The Pioneer Woman: Easy Weeknight Meals

Looking for dinner in a pinch? Ree’s creamy bean and chicken chili recipe will make enough for tonight’s meal and leftovers.

Loaded with juicy ripe tomatoes, this savory pie puts the best of summer produce to work.

This baked pasta is a flavor bomb of garlicky shrimp and creamy cheeses like ricotta and mozzarella.

Tacos meet chicken Caesar salad for this easy weeknight option. Get things cooked, all wrapped up and on the table in 30 minutes.

Ree starts with store-bought pesto to save time in the kitchen, then beefs up the meal with tons of fresh veggies and tender chicken.

Take it from Ree: “Serve immediately to the fork-bangers in your life. They'll kiss you and hug you. Repeatedly.”

Ree combines fresh veggies, creamy ricotta and Italian sausage for a hearty meal the whole family will enjoy.

It’s all in the glaze here! Ree mixes honey, fresh lime juice and sriracha for a sweet and spicy kick.

One fan told us, “Everyone in my family LOVED this sandwich!”

25 minutes is all you need for this quick and easy dinner! Ree adds canned pineapples which deliver a touch of sweetness to the stir-fried veggies and chicken.

You won’t have to worry about doing loads of dishes because one pan is all you need for this decadent dinner. Mascarpone and mozzarella cheeses give this dish richness and a luxurious creamy texture.

Using rotisserie chicken saves you lots of time when making this cheesy quesadilla.

Skip the tortillas and serve up a fajita-inspired dish over pasta! Topped with all of your favorite fixings and a creamy sauce, this is sure to be a staple in your weeknight dinner rotations.

A combo of pineapple juice, honey and chipotle sauce promises the perfect balance of sweet and spicy in this quick-fix tacos.

Topped with a spicy buffalo sauce and a quick homemade blue cheese dressing, these chicken burgers are sure to be a new family favorite.

Ree opts for panko bread crumbs instead of regular bread crumbs as they give a light and flaky crust to the chicken by absorbing less oil.

Using store-bought gnocchi helps to save time in preparing this quick and easy dish.

16 minutes is all you need to make this top-rated steak dinner.

Fresh jalapeno and smoky pepper jack cheese add a fiery kick to these 16-minute quesadillas.

Instead of using pine nuts, Ree looks to pistachios to add a salty, nutty bite to the pesto sauce.

When time is of the essence and you need something delicious and speedy, Ree’s salmon is the answer. She flavors both the fish and the veggies with bright and tangy Greek vinaigrette. (A store-bought bottle works great!)

Scallops cook in mere minutes, which means this sweet-savory stir-fry can be on the table in a hurry.

Ree’s 30-minute shrimp dish is a must-add to your dinner lineup. After dredging the shrimp in panko bread crumbs and sweetened coconut flakes, she fries them for an unbelievably crispy, crunchy crust. Serve with a cool dipping sauce for the perfect contrast of sweet and tangy.

Shrimp, lobster and calamari star in this party-ready 30-minute dinner.

True to its name, Ree’s version of this comforting mac is a sauce spiked with jalapenos, crushed red pepper flakes and hot sauce for a heavy dose of heat.

Ree uses a combo of mushrooms instead of steak in her meatless version of the classic Philly sandwich.

Along with colorful peppers, Ree’s pasta comes together with a splash of tequila and creamy for an indulgent meal.

These flatbreads are absolutely incredible. Sautéed shrimp and fresh pineapple sit atop warm naan with Monterey Jack and crumbled feta. Simple and delicious.

If you’ve got 16 mintues, try this Pesto Chicken Skillet Supper. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts get tossed together with a medley of colorful vegetables and dressed in a pesto cream.

This super crispy chicken comes together lightning fast, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner.

Stretch your use of top sirloin with these fantastic skewers. The beef is grilled with quartered zucchini, tomato and red onion. It’s all dressed with a tangy blue cheese sauce.

For this simple salad, roast broccoli until edges are crisp and toss with a creamy dressing. Chopped bacon gets added to the party for a bit more crunch and flavor.

A crispy, crunchy and juicy pork chop is the star of this sandwich. But what really makes it pop is sliced pepper jack cheese and a few slices of homemade spicy pickles.

Cooking up comfort food doesn’t have to be a time-consuming process. For this Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie, get a little help from the store with frozen puff pastry and prepare the filling in just one skillet.

One-skillet dishes are always a favorite for weeknight meals. This lemony shrimp risotto comes together quickly and is packed with great flavors.

Sometimes grilled cheese is just the thing for a fast and simple weeknight meal. For Ree’s version, she reaches for a mix of Parmesan, cheddar, fontina and Gruyere cheese.

This weeknight option comes together in no time with the help of canned condensed tomato soup. It’s elevated with sherry, heavy cream, pesto and grated Parmesan. The addition of tomatoes and basil keeps everything bright and fresh.