Who says you can’t whip up a restaurant-quality meal on a tight schedule? Our collection of 30-minute meals are big on flavor but quick on time. Whether you’re in the mood for tacos or takeout, chicken or pork, or a one-pot pasta, we’ve got you covered. Plus, we’ve got a bunch of simple side dishes—think veggies, starches, and rice—to round out your meal. Perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something tasty but don’t have hours to spare in the kitchen. These are restaurant-quality recipes you can easily make at home!
Pastas in 30 Minutes or Less
Chicken Carbonara
30 mins
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
30 mins
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
30 mins
Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
15 mins
Penne Rosa
15 mins
Quick and Easy Tacos
Ground Beef Tacos
25 mins
Easy Fish Tacos
30 mins
Easy Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos
1 hr 25 mins
Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Tacos
15 mins
Easy Chicken Dinners
Gimmee the Pork
Simple Salmon
Chinese-American Favorites
Takeout Chicken Stir Fry
30 mins
General Tso’s Chicken
25 mins
Easy Chinese Pepper Steak
15 mins
Takeout Sesame Chicken
25 mins
Complete Your Meal
Our selection of easy side dishes makes your meal complete with hardly any extra fuss. From starches like garlic bread and olive oil pasta to a variety of rice dishes, we’ve made sure each option is a breeze to prepare. When it comes to quick and easy dinners, don’t hesitate to round out your meal with something even more simple like cutting up some fresh fruits and vegetables and grabbing a loaf of bread from the bakery at your grocery store.
Add a Simple Veggie Side
Simple Side Salad
20 mins
Perfect Roasted Asparagus
15 mins
Honey Roasted Carrots
25 mins
Best Frozen Mixed Veggies
15 mins
The Best Green Beans Ever
20 mins
10-Minute Starchy Sides
Serve it with Rice
Easy Cheesy Rice Pilaf
20 mins
Cilantro Lime Rice Pilaf
25 mins
Easy Coconut Rice
20 mins
Easy Spanish Rice
35 mins
Takeout Fried Rice
20 mins
How to Make White Rice
25 mins
All 30 Minute Meals
Classic Chicken a la King
25 mins
Easy White Chicken Chili
30 mins
30 Minute Haluski
30 mins
20 Minute Steak Fajitas
20 mins
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
30 mins
Santa Fe Turkey Sliders
20 mins
Creamy Shrimp Alfredo
30 mins
Ground Beef Tacos
25 mins