Use your weekends for fun instead of meal prep with these weeknight dinner ideas, which are quick to make and will be devoured at a similar pace.
5 easy dinner options for busy weeknights
1. A protein spin on a classic
We get it - weeknights can be hectic, so why not try a childhood favourite with a twist? Compliments Smokey Bacon Mac + Cheese has so much cheesy goodness (including cheddar, old white, mozzarella, Romano and Parmesan cheese), spiral pasta, and real smokey bacon pieces. If your kids aren’t into pork but you still want them to have protein, there’s also a tangy Buffalo Chicken Mac + Cheese version. Both options can be served as is, or you can elevate them with a sprinkle of parsley.
2. Lasagn-yah!
Compliments Beef Lasagna includes all the classic ingredients you’d expect, like beef in a tomato sauce, layers of sheet pasta, gooey mozzarella cheese and a creamy Bechamel sauce. It requires no extra meal prep, making it ideal for a busy weeknight that is packed with homework help or after-school activities. Once the lasagna is out of the oven and cooling, make a simple veggie side dish like a Compliments Caesar Salad Kit that takes only a few seconds to assemble, plus it never hurts to get more veggies in!
3. Skip the shell
When you think of comfort foods, burritos are top of the list. Compliments Chicken Burrito Bowl starts with a bed of brown rice and is topped with diced chicken breast, black beans, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese. A flavourful chipotle sauce completes the dish, and it’s ready in mere minutes! The Pulled Pork Burrito Bowl option combines another comfort favourite with all the same fixings. Grab a bag of Compliments Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips to dunk in the burrito bowl or crumble on top for an extra crunch.
4. Impress your guests
Entertaining on a weeknight becomes more manageable with Compliments Flatbread Pizzas! The BBQ Chicken Flatbread features a crispy crust smothered with sweet and smoky BBQ sauce and are topped with diced chicken breast, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, roasted red peppers and red onions. The Bruschetta is another fun option with diced tomatoes, a blend of mozzarella, feta and parmesan cheeses, onions, extra virgin olive oil and herbs. Pepperoni lovers are sure to appreciate the Duo Pepperoni with simple and tasty ingredients like tomato sauce, sliced and diced pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Yum, yum!
5. When the moon hits your eye
There’s nothing like a classic! Skip ordering and waiting and heat up a delicious pizza at home instead. The Pizza Classic Deluxe is made with a classic crust and topped with cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage, red and green bell peppers and onions. The Classic Four Cheese includes the gooey cheesy goodness from mozzarella, asiago, Parmesan and Romano cheese. Last but certainly not least, garlic lovers will rejoice with the Classic Garlic Cheese pie that delivers on flavour.
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