Looking for quick, easy meals that leave you with more time for fun in the sun? This month's meal plan is full of tasty suppers that are ready in 30 minutes or less.
Your June Meal Plan
Day 1: Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole
Main Ingredients: Rotisserie chicken, sour cream, corn tortillas, Monterey Jack cheese
Level: Beginner
Feed a crowd with this creamy casserole. Top it with all the fixings that you’d normally put on tacos.
This is a rich and surprisingly tasty rendition of all the Tex-Mex dishes molded into one packed, beautiful casserole. Best of all, it’s ready in only half an hour! —Recipe contributor Janet McCormick, Proctorville, Ohio
Day 2: Pork Chops With Nectarine Salsa
Main Ingredients: Pork loin chops, salsa, nectarines
Level: Beginner
This dinner is the perfect change of pace from your usual savory pork chops. The sweetness from the nectarines perfectly offsets the spicy rub.
My special pork dish has so much flavor and is a snap to prepare. A sweet, fruity salsa perfectly balances the spicy rub that coats the pan-fried chops. —Recipe contributor Bonnie Bufford, Nicholson, Pennsylvania
Day 3: Grilled Chicken Ranch Burgers
Main Ingredients: Ground chicken, ranch salad dressing
Level: Beginner
These chicken burgers are a nice change from beef and even a bit healthier. Load them up with your favorite burger toppings.
This is one of the most fantastic, flavorful burgers I’ve ever made. Ranch is a favorite in dips and dressings, and believe me, it doesn’t disappoint in these burgers, either! —Recipe contributor Kari Shifflett, Lake Mills, Iowa
Chicken and Broccoli with Dill Sauce
Main Ingredients: Chicken breast, broccoli florets, dill
Level: Beginner
This light dill sauce is a great way to use freshly grown dill. If you buy whole broccoli stalks, save the stems to use in soups and stir-fries.
I’ve had this chicken and broccoli recipe for so many years, I don’t remember when I first made it. Serve it with a side of couscous or rice for a complete meal, or add some sliced mushrooms or carrots for extra veggies. —Recipe contributor Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Day 5: Jiffy Ground Pork Skillet
Main Ingredients: Ground pork, penne pasta, tomato sauce, zucchini
Level: Beginner
This savory dish is great for any season. Try swapping ground Italian sausage or ground turkey for the pork.
Some people call it dinner hour, but many of us call it rush hour. Slow down the pace with this so-simple mouthwatering ground pork meal. The only thing you’ll have left over is time to share with your family at the table. —Recipe contributor Brigitte Schaller, Flemington, Missouri
Chicken with Peach-Avocado Salsa
Day 7: Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini Noodles
Main Ingredients: Zucchini, tilapia
Level: Beginner
The ingredients in this recipe are super easy to find. With a spice blend of cumin and smoked paprika, the tilapia has a lot of flavor. Zucchini noodles keep this meal light.
I love quick and bright meals like this one-skillet wonder. The way it tastes, you’d think it takes a lot more effort, but it goes from prep to dinner table in half an hour. The recipe works well with any light fish, or even shrimp. —Recipe contributor Tammy Brownlow, Dallas, Texas
Asian Chicken Salad
Day 9: Strawberry, Blue Cheese & Steak Salad
Main Ingredients: Sirloin steak, strawberries, blue cheese
Level: Beginner
This bright salad hits every flavor profile. The sweet strawberries, rich cheese and tangy dressing combine to create a warm, filling dinner.
At lunch one day, a friend told me about a steak salad she’d had at a party. It sounded so fantastic I had to try it for myself. My family would eat it nonstop if we could. Can’t seem to get enough of that tangy dressing! —Recipe contributor Alma Winberry, Great Falls, Montana
Day 10: Chicken Taco Pockets
Main Ingredients: Crescent rolls, rotisserie chicken
Level: Beginner
These stuffed pockets are ready in a jiffy. Rotisserie chicken makes the dinner that much quicker to prepare. Serve it with lettuce, guacamole and sour cream.
We love these taco-flavored sandwiches made with crescent dough. They make a quick, easy lunch or supper with a bowl of soup or a crisp salad. I also like to cut them into smaller servings for parties. —Recipe contributor Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky
Day 11: Blushing Penne Pasta
Main Ingredients: Penne pasta, half and half, tomato paste
Level: Beginner
You’re going to want to make extra of this creamy and light sauce. This recipe can be served with garlic bread or a salad.
I reworked this recipe from an original that called for vodka and heavy whipping cream. My friends and family had a hard time believing a sauce this rich, flavorful and creamy could be light. —Recipe contributor Margaret Wilson, Hemet, California
Day 12: Black Bean & Beef Tostadas
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, black beans, tostada shells
Level: Beginner
This one skillet dinner can be customized to your taste. It’s a quick and easy meal for a busy weeknight.
You only need a handful of ingredients to make one of our family’s favorites. It’s also easy to double for company! —Recipe contributor Susan Brown, Kansas City, Kansas
Day 13: Quick Tacos al Pastor
Main Ingredients: Pork roast, corn tortillas, onion, cilantro
Level: Beginner
Have any leftover pork? These sweet and tangy tacos are bright and light.
We loved the pork and pineapple tacos from a food truck in Hawaii. My husband, a high school football referee, gives my version a thumbs-up. —Recipe contributor Lori McLain, Denton, Texas
Day 14: Carolina Shrimp Sautee
Main Ingredients: Linguine, mushrooms, shrimp
Level: Beginner
A huge leap from buttered noodles, this recipe is rich with flavor. It’s also full of protein, thanks to the shrimp and mushrooms.
Seafood is very popular in my state. I altered this recipe several times and now it’s truly a family favorite. —Recipe contributor Teresa Hildreth, Stoneville, North Carolina
Day 15: Pork Chops with Rosemary Glaze
Main Ingredients: Pork loin chops, Worcestershire sauce, dried rosemary
Level: Beginner
This light glaze is similar to barbecue sauce but with citrusy orange juice. It’s sweet and tangy.
Rosemary adds a special touch to these beautifully glazed pork chops that are just right for any meal. —Recipe contributor Louise Gilbert, Quesnel, British Columbia
Thai Chicken Linguine
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Day 18: Muffuletta Pasta
Main Ingredients: Bow tie pasta, ham, pepperoni, Italian cheese blend
Level: Beginner
Inspired by the classic New Orleans sandwich, this muffuletta pasta is made with ham and an olive spread.
A friend gave me this recipe when she learned that I love muffuletta sandwiches. Very rich and filling, this easy skillet supper goes together quickly on a busy weeknight. Serve with some cheesy garlic bread. —Recipe contributor Jan Hollingsworth, Houston, Mississippi
Day 19: Honey Walleye
Main Ingredients: Walleye filets, honey
Level: Beginner
Walleye is a mild and sweet fish. This breaded version makes for a light dinner with sweet and savory notes.
My state is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, so fishing is a favorite recreational activity here. This recipe is a quick way to prepare all the fresh walleye hooked by the anglers in my family. —Recipe contributor Kitty McCue, St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Day 20: Classic Cobb Salad
Main Ingredients: Lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, ham, hard-boiled eggs, turkey
Level: Beginner
This healthy salad is the perfect centerpiece for your summer table. It tastes like something you’d get at a restaurant.
Making this salad is a lot like putting in a garden. I plant everything in nice, neat sections, just as I do with seedlings. —Recipe contributor Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Day 21: Beef Skillet Supper
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, egg noodles, tomato sauce, cheddar
Level: Beginner
This dish features an ingredient you don’t see every day: mexicorn! It’s a combination of corn, green peppers and red peppers. It adds a pop of color to this cheesy, hearty pasta.
Sometimes I’ll make extra of this comforting, noodle-y supper to guarantee leftovers. It’s a great take-along dish for work or school. Trim calories from the entree by substituting ground turkey for the beef and low-fat cheese for the full-fat cheddar. —Recipe contributor Tabitha Allen, Cypress, Texas
Artichoke Chicken
Day 23: Guacamole Tossed Salad
Main Ingredients: Salad greens, avocados, tomatoes, red onion
Level: Beginner
Calling all guacamole lovers! This innovative salad takes all the ingredients in guacamole and combines them in a rich salad.
The fresh blend of avocados, tomatoes, red onion and greens in my salad gets additional pizazz from crumbled bacon and a slightly spicy vinaigrette. —Recipe contributor Lori Fischer, Chino Hills, California
Day 24: Veggie Fajitas
Main Ingredients: Flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, zucchini, summer squash
Level: Beginner
Make use of your summer veggies in this quick and easy dinner. If you don’t want to cook your fajita veggies on the stovetop, you could also bake them in the oven for a more hands-off approach.
For a scrumptious and super healthy party dish, these colorful, hearty veggie fajitas packed with crisp-tender vegetables are perfect. —Recipe contributor Sarah Mercer, Wichita, Kansas
Day 25: Skillet Mac & Cheese
Main Ingredients: Pasta, Velveeta cheese
Level: Beginner
Velveeta cheese shines in this quick mac and cheese recipe. Cube the cheese so it melts easier.
This creamy mac ’n’ cheese is so simple it’s almost too easy! —Recipe contributor Ann Bowers, Rockport, Texas
Day 26: Salsa Steak Garlic Toasts
Main Ingredients: Garlic Texas toast, sirloin steak
Level: Beginner
Who doesn’t love garlic bread? This pantry-friendly dinner is quick, colorful and filling.
These open-faced steak sandwiches play up the popular combo of steak and garlic bread. The salsa, sour cream and garnish elevate it into quick, satisfying meal. Substitute chopped green onions or chives for the cilantro if desired. —Recipe contributor Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Day 27: Chicken & Cheese Tortilla Pie
Main Ingredients: Corn tortillas, green enchilada sauce, rotisserie chicken, cheddar cheese
Level: Beginner
With just the right amount of kick, this fun dinner is great for kids and adults. Using rotisserie chicken makes it even easier to assemble.
Trust me when I say this hearty dish can be assembled in minutes, then devoured even quicker with no leftovers. —Recipe contributor Karen Kuebler, Dallas, Texas
Day 28: Sausage and Swiss Chard Pasta
Main Ingredients: Orecchiette pasta, Italian sausage, Swiss chard
Level: Beginner
This pasta is rich and satisfying. If you like a bit of heat, feel free to use spicy Italian sausage.
I whipped up lunch with fresh produce from the farmers market, and the result was amazing. The pasta absorbs the cooking liquid quickly, so serve immediately to guarantee the best texture. —Recipe contributor Kate Stiltner, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Day 29: BLT Skillet
Main Ingredients: Bacon strips, whole wheat linguine, tomato
Level: Beginner
We turned the classic sandwich into a pasta dish. Toss some greens in it for your own personal touch.
This quick weeknight meal reminds me of a BLT, with its chunks of bacon and tomato. The whole wheat linguine gives the skillet dish extra flavor and texture. —Recipe contributor Edrie O’Brien, Denver, Colorado