12 Easy Dinners You Can Make in 30 Minutes Flat

When time’s tight, but you still want a solid meal, these 12 easy dinners have your back. Each recipe is packed with flavour and only takes 30 minutes from start to finish—because weeknight dinners shouldn’t feel like a marathon. Say goodbye to the hangry vibes and hello to quick, tasty meals.

30-Minute Taco Beef Salad

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Who doesn’t love a good taco salad? This recipe is so quick and easy and perfect to customize with all your favourite toppings for those picky eaters. Get the Recipe: 30-Minute Taco Salad

Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta

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Super easy, but it tastes like you ordered it in a restaurant! This creamy tomato and spinach pasta is a rich and delicious meal that everyone asks for over and over. Best part? It is ready in less than half an hour. Get the Recipe: Creamy Tomato Pasta

Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

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Creamy and comforting, this old-school recipe for tuna noodle casserole is simple and healthy. It takes no time to whip up, but it tastes like there was a lot of effort behind it. Get the Recipe: Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Easy Vegetarian Ramen Bowl

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Looking for some vegetarian options? This recipe features tender ramen noodles topped with an easy homemade mushroom broth and then served with delicious toppings such as bok choy, edamame, and sliced green onions. Get the Recipe: Vegetarian Ramen Bowl

Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

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This teriyaki pork tenderloin is so tender, flavorful, and savoury. The simple sauce makes this pork incredibly moist and full of that yummy umami taste. It is a one-skillet 30-minute meal that is great for the whole family. Get the Recipe: 30-Minute Pork Tenderloin

30-Minute Spicy Chicken Soup

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Warm and cozy, this spicy three-bean chicken soup is a tasty, protein-packed meal. It also reheats great, making it perfect for enjoying as lunch tomorrow too. Get the Recipe: Three Bean Chicken Soup

Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Sausage and Veggies

A sheet pan of chicken sausage and veggies.
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This easy sheet pan chicken sausage and veggies recipe is made with a ton of good stuff, all roasted to perfection on a single sheet pan. It’s simple, healthy, and great for busy weeknight dinners. Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Veggies

Coconut Salmon Skewers

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These grilled gingery, coconut salmon skewers are always a total hit as a quick and easy main course. This recipe includes a peanut satay sauce that uses an awesome shortcut and is so delicious you’ll want to put it on everything. Get the Recipe: Coconut Salmon Skewers with Peanut Sauce

Simple Cajun Chicken Wraps

A plate of cajun chicken wraps.
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These flavourful cajun chicken wraps are made with chicken thighs in a spicy mayo marinade, topped with lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and creamy avocado in a whole wheat wrap. This recipe comes together in half an hour with only one pan and minimal prep. Get the Recipe: Cajun Chicken Wraps

Simple Chicken Enchiladas

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This easy recipe shows how to make quick and delicious chicken enchiladas with only a few pantry ingredients. This tasty dish is super simple and a crowd-pleaser. Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Teriyaki and Honey Glazed Salmon

A plate of honey teriyaki salmon.
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This teriyaki and honey glazed salmon recipe is sticky and tasty with the most delicious and easy 3-ingredient glaze and drizzled with a simple, tasty, creamy sesame sauce. Easy but so fancy! Get the Recipe: Honey Teriyaki Glazed Salmon

Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes

A plate of chicken sloppy Joe's.
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Saucy and tangy, these ground chicken sloppy Joes are a one-pan recipe that doesn’t require many ingredients. Added bonus: this American classic takes less than half an hour to make. Get the Recipe: Easy Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes

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