5 Lazy Back-to-School Dinners for When You’re Too Tired to Cook | Allrecipes
Too tired to cook after a busy school day? In this video, Nicole shares five lazy back-to-school dinners that are packed with flavor, easy to make, and perfect for hectic weeknights. From slow-cooker favorites to comforting casseroles, these simple recipes help you get a satisfying family dinner on the table with minimal effort.
Nicole walks you through step-by-step recipes including Crockpot Korean Beef Ramen, Sheet Pan Cowboy Meatloaf, No-Peek Coconut Curry Chicken, a cheesy Chicken Alfredo Crescent Roll Casserole, and Lazy Taquito “Enchiladas.” Each dinner uses convenient ingredients and fuss-free techniques, making it ideal for nights when cooking is the last thing you want to do. Whether you’re juggling commutes, activities, or a packed schedule, these easy back-to-school meals are sure to earn a spot in your regular dinner rotation.
Timestamps:
0:00 – 5 Lazy Back-to-School Dinners
0:09 – Crockpot Korean Beef Ramen
3:34 – Sheet Pan Cowboy Meatloaf
7:00 – No-Peek Coconut Curry Chicken
11:01 – Chicken Alfredo Crescent Roll Casserole
14:12 – Lazy Taquito “Enchiladas”
Get the recipes here:
Crockpot Korean Beef Ramen: https://www.allrecipes.com/slow-cooker-beef-ramen-noodles-recipe-12111934
Sheet Pan Cowboy Meatloaf: https://www.allrecipes.com/sheet-pan-cowboy-meatloaf-recipe-12111945
No-Peek Coconut Curry Chicken: https://www.allrecipes.com/no-peek-coconut-curry-chicken-recipe-12111951
Chicken Alfredo Crescent Roll Casserole: https://www.allrecipes.com/chicken-alfredo-crescent-roll-casserole-recipe-12112506
Lazy Taquito “Enchiladas”: https://www.allrecipes.com/one-pan-taquito-enchilada-casserole-recipe-12112531
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25 Comments
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Can you do the curry with beef instead? Not sure how long to cook that without making the beef tough
Two small limes at my local Publix go for a dollar when they are on sale. I don't think that is cheap.
I shape several individual meat loaves on a sheet pan.
Awe you ruined the chuck roast by adding ramen. Rice or mashed potatoes would have been better
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I love your channel!! Everything looks so good. I was looking for an easy recipe with chicken and came across the 5 Lazy…must say they look wonderful, but they are not very lazy in my world! Too many ingredients and so on. However, the "LazyTaquito" is the exception.
Hi Nicole. I’m allergic to sesame and cannot use it. Is there any other oil I could use in the Korean beef recipe?
I’m doing the crescent roll chicken Alfredo tonight!
Looks delicious.
Love them all! Definitely trying the chicken curry dish…I don't even have kids at home anymore!
Where is your sweater from?
0:44 You can also grate/chop and freeze your own ginger/garlic/basil etc which will probably save money and time!
It’s very unfortunate you look like Lindsey Clancy..
I was looking for your sweedish meatball recipe. Where can I find it?
Excellent ideas!
Try a bag of coleslaw mix instead of just the carrots in the first one! I use them in a lot of short cut meals
Ok Nicole I thought this was your job, you work somewhere else too?
Nicole is one of the most engaging people. I love her voice and accent….all soothing.
“All the chores I was so lucky to come home to after work”, so funny, so true!
I liked your recipes, you make it look so easy and simple. 👍👍👍👍👍
I would add a can of rotel to the beans instead of the sour cream
Who can afford chuck roast these days?
That first recipe mmm mmm mmmmmm 😋 the sheet pan meatloaf is definitely the way I’m making it from now on…yummo…the no peek curr is something different I’ve got to try sounds wonderful. The crescent roll one I will have to adapt, don’t think we have those in a roll. Looks bloody good though. The last one is pretty easy too. Thanks Nicole
Hold on, you have two stoves in your kitchen! 3 ovens !? (My first time on your page)