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When life gets busy, dinner can often feel like just one more thing on your to-do list—but it doesn’t have to be. With these 25 quick dinner recipes, you can have a delicious, satisfying meal on the table in 30 minutes or less. From hearty pastas to flavorful stir-fries and even some creative one-pan wonders, these recipes are proof that fast food doesn’t have to mean takeout.
Whether you’re juggling work, kids, or just want to save time without sacrificing flavor, these dishes are here to make weeknight cooking a breeze. Get ready to whip up something amazing—even on your busiest nights!
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Delicious Thai Red Curry with Turkey or Chicken

Thai Red Curry is one of those dishes that hits all the right notes—spicy, creamy, and just a little sweet. Loaded with leftover Thanksgiving turkey, bell peppers, and infused with aromatic spices and coconut milk, this Thai red curry is delicious.
Chicken Satay with Cold Sesame Noodles

Thai Chicken Satay & Cold Sesame Noodles combines tender, marinated chicken thighs with a rich and creamy peanut sauce that we love. The combination of coconut milk, curry spices, and the nutty goodness of peanut butter creates a flavor that’s irresistible. Plus, it’s quick to prepare, making it a perfect option for busy evenings.
Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni

Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni is a rich and comforting pasta dish that’s bursting with flavor. This meal brings together savory sausage, tender rigatoni, and a velvety, cream-based sauce that clings to every bite.
Bang Bang Shrimp Bowls

Bang Bang Shrimp Rice Bowls are a fusion of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors that come together in a satisfying and colorful meal. This recipe features crispy shrimp tossed in a zesty Bang Bang sauce, made famous by Bonefish Grill, nestled on a bed of fluffy rice and topped with fresh, vibrant vegetables. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend lunch, these bowls are as easy to make as they are delicious.
Tomato Sandwiches with Grilled Peach & Burrata Salad

These Fancy Tomato Sandwiches are our new favorite. We pair them with a Grilled Peach & Burrata Salad that makes for an elegant and flavorful meal. The tomato sandwiches, layered with fresh, juicy tomatoes and peppery arugula are simple yet sophisticated. The grilled peach and burrata salad adds a delightful contrast with its sweet, smoky peaches and rich, creamy burrata.
Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta is rich, comforting, and sure to impress. It has a creamy, garlicky sauce that’s tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, tender chicken and penne pasta, making this dish hard to resist. There’s nothing better than a cozy bowl of creamy pasta to warm you up at dinner.
Sesame Chicken & Smashed Cucumber Salad

Crispy Sesame Chicken and Smashed Cucumber Salad is a delightful combination of crunchy sesame-coated chicken pieces and a refreshing cucumber salad. This dish pairs the savory, crispy chicken with a tangy, mildly spicy cucumber salad, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
One-Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

This fusion dish takes the irresistible flavors of tacos and infuses them into a comforting pasta dish that’s perfect for any night of the week. With its cheesy tomato sauce, seasoned ground beef, and zesty taco spices, this Cheesy Taco Pasta recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Parmesan Crusted Cod

This Parmesan Crusted Cod is a flaky white fish topped with a crunchy Parmesan and breadcrumb topping with a light lemon zest. If you’re looking for a delish 15-minute meal, this Parmesan Crusted Cod is a winner! It’s such a tasty way to make cod. The fish really retains it’s flaky and juicy qualities thanks to the Parmesan crust.
Savory Reuben Pizza

Reuben Pizza is a fusion of classic Reuben sandwich flavors atop a crispy pizza crust made with pre-made pizza crust, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. If you love a Reuben as much as I do, you’ll be looking for more ways to enjoy those wonderful savory flavors. This Reuben pizza is one of our favorites. Give it a try and you’ll see why.
Creamy Cajun Pasta

Creamy Cajun Pasta is the perfect blend of spicy and creamy, delivering a satisfying kick with every bite. The Cajun seasoning adds warmth and depth, while the creamy sauce balances it with rich, velvety goodness.
Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with Cucumber

Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with Cucumber combine the sweet and savory flavors of teriyaki-glazed chicken with the refreshing crunch of cucumber, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla. This fusion dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal. You’ll love how the tender chicken pairs with the crisp cucumber and the punchy flavor of teriyaki sauce.
Lazy Skillet Lasagna

Lazy Skillet Lasagna is just as good as the classic but it takes a lot less time to make in a skillet. Instead of spending all that time delicately layering your lasagna, just throw it all in the skillet and watch it bubble into a delicious meal.
Delicious & Creamy Gnocchi Carbonara

This creamy and delicious Gnocchi Carbonara combines pillowy soft potato gnocchi with a silky carbonara sauce, crispy bacon, peas and Pecorino Romano cheese. Whether you make the gnocchi yourself or buy it pre-made, you can whip this dish up in no time and it’s oh so tasty. The sauce is an authentic Italian carbonara with eggs and Pecorino Romano cheese.
Chicken Piccata with Lemon Parmesan Pasta

Elevate your dinner game with this Chicken Piccata with Lemon Parmesan Pasta recipe. Tender, golden-brown chicken breasts are smothered in a tangy lemon-caper sauce and served atop a bed of rich, creamy pasta. This dish combines bright, zesty flavors with comforting textures for a meal that’s both elegant and satisfying.
Chicken & Shrimp Fried Rice

Chicken & Shrimp Fried Rice is a flavorful fried rice dish made with succulent shrimp and chicken, mixed vegetables, and leftover rice that is done in 20 minutes for an easy weeknight meal. Not only is it incredibly simple to make but the combination of flavors will have your taste buds dancing.
Pasta with Pistachio Pesto

This Pasta With Pistachio Pesto uses a deliciously unique pistachio basil pesto as a sauce for any pasta you love, like spaghetti or pappardelle. This recipe is easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients. The pistachios adds a unique, nutty flavor to the sauce, while the fresh basil and garlic create the beloved fragrant and aromatic taste.
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wraps

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wraps are so tasty, loaded with flavor from spicy buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and blue cheese. It has a spicy, smoky flavor, richness from the dressing, and crunchy fresh lettuce to cool it all down. All you have to do is cook the chicken, shred it, mix it with the rest of the ingredients and fill your wrap.
Easy Shrimp Taco Bowls

This Shrimp Taco Bowl is made with succulent grilled shrimp, black beans, corn, avocado, cabbage, and a creamy cilantro dressing to pull it all together. If you’re a fan of shrimp tacos, this bowl is just a deconstruction of your favorite flavors. You can use canned or fresh corn and black beans.
Honey Garlic Salmon

This Honey Garlic Salmon is pan seared and glazed with a sweet and savory sauce of garlic, honey, soy sauce and a few other simple ingredients. Serve it over rice or sautéed greens for a delicious meal. With just six ingredients in this sauce, this is one of the easiest and most impressive week night meals you can find. It takes less than 30 minutes to come together.
Delicious Honey Sriracha Shrimp

Honey Sriracha Shrimp is a perfect dish for when you’re craving something sweet and spicy. The honey sriracha sauce really bumps the shrimp to the next level. The sauce is sweet, spicy, and perfectly sticky, and oh so irresistible.
Pasta with Sausage and Peppers

Pasta with Sausage & Peppers combines sausage, bell peppers, onions, and crushed tomatoes with pasta and seasonings to make a flavorful, quick dish. Adding sausage and peppers to this tomato-based pasta dish is a great way to spice it up a little.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta

You won’t be able to resist this Buffalo Chicken Pasta that combines your favorite pasta with chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing, and cream cheese, to make the dreamiest, creamiest pasta ever. f you like buffalo chicken sauce as much as we do, you’re going to love this pasta recipe.
Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli

Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli is a simple dinner idea with flavorful tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. One of the easiest ways to make Beef & Broccoli is in the Instant Pot. It’s a one-pot solution to get dinner on the table quickly. One pot meals are perfect for weeknight cooking.
Creamy Chicken & Potato Pasta

This Creamy Chicken & Potato Pasta combines chicken thigh meat, crispy potatoes and sliced mushrooms in a cream sauce with bowtie pasta. If you’ve never tried adding potatoes to pasta, you’re in for a treat. It sounds a bit strange, but everyone loves it.

Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.