5 Lazy 15-Minute Dinners for When You’re Too Tired to Cook | Allrecipes
Busy weeknights call for fast dinners that still taste amazing—and in this video, Nicole shares five easy meals you can get on the table in just 15 minutes. From crispy pork noodles and cheesy chicken enchilada skillet to juicy smashed meatball subs and fresh fish tacos with slaw, these quick dinner ideas are packed with flavor and perfect for hectic nights when you need something fast, filling, and family-friendly.
Nicole walks you through step-by-step recipes for crispy pork noodles, chicken enchilada skillet, smashed meatball subs, marry me skillet beans, and easy fish tacos with slaw. Whether you’re cooking for your family, looking for simple weeknight meal inspiration, or just trying to avoid takeout, these speedy dinners come together with minimal effort and maximum flavor. If you love quick recipes, easy comfort food, and stress-free meals that don’t sacrifice taste, these 15-minute dinners are guaranteed to make it into your regular rotation.
Timestamps:
0:00 — 15-Minute Dinner Recipes
0:10 — Crispy Pork Noodles
3:03 — Chicken Enchilada Skillet
6:51 — Smashed Meatball Subs
10:55 — Marry Me Skillet Beans
14:16 — Easy Fish Tacos with Slaw
Get the recipes here:
Crispy Pork Noodles: https://www.allrecipes.com/crispy-pork-and-peanut-noodles-recipe-11978989
Chicken Enchilada Skillet: https://www.allrecipes.com/quick-chicken-enchilada-skillet-recipe-11978923
Smashed Meatball Subs: https://www.allrecipes.com/smashed-meatball-subs-recipe-11978863
Marry Me Skillet Beans: Marry Me Skillet Beans allrecipes
Easy Fish Tacos with Slaw: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/285454/easy-fish-tacos-with-slaw/
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27 Comments
I love how easy you make it for us to put dinner on the table during the week 💖
Looks good
I work full time and have to feed a family of five. Your recipes are so easy and quick – even the crock pot ones! thank you for all your recipes!
Nicole, I love watching you cook and eat lol. I look forward to all your stuff. Thank you for your hard work. You do it well.
What kind of beans do you use?
En español por favooor!
Nicole, is someone else using your channel??
WOW, you can cook. This senior citizen is soooo tired of cooking; however, your 15 minute meals have revived my interest in cooking. Glad I found you.
Girl, you are addicting! I just love everything about you and your team! Keep up the great work! Sending you some love from SW Florida 🌴☀️❤
I never doubts you
Can you imagine if you used garlic toast as the bread for the smash meatball sandwiches?!
the fish tacos look so great – love the mango garnish!
Love the meatball sub idea. Congratulations
Patented by Nicole ❤
Oh man that's what I'm talking about!!!🎉❤
I was surprised to see you using flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas. Fish tacos are traditionally and usually served with corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
Is there something creative that can be done with ramen seasoning packets we don't use? 🙂
That is not a "chicken enchilada". What you made is called chilequillas.
Here's a time-saving trick I just learned: they make frozen avocados! No more picking out ripe ones or putting them in a paper bag to ripen. They are great added to dishes, sandwiches or skewering with veggies for appetizers. But, best of all – perfect for making guac!
these look wonderful. if you want to only make the meatball and sub part now and freeze the rest of them for later would you suggest cooking the meatball on roll part and then freezing it to finish off later or just spread it raw on the roll and freeze and cook later?
" Just for the nudes (Eyes bulge) Noodles" LOL
The meatball sub was a total winner in my house!! I love all your videos. I think because you sound like me and your family eats like mine. no fancy ingredients
I made the smashed meatball sandwich and crispy pork noodles. Both excellent new favs. Thanks
What's the measurements on everything on the meatball subs?
Yes more quick meals they are really helpful thanks
what a fabulous idea with the meatball subs
These are amazing. I’d personally modify to NOT have to use the oven in the summer, though.
Egg roll in a bowl is supper quick with Cole slaw mix and sausage. Add some soy sauce and onion garlic. So flavorful