10 Easy 30-Minute Meals For Busy Weeknights

Get dinner on the table quick with these easy 30-minute meals. Just because you need to whip something up in a hurry doesn’t mean it has to be bland.

These meals are bursting with flavor and prove that you can enjoy a tasty, filling meal ready to eat in 30 minutes or less.

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Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

Grilled chicken on a plate with rice and pineapple salsa. — Photo Credit: xoxoBella

This grilled chicken dish brings tropical flavors to dinner. The pineapple salsa paired with the chicken and rice is incredibly delicious.

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Sheet Pan Taco Bake

Cut pieces of taco bake on plate. — Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits

Sheet pan dinners are easy to make, and this taco bake is a fun dinner to serve on taco night. A puff pastry crust is topped with yummy taco fixings for a meal that’ll leave the whole family happy.

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Cheesy Beef Tortellini

Cheesy beef and tortellini bake in a pan. — Photo Credit: Busy Family Recipes

When it comes to serving up dinner, you can’t beat a cheesy beefy pasta dish ready in only 20 minutes. This pasta recipe is made with loads of cheese, tortellini, and ground beef.

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Lemon Chicken

Chicken is cooked in a zingy lemon butter sauce, making it a meal that everyone will want seconds of. It’s ready in just 30 minutes, and the leftovers can be saved for the next day.

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Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Balsamic glazed salmon will be your new go-to nutritious meal to make during the week. We love that it’s ready in 20 minutes!

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Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops

Cream of mushroom pork over mashed potatoes. — Photo Credit: Valerie’s Kitchen

Add these pork chops that are simmered in a creamy mushroom sauce to your weekly dinner rotation. The pork chops are tasty served over mashed potatoes or rice.

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Taco Salad

Cooked ground beef, your favorite taco toppings, and veggies come together to create a quick and easy dinner the family will love.

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Shrimp Stir Fry

Skip takeout and make this dish with shrimp and veggies cooked in a tamari ginger sauce. It’s ready quick in just 25 minutes, perfect for busy nights.

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Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken Fried Steak

Plate of chicken fried steak with gravy and sides. — Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

Make this copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken fried steak when you want some good old-fashioned comfort food. Serve with a side of potatoes and your favorite veggies.

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Sausage and Peppers

Sausage and peppers cook in a skillet until tender and juicy. You can use the sausage and peppers to make sandwiches or serve the mixture over rice. It’s cheap to make, too!

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