7 Summer Dinners You Should Make This Week

Because summertime is the best time

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1. Cheesy Chipotle Adobe Chicken Quesadillas

halfbakedharvest.com

These oven-baked quesadillas pack in the ~ heat ~ with chipotle seasoning and all the necessary ingredients like rice, beans, and cheese. Get the recipe here.

2. Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry

https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/pineapple-ginger-chicken-stir-fry/

https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/pineapple-ginger-chicken-stir-fry/

A solid stir-fry can take you far in the world of last-minute dinners. This recipe's addition of pineapple gives a fruit kick to the glaze and complements the ginger like whoa. Toss in some bell pepper, asparagus and chicken (or protein of your choice) and finish off with a side helping of rice for good measure.

Get the recipe here.

3. Grilled Foil Packet Tilapia With Pesto Veggies

theleangreenbean.com

No grill, no problem. These fish and veggie foil packet meals can be prepared the same way in the oven. Plus, foil dinners = minimal clean-up. here.

4. Blackened Shrimp Tacos

budgetbytes.com

Add a simple slaw dressing to these shrimp tacos, and you're good to go. After all, summer equals shrimp galore, right?

Get the recipe here.

5. Lemon Pesto Penne Pasta

http://pinchofyum.com/20-minute-lemon-pesto-penne

http://pinchofyum.com/20-minute-lemon-pesto-penne

There's nothing a bowl of zesty pasta can't fix. Get the recipe here.

6. Chipotle Chickpea Burrito Bowl

asaucykitchen.com

A veggie-packed burrito bowl for when you're out of options for Meatless Mondays. Get the recipe here.

7. Italian Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini

budgetbytes.com

Zucchini gets all the stars during the summer since it's a) in season b) super versatile and easy to dress up or down. These sausage-stuffed zucchini boats require little prep and clean-up but still manage to satisfy the hunger feels.

Get the recipe here.