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30-Minute Meals

30-Minute Meals

Dinner doesn't have to take all night! On this page you'll find easy meal ideas that come together in about 30 minutes or less, making last minute dinners quick and delicious. You'll find easy pastas, stir fries, chicken dinners, skillet meals, sheet pan dinners and more. The goal is to get you cooking healthy, homemade meals in a flash so you can skip the takeout and get on with your evening. Check out all of my awesome 30-minute meal ideas!

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30-Minute Lasagna Soup
Healthy Double Stacked Turkey Tacos

Healthy Double Stacked Turkey Tacos

Two bowls, each with a serving of honey garlic shrimp stir fry with a side of rice.

Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry {Quick + Easy}

Ground Turkey Stir Fry

Easiest Ever Ground Turkey Stir Fry

A collage featuring four different meals with the text "Healthy Family Dinner Ideas" layered over top.

24 Healthy Family Dinner Ideas {Kid-Friendly}

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Skillet dinners & stir fries

30-Minute Kung Pao Shrimp

Easiest 30-Minute Kung Pao Shrimp {Meal Prep Friendly}

Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet

Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet {One Pan}

Ground Turkey Stir Fry

Easiest Ever Ground Turkey Stir Fry

Ginger Sesame Tofu Stir Fry

Sticky Ginger Sesame Tofu Stir Fry

Meal Prep Turkey Sausage Skillet

Sausage Peppers and Onions Skillet {One Pan!}

Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken

Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken

20-Minute Potsticker Bowls

Easy 20-Minute Potsticker Bowls {Low-Carb}

Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Skillet

Easy Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Skillet

Meal Prep Fiesta Chicken Rice Bowls

Meal Prep Fiesta Chicken Rice Bowls {Video!}

Italian Chicken Skillet in a black skillet on a blue background.

17+ Easy One Skillet Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

One pan meals

Sheet Pan Coconut Crusted Chicken

Sheet Pan Crispy Coconut Chicken

Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken

Sheet Pan Honey Dijon Chicken

A sheet pan of pesto coated chicken cutlets with chopped asparagus, red pepper and yellow pepper.

2-Ingredient Baked Pesto Chicken {Sheet Pan}

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken {Sheet Pan Recipe}

Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken

Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken {Low Carb}

Sheet Pan Sausage & Root Vegetable Scramble

Sheet Pan Sausage & Root Vegetables

Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken

30-Minute Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken

Chicken Tandoori Meal Prep Bowls

Indian-Inspired Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

A collage featuring four different meals with the text "Healthy Family Dinner Ideas" layered over top.

24 Healthy Family Dinner Ideas {Kid-Friendly}

Roasted Butternut Squash Recipes

Roasted Butternut Squash Recipes 3 Ways

Tips for making 30-minute dinners

Go over the recipe ahead of time

A great way to ensure that you're able to breeze through a recipe and cook quickly is to go over the recipe ahead of time. Familiarize yourself with the steps so that it's just a matter of going through the motions instead of going back and forth reading the recipe. This way you also have less of a chance of overcooking your food or making mistakes with the recipe.

Meal prep ingredients beforehand

A great way to cut down on cook time is to prepare some ingredients or even do a little bit of cooking at the beginning of the week. Try cooking and shredding some chicken breast, or cooking some rice in your rice cooker so that all you need to do is reheat or add to a recipe when the time comes to cook dinner. You can also chop up veggies & mince garlic ahead of time.

Choose one pot & one pan recipes

Recipes that can be cooked on one pan or in one pot are super helpful in cutting down cook time. You'll dump all of your ingredients and usually cook for 20 minutes or so. You also have the flexibility to prep other ingredients or garnishes while your main dish cooks. The best recipes are sheet pan chicken & veggies, one pot pastas, stir fries and skillet dinners!

Tacos & wraps

Healthy Double Stacked Turkey Tacos

Healthy Double Stacked Turkey Tacos

Seared Scallop Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Seared Scallop Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Mexican Street Corn Tacos with Cajun Chicken

Street Corn Cajun Chicken Tacos

Low Carb Mexican Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Mexican-Inspired Chicken Lettuce Wraps {Low Carb}

Kalbi Beef Tacos with Citrus Slaw

Kalbi Beef Tacos + Citrus Slaw

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos {Bonefish Grill Copycat}

Sticky Sriracha Meatball Lettuce Wraps

Sticky Sriracha Meatball Lettuce Wraps

PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps {Perfect Copycat}

Low Carb Burger Lettuce Wraps with Special Sauce

Low Carb Burger Lettuce Wraps with Special Sauce

Cut down on cook time using leftover chicken!

If you're looking for healthy recipes that come together quickly, then look no further than leftover chicken to give you a head start! By using leftover, pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken, you can speed up your cook time but still get wholesome, delicious meals on the table in 30 minutes or less. Check out all the best ways to use up cooked chicken below!

See the best leftover chicken recipes
Super Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies

One pot pastas

One Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese Bar

One Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese Bar

A big pot of cajun chicken pasta with a wooden spoon inside.

The Creamiest Cajun Chicken Pasta {One Pot!}

One Pot Spicy Penne Arrabiata

One Pot Spicy Penne Arrabiata

Lighter Pasta Primavera with Shrimp

Lighter Shrimp Pasta Primavera {30-Minute Meal}

30-Minute Lasagna Soup

The BEST One Pot Lasagna Soup

One Pot Broccoli Alfredo

Healthy One Pot Broccoli Pasta Alfredo

Whip up 30-minute dinners using these tools

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Instant Pot

sheet pans

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rice cooker

Rice cooker

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Non-stick cookware set

Freezer bag holders

Ziploc bag holders

My most popular 30-minute dinner Recipes

Grilled Hassleback Fajita Stuffed Chicken

Hasselback Fajita Stuffed Chicken {BBQ + Oven}

This Hasselback Fajita Stuffed Chicken recipe is filled with bell peppers, taco seasoning and Tex Mex cheese – it’s a healthy dinner idea! Ingredients andView Post

Spicy Shrimp Stack with Mango Salsa

Spicy Shrimp Stacks with Mango Salsa

These Spicy Shrimp Stacks are a fun twist on the spicy California roll topped with fresh guacamole, bang bang sauce and homemade mango salsa. IngredientsView Post

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

This Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta with salsa and bell peppers is a delicious one pot meal. Just dump in all your ingredients and serve!View Post

Easy Pizza Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Easy Pizza Portobello Stuffed Mushrooms {Low-Carb}

These Easy Pizza Portobello Stuffed Mushrooms are a tasty low-carb way to satisfy your pizza cravings. They’re so simple and ready in a flash! IngredientsView Post

Instant Pot Taco Soup

Instant Pot Taco Soup (Vegetarian + Gluten Free!)

This Instant Pot Taco Soup is a great option for busy weeknights with all your favourite taco toppings and gluten-free chickpea noodles. Ingredients and substitutionsView Post

Instant Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Healthy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

This Healthier Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with broccoli and white cheddar is comfort food that comes together with less than 10 ingredients!   HowView Post

Southwest Chicken Foil Packets with Veggies

Southwest Chicken Foil Packets + Veggies {No Dishes!}

These Southwest Chicken Foil Packets with Veggies are a tasty BBQ idea. Throw everything in a foil packet and say goodbye to dirty dishes! Ingredients andView Post

Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken

Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken

This Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken is a one-pot rice dish with an easy five-ingredient sauce made using pantry staples. Ingredients and substitutions OliveView Post

Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

This Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a delicious one pot pasta recipe that's perfect for summer and it’s ready in just 30 minutes! Ingredients andView Post

Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

This Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is a delicious, cheesy one pot pasta recipe and the ultimate comfort food that's filled with hearty flavours!View Post

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Homemade Hamburger Helper {One Pot}

This Healthier Homemade Hamburger Helper is a delicious one-pot spin off on your favourite childhood meal – it's got extra veggies, too! How to make homemadeView Post

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Pulled Chicken Tacos

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Shredded Chicken Tacos

These Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Shredded Chicken Tacos are so delicious – they've got less than 10 ingredients and are ready in 30 minutes! IngredientsView Post

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