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    The Heirloom Pantry » Recipes » 30-Minute Meals

    Lazy Sunday Dinner Ideas: 20 Easy Recipes

    Published: Sep 22, 2022 · Modified: Sep 17, 2023 by Kathleen Higashiyama · The following content may contain paid links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission.

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    20 lazy Sunday dinner recipes, including mozzarella-stuffed chicken.

    Looking for easy and delicious Lazy Sunday Dinner Ideas? You've come to the right place! We share all of our favorite low effort and tasty dinners, including quick pastas, succulent chicken, buttery fish, and more.

    20 lazy Sunday recipes, including lobster ravioli with a browned butter lemon sauce, creamy pesto pasta, mozzarella-stuffed chicken with tomatoes, and turkey quinoa-stuffed peppers.

    On Sundays, we like to relax before we start our busy weeks. For dinner, we usually make something simple that doesn't require much effort or cleanup.

    We rounded up 20 of our favorite low-maintenance lazy Sunday dinner ideas so you know exactly what to make for your next lazy Sunday.

    Looking for sides to go with your Sunday dinner? Try our some of our favorites like our Healthy Corn Fritters, Teriyaki Tofu and Eggplant, Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers, or Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs. Check out our sides page for more inspiration.

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    Baked Furikake Salmon is a flavorful, tender salmon dish made with Kewpie mayo, soy sauce, garlic powder, and furikake. This umami-packed recipe is surprisingly easy and requires minimal cleanup.
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    2. Traditional Bolognese Sauce (Ragù alla Bolognese)

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    Bolognese is made with simple authentic ingredients, including Italian tomatoes, ground beef, and wine. The pasta sauce cooks low and slow to create a rich and flavorful sauce. It pairs perfectly with a broad pasta noodle and makes for a hearty and satisfying dinner.
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    3. Roasted Chicken Thighs and Vegetables

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    Roasted Chicken Thighs and Vegetables is an easy, hearty dinner recipe that results in crispy, juicy chicken and flavorful vegetables. Just toss the chicken, potatoes, onions, and carrots in seasoning and olive oil then bake!
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    4. Prosciutto Ricotta Pizza

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    Prosciutto Ricotta Pizza is a sweet and salty homemade white pizza packed with flavor! It only takes 25 minutes to make and features a golden crust topped with mozzarella, ricotta, prosciutto, arugula, and a drizzle of hot honey.
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    5. Veggie Pesto Pasta

    Veggie pesto pasta in a bowl topped with zucchini and asparagus with sliced zucchini, basil, parmigiano-reggiano, and lemons.
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    Veggie Pesto Pasta is a flavorful, nutritious dinner that comes together quickly. This bright and zesty dish features al dente pasta, zucchini, and asparagus tossed in herby pesto, and lemon juice.
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    6. Italian Beef Soup (Brodo di Carne)

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    Italian Beef Soup (Brodo di Carne) features a slow-cooked chuck roast, vegetables, and herbs simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. Add orzo or pastina to make it extra hearty. Cook this soup low and slow for hours while you relax.
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    7. Bavette Steak (Flank Steak)

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    Bavette Steak is a juicy beef cut that broils perfectly medium rare in just a few minutes. All you need to do is stuff the steak with garlic cloves, season, broil, and slice! Serve it with a veggie and mashed potatoes or rice for a nutritious meal!
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    8. Buttery Fish with Crispy Skin

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    9. Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro

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    Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro is a mouthwatering 30-minute meal for the whole family! It features juicy Italian-seasoned chicken stuffed with mozzarella cooked in tomato sauce. Make this restaurant-worthy dish on a lazy Sunday with minimal effort.
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    10. Lobster Ravioli with Lemon Garlic Browned Butter Sauce

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    11. BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs

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    BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs is an easy oven recipe that makes the juiciest, tastiest oven-baked barbecue chicken. It only calls for 2 main ingredients and a few minutes of prep. Then just wait for the chicken to bake.
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    12. Flank Steak Salad with Balsamic Dressing

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    Flank Steak Salad with Balsamic Dressing is a refreshing and hearty salad featuring tender flavorful flank steak, crisp lettuce, and a vegetable medley tossed in a tangy lemon-balsamic vinaigrette. Make in just 20 minutes, including prep!
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    13. Teriyaki Salmon

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    Teriyaki Salmon is a tender salmon dressed in a homemade teriyaki sauce. This is a perfect low-effort meal that only requires a handful of ingredients! Make it with a veggie for a complete and nutritious dinner.
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    14. Cast Iron Skillet Burger

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    Cast Iron Skillet Burgers are a quick and easy recipe for tender patties on the stovetop. It takes just a few minutes to cook these juicy medium-rare burgers that you can customize with your preferred toppings. This will be your favorite way to prepare burgers from now on!
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    15. Creamy Pesto Pasta

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    16. Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

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    17. Broiled Salmon Collars

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    Mozzarella-stuffed chicken pomdoro in a pan in cherry tomato sauce with basil.
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    Lazy Sunday Dinner Ideas: 20 Easy Recipes

    Looking for easy and delicious Lazy Sunday Dinner ideas? You've come to the right place! We share all of our favorite low effort and tasty dinners, including quick pastas, succulent chicken, buttery fish, and more.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 438kcal
    Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

    Ingredients 

    • 2 chicken breasts even sized pieces
    • 1 tablespoon pesto divided
    • 2 oz mozzarella about 4 slices of fresh mozzarella; about a quarter cup of shredded mozzarella
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil divided
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • black cracked pepper
    • 2 cloves garlic pressed
    • 1 shallot chopped
    • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
    • â…“ cup white wine
    • â…“ cup cup chicken broth
    • fresh basil torn
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    Instructions

    • Cut chicken - Place the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board. Tenderize the breasts to make them the same thickness. Use a knife to cut about ¾ of the way through the chicken without cutting all the way through. Make the incision parallel to the cutting board. This creates a pocket that will hold the cheese.
      2 chicken breasts
    • Stuff and season chicken - Spread about a ½ tablespoon of pesto inside of the chicken breast pockets. Place a slice of mozzarella or about a tablespoon of shredded mozzarella inside of the pockets on top of the pesto and push the cheese toward the back of the pocket. Use toothpicks to close the pockets. Rub the breasts with about a tablespoon of olive oil and season the outside of the chicken with the garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper on both sides, or season to taste. You can also use premixed Italian seasoning.
      1 tablespoon pesto, 2 oz mozzarella, 3 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon sea salt, black cracked pepper
    • Sear chicken - Heat about a tablespoon of olive oil in a large heavy bottomed skillet or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken until each piece is golden, about 4 minutes each side. Place the lid on once you flip the chicken over. Remove the chicken from the pan.
      3 tablespoon olive oil
    • Make tomato sauce - In the same skillet, heat about a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots to the oil and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and allow them to cook untouched for 2-3 minutes until they begin to char and blister. Stir the tomatoes and add white wine to deglaze the pan. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bits of chicken and tomatoes from the pan.
      3 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 shallot, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, ⅓ cup white wine
    • Cook chicken in sauce - Once most of the wine burns off, turn down the heat, stir in chicken broth, and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes. Add torn basil leaves, pepper, and salt, and give the sauce a stir to incorporate all of the ingredients. Add chicken back into the pan and nestle each breast in the sauce. Spoon some of the sauce onto each piece and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees. Remove the pan from heat and serve immediately.
      ⅓ cup cup chicken broth, fresh basil

    Notes

    Storage
    • Refrigerate leftover chicken pomodoro for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. In order to reheat the chicken, let it temper for 10 minutes, then reheat it in a covered pan over low heat.
    Top Tips
    • If your breasts are different thicknesses, tenderize them to make them the same thickness. This will ensure they cook evenly all the way through.
    • Use premixed Italian seasoning instead of separate herbs. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 1910mg | Potassium: 954mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Kat Higashiyama and Alec Totto are recipe developers, food photographers, and the authors behind The Heirloom Pantry. Since 2017, they have shared recipes inspired by their Japanese and Italian heritage and California and Hawaii roots. They reside in San Jose with their two dogs, Peeps and Paisley. Read More…

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