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    You are here: Home / 30 Minute Dinners / Our Favorite 30 Minute Dinners

    Our Favorite 30 Minute Dinners

    Last Updated January 17, 2023. Published January 11, 2022 By Lorie Leave a Comment

    Need a quick dinner and don't know where to start? Hoping I can help out with that! I put together a list of our favorite 30 minute dinner recipes that you can whip up in less time than it takes delivery to get to your door.

    These are recipes that we make at home regularly--I can be pretty darn lazy when it comes to making dinner, so the quicker and easier, THE BETTER!

    Enjoy!

    Sheet Pan Dinners

    Honey Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
    Winner, winner, simple chicken dinner! These simple Honey Lime Baked Chicken Fajitas are simple to make and full of flavor and spice. This sheet pan dinner is served in under 30 minutes! A touch of honey, lime and smoked paprika combine for an out of this world flavor!
    Check out this recipe
    honey lime chicken fajitas on sheet pan.
    Pesto Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
    This super simple Pesto Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner is so delicious and easy to toss together. An entire dinner cooked on one dish--less mess! Crispy parmesan potatoes and asparagus compliment the light, flaky salmon. Use store bought or your favorite pesto recipe!
    Check out this recipe
    Overhead of pesto salmon on plate with potatoes.
    Orange Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
    Dinner is so simple with this Baked Orange Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner! Toss all the ingredients on the pan, spread on the marinade and bake! Serve over some minute rice and you are all set for dinner!
    Check out this recipe

    Tacos + Enchiladas

    Chicken Taco Casserole
    This super simple Chicken Taco Casserole is a dinner ready in about 30 minutes. So versatile and lots of options to serve. A forkable taco dish that the whole family will love! Top with chips or serve over rice--so many ways to enjoy!
    Check out this recipe
    Chicken taco casserole in white dish topped with sour cream, green onions and other toppings.
    Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
    These Air Fryer Fish Tacos are ready start to finish in about 15 minutes. Toss a simple Cilantro Lime Slaw together while the fish air fries and you will have the perfect taco dinner. Use your favorite white fish: tilapia, mahi mahi, cod, etc. A weeknight dinner that is so simple and one that everyone will love!
    Check out this recipe
    Air fryer fish tacos on white plate with lime and fresh cilantro.
    Green Chicken Enchiladas
    A simple dinner ready in about 30 minutes thanks to rotisserie chicken, this quick Green Chicken Enchiladas recipe is the best weekday meal. Toss it together in 10 minutes and have a cheesy delicious dinner in no time! Green enchilada sauce adds the perfect flavor!
    Check out this recipe
    Pan with green chicken enchiladas topped with chopped cilantro.
    Ground Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
    A simple dinner with crispy browned ground pork and a tangy pineapple salsa, these Ground Pork Tacos are a quick and delicious way to get dinner on the table. Whip up this recipe in about 20 minutes and enjoy a dinner with so much flavor!
    Check out this recipe
    Ground pork tacos with pineapple salsa and cotija cheese on top.

    Pasta Dinners

    Lemon Ricotta Pasta
    Simple creamy and so refreshing, this one pot Lemon Ricotta Pasta is a 20 minute meal that is so effortless. Dinner comes together in just one dish and is full of flavor and even veggies. Serve with fresh bread and a salad and dinner is complete!
    Check out this recipe
    One pot lemon ricotta pasta in bowl with forks.
    Creamy One Pot Pasta
    This is the easiest Creamy One Pot Pasta you will ever make! Less than 10 minutes to prep and as easy as tossing everything in the pot and stirring. Dinner doesn't get any easier, or tastier than this creamy, parmesan pasta!
    Check out this recipe
    Pot with creamy one pot pasta and wooden spoon.
    Easy One Pot Chicken Alfredo
    This creamy Easy Chicken Alfredo recipe is literally the EASIEST pasta dish you will ever whip up. No need to boil the pasta separately, toss everything in one pan and in less than 20 minutes, dinner is served!
    Check out this recipe
    Chicken alfredo in pan with two forks.
    Tomato Basil Gnocchi
    15 minutes is all that you need to whip up this one pot tomato gnocchi with fresh basil, as well as all the garlic and parmesan! Such a simple dinner to prep and prepare but tastes like an amazing meal that you had to work for. The whole family will love it!
    Check out this recipe
    Pot of tomato basil gnocchi.

    Soup Recipes

    30 Minute Sausage Gnocchi Soup
    A hearty soup is just 30 minutes away with this simple Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Soup. Only a few minutes to prep, minimal ingredients and simmered with the perfect Italian seasonings. Grab a fresh loaf of crusty bread and make it a cozy soup for dinner kind of night!
    Check out this recipe
    Bowl of soup with Italian sausage and gnocchi pasta with spoon.
    Simple Turkey Chili
    This quick and Simple Turkey Chili is made stovetop and in just 30 minutes! Full of peppers, beans, spices and one unique ingredient to really bring out the richness of flavor. An easy recipe to prepare for cozy cold night dinners!
    Check out this recipe
    Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
    The easiest soup ever--this Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is as easy as dumping everything in the pot and then stirring it all up in the end. So creamy and cozy, and packed with broccoli, but only a matter of a few minutes to prep!
    Check out this recipe
    Bowl with Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup with fresh cheddar on top and spoon in bowl.
    Tomato Tortellini Soup
    Simple and hearty, this Tomato Tortellini Soup is a great recipe for dinner when you need some good comfort food that will fill you up. Stove top and Slow cooker variations to fit your need!
    Check out this recipe
    Tomato tortellini soup.

    Other Favorites

    Spinach Ricotta Chicken
    This Spinach Ricotta Chicken is so simple to whip up but tastes like a fancy gourmet meal! Rich and creamy ricotta, parmesan, spinach and a few other simple ingredients come together in this delicious chicken recipe to keep you from making the same old chicken all the time! Ready in 30 minutes too!
    Check out this recipe
    Spinach ricotta chicken on pasta.
    Easy Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
    These Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers are so easy and baked with all the spicy, cheesy goodness the entire family will love. With a few simple tricks, these peppers will be yours in no time and with very little effort!
    Check out this recipe
    Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry
    A simple weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes, this Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry is just the right amount of sweet and savory. Packed with broccoli, a hint of orange zest and all the flavor the whole family will love!
    Check out this recipe
    Ground turkey stir fry with broccoli and sesame seeds.
    Creamy Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms
    Creamy and comforting, this 20 minute Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms in White Wine Sauce recipe is the perfect dinner. Minimal prep and pairs perfectly with a salad, rice and a fresh loaf of bread. This chicken dinner feels fancy but is perfect for a weeknight meal!
    Check out this recipe
    Skillet with chicken thighs and fresh parsley on top.
    15 Minute Vegan Sloppy Joes
    Simple and delicious--these vegan lentil sloppy joes are literally ready in no time!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan sloppy Joes on bun with chips.
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