28 30-Minute Dinners That Taste Like They Took All Day

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30-minute dinners are a game-changer when you need something quick but still want it to feel like a real meal. They’re fast, easy, and packed with the kind of flavors that make people think you spent way more time cooking. These recipes are great for busy nights when you don’t want to sacrifice quality for speed.

Summer Squash Linguine Pasta

A skillet of summer squash pasta mixed with corn and herbs, garnished with basil leaves, sits invitingly next to a cob of corn and green plate.
Summer Squash Linguine Pasta. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Looking for a simple recipe to use up your summer squash? Try this Summer Squash Linguine pasta with herb-infused cream sauce. It’s a delightful way to enjoy the season’s bounty.
Get the Recipe: Summer Squash Linguine Pasta

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole

A close-up of a serving of creamy chicken casserole pasta with a golden breadcrumb topping in a white dish.
Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole is a great weeknight meal that comes together in a cinch even though it’s made from scratch!
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole

Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp

A hand holds a fork with a bite of pasta and shrimp above a white plate filled with more pasta, shrimp, and greens. A spoon is visible on the table in the background.
Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This 25-minute Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp dish is served with a creamy sauce packed with delicious Tuscan flavors.
Get the Recipe: Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp

Cheese Tortellini With Chicken

A skillet filled with creamy tortellini mixed with spinach and shredded chicken, with a wooden spoon inside and a small wooden board with additional tortellini and spinach in the background.
Cheese Tortellini With Chicken. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Cheese Tortellini with Chicken Recipe with its Tuscan flavors will knock your socks off! This one pot dinner is on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Cheese Tortellini With Chicken

Amazing Baked Fish Tacos

Three fish tacos with avocado and lime on a plate.
Amazing Baked Fish Tacos. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Healthy and super delicious Fish Tacos that require zero frying! Make a fish taco slaw to go on top for a dinner made in less than 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Amazing Baked Fish Tacos

Easy Shrimp And Grits

A bowl of grits with shrimp in it.
Easy Shrimp And Grits. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Easy Shrimp and Grits Recipe is so comforting and ready in about 30 minutes! Creamy grits topped with shrimp, cheese, bacon and onion!
Get the Recipe: Easy Shrimp And Grits

Parmesan Baked Cod

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Parmesan Baked Cod. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This easy Parmesan Baked Cod Recipe is so creamy and cheesy! The perfect blend of textures and flavors, ready in 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Parmesan Baked Cod

Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Ground Turkey Wrap
Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a healthy, quick and easy dish to make and pack so much flavor into every bite!
Get the Recipe: Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Bow Tie Pasta

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Bow Tie Pasta. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Bow Tie Pasta recipes are my go-to for a fast and delicious meal. A creamy tomato parmesan sauce and topped with fresh basil leaves. So easy!
Get the Recipe: Bow Tie Pasta

Air Fryer Chicken Skewers (20 Min Meal!)

Grilled chicken skewers coated in a glaze, placed on a white round plate with some green garnish on the side.
Air Fryer Chicken Skewers. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Air Fryer Chicken skewers are seasoned, air fried, and smothered in a delicious butter, garlic and parmesan sauce. Ready in 20 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Skewers

Easy Honey BBQ Chicken

Honey BBQ Chicken on a plate
Easy Honey BBQ Chicken. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Honey BBQ Chicken is made with my homemade Honey BBQ sauce & tender boneless skinless chicken thighs. So easy to do on the grill, oven & more!
Get the Recipe: Easy Honey BBQ Chicken

Parmesan Tuscan Chicken (aka: Marry Me Chicken)

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Parmesan Tuscan Chicken. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Parmesan Tuscan Chicken uses chicken breasts, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, parmesan cheese & a creamy sauce. Serve with pasta and a salad.
Get the Recipe: Parmesan Tuscan Chicken

Loaded Potato Soup

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Loaded Potato Soup. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This 25-minute Loaded Potato Soup is super simple and delicious! Top with traditional baked potato toppings and then enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Loaded Potato Soup

Tuna Noodle Casserole

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Tuna Noodle Casserole. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Tuna Noodle Casserole is a delicious & quick 30 minute weeknight meal. Made with a homemade creamy sauce, frozen veggies, tuna & topped with Ruffles Chips.
Get the Recipe: Tuna Noodle Casserole

Easy Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup-- Chicken, tomatoes, fresh corn, black beans, avocado, cheese, and cilantro! Fast, easy weeknight meal, and better than from a restaurant!!
Easy Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Chicken Tortilla Soup is a flavorful Mexican-inspired soup made with shredded chicken, tomatoes, beans, corn, and a variety of spices.
Get the Recipe: Easy Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup

Quick Korean Beef

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Quick Korean Beef. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Korean Beef recipe is simple, tasty and perfect for when you only have minutes to get dinner on the table. Serve with rice.
Get the Recipe: Quick Korean Beef

Easy Taco Rice

taco rice on plate with chips and toppings
Easy Taco Rice. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Taco Rice is ground beef, rice, tomato soup, seasoning & cheese. Serve with tortilla chips, tomato & lettuce for a well rounded meal.
Get the Recipe: Easy Taco Rice

The Best Chow Mein (15 Minutes!)

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The Best Chow Mein. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Chow Mein sauce is EVERYTHING!! One of my most popular recipes that can be enjoyed in JUST 15 minutes!
Get the Recipe: The Best Chow Mein

Chicken Kabobs

side view of honey-soy-chicken-kabobs on oval wooden tray with bowl of sauce
Chicken Kabobs. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Honey Soy Chicken is cooked in less than 10 minutes and pairs well with a side of rice and vegetables! Perfect for grillings or broiling.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Kabobs

Classic Shrimp Scampi (20 Minute Recipe!)

Shrimp Scampi
Classic Shrimp Scampi. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe is a delicious shrimp and linguine dish tossed in a garlic butter scampi sauce made with white wine and lemon.
Get the Recipe: Classic Shrimp Scampi

Bruschetta Chicken

bruschetta chicken on white plate
Bruschetta Chicken. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This delicious Bruschetta Chicken Recipe is a simple, fast and healthy dinner! Made with chicken cutlets and a tomato basil topping.
Get the Recipe: Bruschetta Chicken

Amazing Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup

tomato basil tortellini soup in white bowl
Amazing Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Tortellini Soup is a super easy vegetarian meal that is packed full of tomatoes, seasonings and, of course, cheesy tortellini!
Get the Recipe: Amazing Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup

Oven Baked Bone-In Pork Chops

Oven Baked Bone In Pork Chops. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Oven Baked Bone-In Pork Chops. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Savory and sweet, juicy and tender, these Smothered Baked Pork Chops in the oven are roasted to perfection in just 30 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Oven Baked Bone-In Pork Chops

Meatball Stroganoff

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Meatball Stroganoff. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This made from scratch beef stroganoff meatball recipe has a creamy sour cream sauce with no canned soup in just 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Meatball Stroganoff

Rich And Creamy Pumpkin Soup

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Rich And Creamy Pumpkin Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This pumpkin soup recipe combines naturally sweet pumpkin puree with some tasty broth and warm spices to provide a perfect balance of flavors.
Get the Recipe: Rich And Creamy Pumpkin Soup

30 Minute Chili

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30 Minute Chili. Photo credit: Practically Homemade

A delicious and slow cooked tasting chili doesn’t have to take all day, this recipe will be all of those things in just under 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: 30 Minute Chili

Garlic Roasted Tomato Soup

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Garlic Roasted Tomato Soup. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

Garlic Roasted Tomato Soup is bold, flavorful and comforting with super cozy vibes. It’s easy to make and uses simple ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Roasted Tomato Soup

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