You are not only looking for easy dinners. Let’s be honest: if you clicked this, you’re probably hungry and already annoyed at the idea of cooking. You’re not alone. Most nights, the idea of chopping onions or following a recipe feels… excessive. What you really need are easy dinners that don’t require effort, planning, or a kitchen meltdown.
Whether you hate cooking, are just too tired to care, or simply have better things to do than scrub pots—this post is for you.
Let’s dive into 15 go-to meals that require almost no brain power, minimal cleanup, and ingredients you probably already have. Perfect for anyone whose fridge currently holds only mustard and regret.
Why Easy Dinners Matter?
Cooking doesn’t have to be a production. Some nights, the best you can do is open a can, boil some pasta, or microwave whatever’s closest to edible. And that’s okay.
These meals won’t win awards, but they will keep you fed without stress, guilt, or greasy takeout.
So here are 15 ridiculously easy dinners I keep on repeat—starting with three of my go-to’s:
🍝 1. 3-Ingredient Pantry Pasta
What you need: Pasta, canned tomatoes, garlic
How to make it: Boil pasta. While that’s happening, sauté garlic (or just skip it), add canned tomatoes, simmer for 5 minutes, then mix.
Why it works: It feels like a real meal, even though you barely tried.
🍜 2. Lazy Egg Drop Soup
What you need: Broth, eggs, soy sauce (optional)
How to make it: Bring broth to a simmer. Slowly drizzle in beaten eggs while stirring. Done in 90 seconds.
Why it works: Warm, filling, and feels fancier than it is.
🥗 3. No-Chop Chickpea Salad
What you need: Canned chickpeas, bottled dressing, something crunchy (like crackers or pita chips)
How to make it: Rinse chickpeas, toss with dressing, top with crunch. Eat directly from the bowl.
Why it works: It’s protein-packed and takes 2 minutes flat.
“Don’t know what to make with chickpeas? SuperCook can show you.”
These are just 3 of the 15 easy meals inside a little guide I made called the Lazy Cook’s Cheat Sheet—designed specifically for people who hate cooking but still want to eat real food.
I made it for nights when:
You forgot to defrost anything
You’re too tired to follow a recipe
The idea of chopping an onion feels like emotional labor
Inside the $7 cheat sheet, you’ll get:
15 ultra-simple, no-fuss dinners
A grocery list with 10 staple ingredients
Flexible ideas you can mix, match, and make in 15 minutes or less
No meal planning. No measuring. No crying over spilled quinoa.
Because “easy dinners for people who hate cooking” should be more than just cereal.
“Not sure where to begin? Start here to see how Old Spoon Nutrition makes food simple again.”
