that are sure to be available in your pantry.

Creamy Dill Salmon Pasta

This Creamy Dill Salmon Pasta is a quick and simple dish that combines tender salmon with a rich and creamy sauce. It's easy to prepare, with minimal ingredients, and ready in about 30 minutes.