Energy Level Dinner Decision Tree

This energy level dinner decision tree helps match you with an easy, delicious dinner with the energy you have today. Walk through the questions to find your match!

Sometimes, it's the deciding what's for dinner that's the real pain. I call it dinner decision fatigue and it is REAL. It means making dinner is only one part of a whole process and that can get exhausting and overwhelming real fast.

Instead, use this fun dinner decision tree to match you with a delicious dinner that's perfect for whatever energy level you have today!

Energy Level Dinner Decision Tree

Follow the path and answer the questions to find a delicious and do-able dinner recipe, no matter your energy level.

 

Here are your recipe results in a quick view-and-click format. Read on below for more details and some bonus recipes to consider.

Barely Functioning Recipes

Perfect when you are short on time and short on energy, these easy recipes come together quickly. Add a simple side dish and dinner is done.

Quick chicken curry is an easy, one-pan recipe that's ready in just 15 minutes. Serve with naan bread or steamed rice.

The 15-minute southwest chicken skillet uses rotisserie chicken for a shortcut, plus canned beans, spices and some fresh veggies for a complete meal ready in just 15 minutes.

Honey mustard chicken is deliciously sauce and uses on-hand ingredients. Pair with microwave baked potatoes and a steam-in-bag veggie for a simple meal.

Skillet lemon chicken is just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to make with a delicious lemon sauce! Add some rice and green beans and you have dinner!

Slow cooker honey garlic chicken has a delectable sauce and takes just minutes to prep! It's a delicious meal to come home to on a busy day.

Sheet pan sausages and veggies with potatoes, broccoli and peppers takes about 10 minutes to prep and then is hands off as it cooks in the oven for a full meal with no coordinating of side dishes needed.

Doing OK Recipes

Whether you want a little more healthy or a little more comforting, these recipes are simple to make and sure to be a hit.

Sheet pan chicken and broccoli with bell peppers features chicken with a Parmesan crust and plenty of veggies. It's low carb as is but can be paired with rice or potatoes.

Italian ground turkey skillet is an all-in-one skillet dinner with ground turkey, white beans, tomatoes and spinach. It's ready in just 25 minutes!

Chicken pot pie with a biscuit top is a comfort food favorite with a creamy, lightened up chicken and veggie mixture covered in an easy homemade gravy and finished with a homemade drop biscuit crust.

Cream cheese chicken enchiladas have a creamy chicken filling with tomatoes and green chilies and are topped with green enchilada sauce and cheese.

Feeling Motivated Recipes

For nights when you have a little more energy to cook, try out these favorites! Many are still pretty quick and easy to make, too!

Skillet pork chops with gravy are tender, creamy and seriously comforting! Just a few simple ingredients and ready in only 25 minutes, these pork chops are great with mashed potatoes and peas.

One pan goulash features ground beef and elbow macaroni in a flavorful cheesy tomato sauce. A great one for picky eaters!

Fajita chicken pasta is a has tender pasta, strips of chicken, charred onions and peppers, and plenty of fajita seasoning and cheese. Plus it's ready in 25 minutes!

Baked cheesy chicken breasts are coated in a cheesy breadcrumb mixture and baked until golden. Serve with potatoes and a steamed veggie for a full meal.

Make moo shu chicken at home in just 20 minutes with this flavorful recipe that uses easy to find ingredients.

Healthy butter chicken is a delicious Indian dish with tender chicken pieces swimming in an amazing, creamy tomato curry sauce that's packed with spices and flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes!

Bonus Recipes:

None of these feel quite right? Here are a few additional recipes to consider.

You might also be interested in this collection of 15 minute dinners or these healthier comfort food favorites.

Let your recipes be problem solvers and work hard for you. 👊

Happy cooking and enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn