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

    Our Favorite 30 Minute Dinners

    Last Updated January 12, 2022. 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.
    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
    Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
    One pan and 20 minutes--that is about all you need to make this simple veggie packed Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner. Use your favorite sausages, all the veggies and serve as is or over rice. The easiest dinner that the entire family will love!
    Check out this recipe
    Sausages, sweet potatoes, peppers and mushrooms on pan before cooking.

    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
    One pot pasta in pan with spinach and parsley.
    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.

    Tacos

    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.
    Pan Fried Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
    Pan-Fried Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa are so simple and delicious. A simple marinade with the spice level you choose and then topped with a zesty mango salsa for the perfect Taco Tuesday combo! (Or any day of the week, right?) Shrimp cooks up in under ten minutes so you have a simple and super quick dinner ready in no time!
    Check out this recipe
    Spicy shrimp tacos on white plate topped with mango salsa and slices of jalepeño.
    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.

    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
    Overhead view of white bowl with sausage gnocchi soup with spoon and sliced bread and linen surrounding.
    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

    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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