I Stopped Ordering Takeout on Practice Nights. These 8 Dinners Are Why.

Let’s be real, nobody orders takeout because they love paying delivery fees. You order it because it’s 5:45, practice is at 6:15, and you have zero brain cells left to figure out dinner.

Most takeout favorites are pretty simple once you look at what’s in them. The sauce does most of the heavy lifting, so rock these recipes and save yourself the money.

Some of these are air fryer dinners and some are one-pan skillet meals you can pull together after you get home. Pick whatever matches your chaos level tonight, and when you need more ideas, check out these dinners on the go.

Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli

A skillet of cooked korean ground beet and broccoli — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

A savory dinner that comes together in 25 minutes, this Korean ground beef and broccoli recipe is great for busy weeknights. A budget-friendly twist on the traditional recipe, this ground beef version has the same comforting flavor but with a great price cut.

Get the recipe: Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

Plate of sliced teriyaki chicken topped with sesame seeds on white rice, served with snap peas and carrot slices. — Image Credit: Easy Made Dishes

The juicy chicken is coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze and then cooked quickly in the air fryer. Perfect for busy nights or meal prep.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

Cheesy Beef Enchilada Skillet

Beef enchiladas in a skillet topped with cheese and a spoon in the skillet. — Image Credit: Easy Made Dishes

On the table in just over 30 minutes, this Cheesy Beef Enchilada Skillet combines seasoned beef, savory enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese into a one-pan dinner.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Enchilada Skillet

Inside Out Egg Rolls

Inside out egg roll in a skillet with green onions on top and a wooden spoon and white plates behind it. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

A delicious blend of savory and umami flavors these inside out egg rolls are a 25-minute variation on the classic recipe. It’s lighter, faster, and made in just one skillet to make busy weeknights easier. You’ll fall in love with this unstuffed egg roll recipe in no time.

Get the recipe: Inside Out Egg Rolls

Air Fryer Pineapple Chicken Kebobs

Three skewers with grilled chicken, bell peppers, and pineapple are served on a round white plate, garnished with parsley. Another skewer is on a rectangular plate nearby. — Image Credit: Easy Made Dishes

Quick and flavorful air fryer pineapple chicken skewers have caramelized pineapple and juicy bites of chicken that’s ready in minutes.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Pineapple Chicken Kebobs

Easy Chicken Taco Skillet

Cooked chicken skillet, with cheese, pepper, avocado and cilantro on it. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Juicy pieces of chicken coated in a homemade seasoning before being sauteed sticky in your favorite barbeque sauce. This chicken taco skillet hits the dinner table in just 30 minutes and makes for a delicious, simple weeknight meal.

Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Taco Skillet

Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli

Get the recipe: Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli

Greek Chicken Gyros

Person holding a chicken wrap with lettuce, tomatoes, and sauce, against a light background with cherry tomatoes in the back. — Image Credit: Easy Made Dishes

These Marinated Greek Chicken Gyros are made with juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce, and wrapped in warm pita bread for an easy Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Get the recipe: Greek Chicken Gyros

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