10 Easy Trader Joe’s Dinner Ideas

Need some easy meals to prepare for the fam?? Here are 10 EASY Trader Joe’s dinner ideas that will have a delicious meal on your table in no time. The best part – all of these dinner recipes can be made in 30 minutes or less!

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Trader Joe’s is a goldmine when it comes to quick-fix dinner ideas. Ahem–the frozen food department 🙂

But if you want SIGHTLY more than a heat-and-eat meal, look no further! Here are 10 of the best Trader Joe’s dinner ideas that will have you out of the kitchen and enjoying a tasty meal in no time!

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EASY TRADER JOE’S DINNER RECIPES

All of these easy Trader Joe’s meals are family-friendly and perfect for a quick weeknight meal!

1. Bruschetta Chicken

This recipe only uses 5 main ingredients, but is bursting with flavor! It’s a light and healthy meal when served with a green salad. Or, serve it over pasta or rice. Either way, you’ll love how this dish will be on your table in about 15 minutes!

2. Trader Joe’s Shaved Steak and Broccoli

Takeout or Trader Joe’s? The beef and broccoli recipe is made with Trader Joe’s shaved steak and is ready twice as fast as calling for takeout…and MUCH more yummy, too! Serve with Trader Joe’s Fried Rice!

3. Trader Joe’s Lobster Bisque Pasta

This *viral* lobster bisque pasta recipe really lives up to the hype! It’s creamy, decadent, and requires MINIMAL effort! This pasta dish is perfect for date night and easy enough for EVERY night!

4. Trader Joe’s Pizza with Balsamic Glaze

This Trader Joe’s Pizza is sooooooo easy to make, but can totally pass for weeknight gourmet! This is a perfect “busy-night” dinner with very little prep and a baking time of less than 8 minutes!  There are so many ways to mix and match your favorite toppings, too!

5. Trader Joe’s Garlicky Pasta with Chicken

This Trader Joe’s Garlicky Pasta with Chicken and Asparagus might be my best friend. It’s quick, easy, comes together in one pan, and everyone.freaking.LOVES IT! 

6. Beef Bulgogi Bowls

If you haven’t tried Trader Joe’s Beef Bulgogi, you’re missing out! It’s super flavorful and cooks up in about 10 minutes. One of my favorite ways to enjoy it is in these colorful beef bulgogi rice bowls with plenty of delicious sriracha mayo drizzled over the top!

7. Shaved Steak Sandwiches

These Trader Joe’s Shaved Beef Sandwiches are your answer to a busy weeknight! Minimal ingredients and about 15 minutes will have this delicious dinner on your table! Serve it up with something easy like chips or french fries. 

8. Olive Tapenade Pasta

This Trader Joe’s Olive Tapenade Pasta is a simple take on the Italian version of “pasta puttanesca” ~ a savory, tomato-based pasta made with olive oil, olives, capers, garlic…what’s not to love?! This pasta dish is super easy to make and works well as a side dish with fish or chicken, or perfect as a stand-alone pasta meal!

9. Cheeseburger Salad with Magnifisauce

This salad just deconstructs a traditional cheeseburger (minus the carbs!!), so feel free to use whatever “toppings” you would traditionally put on your cheeseburger! It comes together super quickly for an easy lunch or dinner.

10. Trader Joe’s Egg Roll Bowl

We’re ditching the deep fryer and transforming all those classic “egg roll” flavors into a delicious bowl packed with savory ground turkey, Trader Joe’s Soyaki, and crunchy veggies. This dish has only FIVE main ingredients, and it’s super quick to whip up on those days you don’t feel like cooking!