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Quick Dinner Ideas – Need to get dinner on the table fast? Don’t have time to prep a bunch of stuff or stand around cooking for 45 minutes? Here are 20 quick dinner ideas that you can get on the table in 15-30 minutes!
Getting dinner on the table during the week can be a challenge sometimes. Everyone is busy and running around, getting home at different times, having practice, or games, or a million other things. So dinner needs to be done fast.
I don’t like to rely on take out, or drive through on those nights, I would rather still have a home cooked meal. Now, sometimes that isn’t always possible, but with a little planning most of the time it is.
Today I am rounding up 20 of my favorite quick dinner ideas, so you can get dinner on the table fast! Nothing takes over 30 minutes from start to finish, and some of them are only 15 minutes. You can do this!! Which ones do you want to try first?
5 from 5 votes
Beef Burrito Skillet
Beef Burrito Skillet – Mix up your taco night with this one pan meal that tastes like a beef burrito in a pan! Top with your favorite taco toppings!
Honey Sesame Chicken Salad Wraps – Broccoli slaw coated in a creamy honey sesame dressing. Wrapped with crispy chicken for a quick and easy meal.
3.74 from 23 votes
One Pan Spicy Garlic Shrimp
One Pan Spicy Garlic Shrimp – dinner is ready in 15 minutes, with this super flavorful, a little spicy, garlic shrimp recipe.
Honey Sriracha Chicken Bites
Sweet and just a little bit spicy, these Honey Sriracha Chicken Bites disappeared lightning fast. Tender, bite size chunks of chicken cook in just minutes and then are tossed with an irresistible sticky glaze.
Hamburger Steaks with Mushroom Gravy -easy comfort food that won’t break the bank! Rich mushroom gravy over tender hamburger steaks is a great weeknight dinner.
4.63 from 16 votes
Homemade Hamburger Helper Lasagna
Homemade Hamburger Helper Lasagna – skip the box and try this homemade version. Just a few ingredients, ready in minutes, and the whole family will love it!
Italian Meatball Soup
Italian Meatball Soup – A hearty, flavorful soup with tender meatballs, ditalini pasta, and a rich tomato broth. This easy one-pot meal comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Pierogies Sausage Skillet – take a little shortcut from the store and turn pierogies into a quick and easy hearty meal with your favorite smoked sausage.
4.93 from 42 votes
Cashew Chicken
Cashew Chicken – Skip the take out and make this super easy cashew chicken recipe at home. Comes together in minutes using ingredients you probably already have!
One Pan Cheesy Sausage Pasta – get dinner on the table with these easy pasta recipe. Just one pan, 20 minutes, and you are done!
4.75 from 12 votes
Chicken Tostadas
Chicken Tostadas – A quick and easy Mexican dinner! A crispy corn tortilla piled high with guacamole, chicken and salsa. Take a shortcut from the store and this can be ready in no time!
4.50 from 46 votes
Big Mac Wraps
These Big Mac wraps are loaded with juicy beef, fresh veggies, and the perfect sauce. They're everything you love about cheeseburgers, but in a wrap!
These ground turkey Sloppy Joes are made with juicy turkey instead of ground beef, simmered in a rich, umami-packed homemade sauce. Ready in 30 minutes!
These baked chicken bites are made by slicing juicy boneless chicken into bite-sized pieces, then tossing them with seasoning, and baking them with plenty of butter!
These juicy air fryer salmon bites are packed with flavor thanks to an easy soy marinade. They're perfect over rice bowls and salads, ready in under 15 minutes!
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Welcome to Dinners, Dishes, & Desserts where my love of food meets my busy life. My name is Erin and I’m a casual home cook who loves to feed people. On this blog, you’ll find hundreds of quick and easy recipes made mostly from scratch. My days are spent in the kitchen, creating new recipes to share with family and friends.