You know that moment—you pull into the driveway at 7:52pm after baseball, dance, or whatever chaos the day threw at you. Everyone’s hangry. You’re exhausted. And the last thing you want to do is figure out dinner. You wish you had an easy dinner already done for you.

Been there. Like… this week.

But here’s the thing—I refuse to live in the drive-thru lane. Not because I’m some perfect Pinterest mom, but because I’ve learned how to stock my kitchen and rotate a few no-brainer dinners that I can throw together fast.

So today I’m giving you 5 of my go-to meals that are ready in 20 minutes or less. Yes, even with sports bags still on the floor.

1. Ground Turkey Stir-Fry

Quickest clean-out-the-fridge meal ever.

• Brown ground turkey in a pan.
• Add bagged coleslaw mix or frozen stir-fry veggies.
• Season with coconut aminos, garlic, and ginger.
• Serve over microwave jasmine rice or cauliflower rice.

Bonus: Doubles as a great lunch the next day.

2. Sheet Pan Fajitas

The easiest way to win dinner (and minimal dishes).

• Toss sliced chicken breast, peppers, and onions with olive oil + fajita seasoning.
• Roast at 425°F for 15-18 minutes or grab an air fryer and use 375 for 15-18 minutes.
• Serve in lettuce cups or tortillas with salsa, cheese and any other favorite topics.

Want to prep ahead? Freeze the raw seasoned meat + veg in a bag and dump it on the pan when needed.

3. Pasta + Protein

This one’s my personal SOS dinner.

• Boil the pasta.
• Heat up pre-cooked chicken, sausage or defrost cooked shrimp.
• Add a handful of spinach + olive oil or pesto if you don’t have any jarred sauce on hand.

Add-ins: Broccoli, sundried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, or whatever needs using up.

4. Chicken Taco Soup (Freezer-Friendly!)

Perfect for sports nights or meal prep Sundays.

• Dump shredded rotisserie chicken, salsa, bone broth, and canned tomatoes into a pot.
• Season with cumin, paprika, garlic.
• Heat through and serve with rice or grain-free chips.

Pro tip: Make a double batch and freeze half in single-serve containers.

5. High-Protein Scramble Bowl

Breakfast for dinner—but make it muscle-friendly.

• Sauté spinach and zucchini.
• Add chopped turkey bacon or leftover ground beef.
• Pour in egg whites or a few whole eggs.
• Top with salsa or hot sauce.

Not a fan of plain eggs? This mix-in style changes the game.

How to Make This Easier

If you always feel like you’re reinventing the wheel at dinnertime, here’s your permission to STOP.

Here’s what I recommend:

• Choose 3 of these recipes to rotate this week.
• Keep staples like ground meat, frozen veggies, rice, and broth on hand.
• Double what you cook when you do have time so future-you doesn’t have to think.

And if you want even more done-for-you help?

🎉 Grab my 7-Day Done For You Plan —it’s packed with family-friendly meals that don’t take hours or require a culinary degree. You’ll feel way less frazzled come 5pm.
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Your Turn

What’s your go-to dinner when time’s tight and the kids are hangry? Tell me in the comments or send me a DM on Instagram—I love hearing from you.