24 easy Greek recipes for weeknights

Weeknight meals can be simple and bright. Flavors mix naturally while cooking. Fresh ingredients make plates feel full. Greek recipes bring easy dinners home!

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

Juicy flavors make plates feel full. Simple ingredients come together quickly. Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes works well for weeknights.
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Ninja Woodfire Grilled Greek Chicken

Grilled Greek Chicken on a white plate with lemon slices. — Ninja Woodfire Grilled Greek Chicken. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Grilled meals bring warmth and ease. Smoke adds flavor naturally. Ninja Woodfire Grilled Greek Chicken is perfect for home dinners.
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Greek Brown Rice Bowls

A bowl with rice, ground meat, sliced cucumbers, pickled red onions, olives, feta cheese, and fresh dill on top, next to a fork on a purple napkin. — Greek Brown Rice Bowls. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Balanced meals fill plates evenly. Fresh vegetables add texture. Greek Brown Rice Bowls make easy weeknight dinners.
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Sheet Pan Mediterranean Cod

A bowl with baked white fish fillet on a bed of colorful vegetables including red onions, cherry tomatoes, olives, and bell peppers. Garnished with lemon slices and herbs. — Sheet Pan Mediterranean Cod. Photo credit: xoxobella.

Oven-cooked meals save time. Protein cooks gently without fuss. Sheet Pan Mediterranean Cod works well for busy nights.
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Greek Pizza Recipe

A sliced pizza topped with feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onions, olives, and bell peppers on a wooden surface next to a pizza cutter. — Greek Pizza Recipe. Photo credit: Splash Of Taste.

Flatbreads carry toppings with ease. Herbs and cheese blend naturally. Greek Pizza Recipe makes dinner simple and quick.
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Greek Meatballs

Protein holds flavors well. Spices mix evenly in cooking. Greek Meatballs fit simple home meals.
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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros

Close-up of a fresh pita filled with shredded chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and creamy sauce. — Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros. Photo credit: xoxobella.

Slow cooking keeps meals tender. Flavors build slowly and gently. Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros works for weeknight dinners.
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Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese

Creamy ingredients hold texture well. Cheese melts evenly across noodles. Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese makes home meals simple.
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Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Chicken Soup - Eggless Avgolemono

A bowl of chicken noodle soup with spinach, carrots, lemon slices, dill, and pasta, served with a spoon. — Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Chicken Soup - Eggless Avgolemono. Photo credit: xoxobella.

Warm soups bring comfort fast. Broth carries flavor through the bowl. Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Chicken Soup - Eggless Avgolemono is easy for weeknights.
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Delicious Plant-Based Jackfruit Gyros

A hand holds a wrap filled with minced meat, sliced tomatoes, onion, and a creamy sauce, against a gray background. — Delicious Plant-Based Jackfruit Gyros. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Plant-based meals stay filling. Vegetables carry flavors easily. Delicious Plant-Based Jackfruit Gyros works for light weeknight dinners.
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Baked Greek Turkey Meatballs

Baked turkey meatballs with tomato slices, pita bread, dipping sauce, and fresh mint. — Baked Greek Turkey Meatballs. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Oven cooking keeps meals simple. Turkey holds flavor evenly. Baked Greek Turkey Meatballs fits quick dinner plans.
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Juicy Greek Lemon Baked Pork Chops

A bowl with grilled lamb chops, sliced cucumbers, red and yellow peppers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, and feta cheese on a speckled countertop. Seasoning and garlic visible nearby. — Juicy Greek Lemon Baked Pork Chops. Photo credit: xoxobella.

Baked meals need minimal attention. Lemon adds brightness naturally. Juicy Greek Lemon Baked Pork Chops is good for weeknights.
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One-Pot Greek Pasta

Plate of pasta salad with fusilli, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and herbs on a clear glass dish with a fork. — One-Pot Greek Pasta. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

One-pan meals save cleanup. Pasta holds sauce and flavor well. One-Pot Greek Pasta is simple and quick.
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Greek Chickpea Soup

Beans carry protein and texture. Broth blends flavors gently. Greek Chickpea Soup makes easy home dinners.
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Grilled Greek Lemon Chicken Kabobs

Skewers cook evenly and fast. Lemon adds light flavor. Grilled Greek Lemon Chicken Kabobs works well for weeknights.
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Spring Gyros with Apricot Salsa

Gyros with apricot salsa and pea shoots. — Spring Gyros with Apricot Salsa. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Fresh ingredients keep meals bright. Sauces carry flavor lightly. Spring Gyros with Apricot Salsa makes dinner approachable.
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Greek Shrimp Orzo Salad

A shallow white bowl with orzo, shrimp, sliced cucumbers, and feta cheese. — Greek Shrimp Orzo Salad. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

Pasta and shrimp mix easily. Ingredients stay fresh and light. Greek Shrimp Orzo Salad is great for quick meals.
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Mediterranean Shrimp Linguine

A plate of linguine with shrimp, lemon slices, feta cheese, capers, and parsley, accompanied by a package of linguine pasta and decorative tableware. — Mediterranean Shrimp Linguine. Photo credit: xoxobella.

Noodles hold flavors naturally. Shrimp cooks quickly and evenly. Mediterranean Shrimp Linguine works for home dinners.
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Grilled Halloumi Burgers

Grilled halloumi lamb burger on a bun with pesto spread. — Grilled Halloumi Burgers. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Cheese holds shape while cooking. Grill adds warmth and taste. Grilled Halloumi Burgers is easy for weeknight meals.
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Baked Salmon With Greek Salsa

Oven cooking keeps fish moist. Salsa adds bright flavor. Baked Salmon With Greek Salsa works for light weeknight dinners.
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Greek Shrimp Skillet

Shrimp skillet dinner with kalamata olives, tomatoes and feta. — Greek Shrimp Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Skillet meals cook evenly. Protein mixes with vegetables easily. Greek Shrimp Skillet makes home dinners fast.
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Greek Spaghetti

A bowl of pasta with tomatoes, feta and kalamata olives. — Greek Spaghetti. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Pasta dishes bring comfort quickly. Sauce blends naturally. Greek Spaghetti is simple for weeknights.
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Lemony Greek Pasta Salad

Cold dishes feel refreshing. Lemon brightens flavors evenly. Lemony Greek Pasta Salad is great for easy dinners.
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Greek Salad Meal Prep Jars

Jars make meals portable. Ingredients layer for freshness. Greek Salad Meal Prep Jars work for simple weeknight meals.
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