12 Weeknight Dinners That Take Less Than 30 Minutes and Still Hit Every Time
Busy nights call for dinners that are quick to make but still totally satisfying—and these 12 recipes deliver on both. Each dish comes together in under 30 minutes, no complicated steps or fancy ingredients required. From skillet meals to air fryer wonders, they pack bold flavors and comforting vibes that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. Weeknight cooking just got way easier (and way more delicious).
Easy Chicken Mozzarella (5 Ingredients!)
Chicken Mozzarella…an easy one skillet meal loaded with Italian flavor! The trick to this quick 1 skillet weeknight meal is using my favorite jarred marinara sauce and I show you how to keep the chicken juicy!
Tomato White Bean Soup
This one-pot Tomato and White Bean Soup is comforting, flavorful, and hearty! This recipe contains satisfying beans in a seasoned tomato soup base for a chunky vegetarian soup that’s perfect for a busy weeknight or protein and vegetable-packed lunch.
Crispy Salmon Bites in the Air Fryer
These easy Air Fryer Salmon Bites are perfect for weeknight dinners, special occasions, or whenever you’re in the mood for a flavorful and crispy treat! They make a great lunch or dinner solution for salmon bowls with cooked rice and veggies.
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
These grilled shrimp tacos are a perfect dinner party recipe or healthy weeknight meal, featuring spiced shrimp, Mexican slaw and a spicy mayo drizzle.
Shrimp Fried Rice
This shrimp fried rice recipe is full of flavor and easy to whip up on a weeknight! Here’s how to make this comforting dish.
Ranch Pork Chops Baked in Oven
Baked Ranch Pork Chops are tender, juicy, and so easy to put together for a weeknight meal. With 5 simple ingredients, you can throw these in the oven and have a delicious meal in time for dinner. You can have a meal on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Ginger Soy Tilapia and Broiled Asparagus
This Ginger Soy Tilapia and Broiled Asparagus is a flavor-packed, budget-friendly dinner served with rice and made in 30 minutes. Loaded with ginger and lime, it’s a delicious weeknight meal for two with no leftovers to deal with!
Air Fryer Breaded Chicken
Air fryer breaded chicken is easy to make, uses less oil, and stays juicy and tender. It’s the perfect under-30-minute weeknight dinner to add to your rotation!
Easy Kung Pao Chicken
Easy Kung Pao Chicken is packed with tender chicken and vegetables, and ready in under 30 minutes! This one pan dinner has the best sauce and is faster than takeout!
Chimichurri Steaks
Vibrant, punchy herbs pair perfectly with juicy grilled ribeye steak to make these Chimichurri Steaks. Every mouthwatering bite a treat in this easy dinner recipe that comes together in under 20 minutes with just a handful of ingredients!
One-Pot Lemony Kale Pasta
One-Pot Lemony Kale Pasta is a super simple vegetarian weeknight pasta dinner. Kind of like a riff on spaghetti aglio e olio with lots of kale and lemon added in. Made with lentil pasta to bump up the protein content, this is an easy and satisfying vegetarian or vegan pasta recipe.
Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla
These crispy, cheesy, air fryer chicken quesadillas are the perfect mid-week meal. Easy to put together and everyone can add their favorite toppings to make it their own. Dinner in less than 20 minutes!
