Wondering what to make for dinner tonight? These quick and easy recipes will help you get a meal on the table in a half-hour—or less.Our Best 30-Minute Dinner Ideas
There’s no denying that getting a family-friendly dinner on the table can be tricky at the best of times, let alone on busy weeknights. But, we’re here to tell you that with the right recipes (easy dinners, preferably ones that don’t require much cleanup) it’s completely possible to get a home cooked meal on the table in a matter of minutes. Whether you’re craving chicken breast, a filet of salmon, thick-cut pork chops or something else, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for here—starting with Ree’s super fun take on crispy chicken cutlets. She adds everything bagel seasoning (a savory mix of black and white sesame seeds, dried garlic and onion, sea salt and poppy seeds) to the breadcrumb coating to ensure that each bite is packed with flavor.30-Minute Turkey Chili
Easily made in less than 30 minutes, this Southwestern classic has smoke and heat from the chipotle pepper. If you’re going the meatless route, use soy crumbles instead of turkey and enjoy with cilantro, sour cream, tortilla chips or avocado!Classic Shrimp Scampi
We can’t get enough of shrimp scampi! Do we love it because it’s simple but seemingly fancy? Or because it’s done in 30 minutes? Or because we just can’t resist a buttery wine sauce? All of the above!Hot Sausage Cast-Iron Skillet Pan Pizza
The key to a pan pizza is preheating the pan so the dough starts to cook right after it is placed inside. That’ll help you get a super crispy crust on the bottom.Sesame Pork Milanese
Pounding the pork chops thin helps speed the cooking process, allowing you to pull this whole dish together in just 30 minutes. If you don’t have a meat mallet you can use a heavy skillet, instead.Sweet and Sour Glazed Shrimp
You won’t believe how easy it is to get the perfect balance of flavors for this shrimp. Just mix Chinese plum sauce, ketchup and rice wine vinegar.Skillet Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
Store-bought tortellini are the star of this quick and creamy weeknight meal. They simmer in their own sauce, making this a one-skillet meal with easy cleanup. Try one-inch pieces of Italian sausage instead of chicken for a variation.Quick Chick and Noodle Soup
Rachael proves that you don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen to make a comforting pot of chicken soup. Fresh herbs and good-quality chicken stock are key here as they give this speedy recipe that simmered-all-day flavor everyone craves.Turmeric Chicken Flatbread
Turmeric is popular in smoothies and juices, but we upped the ante and used it to season boneless chicken thighs. Mixed with pumpkin pie spice, it makes a flavorful seasoning for boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Served on top of crispy naan and drizzled on a tangy yogurt sauce, you’ve got a complete meal in just 20 minutes!Chicken Scampi Pasta
Chicken takes the place of shrimp in this dish inspired by the Olive Garden classic — making it even more weeknight friendly. This recipe gets you in and out of the kitchen in less than 30 minutes.BLT Bean Salad
All the flavors of a classic BLT sandwich come together in this hearty bean salad. The homemade herb-mayo dressing adds freshness while the crisp bacon and croutons add a welcomed crunch. It’s a great way to use up those pantry beans.