10 Easy Dinner Recipes (Ready in 30 Minutes)
Most of us don’t have time to construct elaborate meals every night, but you can still enjoy incredible flavors and textures without spending hours in the kitchen.
These easy dinner recipes only require a maximum of 30 minutes, yet don’t taste like you were in a hurry at all.
Plus, they often incorporate pantry staples and everyday ingredients that make them budget-friendly, too. Add them to your meal planning routine, and you’ll never have to scramble to come up with a dinner plan ever again!
Chicken Florentine
The best homemade Chicken Florentine starts by coating the chicken breasts in a little seasoned flour to get just enough color and crust.
The indulgently creamy sauce is infused with white wine, parmesan cheese, heavy cream, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s one of the most flavorful entrees ever, and it tastes wonderful spooned over a little pasta.
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Pistachio Crusted Salmon
This eye-catching entree screams luxury but is surprisingly easy to make. Just brush the salmon with a creamy honey mustard mixture, then add the parmesan pistachio bread crumb mixture and bake to perfection.
Serve with a side salad or classic mashed potatoes and roasted veggies.
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Copycat KFC Famous Bowls
If your family loves those gravy-laden KFC bowls with the mashed potatoes, crispy chicken, and sweet corn, then you’ll definitely want to give this recipe a try.
While the potatoes are cooking, crisp up the popcorn chicken, and you’ll be able to serve it up in just 30 minutes.
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Beef and Broccoli Freezer Meal
Although you can make this savory beef and broccoli stir-fry right away, you can also prep it, freeze it, and make it whenever you need a quick dinner on the fly. You’ll be thinking about that sweet honey soy glaze long after the plates are empty!
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
When you want to add a lot of flavor quickly, lean on fresh citrus and herbs. Fresh lime juice and cilantro infuse so much flavor into the chicken, which makes it the perfect protein-packed topping for salads, burrito bowls, nachos, and so much more.
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Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner
Skillet meals are great for busy families because you cook everything in one pan, so clean-up is a cinch, too. This cheesy, beefy option cooks the rice directly in the sauce, so it soaks up all those meaty flavors.
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Grilled Shrimp and Corn Salad
This is one of those meals that looks like you went overboard but really only takes a little effort to throw together. The chili lime shrimp skewers taste great with the corn salad, and we love that you grill the corn for a sweet, caramelized, smoky flavor.
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Avocado Pesto Pasta
For a plant-based option bursting with flavor and texture, make the most delicious quick pesto with avocados and fresh basil and use it to coat your favorite pasta. Top with crispy roasted chickpeas for a little crunch, and enjoy.
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Big Mac Tacos
To get that burger flavor without the fuss of making patties and grilling them, try cooking the ground beef like taco meat and whip together a super simple burger sauce.
Serve in crunchy taco shells with lettuce, dill pickles, and shredded cheese for a fun twist on a fast food fave.
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Spicy Sesame Ground Beef Bowls
If you like flavor and simplicity, beef bowls should be a regular part of your meal planning. While the rice cooks away, brown the beef and let it soak up that spicy sesame sauce.
It is quick enough to throw together even on the busiest weeknight and makes incredible leftovers to meal prep for lunches all week.
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