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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.

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!

 

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?

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!
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!
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Honey Sesame Chicken Salad Wraps - Broccoli slaw coated in a creamy honey sesame dressing. Wrapped with crispy chicken for a quick and easy meal.
4 from 4 votes

Honey Sesame Chicken Salad Wraps

Honey Sesame Chicken Salad Wraps – Broccoli slaw coated in a creamy honey sesame dressing. Wrapped with crispy chicken for a quick and easy meal.
One Pan Spicy Garlic Shrimp - dinner is ready in 15 minutes, with this super flavorful, a little spicy, garlic shrimp recipe.
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.
close up chicken bites in a bowl

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.
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Chow Mein Noodles with Chicken is an easy recipe to get dinner on the table in minutes. So much better than take out in the same amount of time.
4.60 from 27 votes

Chow Mein Noodles with Chicken

Chow Mein Noodles with Chicken is an easy recipe to get dinner on the table in minutes.  So much better than take out in the same amount of time.
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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.
4.14 from 29 votes

Hamburger Steaks with Mushroom Gravy

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.
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!
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!
close up italian meatball soup in a bowl

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.
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Easy Coconut Chicken Curry - a quick and easy chicken curry with coconut milk for creamy and delicious dinner. 
4.80 from 5 votes

Easy Coconut Chicken Curry

Easy Coconut Chicken Curry – a quick and easy chicken curry with coconut milk for creamy and delicious dinner. 
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Pierogie Sausage Skillet - take a little shortcut from the store and turn pierogies into a quick and easy hearty meal with your favorite smoked sausage.
4.34 from 3 votes

Pierogies Sausage Skillet

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.
cropped in cashew chicken stir fry on a plate
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!
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One Pan Cheesy Sausage Pasta - get dinner on the table with these easy pasta recipe. Just one pan, 20 minutes, and you are done!

One Pan Cheesy Sausage Pasta

One Pan Cheesy Sausage Pasta – get dinner on the table with these easy pasta recipe. Just one pan, 20 minutes, and you are done!
chicken tostada with guacamole on a plate
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!
Two burger wraps on top of each other diagonally
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!
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close up healthy chicken salad in lettuce cups on a plate

Healthy Chicken Salad

This Healthy Chicken Salad is creamy, super flavorful and loaded with protein. A great lighter alternative to the traditional version.
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Close up of a ground turkey sloppy joes sandwich on a plate.

Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

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!
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Close up of baked chicken bites next to green salad on a plate.

Baked Chicken Bites

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!
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close up Italian subs cut in half

Italian Subs

Make Italian Subs at home, just like your favorite sandwich shop! Complete with a vinegar dressing and all the fresh toppings you desire!
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Salmon bites served with rice and edamame beans in a white bowl.
5 from 6 votes

Salmon Bites

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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Taco rice on a plate, topped with cilantro, with tortilla chips behind it
4.86 from 7 votes

Taco Rice

This taco rice is full of juicy beef, melty cheese, and tomato sauce. It's the perfect easy weeknight meal when you're craving Mexican food!
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About Erin Sellin

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.

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