10 Quick 20 Minute Dinners

Get dinner on the table quick with these easy 20 minute dinners. They’re perfect for busy days when you don’t have much time to cook.

Not only are these meals quick, but they’re also bursting with flavor. In just 20 minutes (or less), you can make delicious shrimp tacos, Mongolian noodles, creamy pasta, and more.

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Mongolian Noodles

Made in just 15 minutes, this hearty noodle dish will be a family favorite. It’s loaded with ground beef, linguine, and everyday ingredients.

Get the Recipe: Mongolian Noodles

Pan-Seared Salmon

Seasoned salmon that has been pan seared. — Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo

This pan-seared salmon has a mouthwatering garlic butter sauce that you won’t be able to get enough of. The easy salmon dish can be paired with your favorite veggies.

Get the Recipe: Pan-Seared Salmon

Tuscan Marry Me Chickpeas

Chickpeas in a creamy marry me chicken sauce. — Photo Credit: xoxoBella

The traditional marry me chicken gets recreated with chickpeas to make this filling dinner. Sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs pair perfectly with the chickpeas.

Get the Recipe: Tuscan Marry Me Chickpeas

Egg Roll in a Bowl

Egg roll filling served in a bowl instead of in shells. — Photo Credit: Hello Frozen Bananas

Enjoy the flavors of egg rolls without the deep frying. Plus, it’s a one-pan meal, so cleanup is super easy.

Get the Recipe: Egg Roll in a Bowl

Shrimp Tacos

A quick meal that’s packed with flavor, these shrimp tacos are healthy and filling. This dinner only takes 10 minutes total to make, so it’s perfect for when you don’t feel like putting much effort into cooking.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp Tacos

Tomato Florentine Soup

Tomato soup with vegetables in a bowl. — Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

This tomato soup is loaded with chunky tomatoes, noodles, and spinach. It’ll go great with bread and salad.

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Taco Bowl

A bowl filled with seasoned taco meat, veggies, and toppings. — Photo Credit: The Cookin’ Chicks

Skip the shells and enjoy a taco bowl at home. Fill the bowl with taco meat, beans, tomatoes, corn, and your favorite taco toppings.

Get the Recipe: Taco Bowl

Cheeseburger Salad

This salad is filled with cheeseburger flavor in every bite. Finish it off with a homemade sauce that tastes similar to McDonald’s Big Mac sauce.

Get the Recipe: Cheeseburger Salad

Cream Cheese Pasta

Cheesy pasta dish cooked in a skillet. — Photo Credit: Cook Dinner Tonight

This cheesy pasta comes together in just 20 minutes to make a filling meal. It’s a rich and creamy dinner that you can make on a busy night.

Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Pasta

Ground Beef Tacos

These crunchy tacos are filled with ground beef, cheese, and your favorite taco toppings. Tacos are quick and easy to make, and they’re always a family favorite.

Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Tacos