Dinner in 30 minutes? Yes, please!
Let’s face it, after a long day, nobody wants to be stuck in the kitchen forever. This list is all about getting tasty dinners on the table fast.
Why these recipes? They’re super easy to make and use ingredients you probably already have. Less prep, less shopping, more time to dig in and enjoy a stress-free dinner.
Creamy Salmon Pasta
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A seafood lover will enjoy the tender bits of salmon and the creamy sauce that smothers the pasta.
This dish is cozy, comforting, and great for any night of the week. Serve anytime for a family meal and it’s also elegant enough to serve a dinner guests.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Salmon Pasta
Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Skillet
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Sometimes, a good pasta dish can make a mediocre day incredible. Here is a chicken and pasta dish that is full of vegetables and flavor.
Each bite is full of chicken, veggies, pasta, and a balsamic vinegar sauce. This 30-minute dinner is convenient and flavorful.
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Skillet
Instant Pot Taco Spaghetti
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This recipe combines ground beef, taco seasoning, and Ro-Tel tomatoes with spaghetti for a one-pot meal filled with familiar taco flavors.
It only uses 6 ingredients and cooks in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Taco Spaghetti
Baked Italian Sliders
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Take a trip to Italy with this Italian slider recipe. These mini buns are loaded with a variety of thin-sliced deli meat, Italian dressing, two types of cheese, etc.
Brush with a buttery spice-filled topping and bake to golden brown perfection.
These Italian-inspired sandwiches will add a lot of flavor to your party spread.
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Homemade Hamburger Helper
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This homemade Hamburger Helper recipe will give you nostalgic vibes. It’s great for weeknights when you need something quick and simple. Plus, this dish is budget-friendly if you need to watch your spending.
Ground beef, a handful of seasonings, and tender pasta are all smothered in a tomato and cheesy base.
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Creamy Chicken Pesto Orzo
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Forget boiling in separate pots or endless dishes. This recipe is all about convenience. Tender orzo (a tiny rice-shaped pasta) cooks alongside the chicken, creating a creamy base.
This recipe is packed with juicy chicken, creamy pesto sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes. Plus, it uses pantry staples and comes together in just 30 minutes. Add this easy dinner to your regular rotation.
Get the recipe: Creamy Chicken Pesto Orzo
Taco Pasta Skillet
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Taco pasta is a quick and easy one-pan meal that’s ready to eat in just 30 minutes.
Bowtie pasta gets tossed with black beans, salsa, and a creamy cheese sauce for a fiesta in a bowl. Plus, you can adjust the veggies and spice level to keep everyone happy.
Get the Recipe: Taco Pasta Skillet
Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana
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This Olive Garden copycat recipe gives you the taste of Italy in the comfort of your own home. It consists of fried chicken breasts then baked in the oven for a crispy texture.
Top the chicken with marinara sauce and melted gooey cheese. Serve over a bed of pasta for a total comfort food meal.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana
Baked BBQ Pork Chops
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Juicy pork chops smothered in a BBQ sauce and baked to perfection are a great way to to make dinner this week. This meal is quick to prepare and uses just seven ingredients.
Serve with coleslaw, pasta salad, or any other favorite sides.
Get the Recipe: Baked BBQ Pork Chops
Arugula Prosciutto Pizza
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This prosciutto arugula pizza recipe is full of gourmet pizza vibes. A tender pizza crust is topped with your favorite pizza sauce, mozzarella, and prosciutto, baked, and then topped with fresh arugula.
While this pizza looks gorgeous, it is will also impress the flavor department.
Get the Recipe: Arugula Prosciutto Pizza
Beef Enchilada Pasta
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Why not combine the two if you can’t decide between Mexican or Italian? Here is a beefy enchilada pasta dish that uses Mexican flavors and tender al dente pasta.
It is family-friendly, hearty, and the perfect fiesta pasta dish, ready for piling on your favorite taco toppers.
Get the Recipe: Beef Enchilada Pasta
One Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Noodles
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Don’t dirty all your dishes; try this one-pan chicken dish for dinner tonight. It is flavor-packed and full of teriyaki flavors, from juicy chicken to tender pasta.
Pair with all your favorite vegetables to make a one-dish dinner that tastes even better than takeout.
Get the Recipe: One Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Noodles
Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
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This isn’t your average pasta dish. This tender chicken is smothered in a creamy sauce flavored with the vibrant zest of lemon. Grated Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth and lemon juice give this sauce it’s own unique taste.
Perfect for spring and summer, it’s a meal that’s both light and satisfying.
Get the recipe: Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
Pan Seared Pork Medallions
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Pork medallions are pan-seared pork smothered in a creamy sauce full of flavor. When you plate it up, it offers a culinary showcase. Serve with mashed potatoes, fresh green beans, or any of your favorite sides.
This pork recipe looks fancy but takes minimal effort to make – a win-win recipe!
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Mexican Lasagna
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A genius idea to take the layering idea of lasagna and create a Mexican-inspired dish. It’s full of all your favorite Mexican spices and foods such as beans, bell peppers and corn.
Instead of lasagna noodles, it has 3 layers of tortillas.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Lasagna
Santa Fe Chicken
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This Santa Fe Chicken is a one-pan skillet meal full of southwest flavors. Seasoned chicken is cooked until golden brown and then combined with black beans, corn, green chiles (you can use mild for less spiciness), and tomatoes.
Topped with melted cheese, this dish is ready in 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Santa Fe Chicken
Teriyaki Salmon Stir Fry
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Salmon is such a great weeknight dinner option because it cooks so quickly.
All you need to do is marinate the salmon in store-bought or homemade teriyaki sauce while you’re prepping the veggies. Then stir-fry the salmon with broccoli, red bell peppers, and onions and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for an extra dash of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Teriyaki Salmon Stir Fry
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
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First cook the shrimp in the skillet, then set aside as you combine all the ingredients for a homemade Alfredo sauce and the fettuccine noodles. Once the noodles are tender, stir the shrimp back in and let it rest for 5 minutes. This will heat up the shrimp and let the sauce thicken.
This recipe uses simple pantry staples and comes together in under 30 minutes. What’s not to love?
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Easy One-Pot Lasagna Soup
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Lasagna soup uses one pot, and you get all your favorite Italian flavors in a soup form. Hearty pasta, rich tomato broth, ground beef, Italian sausage, and more all in one hearty soup.
Then, you make a ricotta cheese topping to top each bowl, bringing the soup to a full circle of flavors. Pair with some garlic bread or breadsticks for a dish that will stick to your bones.
Get the Recipe: Easy One-Pot Lasagna Soup
Mongolian Beef
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Mongolian beef consists of thin strips of steak seasoned and seared perfectly, then smothered in a sweet and savory sauce. Skip the takeout and learn to make your favorite recipes at home.
This 30-minute Mongolian beef recipe will delight you with all the delicious Asian flavors.
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Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
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Create a sizzling skillet dinner that is loaded with tender cabbage, diced chicken, ginger, garlic, and more.
Get the stir-fried flavors in a fun dinner that is takeout-worthy, but all made in the comfort of your own home.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
Up Next: 17 Sheet Pan Chicken Dinners for Easy Weeknight Meals
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Sheet pan chicken recipes are here to rescue your weeknights! We’ve got amazing recipes with delicious flavor combinations.
Think lemony goodness, honey garlic, or classic Greek vibes – all with minimal cleanup.
Sheet pan chicken is about to become your new go-to for delicious and stress-free dinners.
Get the Recipes: 17 Sheet Pan Chicken Dinners for Easy Weeknight Meals