23+ Classic TikTok Weeknight Recipes for Effortless Dinners
When it comes to weeknight dinners, TikTok has emerged as a goldmine of quick, easy, and mouthwatering recipes. The platform’s innovative home cooks have crafted a plethora of dishes that are not only convenient but also packed with flavor. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next weeknight meal, here’s a roundup of 23+ classic TikTok recipes that will make your evenings a breeze.
1. Baked Feta Pasta
This viral recipe became a sensation for good reason. The combination of baked feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and pasta creates a creamy, tangy dish that is both simple and satisfying. Start by roasting a block of feta cheese with cherry tomatoes and garlic until they’re caramelized, then mix with your choice of pasta and fresh basil.
Ingredients:
1 block of feta cheese
2 cups cherry tomatoes
3 cloves garlic
12 oz pasta
Fresh basil
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the feta cheese and cherry tomatoes in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the feta is soft and the tomatoes are bursting.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
Mix the baked feta and tomatoes with the cooked pasta, adding fresh basil before serving.
2. Gigi Hadid’s Spicy Vodka Pasta
Inspired by model Gigi Hadid, this pasta dish features a creamy, spicy vodka sauce that’s easy to whip up after a long day. The sauce combines tomato paste, heavy cream, vodka, and red pepper flakes for a delicious kick.
Ingredients:
12 oz pasta
1/4 cup vodka
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Red pepper flakes
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package directions.
In a pan, heat olive oil and add tomato paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add vodka and let it cook off for about 1 minute.
Stir in heavy cream and red pepper flakes, cooking until the sauce thickens.
Toss the sauce with the cooked pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.
3. One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken
This recipe is perfect for minimal cleanup. It features chicken thighs roasted with lemon, garlic, and herbs, creating a zesty, flavorful meal.
Ingredients:
4 chicken thighs
2 lemons (sliced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place chicken thighs in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Arrange lemon slices and minced garlic around the chicken.
Roast for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
4. Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
A comforting classic, this soup is made creamy with a touch of heavy cream and packed with fresh basil for added flavor.
Ingredients:
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
Fresh basil
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until softened.
Add diced tomatoes and broth, simmer for 15 minutes.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
Stir in heavy cream and fresh basil, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
5. TikTok Breakfast Burrito
This breakfast burrito is so versatile it can be enjoyed any time of day. It features scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon or sausage, and your favorite toppings, all wrapped in a tortilla.
Ingredients:
2 large eggs
1/4 cup shredded cheese
2 strips bacon or 2 sausage links
1 tortilla
Optional: avocado, salsa, sour cream
Instructions:
Cook bacon or sausage until crispy. Remove and set aside.
Scramble eggs in a pan, then add cheese and cook until melted.
Place eggs, bacon or sausage, and any additional toppings onto the tortilla.
Roll up the tortilla, folding in the sides to create a burrito.
6. Korean Beef Bowl
This quick and flavorful dish features ground beef cooked with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, served over rice with a sprinkle of green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp grated ginger
Cooked rice
Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions:
In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned.
Add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Cook until the sauce thickens.
Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
7. Caprese Stuffed Avocados
A fresh and light option, these stuffed avocados are filled with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, and drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup mozzarella balls
Fresh basil
Balsamic glaze
Instructions:
Halve avocados and remove the pit.
In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and chopped basil.
Stuff the avocado halves with the mixture and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
8. Pesto Chicken Skillet
This dish combines chicken breasts with a fresh pesto sauce for a flavorful, low-carb dinner that’s easy to make in one pan.
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts
1/4 cup pesto sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in the skillet until golden and cooked through.
Spoon pesto sauce over the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
9. Cheesy Beef Quesadillas
These quesadillas are loaded with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, making them a perfect quick dinner option.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp taco seasoning
1 cup shredded cheese
4 flour tortillas
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
Cook ground beef in a skillet with taco seasoning.
Place cheese and beef on one half of each tortilla, then fold in half.
Heat olive oil in a pan and cook quesadillas until golden brown on both sides.
10. TikTok Ramen Hack
This ramen hack adds extra flavor to instant noodles by incorporating garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil.
Ingredients:
1 package instant ramen
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
Green onions for garnish
Instructions:
Cook ramen according to package directions.
In a separate pan, sauté garlic in sesame oil until fragrant.
Stir in soy sauce and mix with the cooked ramen.
Garnish with green onions before serving.
11. Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo
Orzo is a fantastic alternative to traditional pasta. This creamy garlic Parmesan orzo is quick to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients:
1 cup orzo
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
Cook orzo according to package directions.
In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
Mix with the cooked orzo and serve.
12. Stuffed Bell Peppers
These bell peppers are filled with a mixture of ground beef, rice, and cheese, then baked until tender.
Ingredients:
4 bell peppers (tops cut off and seeds removed)
1 lb ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup shredded cheese
1 can tomato sauce
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook ground beef and mix with cooked rice and half of the shredded cheese.
Stuff peppers with the beef mixture and place in a baking dish.
Pour tomato sauce over the peppers and bake for 30-35 minutes.
