Home > Round Ups > 16 Easy Meals That Go from Kitchen to Table in Just 20 Minutes

16 Easy Meals That Go from Kitchen to Table in Just 20 Minutes

Who says you need hours in the kitchen to whip up a delicious meal? These 16 easy recipes are proof that you can have a tasty, satisfying dinner on the table in just 20 minutes! Whether you’re juggling a busy schedule or just want to spend less time cooking, these quick meals are the perfect solution. From hearty pastas to flavorful stir-fries, you’ll be amazed at how effortless dinner can be. So, grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy stress-free cooking!

Brussels Mussels

Brussels Mussels
Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

Mussels are a delectable favorite in Belgian cuisine. These Brussel Mussels are steamed in a mixture of wine and cream that gives them an incredible flavor. If you want an easy recipe that will make you look like a master chef, this mussel recipe is the way to go!

Get the Recipe

Easy Chicken and Dumplings with Canned Biscuits

Easy Chicken and Dumplings with Canned Biscuits
Photo Credit: Cooking with Karli.

Easy Chicken and Dumplings can be thrown together in minutes and can cook in either the Instant Pot or Crockpot. Using Cream of Chicken soups and biscuit dough, this meal is no-prep! Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Get the Recipe

Creamy Salsa Chicken

Creamy Salsa Chicken
Photo Credit: Cooking with Karli.

Creamy Salsa Chicken is a flavorful, quick dinner using only 3 ingredients! Creamy Salsa Chicken can be made in either a crockpot or an Instant Pot! Salsa, chicken and cream cheese is all it takes to make this easy meal!

Get the Recipe

Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki

Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki
Photo Credit: Healthful Blondie.

The best juicy Greek chicken meatballs served over a light and fresh Greek salad dressed in tzatziki sauce. Cook them in the oven, stovetop, or air fryer for quick, healthy, gluten-free, and under 30-minute weeknight dinner or lunch.

Get the Recipe

Gouda Mac and Cheese

Gouda Mac and Cheese
Photo Credit: ambitious foodie.

This super easy gouda mac and cheese recipe is super creamy, rich, and packed with flavors. It’s super delicious, quick, and easy to make in just under 30 minutes!

Get the recipe

Ham Fried Rice

Ham Fried Rice
Photo Credit: Cooking with Karli.

Ham Fried Rice is fast and delicious! Serve is as a side or have it as a main dish! One thing is for sure, you’ll never go back to take-out after trying this Ham Fried Rice Recipe!

Get the Recipe

Apple Salad with Candied Walnuts

Apple Salad with Candied Walnuts
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

This Apple Salad with Candied Walnuts and Poppy Seed Dressing is absolutely mouth-wateringly amazing! Peppery greens are topped with fresh, crisp apples, candied walnuts, cranberries, bacon, avocado, feta, red onion, and finally drizzled with a quick and easy creamy poppy seed dressing. This delicious apple salad recipe is perfect year-round for lunch or as a side dish, and especially for holiday dinners!

Get the Recipe

Hibachi Shrimp

Hibachi Shrimp
Photo Credit: Savory Experiments.

If you love hibachi, now you can make it at home! This Hibachi Shrimp recipes is the BEST, and there is even a homemade yum yum sauce!

Get the Recipe

Caprese Pasta Bake

Caprese Pasta Bake
Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

Caprese pasta bake is an easy dump-and-bake summer recipe that the whole family will love! Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe is so easy to throw together and perfect for a quick dinner, a picnic, or a packed lunch!
Get the Recipe

20 Minute Baked Fish Tacos with Slaw

20 Minute Baked Fish Tacos with Slaw
Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

You can have these hearty baked fish tacos with slaw on the table in less than 20 minutes with just a few simple ingredients! Skip the heavy, greasy, fried fish tacos for the fresh flavors of this baked fish taco recipe.
Get the Recipe

15-Minute Baked Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

15-Minute Baked Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Photo Credit: Mamagourmand.

Prepare quick and easy baked parmesan tilapia for a gluten-free dinner recipe ready in less than 15 minutes! This low carb, gluten free tilapia recipe combines lemon, mayo, and fresh parmesan cheese smothered on flaky fish and baked, broiled, or made in an air fryer for a family-friendly meal all will love!
Get the Recipe

Easy Shrimp Scampi Linguine

Easy Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Photo Credit: Midwest Nice Blog.

Tender shrimp, a light and lemony sauce, and perfectly cooked noodles combine in this recipe for Easy Shrimp Scampi Linguine. This absolutely delicious pasta dinner is ready in twenty minutes! It will be your new go-to weeknight meal in no time.

Get the Recipe

Juicy Bison Burgers

Juicy Bison Burgers
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

Skip the ground beef and go for a juicy Bison Burger instead! Lean ground bison meat is actually a great protein source and it tastes delicious with some melted cheese and caramelized onions on your favorite brioche hamburger buns.

Get the Recipe

15-Minute Creamy Coconut Shrimp Recipe

15-Minute Creamy Coconut Shrimp Recipe
Photo Credit: Mamagourmand.

Creamy Coconut Shrimp recipe is a Thai-inspired curry on the table in only 15 minutes! This naturally gluten-free and dairy-free coconut cream shrimp and rice dish tastes better than take-out, and will be a hit with the whole family!

Get the Recipe

Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Photo Credit: Always Use Butter.

Experience the perfect blend of crispy skin and tender meat with this foolproof Air Fryer Chicken Legs recipe. Using the magic of air frying technology, these chicken legs turn out golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside.

Get the Recipe

Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Photo Credit: Cooking with Karli.

Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are a regular meal at my house. They’re delicious, full of protein, and SO quick and easy to make!
Get the Recipe

Related Recipes

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *