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30 Minute Meals

[heart_this] · Mar 26, 2023 · 3 Comments

30 Minute Meals

Quick, easy, healthy and tasty 30 minutes meals – meals that are ready in less than 30 minutes!

Very often we are extremely busy and it seems like we don’t have the time to cook a proper meal but there are plenty of quick, easy and tasty recipes that can be made in 30 minutes or less and I like to keep a list of them on hand for those busy nights. Below you will find some of my favourite meals that can be made in 30 minutes or less and none of them sacrifice anything in the way of flavour! These quick and easy meals range from the staple chicken and pasta dishes, to soups, salads, burgers, pizzas, fish, Chinese takeout fakeout and even a few kid friendly meals. Many of these recipes use ingredients that are already in your pantry or freezer so you really just need to throw in some fresh ingredients like veggies or a salad for a side dish and you are good to go. The next time you are in a rush to get something ready for dinner on a busy night, don’t reach for the phone to order takeout, reach for your list of your favourite 30 minute meals.

Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine AlfredoCajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Stuffed ChickenBacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken
Chicken in a Creamy Parmesan and Sundried Tomato SauceChicken in a Creamy Parmesan and Sundried Tomato Sauce
Chicken and Avocado BurritosChicken and Avocado Burritos
Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled ChickenPesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken
Creamy Parmesan Tomato and Spinach Tortellini SoupCreamy Parmesan Tomato and Spinach Tortellini Soup
Quinoa White Chicken ChiliQuinoa White Chicken Chili
Spinach and Artichoke Skillet Chicken with Sundried TomatoesSpinach and Artichoke Skillet Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes
Cilantro and Lime SalmonCilantro and Lime Salmon
Shrimp ScampiShrimp Scampi
Chicken PiccataChicken Piccata
Chicken Parmesan SoupChicken Parmesan Soup
Zucchini Pizza BitesZucchini Pizza Bites
Pad ThaiPad Thai
Vietnamese Summer Roll SaladVietnamese Summer Roll Salad
20 Minute Light Mongolian Beef20 Minute Light Mongolian Beef
Pizza Quesadillas (aka Pizzadillas)Pizza Quesadillas (aka Pizzadillas)
Spinach and Artichoke Dip PastaSpinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta
Quick and Easy Chinese Hot and Sour SoupQuick and Easy Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Alfredo PastaRoasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Alfredo Pasta
Southwestern Grilled Chicken Jalapeno Popper SaladSouthwestern Grilled Chicken Jalapeno Popper Salad
Thai Lemon ShrimpThai Lemon Shrimp
Chicken and Mushroom Skillet in a Creamy Asiago and Mustard SauceChicken and Mushroom Skillet in a Creamy Asiago and Mustard Sauce
Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini NoodlesShrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Thai Chicken Pizza with Sweet Chili SauceThai Chicken Pizza with Sweet Chili Sauce
Chicken Carnitas Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower RiceChicken Carnitas Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Tortellini ChiliTortellini Chili
Shrimp Linguine in a Tomato and Feta Sauce (aka Shrimp Saganaki Linguine)Shrimp Linguine in a Tomato and Feta Sauce (aka Shrimp Saganaki Linguine)
Jalapeno Popper Corn FrittersJalapeno Popper Corn Fritters
Maple-Miso Dijon SalmonMaple-Miso Dijon Salmon
Honey Dijon Pretzel ChickenHoney Dijon Pretzel Chicken
Caprese Chicken Pesto PastaCaprese Chicken Pesto Pasta
Blackened Catfish TacosBlackened Catfish Tacos
Spicy Peanut Chicken QuesadillasSpicy Peanut Chicken Quesadillas
Taco SaladTaco Salad
Sweet Chili Chicken SaladSweet Chili Chicken Salad
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper BurgersBacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Burgers
20 Minute Light Orange Chicken20 Minute Light Orange Chicken
Bacon Jam and Guacamole Quesadilla topped with a Fried Egg and Bacon Jam Vinaigrette DrizzleBacon Jam and Guacamole Quesadilla topped with a Fried Egg and Bacon Jam Vinaigrette Drizzle
Avocado and Goat Cheese Alfredo PastaAvocado and Goat Cheese Alfredo Pasta
BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy Avocado DressingBBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Carne Asada (Grilled Marinated Steak)Carne Asada (Grilled Marinated Steak)
Buffalo Chicken BurgersBuffalo Chicken Burgers
Salmon TeriyakiSalmon Teriyaki
Balsamic Strawberry and Chicken Pizza with Sweet Onions and Smoked BaconBalsamic Strawberry and Chicken Pizza with Sweet Onions and Smoked Bacon
Roasted Brussels Sprout CarbonaraRoasted Brussels Sprout Carbonara
Chicken Fried Cauliflower RiceChicken Fried Cauliflower Rice
Crispy Baked Thai Peanut Sauce Coated ChickenCrispy Baked Thai Peanut Sauce Coated Chicken
Honey Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Stir FryHoney Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
BBQ Chicken, Apple, Bacon and Cheddar QuesadillasBBQ Chicken, Apple, Bacon and Cheddar Quesadillas
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Salad with Creamy Feta and Dill DressingGrilled Chicken Souvlaki Salad with Creamy Feta and Dill Dressing
Burgers Smothered in a Caramelized Onion, Mushroom and Blue Cheese SauceBurgers Smothered in a Caramelized Onion, Mushroom and Blue Cheese Sauce
Cauliflower ChowderCauliflower Chowder
Fajita BurgersFajita Burgers
Tilapia Baked in Thai Green CurryTilapia Baked in Thai Green Curry
Skinny Chicken SaltimboccaSkinny Chicken Saltimbocca
Creamy Lemon Grilled Chicken, Asparagus and Artichoke PastaCreamy Lemon Grilled Chicken, Asparagus and Artichoke Pasta
Asparagus and Lemon and Basil Ricotta Stuffed Salmon Rolls with Lemon SauceAsparagus and Lemon and Basil Ricotta Stuffed Salmon Rolls with Lemon Sauce
Balsamic Honey and Mustard Pork ChopsBalsamic Honey and Mustard Pork Chops
Taco Lime Grilled ShrimpTaco Lime Grilled Shrimp
Raspberry Balsamic Chipotle Grilled Pork ChopsRaspberry Balsamic Chipotle Grilled Pork Chops
Grilled BBQ Chicken, Zucchini and Corn Quinoa SaladGrilled BBQ Chicken, Zucchini and Corn Quinoa Salad
Chipotle Lime SalmonChipotle Lime Salmon
Thai Peanut Chicken Avocado BurritosThai Peanut Chicken Avocado Burritos
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Goat Cheese Skillet ChickenCreamy Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Goat Cheese Skillet Chicken
Honey Mustard Grilled Pork ChopsHoney Mustard Grilled Pork Chops
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Asparagus and Pistachio Pesto and Mozzarella Stuffed ChickenBacon Wrapped Asparagus, Asparagus and Pistachio Pesto and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
Cuban Mojo Grilled Pork ChopsCuban Mojo Grilled Pork Chops
Thai Peanut Chicken SauteThai Peanut Chicken Saute
BBQ Chicken COBB Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch DressingBBQ Chicken COBB Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
Bacon BBQ Chicken SkewersBacon BBQ Chicken Skewers
Creamy Lemon ChickenCreamy Lemon Chicken
Apricot Dijon Glazed SalmonApricot Dijon Glazed Salmon
Creamy Cajun Tomato and Garlic Shrimp PastaCreamy Cajun Tomato and Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Balsamic Caprese Baked ChickenBalsamic Caprese Baked Chicken
Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf and Turf)Steak in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Surf and Turf)
Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi SoupCreamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
Chicken FrancaiseChicken Francaise
Garlic Butter Skillet Steak Bites and PotatoesGarlic Butter Skillet Steak Bites and Potatoes
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy JoesPhilly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini SkilletCheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini Skillet
Pico de Gallo ChickenPico de Gallo Chicken
Grilled Chicken ShawarmaGrilled Chicken Shawarma
Chicken and Avocado QuesadillasChicken and Avocado Quesadillas
Skillet Chicken VerdeSkillet Chicken Verde
Skillet Sweet Chili ChickenSkillet Sweet Chili Chicken
Spicy Garlic Shrimp PastaSpicy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)
Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha BowlsThai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowls
Skillet Chicken SataySkillet Chicken Satay
Chicken TeriyakiChicken Teriyaki
Chicken Parmesan Salisbury SteakChicken Parmesan Salisbury Steak
Parmesan and Herb Crusted Salmon with Lemon Cream SauceParmesan and Herb Crusted Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce
Baked Chicken Enchilada CasseroleBaked Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Asiago Cauliflower and Quinoa ChowderAsiago Cauliflower and Quinoa Chowder
Cajun Chicken Alfredo Stuffed ShellsCajun Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Pesto Smashed Chickpea and Avocado SandwichPesto Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich

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  1. Emily says

    February 22, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    I am loving all of the soups in this list. You always need a handful of quick yummy meals. Saving this post for later.

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  2. Grandbabycakes says

    February 22, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    Kevin, I want every single one of these. They are fantastic!

    Reply
  3. Administration Office Arrow Companies says

    December 21, 2015 at 1:28 am

    What a bunch of great ideas! So refreshing and with a nice unique twist. Can't wait to try some.

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