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    Quick Dinner Recipes

    Published : February 12, 2021 Updated : September 13, 2021 by Together As Family Leave a Comment

    Looking for fast & quick dinner recipes? This is the ultimate list of tried & tested family favorite dinner recipes that are quick, fast, and done in 30 minutes or less. 

    Quick Dinner Recipes - A collection of dinner recipes that are fast and quick recipes to make in 30 minutes or less.

    QUICK DINNER RECIPES

    No matter if it's a school night, a busy weekend dinner, or you just want to make dinner that does not involve you being in the kitchen for hours, this ultimate list of quick dinner recipes will be your best friend. 

    I love this collection of quick & easy fast dinner recipes that can all be on the table in 30 minutes or less. My kids love them all and I know it's something that I can make for dinner that they will actually eat! It's so nice to have a list of recipes that you know can be made quickly and with not a lot of time or effort. 

    These 30 minute dinner recipes are a great place to start. Pick a few and write down what ingredients you need to buy, make a list, and go shopping. That way you have the stuff at home already to make dinner. 

    A collection of quick dinner recipes

    A collection of quick and easy dinner recipes that are ready in 30 minutes or less.

    MY TIPS FOR MAKING QUICK DINNER RECIPES

    • Use a Rotisserie Chicken in recipes that call for already cooked chicken

      • In any dinner recipe that calls for already cooked chicken use a Rotisserie chicken from the store. I always get one at Costco when I go because I know I can use it to make a fast dinner recipe like these french bread hot chicken salad sandwiches or these green chili & corn chicken enchiladas.
    • Using canned chicken is another option for making dinner in a hurry

      • Some recipes call for canned chicken like these chicken flautas and this 7 can chicken taco soup which makes them not only easy to make but quick to make! Trust me, it's delicious and you won't even tell the difference. I buy the good canned chicken from Costco because I prefer that over any brand in the grovery store. Canned chicken gets a bad rap but it's so simple to use in recipes and no one can even guess that there is canned chicken. 
    • Buy pre-chopped vegetables from the produce section or the freezer section

      • You can also buy pre-chopped vegetables or onions in the produce are of the grocery store. These are more expensive so I don't usually use them, because they blow up my grocery budget, but they are a great time saver. 
    • Make a meatless dinner

      • Make a meatless dinner to save time and it's inexpensive compared to buying meat. These meatless dinner recipes are still hearty and filling even without the meat like this instant pot baked ziti or my kids favorite dinner recipe creamy garlic parmesan pasta. 
      • Meatless dinner recipes are also usually very quick and easy to make too!
    • Slow cook a large batch of chicken breasts and shred it or chop it for recipes later in the week

      • You can also buy a pack of chicken breasts and put them into a slow cooker with a can of chicken broth. Let it cook on LOW heat for 6-7 hours.
      • When it's done use two forks to shred it and then place about 2 cups of shredded chicken into quart-sized Ziploc bags. You can either freeze it or place it in the fridge if you will be using it within 2-3 days. 
      • When I need chicken for a recipe I just pull one out of the fridge or thaw a frozen one in the morning. 
      • I like to put about 2 cups of shredded chicken in each bag because I have found that most recipes call for 2 cups of cooked chicken. You can do more or less in each bag if wanted. 
    • Make a menu plan at the beginning of the week to save time & money!

      • When you plan out what you're making for dinner ahead of time you will save so much time. When I don't have a plan I end up scrambling for what to make for dinner. Which means it ends up being scrambled eggs or frozen chicken nuggets because I don't want to hurry and run to the store. 
      • When you plan out the menus, and go grocery shopping for it, you are ready to go no matter how busy the night is and the best part is that planning it out saves you money on your grocery budget too. I don't know about you but the more trips I make to the store during the week equals the more money I spend. It's so easy to just buy random things every time I go to the store.
      • I like to plan out 4-5 dinners per week. We usually end up eating out or ordering out at least a couple of nights a week because some nights you just have to do that for your own sanity! And that is ok! I plan out the meals and then schedule a grocery pick up. That way I am ready to go when it's dinner time during the week. 

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    Easy Taco Pasta Skillet
    EASY BEEF TACO PASTA SKILLET
    Easy garlic parmesan pasta recipe
    EASY GARLIC PARMESAN PASTA

    Taco Pasta
    ONE PAN TACO PASTA
    Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce
    CREAM CHEESE ALFREDO SAUCE

    Turkey Chili Mac and Cheese is made in just one pot! Ground turkey chili with pinto beans cooks in a seasoned tomato sauce and chicken broth base with small shell pasta. Add lots of cheese for a cheesy and creamy mac and cheese with turkey chili!
    TURKEY CHILI MAC & CHEESE SKILLET
    Perfect Instant Pot Baked Ziti | Instant Pot Recipe | Pressure Cooker | Baked Ziti | Baked Ziti is a family favorite dinner that's made even easier when you "bake" it in an Instant Pot! 15 minutes start to finish and only a few simple ingredients. Your family will love this perfect cheesy baked ziti recipe. #instantpotrecipes #pressurecooker #easyrecipe #dinnerideas #pasta #dinner
    PERFECT INSTANT POT BAKED ZITI

    7 Can Chicken Taco Soup | 7 Can Soup Recipe | Soup Recipe | Dinner does not get any easier than this 7 can chicken taco soup! Dump 7 cans into a pot plus some seasonings and that's it! Serve with tortilla chips, cheese, and sour cream. You won't believe how yummy & easy it is.
    7 CAN CHICKEN TACO SOUP
    Dill pickle chicken salad recipe inside a croissant.
    DILL PICKLE CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

    20 Minute, One Pan Stir-Fry Recipe | This family favorite Stir-Fry Recipe only needs one pan and 20 minutes! Chunks of tender chicken, fresh veggies in a deliciously unique (and easy!) homemade stir-fry sauce. Serve over rice for a family favorite dinner. #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipe #stirfry #onepot #onepanrecipe #recipeoftheday
    20 MINUTE CHICKEN STIR FRY
    Cashew Chicken is made in a skillet on the stove top! Tender, flavorful chicken in an easy homemade sauce and loaded with cashews. This easy, one pot dinner recipe can be ready in just 30 minutes.
    SKILLET CASHEW CHICKEN

    Santa Fe Chicken Salad Wraps have a creamy santa fe chicken salad wrapped inside a tortilla with shredded lettuce, tomato, and avocado slices. Perfect for lunch or a grab & go dinner for busy weeknights.
    SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD WRAPS
    Baked Ham & Cheese Sandwiches are an easy family favorite dinner. Sweet Hawaiian rolls, deli sliced honey ham, shredded swiss cheese slathered in a delicious seasoned buttery sauce. 
    BAKED HAM & CHEESE SLIDERS

    Taco Casserole is so quick & easy to make! No chopping required and it uses easy & convenient canned ingredients, ground beef, and fresh taco toppings.
    EASY TACO CASSEROLE
    Cream Cheese Chicken Soup Recipe | Chicken Soup with cream cheese, chunks of chicken, carrots, and potatoes in a creamy and flavorful chicken broth base. One pot and about 30 minutes is all you need for this cream chicken soup.
    CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN SOUP

    Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta is a 30 minute dinner recipe that the entire family will love! Pasta noodles covered in a creamy tomato ground beef meat sauce. Simple and easy to make.
    CREAMY TOMATO BEEF PASTA
    Turkey Taco Rice Skillet is a one pan dinner that's loaded with ground turkey, beans, corn, tomatoes, rice, cheese, and seasonings. Simmers in beef broth for an easy skillet dinner recipe with ground turkey.
    TURKEY TACO RICE SKILLET

    Green Chili Turkey Tacos with ground turkey, chopped onion, green chilies, black olives, and taco seasoning! A flavor explosion twist to traditional tacos. Top with lots of cheese and all your favorite taco toppings.
    GREEN CHILI TURKEY TACOS
    Chicken Burrito Skillet is a one pan easy dinner recipe that's made right on the stove top in 30 minutes. Chunks of chicken, rice, beans, and tomatoes simmer in seasoned chicken broth.
    CHICKEN BURRITO SKILLET

    Pepperoni Pizza Biscuit Casserole | Pizza Casserole | Dinner | Pizza Casserole made with fluffy biscuits, pizza sauce, mini pepperoni, seasonings, and cheese! So easy to make and ready for dinner in just 30 minutes. #easyrecipes #dinner #dinnerrecipes #recipeoftheday #casseroles #pepperonipizza
    PEPPERONI PIZZA BISCUIT CASSEROLE
    One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta | 30 Minute Dinner Recipe | Pasta Recipe | One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a simple weeknight dinner! Creamy alfredo pasta with green peas and parmesan cheese, and ready in under 30 minutes. #onepotrecipes #dinnerrecipes #easyrecipes #dinner #pasta #chickenalfredo #recipeoftheday
    ONE POT CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA

    Lemon Parmesan Chicken
    CRISPY BAKED LEMON PARMESAN CHICKEN
    Taco biscuit bake is an easy & simple dinner recipe with refrigerated biscuit dough smothered in a beefy taco mixture and topped with melted cheese.
    TACO BISCUIT BAKE

    These Chicken Lettuce Wraps taste just like the ones from the famous P.F Changs restaurant. Ground chicken, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, water chestnuts, and a touch of brown sugar and hot sauce. Serve with some bib lettuce for the best ground chicken lettuce wrap.
    CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
    Chicken Noodle Soup cooks on just one pot! Cooked chicken, egg noodles, fresh veggies simmer in one pot in a seasoned chicken broth base. So warm and comforting and even kids will love this easy chicken noodle soup recipe.
    EASY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

    Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are a 30 minute dinner recipe. Ground beef simmers in one pan with onion, green pepper, beef broth, A-1 sauce, and steak seasoning. Serve on toasted buns with sliced provolone cheese.
    PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SLOPPY JOES
    French Bread Pizza is perfectly crispy on the outside. No soggy pizza here! Topped with a jar of pizza sauce with added seasonings, pepperoni, and lots of cheese. It's a 30 minute dinner that's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
    FRENCH BREAD PIZZA

    One Pot Pizza Pasta tastes like a pepperoni pizza but it's made in one pot! Ground beef, bell pepper, onion, pepperoni, small shell pasta simmer in a seasoned pizza sauce beef broth base. So cheesy and kid approved!
    ONE POT PIZZA PASTA
    Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo cooks in just one pot and is ready in 30 minutes! Fettuccine noodles, seasonings, broccoli, and parmesan cheese make this meatless pasta dish so yummy, creamy, and perfect for picky eaters.
    ONE POT BROCCOLI FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

    This easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe with a homemade ground beef spaghetti sauce and spaghetti noodles. Delicious, kid-friendly dinner recipe that is a tried & true favorite.
    HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI RECIPE
    Baked Honey Lime Chicken Taquitos | A creamy, perfectly seasoned chicken mixture rolled up in a crispy flour tortilla and baked. No deep frying these taquitos! Baked Honey Lime Chicken Taquitos are a family favorite dinner. #dinnerrecipes #chickenrecipes #mexicanfood #dinner #taquitos #recipeoftheday
    BAKED HONEY LIME CHICKEN TAQUITOS

    Cheesy Taco Soup is so easy to make in just one pot! Ground turkey, chili beans, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and salsa simmer in chicken broth. Add some Velveeta cheese for the smoothest cheesy taco soup ever. The perfect one pot, 30 minute easy dinner recipe.
    CHEESY TACO SOUP
    One Pot Teriyaki Beef and Rice is a simple, 30 minute dinner recipe. Ground beef, onion, broccoli, red pepper, and Jasmine rice simmer in garlic seasoned beef broth & teriyaki sauce.
    ONE POT TERIYAKI BEEF & RICE

    Turkey Taco Pasta Skillet
    TURKEY TACO PASTA SKILLET
    Easy Fish Tacos | Fish Taco Recipe | Easy Fish Tacos made with convenient frozen crispy fish sticks and a simple, 5 ingredient homemade cabbage slaw. Serve with corn tortillas for a simpler, and easier way to enjoy fish tacos. #fishtacos #easyrecipes #dinner #dinnerrecipes #tacos #tacorecipe
    EASY FISH TACOS

    Baked Caesar Chicken with a crispy coating of breadcrumbs, croutons, and dipped in Caesar dressing. The coating stays on this crispy baked chicken so well thanks to the egg!
    BAKED CAESAR CHICKEN
    Ground Beef Teriyaki is an easy ground beef dinner recipe that simmers in a homemade teriyaki sauce, broccoli, and carrots. Serve over rice for delicious teriyaki rice bowls.
    GROUND BEEF TERIYAKI RICE BOWLS

    Cheeseburger biscuit cups are a kid-approved, family favorite dinner that are perfect for back-to-school. Simple ingredients, easy to prepare, and a 30 minute meal. Refrigerated biscuit cups loaded with a cheeseburger filling. Everyone will love these!
    CHEESEBURGER BISCUIT CUPS
    Lazy Lasagna made in just 5 minutes in the instant pot! Classic lasagna flavors with none of the work. Ground beef, onion, garlic, spaghetti sauce, pasta noodles, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, and penne pasta noodles cook in just one pot in the pressure cooker.
    INSTANT POT LAZY LASAGNA

    (5 Ingredients) Cheesy Beef & Rice Enchiladas | Beef Enchiladas | Dinner Recipe | Cheesy beef and rice enchiladas only need 5 ingredients! So easy for anyone to make. Ground beef, seasonings, enchilada sauce, tortillas, and a packet of Spanish rice is all you need for a delicious, simple, and easy dinner. Top with all your favorite toppings and enjoy. #dinner #easydinnerrecipes #mexicanfood #enchiladas
    CHEESY BEEF & RICE ENCHILADAS
    Instant Pot Cashew Chicken | Instant Pot Recipe | Chicken | Cashew Chicken | If you're looking for the best instant pot chicken recipe then this Instant Pot cashew chicken is it! Chunks of chicken breast, broccoli, red pepper, and cashews smothered in a delicious homemade sauce and cooks up quick in the instant pot. Dinner is ready in about 30 minutes. #instantpot #easydinnerrecipes #chicken
    INSTANT POT CASHEW CHICKEN

    This meal comes together in less than 30 minutes! A creamy, cheesy shredded chicken mixture on top of  crunchy french bread. French bread hot chicken hoagies are a quick, easy & family approved meal that everyone will love
    FRENCH BREAD HOT CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
    Instant Pot Honey Chicken | Instant Pot Recipes | Pressure Cooker | Chicken Recipe | Honey chicken made in the Instant Pot. Chunks of tender chicken cook in an easy homemade honey sesame sauce in the Instant Pot. Cooks for only 4 minutes! Serve over rice, and garnish with green onions for an easy and delicious dinner. #dinner #dinnerrecipes #chickenrecipe
    INSTANT POT HONEY CHICKEN

    Ditch the canned spaghetti sauce for this flavorful, beefy, homemade spaghetti meat sauce. Only takes a few minutes  to prepare and then let it simmer for amazing flavor. Serve over pasta noodles with some garlic bread for a delicious dinner that will please everyone.
    HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE
    These crispy southwest chicken skillet burritos are so easy to make, versatile, and a quick & easy 30 minute dinner | togetherasfamily.com
    CRISPY SOUTHWEST SKILLET BURRITOS

    20 minutes and one skillet pan is all you need for these sweet & smoky bbq beef ranchero tacos. Baked beans, corn, and some Mexican spices come together for one delicious taco dinner that is sure to be become a family favorite.  
    20 MINUTE BBQ BEEF RANCHERO TACOS
    Turkey Taco Burrito Bowls are a family favorite meal! Let everyone build their own bowl for a fun do it yourself dinner. Turkey taco meat simmers on the stove top to make these burrito bowls so flavorful and a quick, 30 minute dinner that everyone will love. Add on all of your favorite taco toppings for a fun and delicious dinner. 
    TURKEY TACO BURRITO BOWLS

    One Pan Chicken Teriyaki | One pan chicken teriyaki is the fastest dinner ever! Only 20 minutes, one pan, and a few simple ingredients are all you need for this delicious dinner recipe. Sweet homemade teriyaki sauce simmers with chunked tender chicken. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions | www.togetherasfamily.com #dinnerrecipes #easydinnerrecipes #chickenrecipes #teriyakichicken #easydinner
    ONE PAN CHICKEN TERIYAKI
    Easy Taco Soup | Easy taco soup is loaded with ground beef, chili beans, corn, and tomatoes. Pile it high with corn chips, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Taco soup is a simple recipe that is so comforting during the cold winter months. One pot and about 30 minutes is all you need for an easy dinner! | Together as Family #tacosoup #tacosouprecipes #souprecipes #easyrecipes
    EASY TACO SOUP

    (15 minute) Salsa Verde Beef Tacos | Salsa verde beef tacos can be on the dinner table in just 15 minutes! Ground beef seasoned with homemade taco seasoning and jarred salsa verde. So much flavor that pairs well with all the toppings in crunchy corn taco shells #taco #tacos #tacorecipes #easydinnerrecipes #dinner #mexicanfood
    15 MINUTE SALSA VERDE BEEF TACOS
    Green Chili Corn Enchiladas | Enchilada Recipes | Chicken Recipes | Mexican Food | Easy Dinner Recipes | Green chili chicken corn enchiladas are an easy family dinner that can be on the table in almost 30 minutes! Use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken, canned corn, cheese, and green chili enchilada sauce. Easy and simple ingredients for a delicious dinner recipe #dinnerrecipes #easyrecipes #enchiladarecipes
    GREEN CHILI CHICKEN & CORN ENCHILADAS

    Baked Ground Chicken Tacos | Tacos | Mexican recipes | recipes with ground chicken | Baked ground chicken tacos are an easy, 30 minute dinner recipe! Crispy corn taco shells are filled with tender and flavorful ground chicken with homemade taco seasoning. So much flavor and healthy too! Load up the cheesy crispy tacos with all your favorite toppings #tacos #easydinnerrecipes #dinner #groundchicken #mexicanfood
    GROUND CHICKEN BAKED TACOS
    Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken | Baked Chicken | Chicken Recipes | Baked garlic parmesan chicken is an easy dinner that everyone will LOVE! #easydinnerrecipes #chicken #dinner
    BAKED GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN

    BBQ Turkey Sloppy Joes | Dinner | Sloppy Joe Recipe | BBQ turkey sloppy joes can be on the dinner table in just 15 minutes! Ground turkey simmers with tomato sauce, BBQ sauce and spices. Serve over hamburger buns for an easy and delicious dinner that is family approved and loved by kids. #easydinnerrecipe #groundturkey #dinner
    BBQ TURKEY SLOPPY JOES
    Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas | Chicken Enchiladas | Dinner Recipe | 30 Minute Dinner | Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas with cream cheese! Easy family dinner that everyone loves. #dinner #dinnerrecipe #chicken #enchiladas #mexicanfood #easyrecipe #recipeoftheday
    CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

    Simple Taco Soup | Taco Soup Recipe | Ground Beef Recipe | Taco soup has all the flavors of a taco but in a warm & comforting soup. Simple ingredients and 30 minutes is all you need for the best taco soup. One pot and no chopping! #tacosoup #souprecipes #recipeoftheday #dinner #easydinnerrecipes #groundbeefrecipes
    FAVORITE TACO SOUP
    Vegetable Beef Noodle Soup | Vegetable Beef Soup | Vegetable beef soup is so easy to make with convenient ingredients! Ground beef, stewed tomato beef broth base, and vegetables with egg noodles. Cooks in one pot on the stove and is ready in 30 minutes. #soup #onepot #groundbeefrecipe #dinnerrecipe #easyrecipe #souprecipes
    VEGETABLE BEEF NOODLE SOUP

    Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls | Teriyaki Chicken Recipe | Rice Bowls | Teriyaki chicken rice bowls take 30 minutes to make and are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Ground chicken, broccoli, and carrots simmer on the stove top in a delicious and simple teriyaki sauce. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions! #easydinner #dinnerrecipes #chickenrecipes #30minutemeals #teriyakichicken #ricebowls #recipeoftheday
    TERIYAKI CHICKEN RICE BOWLS
    Quick & Easy Chicken Flautas | Flautas | Mexican Food | Dinner Recipe | Flautas are a quick & easy dinner recipe that is ready in just 30 minutes! Cheesy salsa chicken filling inside flour tortillas and baked to crispy perfection. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for dipping. #easydinnerrecipes #dinner #chicken #easyrecipe #mexicanfood #recipeoftheday #flautas
    QUICK & EASY CHICKEN FLAUTAS

    One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Rice | One pot cheesy chicken broccoli rice is a quick & easy skillet dinner that is also gluten-free! Only a few simple ingredients and you have a delicious, cheesy, family-friendly skillet dinner. #onepotdinner #skilletdinnerrecipes #easydinnerrecipes #chickenrecipes
    ONE POT CHEESY CHICKEN BROCCOLI

    TRY THESE OTHER QUICK & EASY DINNER RECIPES

    • Chicken Pot Pie Noodle Skillet - 5 Boys Baker
    • Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice - The Salty Marshmallow
    • Easy Stromboli Recipe - The Recipe Rebel
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps - I Wash You Dry

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