Quick Summer Skillet Dinners Meal Plan

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Looking for easy weeknight dinner ideas to kick off July? This Quick Summer Dinners Meal Plan features five simple and delicious recipes perfect for hot summer nights—including BBQ and cookout-friendly dishes just in time for the 4th of July weekend. Plus, you’ll find two easy treats to sweeten the week.

A collage of three dishes inspired by Quick Summer Skillet Dinners: zucchini noodles with cherry tomatoes and herbs, a chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes, and a bowl with grilled chicken, couscous, olives, and vegetables.

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Quick Summer Skillet Dinners Menu

We’re welcoming summer and making the most out of June’s lingering in-season veggies and fruits with easy dinners to keep this busy week’s meals simple!

On Monday, it will feel like Friday when we make a healthy skillet pizza that’s easy to make in a heavy, oven-proof skillet. Add toppings like cooked chicken and veggies, and dinner is done!
For Tuesday, we’re making a delicious vegetarian Southwest meal with 5 ingredients and easy substitutions to keep everyone happy!
Wednesday’s dinner is a summer favorite Greek chicken meal. In the summer, I like substituting the asparagus for broccoli or broccolini and adding peppers. Serve with couscous.
Thursday’s meal features a quick and easy shrimp skillet pasta that’s so simple, you’ll find yourself making it often this season. Serve with a fresh salad.
For Friday, it’s all about BBQ and cookouts. It’s the 4th of July– and while I know most of you will have your own traditions, I’ve linked to a post with more than 55 ideas you might want to consider, like Firecracker Chicken Burgers!

Have a great week!

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Quick Summer Skillet Dinners Meal Plan (June 30)

Monday: Healthy Skillet Chicken Pizza
Tuesday: Black Bean Fajita Skillet
Wednesday: Greek Chicken Skillet
Thursday: Shrimp Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach
Friday: 4th of July Cookout
Treat: 4th of July Snack Mix or M&M Chocolate Cookie Bars

Quick Summer Skillet Dinner Recipes

Monday: Healthy Skillet Pizza with Red Peppers, Chicken & Spinach

This skillet pizza’s tangy sauce made with roasted red peppers, olive oil and garlic is a nice alternative to classic pizza sauce. Use a pizza stone or baking sheet if you don’t have a cast-iron skillet.

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Tuesday: Black Bean Fajita Skillet

You can often find presliced and ready-to-cook fresh vegetables in your grocer’s produce section. Use these to your advantage to cut down on dinnertime prep. Here, presliced fajita vegetables are sautéed with canned black beans and Southwest seasoning for a quick and easy Tex Mex-inspired meal. Plus, this recipe requires just three ingredients, not including basics like salt, pepper and oil. You can easily take your bowl up a notch by adding some cheese, sour cream or another tasty topping.

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Side view of Greek Chicken Skillet in a white bowl over Israeli Couscous

Wednesday: Greek Chicken Skillet

Greek Chicken Skillet is a quick and easy seared chicken breast recipe that simmers in a delicious lemon sauce, ready in 30 minutes or less.

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An oval white dish filled with spaghetti, shrimp, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped parsley. A piece of cheese sits on a plate nearby, with a colorful patterned cloth to the side on a white wooden table.

Thursday: Easy Shrimp Pasta

This shrimp pasta dish is ready in 20 minutes or less. Tender shrimp sautéed with garlic and olive oil, then tossed with sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and pasta. It’s Mediterranean-inspired comfort food—light, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights.

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Side view of Firecracker Chicken Burgers on a white and blue plate with lettuce and tomatoes on a wood cutting board

Friday: 4th of July Cookout Recipe Ideas

Easy 4th of July recipes and ideas to help you celebrate America’s birthday in your backyard—simple, festive ideas to start summer off right.

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4th of July Snack Mix (5 Minutes)

Celebrate Independence Day with a tasty and festive 4th of July Chex Mix. Made in 5 minutes, it's perfect for parties and snacking.

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4th of July M&M Chocolate Cookie Bars Recipe

These Red, White, and Blue M&M Cookies are deliciously soft and chewy, bright with the pastel colors of 4th of July. With a vanilla sugar cookie base, they're easy to bake, no chilling, and perfect for summer!

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More Quick Dinner Ideas

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