Quick and easy, that's our motto when it comes to cooking in the kitchen! Especially on a busy weeknight when you feel like you've got no time for yourself, these simple microwave dinner recipes will definitely come in clutch. So you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time on yourself, check out these 30 amazing microwave recipes.
1. Microwave Chicken Teriyaki
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (cut into pieces), 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, 1 cup mixed vegetables, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp garlic powder.
Recipe: In a microwave-safe dish, mix chicken with teriyaki sauce, honey, and garlic powder. Add vegetables. Microwave for 6-8 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is cooked.
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2. Microwave Meatloaf
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg, 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper.
Recipe: Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe loaf pan. Microwave on high for 15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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3. Microwave Lemon-Dill Salmon
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried dill, salt, pepper.
Recipe: Place salmon in a microwave-safe dish. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then sprinkle with dill, salt, and pepper. Microwave for 3-4 minutes or until salmon flakes easily.
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4. Microwave Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients: 2 bell peppers, 1/2 cup cooked rice, 1/2 cup canned black beans, 1/4 cup salsa, 1/4 cup shredded cheese, 1 tsp cumin.
Recipe: Slice tops off peppers and remove seeds. Mix rice, black beans, salsa, cheese, and cumin. Stuff into peppers, place in a dish, cover, and microwave for 8 minutes.
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5. Microwave Ratatouille
Ingredients: 1 cup diced eggplant, 1 cup diced zucchini, 1/2 cup diced bell pepper, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 tsp herbs de Provence.
Recipe: Combine all ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
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6. Microwave Jambalaya
Ingredients: 1/2 cup diced chicken, 1/2 cup andouille sausage slices, 1/2 cup long-grain rice, 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup bell pepper, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning.
Recipe: Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is cooked.
7. Microwave Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper.
Recipe: Cut squash in half, remove seeds, and season with oil, salt, and pepper. Place cut side down in a dish with 1/4 cup water. Microwave for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
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8. Microwave Veggie Risotto
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Arborio rice, 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup peas, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp butter.
Recipe: In a microwave-safe dish, combine rice, broth, and onion. Microwave for 10 minutes, stir, add peas, and microwave for another 10 minutes. Stir in cheese and butter.
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9. Microwave Eggplant Parmesan
Ingredients: 1 sliced eggplant, 1 cup marinara sauce, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
Recipe: Layer eggplant, marinara sauce, and cheeses in a microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Microwave for 8-10 minutes until eggplant is tender and cheese is melted.
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10. Microwave Shrimp and Broccoli
Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli florets, 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined), 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp honey.
Recipe: In a microwave-safe dish, combine all ingredients. Microwave for 3-4 minutes, stir, then microwave for another 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and broccoli is tender.
11. Microwave Quiche
Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, 1/2 cup diced ham, 1/4 cup chopped spinach, salt, pepper.
Recipe: Whisk together milk and eggs in a microwave-safe pie dish. Stir in cheese, ham, spinach, salt, and pepper. Microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until set.
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12. Microwave Garlic-Lemon Chicken
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried herbs, salt, pepper.
Recipe: Place chicken in a microwave-safe dish. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper, and pour over chicken. Microwave for 7-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
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13. Microwave Sweet and Sour Pork
Ingredients: 1/2 lb diced pork, 1/4 cup sweet and sour sauce, 1/2 cup diced bell peppers, 1/4 cup pineapple chunks.
Recipe: In a microwave-safe dish, mix pork, sweet and sour sauce, bell peppers, and pineapple. Microwave for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until pork is cooked.
14. Microwave Chili
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef, 1 can kidney beans (drained), 1 can diced tomatoes, 1/2 chopped onion, 1 tbsp chilli powder, 1 tsp cumin.
Recipe: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked and chili is heated through.
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15. Microwave Tuna Casserole
Ingredients: 1 can tuna (drained), 1 cup cooked egg noodles, 1/2 cup cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup peas, 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
Recipe: Combine tuna, noodles, soup, and peas in a microwave-safe dish. Top with cheese. Microwave for 5-7 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
16. Microwave Veggie Lasagna
Ingredients: 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup marinara sauce, 1/2 cup chopped spinach, 2 lasagna noodles (pre-cooked), 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
Recipe: Mix ricotta, Parmesan, and spinach. Layer marinara, noodles, and cheese mixture in a microwave-safe dish. Top with mozzarella. Microwave for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
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17. Microwave Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked chicken, 1 cup fettuccine (pre-cooked), 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce, 1/4 cup peas, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
Recipe: Combine chicken, fettuccine, Alfredo sauce, and peas in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave for 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
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18. Microwave Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients: 1/2 lb sliced beef, 1 cup broccoli florets, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ginger powder.
Recipe: In a microwave-safe bowl, mix beef, broccoli, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Microwave for 6-8 minutes, stirring halfway through, until beef is cooked and broccoli is tender.
19. Microwave Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 large potatoes, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp chopped bacon, 2 tbsp chopped green onions.
Recipe: Microwave potatoes for 10-12 minutes until tender. Split open and fluff inside with a fork. Top with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and green onions. Microwave for another 2 minutes until cheese melts.
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20. Microwave Cajun Shrimp
Ingredients: 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined), 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice.
Recipe: In a microwave-safe dish, toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and lemon juice. Microwave for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
21. Microwave Chicken Curry
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (cut into cubes), 1 cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp curry powder, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced onion.
Recipe: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chicken, coconut milk, curry powder, tomatoes, and onion. Cover and microwave for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is cooked.
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22. Microwave Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup beef broth, 1 tbsp flour, 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
Recipe: Microwave ground beef and mushrooms in a bowl for 5-6 minutes until beef is browned. Stir in flour, garlic powder, and beef broth. Microwave for another 2 minutes, then stir in sour cream.
23. Microwave Lemon Garlic Tilapia
Ingredients: 2 tilapia fillets, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, salt, pepper.
Recipe: Place tilapia in a microwave-safe dish. Mix lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic, then pour over the fish. Season with salt and pepper, and microwave for 5-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
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24. Microwave Sausage and Peppers
Ingredients: 1/2 lb Italian sausage (sliced), 1 cup sliced bell peppers, 1/2 cup sliced onion, 1 cup marinara sauce.
Recipe: In a microwave-safe dish, combine sausage, bell peppers, onion, and marinara sauce. Cover and microwave for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sausage is cooked and vegetables are tender.
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25. Microwave Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (sliced), 1 cup sliced bell peppers, 1/2 cup sliced onion, 1 tbsp fajita seasoning.
Recipe: In a microwave-safe dish, combine chicken, bell peppers, onion, and fajita seasoning. Microwave for 6-8 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is cooked and vegetables are soft.
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26. Microwave BBQ Pork Ribs
Ingredients: 1 lb pork ribs, 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, salt, pepper.
Recipe: Season ribs with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Place in a microwave-safe dish, cover with BBQ sauce, and cover the dish. Microwave for 15-20 minutes or until ribs are tender.
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27. Microwave Vegetable Curry
Ingredients: 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, potatoes), 1 cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp curry powder, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1/2 tsp ginger paste.
Recipe: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and microwave for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are cooked.
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28. Microwave Black Bean Burrito Bowl
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice, 1/2 cup black beans, 1/4 cup corn, 1/4 cup salsa, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
Recipe: Layer rice, black beans, corn, and salsa in a microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle with cumin and cheese. Microwave for 3-4 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
29. Microwave Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, 4 slices bacon, 1 tsp paprika, salt, pepper.
Recipe: Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper. Wrap each breast with 2 slices of bacon. Microwave for 7-9 minutes or until chicken is cooked and bacon is crispy.
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30. Microwave Spicy Shrimp Noodles
Ingredients: 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined), 2 cups cooked noodles, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 cup sliced green onions.
Recipe: In a microwave-safe dish, combine shrimp, noodles, soy sauce, sriracha, and garlic powder. Microwave for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are cooked. Garnish with green onions before serving.
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