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Family Meal Favorites: 14 Dinners in Under 30 Minutes

Published: Jan 6, 2025 by Yuan

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After a long day, gathering around the table for a comforting meal is one of life’s simple joys. Finding the time to cook something delicious, though, can be a challenge. These quick and satisfying dinner ideas are here to make weeknight meals stress-free, bringing your family together with flavors everyone will love—all in the time it takes to set the table.

Steak and Mushrooms with Balsamic Sauce

A plate with steak, tomatoes and cucumbers on it.
Steak and Mushrooms with Balsamic Sauce. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Discover a delicious dinner delight with our steak and mushroom dish drizzled in a delectable balsamic sauce. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Get the Recipe: Steak and Mushrooms with Balsamic Sauce

Cream Cheese Chicken

A plate with chicken and green beans on it.
Cream Cheese Chicken. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Get ready to enjoy a mouthwatering cream cheese chicken breasts skillet recipe. It's a simple yet decadent dinner idea.
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Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback

Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback on a baking tray.
Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Looking for an easy, low carb delicious chicken dinner? Try this delicious Hasselback chicken recipe, which features juicy chicken breast stuffed with tomatoes and mozzarella. This hasselback chicken is an easy meal don in no time. 
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback

Beef Stew Goulash Instant Pot

Goulash inside white casserole.
Beef Stew Goulash Instant Pot. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Our Instant Pot Best Beef Stew Recipe is the perfect dinner idea when in a hurry. Also known as Hungarian goulash, this low carb beef stew is rich and hearty, with meat that is so soft and juicy that everyone will keep asking for it.
Get the Recipe: Beef Stew Goulash Instant Pot

Taco Rice Skillet

Closeup of a skillet with ground beef, cheese and tomatoes.
Taco Rice Skillet. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

With this easy one dish taco rice skillet dinner will be on the table in about 20 minutes! Only 8 simple ingredients for a tasty family dinner.
Get the Recipe: Taco Rice Skillet

Shrimp Lo Mein

Shrimp lo mein in a skillet with chopped green onions in a white bowl on the side.
Shrimp Lo Mein. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Make delicious shrimp lo mein at home and skip the takeout with this simple recipe. Featuring Chinese egg noodles, juicy shrimp and vegetables tossed in a restaurant-worthy sauce, this 20 minute meal will become a dinner time favorite.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Lo Mein

Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet

Garlic chicken bites with peppers and mushrooms in a skillet.
Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

A 20-minute, one pan dinner featuring garlic chicken bites, mushrooms, onions and red peppers with fresh herbs.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet

Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner

Roasted chicken apple sausage, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts and shallots on a sheet tray.
Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner, with juicy chicken apple sausage, velvety sweet potatoes, caramelized Brussels sprouts, and sweet, roasted shallots is a delicious and easy one-pan dinner packed with delicious fall flavor. 
Get the Recipe: Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner

Turkey Burger Lettuce Wraps

A turkey burger lettuce wrap with tomato and onion on a white plate.
Turkey Burger Lettuce Wraps. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This juicy, flavorful turkey burger lettuce wraps recipe takes your favorite turkey burgers and makes them lighter by serving them on crisp lettuce instead of buns. These wraps are the perfect easy and delicious dinner, fantastic for meal prep, and a great party dish, too!
Get the Recipe: Turkey Burger Lettuce Wraps

Creamy Pea Pasta

Image shows Creamy Pea Pasta in an enameled cast iron pot.
Creamy Pea Pasta. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Satisfy your cravings with Creamy Pea Pasta, a creamy and flavorful dish that will leave you wanting more. This meatless Monday favorite is quick and easy to make, perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Pea Pasta

Pesto Salmon

Image shows Salmon with pesto and rice on a blue plate.
Pesto Salmon. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Delight in the vibrant flavors of pesto-infused salmon, a healthy choice that brings a burst of freshness to your plate. The herbal notes of the pesto perfectly complement the richness of the salmon, creating a balanced and nutritious dinner option.
Get the Recipe: Pesto Salmon

Blackened Pork Chops

Four blackened pork chops recipe in cast iron grill pan.
Blackened Pork Chops. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Blackened Pork Chops are perfectly crispy on the outside while tender and juicy on the inside. You can prep this entree in 15 minutes or less, then toss a simple garden salad together and serve it on the side. Cook these in a cast iron skillet or outside on the grill – you choose! Either way, it’s an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Get the Recipe: Blackened Pork Chops

Stovetop Pineapple Pork Tenderloin

A white bowl with Stovetop Pineapple Pork Tenderloin in it.
Stovetop Pineapple Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Stovetop Pineapple Pork Tenderloin is saucy, spicy, sweet, and juicy. Stay cozy at home with a rich, caramelized, satisfying dinner for your takeout craving.
Get the Recipe: Stovetop Pineapple Pork Tenderloin

Panko Crusted Rockfish

A white bowl with Stovetop Pineapple Pork Tenderloin in it.
Panko Crusted Rockfish. Photo credit: Renee Nicole's Kitchen.

Panko Crusted Rockfish offers a light yet satisfying option with a crispy panko coating that provides a delightful crunch. This dish, which can be prepared in about 25 minutes, features rockfish fillets as the star, with a crust that has just the right amount of texture and flavor. It's a simple way to enjoy a comforting seafood dinner that doesn't weigh you down.
Get the Recipe: Panko Crusted Rockfish

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