10 Trader Joe's Dinner Ideas for Busy Weeknights

3-Ingredient Giant Grilled Cheese

"The combination of tangy cheddar with creamy, melty gruyere is perfect for those epic cheese pulls." —Sara Haas

Leveled Up Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken

"Because this meal is so simple and doesn't need much to make it stellar, all you need is four ingredients: onions, garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar and the prep is almost as simple as the recommended method on the package." —Keaton Larson

Trader Joe’s Spicy Garlic-Pepperoni Pan Pizza

"There's nothing better than an easy meal that uses a store-bought shortcut—except for one that also tastes gourmet to boot. This pan pizza recipe highlights ready-made dough, a flavorful sauce, and customizable toppings—all from Trader Joe's—for an unforgettable dish even more delicious than takeout." —Andrea Lobas

Everything Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

"Delicate salmon with a crunchy topping is paired with tender potatoes and broccoli drizzled with a sweet and spicy mustard glaze in this simple, 30-minute sheet pan dinner." —NicoleMcMom

Artichoke Joe's

"If you have a Trader Joe's® by you, then check out their frozen section for artichoke hearts and add this to the mix!" —Mrs Falvo

Trader Joe’s Chicken Soup Dumplings Dinner

"One bowl, two ingredients, two minutes, and you get one seriously delicious dish." —Courtney Kassel

Roasted Tomato Croissant Caprese

"Although I’ll go out of my way to get a high-quality croissant at bakeries around Los Angeles, where I live now, sometimes I want to be home and lazy but still experience something buttery and flaky enough to satisfy a craving. And that’s when I pull out a box of Trader Joe’s frozen Mini Croissants." —Alyse Whitney

Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole

"If you're looking for the perfect brunch dish to serve a crowd, this bagel bake is guaranteed to make any weekend extraordinary. Plus, this casserole can be prepared and refrigerated overnight, so in the morning, all you have to do is pop it in the oven and let the crave-worthy smells wake up the whole house." —Julia Levy

Trader Joe's Chicken Karaage

"Sorry, Dino nuggets, but I'll be stocking an entire shelf in my freezer with this crispy chicken." —Alyse Whitney

Everything Bagel Seasoned Chicken Casserole

"With minimal preparation, this everything bagel seasoned chicken casserole with orzo can be on the table in just over an hour. If you love artichoke spinach dip, then you may want to give this casserole a try." —TheDailyGourmet

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