{"id":2134,"date":"2026-05-09T07:40:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T07:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cooking.catherineliew.com\/?p=2134"},"modified":"2026-05-09T07:40:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T07:40:07","slug":"5-lazy-dinners-for-when-youre-too-tired-to-cook-one-pan-slow-cooker-more-allrecipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cooking.catherineliew.com\/?p=2134","title":{"rendered":"5 Lazy Dinners for When You\u2019re Too Tired to Cook (One-Pan, Slow Cooker &amp; More) | Allrecipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for lazy spring dinners that basically cook themselves? These 5 low-effort recipes bring big flavor with barely any prep \u2014 perfect for nights when you\u2019re too tired to deal but still want something satisfying on the table. With quick assembly and hands-off cooking, this lineup proves you don\u2019t need a ton of energy to make a great meal.<\/p>\n<p>From cozy sandwiches to creamy pasta and set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker favorites, Nicole\u2019s got you covered: savory 5-Minute French Dips, a one-pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken, sweet-and-sticky Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs, a bright and creamy Lemon Shrimp \u201cAlfredo,\u201d and an easy Foil Packet Burger Dinner. Whether you\u2019re feeding the family or just trying to get through the week, these dinners deliver maximum payoff for minimal effort.<\/p>\n<p>Timestamps:<br \/>\n00:00 5 Lazy Spring Dinners<br \/>\n00:08 5-Minute French Dips<br \/>\n02:29 One-Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken<br \/>\n06:45 Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs<br \/>\n09:35 Lemon Shrimp &#8220;Alfredo&#8221;<br \/>\n13:58 Foil Packet Burger Dinner<\/p>\n<p>Get the recipes here:<\/p>\n<p>5-Minute French Dips: https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/5-minute-french-dip-sandwiches-recipe-11892889<br \/>\nOne-Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken: https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/one-pan-garlic-parmesan-chicken-dinner-recipe-11933729<br \/>\nCrockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs: https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/245596\/honey-garlic-meatballs\/<br \/>\nLemon Shrimp &#8220;Alfredo&#8221;: https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/23968\/shrimp-alfredo-pasta\/<br \/>\nFoil Packet Burger Dinner: https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/279347\/grilled-taco-burger-and-potato-foil-packets\/<br \/>\n_________<br \/>\nAllrecipes Magazine is now available!<br \/>\nU.S. subscribers, subscribe here: http:\/\/armagazine.com\/subscribenow<br \/>\nCanadian subscribers, subscribe here: http:\/\/themeredithstore.ca\/p-282-allrecipes-subscription.aspx<br \/>\nFacebook: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Allrecipes<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/allrecipes\/<br \/>\nPinterest: https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/allrecipes\/<br \/>\nTikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@allrecipes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for lazy spring dinners that basically cook themselves? 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