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Home · Recipes

13 30-Minute Meals That Will Make Cooking Dinner Easy Tonight

In a time-crunch for dinner tonight? These 30-minute recipes will give you the delicious meals you deserve with the time saving practice you need!
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020
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Chicken and Snap Peas

When you’re in a crunch for time, this one-pan recipe makes both cooking and cleaning a breeze!

Easy 30-Minute Meals
Martha Stewart
02
Crispy Southwest Wrap

Whether you make them for lunch or dinner, these wraps are easy enough for the whole family to enjoy! 

Easy 30-Minute Meals
Taste Better From Scratch
03
One Pan Pork Chops wth Apples and Onions

Full of flavor and all in one pan, this recipe will have you enjoying each and every bite! 

Easy 30-Minute Meals
The Chunky Chef
04
Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Pot pies are always cuter when they’re mini! Try out this recipe!

Easy 30-Minute Meals
One Little Project
05
One Pan Beef Penne

Want a meal that’s rich and hearty, easy and fast? This recipe is it!

Easy 30-Minute Meals
Girl Gone Gourmet
06
Thai Cashew Chicken

You can never go wrong with a delicious stir-fry and this recipe is a forkful of proof!

Easy 30-Minute Meals
Well Plated
07
Shrimp-and-Herb Risotto

Enjoy the deliciousness of this recipe, it’s quick, easy and full of yummy goodness!

Easy 30-Minute Meals
Delish
08
Broccoli Alfredo Tortellini

Want a veggie only option? This recipe is it!

Easy 30-Minute Meals
Spicy Southern Kitchen
09
Indian-Spiced Veggie Burgers

No meat? No problem! This recipe caters to the veggie lovers with flavor that you’ll definitely savor. 

Easy 30-Minute Meals
Brit + Co
10
Angel-Hair Pasta with Crab and Country Ham

Enriched with white wine, this recipe is simply divine for a summer time indulgence! 

Easy 30-Minute Meals
Food & Wine
11
Greek Chicken Kabobs With Tzatziki Sauce

Kabobs are an easy meal that you can always rely on. This recipe with a fantastic tzatziki sauce are a great summer option!

Easy 30-Minute Meals
Bake. Eat. Repeat.
12
Cilantro Lime Chicken With Avocado Salsa

Avocado and chicken are a match made in heaven. This recipe will be all the proof you need! 

Easy 30-Minute Meals
Joyful Healthy Eats
13
Baked Shrimp With Tomato and Feta

Everyone you love will love this recipe! 

Easy 30-Minute Meals
A Healthy Life For Me
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