Delicious Dinners | 30 Minutes Meals or Less for back to school! Family friendly and fast these dinners don’t lack flavor. Bonus? You can make them in 30 Minutes or less!
It’s hard to believe it’s back-to-school time. My boys have one more week then it’s back to the grind. Even though I’ve found it incredibly difficult to stay on-task and focused while they’ve been at home, I’ll miss this enormously. We’ve had a great summer, I wish their summers were longer. I wish they never had to go back! wahhhhhhhh, sniff, sniff.
I have collected recipes that a ready in 30 minutes or less so you can get dinner on the table in a flash!
Delicious Dinners | 30 Minutes Meals or Less
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30 MINUTE MONGOLIAN TENDERLOIN
30 Minute Mongolian Tenderloin beef or pork can be used Marinade can be mild or spicy. Slow Cooker & Instant Pot methods given. #mongolian #recipes
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One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta | 30 Minute Meal
Why do I love this One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta? Let's see, it's one pot, it's cheesy, it's pasta, it's ready in 30 minutes and it's delicious!
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Fajita Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
I made this in under 30 minutes. That even includes making the seasoning! It's easily adjustable to serve a few or a lot, just add extra peppers and more chicken. For an entree, you probably want to allow two peppers per adult. If you're serving it as a side, you'll probably want just one pepper per adult. It makes a beautiful dish that full of flavor and is super easy to prepare.
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BETTER CHICKEN PICCATA RECIPE
This is a delicious one-pan, less than 30-minute, keto chicken recipe. It's simple and elegant which makes it great for both family dinners or for entertaining.
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Thai Peanut Chicken Flatbread Recipe
It's easy to cook in a college dorm or small apartment with the help of convenience products and leftovers. The recipe comes together quickly with minimal ingredients.
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ONE PAN FAJITA RICE CASSEROLE
One Pan Fajita Rice Casserole is an easy & tasty meal that's ready in just over 30 minutes. This recipe has all the Tex-Mex flavors you love without paying restaurant prices to get them!
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GRAPE TOMATO BURRATA CHICKEN PASTA
This vibrant recipe is a 30-minute comfort food entree your whole family will love.
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Easy Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
This easy flatbread recipe is quick, easy, and simple designed specifically for small apartment or dorm residents.
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SUN-DRIED TOMATO BURRATA PASTA
This recipe is unique, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes.
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BAKED SESAME ORANGE CAULIFLOWER RAMEN
Sesame Orange Cauliflower Ramen is a fun homemade version of a favorite takeout meal. I made this recipe with more wholesome ingredients without sacrificing any flavor and it's ready in 30 minutes.
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ONE PAN KETO PESTO CHICKEN
One Pan Keto Pesto Chicken is basking in a delicious pesto cream sauce that is so simple to make in one pan in 30 minutes or less. This easy dish is healthy, low-carb, gluten-free, and super tasty!
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ONE PAN BAKED CAPRESE ORZO
One Pan Baked Caprese Orzo recipe bakes in 1 dish in the oven for a 30 minute easy meal with pantry staple ingredients.
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CREAMY BAKED SPINACH CHICKEN
This main dish recipe is super easy to make. Although it takes 30ish minutes to cook, it takes very little hands-on time.
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EASY GREEK CHICKEN GYRO WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
Packed with flavor and moist seasoned meat, Easy Greek Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce is a quick, easy, and nutritious dinner option that comes together in just 30 minutes!
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SHEET PAN HOOSIER STEW
Sheet Pan Hoosier Stew is an entire meal that’s made on a sheet pan in 30 minutes! Green beans, ham, and sweet potatoes is an unbelievably easy recipe that the whole family will love.
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Creamy Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes
This pasta recipe is creamy, light, and fresh. A super deliciously simple dinner or side dish that comes together in just 30 minutes.
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Shrimp Foil Packs in Oven
Delicious, healthy, and ready in 30 minutes, these shrimp are cooked in foil packets for a fuss-free weeknight meal and easy cleanup!
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Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles
Easy to make Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles is sweet, spicy, and perfect for busy weeknights! You can make this in 30 minutes or less and it tastes even better than the restaurant version.
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20 MINUTE CHICKEN CAESAR FLATBREAD
This is a quick, easy, and totally satisfying meal. I used store-bought flatbread, seasoned pan sauteed chicken, and myfavorite Caesar salad dressing.
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Healthy 20 Minute Chili Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Recipe
Healthy 20 Minute Chili Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Recipe is an easy weeknight dinner staple. Crispy veggies, tender chicken and shrimp are seasoned with chili pepper and lime juice then served with healthy tortillas.
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20 Minute Tortellini Pasta Carbonara
A family favorite, 20 Minute Tortellini Pasta Carbonara is an easy and delicious mid-week meal.
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20 Minute Sausage and Chicken Cream Sauce Pasta
20 Minute Sausage and Chicken Cream Sauce Pasta has a creamy sauce filled with spicy sausage and chicken. It's a delicious family friendly recipe that makes an easy weeknight meal.
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BURST TOMATO BURRATA CHICKEN
Burst Tomato Burrata Chicken - Chicken breasts or thighs with charred tomatoes & buttery, creamy burrata. 20 minute dinner recipe.
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20 Minute Stovetop Sun Dried Tomato Broccoli Pesto Pasta
A great weeknight dinner recipe that's ready in 20 minutes!
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Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
This one is right up my alley. With three teenagers in sports, I need some quick weeknight dinners. I’ve got some, but I can always use more! Pinning this one too!
Paula says
Thanks for sharing, I def need this too!
Sherry says
Thank you so much for gathering quick recipes AND putting together the contest
Paula says
You’re so welcome, hope you enjoy!
Pure Grace Farms says
Great roundup of recipes. Thakns for sharing!
Blessings,
Shari
Danielle | Krafted Koch says
This is such a great round-up of so many fantastic meals ideas for quick weeknight dinners. Thanks for sharing!
Paula says
Thanks so much, so many I want to try
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Thanks for including my recipe Paula! Have a good week and enjoy having the boys home one more week! Pinned also.
Paula says
Thanks Deb!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
What a great roster of dishes. Nice and varied. I don’t have kids anymore, but I am a working woman who like to eat tasty food, but doesn’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen on week nights. So 30 min recipes work for me.
Paula says
Me too, I’m just impatient when it comes to cooking ‘real’ food. Now, I can spend all day making a dessert. I know crazy!
Becky @ The Cookie Rookie says
This is a fabulous roundup! Thanks so much for including our Skinny Chicken Fajitas, Chicken Fajita Kebabs, and Bruschetta Chicken! Honored! Can’t wait to try so many on this list 🙂
Paula says
You’re welcome, hope it brings you some traffic! This reminds me to put this link in the group! Thanks!