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Top 48 30-Minute Dinner Recipes
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Baked Parmesan Chicken Spinach Salad with Potatoes
A crisp panko-Parmesan crusted chicken breast served over baby spinach and roasted Yukon Gold potatoes, finished with a…
Pan-Seared Chicken with Dijon Dill Sauce, Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
Juicy pan-seared chicken gets a quick sour cream, Dijon and dill pan sauce, served with crisp roasted Yukon…
Blackened Pan-Crisped Shrimp Tacos with Red Cabbage Carrot Slaw
Tender shrimp get a quick cornstarch coating and hot-pan sear for a crisp, golden bite, then tuck into…
Lemony Chili Shrimp Rice Bowls with Basil Zucchini Ribbons
Tender chili-spiced shrimp, cool lemony zucchini ribbons, scallion jasmine rice and a warm lemon-butter drizzle come together in…
Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Kale, Pine Nuts and Sage Brown Butter
Tender butternut squash agnolotti tossed with garlicky kale, shallot, Parmesan, pine nuts and a nutty sage brown butter…
Sirloin Steak with Dijon-Parsley Butter, Roasted Yukon Potatoes and Garlic Green Beans
A simple steak dinner with seared sirloin finished in the oven, roasted Yukon Gold potatoes, garlicky green beans…
Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp, Grape Tomatoes and Tarragon Cream
Tender lobster ravioli and juicy shrimp are tossed with softened grape tomatoes, garlic, sour cream, butter and fresh…
Garlic Shrimp Tagliatelle with Heirloom Tomatoes and Lemon Cream
Fresh tagliatelle is tossed with garlicky shrimp, juicy heirloom grape tomatoes, chili, butter, sour cream and lemon for…
Hoisin Garlic Shrimp with Ginger-Scallion Rice and Roasted Green Beans
Sweet-savory hoisin shrimp cooks quickly in a hot pan and is served over fragrant ginger-scallion jasmine rice with…
Honey Soy Ginger Chicken with Jasmine Rice and Snow Peas
A quick skillet chicken dinner with a glossy honey-soy ginger glaze, tender-crisp snow peas, lime and fluffy jasmine…
Sirloin Steak with Dijon Parsley Butter, Roasted Yukon Potatoes and Garlic Green Beans
A simple steak dinner with seared sirloin, golden roasted Yukon potatoes, crisp-tender green beans and a quick Dijon…
Maple-Balsamic Skillet Chicken with Smoky Sweet Potatoes and Roasted Broccoli
A fast, balanced chicken dinner with a glossy maple-balsamic pan glaze, tender microwave sweet potatoes and crisp roasted…
Broiled Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon with Ginger Jasmine Rice and Green Beans
A fast, flavorful salmon dinner with glossy teriyaki glaze, sesame seeds, tender green beans and fragrant ginger-scallion jasmine…
Beef Burgers with Baked Cheddar Crisps, Onion Jam and Roasted Broccoli
Juicy beef burgers get a crunchy upgrade with lacy baked cheddar crisps, sweet-tangy red onion jam, fresh tomato…
Herbes De Provence Chicken with Tomato Mozzarella Farro
Juicy skillet-seared chicken seasoned with herbes de Provence is served over warm farro tossed with grape tomatoes, fresh…
Balsamic Sirloin Steak with Arugula and Rosemary Sweet Potato Wedges
Juicy sliced sirloin is served over peppery arugula with warm grape tomatoes in a balsamic oregano vinaigrette and…
Crispy Panko-Cheddar Chicken with Sweet Potato Mash and Roasted Broccoli
Juicy baked chicken gets a crunchy cheddar-panko topping and is served with buttery mashed sweet potatoes and roasted…
Paprika-Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Lemon Green Beans and Israeli Couscous
Juicy chicken cutlets get a savory panko, Parmesan and hot smoked paprika crust, then roast alongside lemony green…
Honey-Ginger Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin with Asparagus and Basmati Rice
Tender strips of pork tenderloin are tossed with crisp asparagus in a glossy soy, hoisin, honey, garlic and…
Saucy Ground Pork Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Chipotle Crema
Warm flour tortillas are filled with spiced ground pork, sautéed poblano, quick-pickled red onion, fresh tomato, Monterey Jack,…
Creamy Poblano Penne with Blackened Chicken and Monterey Jack
A smoky, creamy chicken penne pasta with charred poblano, Roma tomato, scallions, garlic, cream cheese and Monterey Jack.
Spiced Tilapia Tacos with Mango Red Cabbage Slaw and Chipotle Crema
Quick tilapia tacos layered with crisp mango-cabbage slaw, fresh cilantro and a smoky chipotle sour cream drizzle, ready…
Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Balsamic Shallot Glaze
Juicy pork tenderloin gets seared, roasted and finished in a glossy cherry-balsamic pan glaze, then served with thyme-roasted…
Pan-Seared Ranch Steak with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce, Roasted Broccoli and Garlic Ciabatta
A simple steak dinner with a bold crushed-peppercorn sauce, roasted broccoli and warm garlic ciabatta on the side.
Dukkah-Crusted Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Snap Peas
A crisp dukkah coating gives pan-seared chicken nutty crunch, while roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed snap peas and lime…
Ginger-Teriyaki Seared Steak with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes and Sesame Broccoli
A savory steak dinner with glossy ginger-teriyaki sauce, creamy wasabi sour cream mashed potatoes and sesame-roasted broccoli.
Creamy Tarragon Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp and Grape Tomatoes
Tender lobster ravioli, shrimp, sweet grape tomatoes, garlic and tarragon come together in a buttery sour cream sauce…
Skillet Orzo with Italian Chicken Sausage, Tomatoes, Spinach and Crispy Parmesan
A cozy skillet orzo dinner with Italian chicken sausage, juicy grape tomatoes, chopped spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan and a…
Creamy Cheddar Grits with Spicy Shrimp, Collards and Blistered Tomatoes
Creamy cheddar grits topped with chili-flecked shrimp, garlicky collard greens and blistered grape tomatoes make a hearty Southern-inspired…
Italian-Seasoned Chicken with Lemon Orzo and Cheesy Roasted Zucchini
Tender pan-seared chicken is served over bright lemon-parsley orzo with roasted zucchini and tomatoes finished under the broiler…
Hoisin-Glazed Shrimp Bowls with Ginger-Scallion Rice
Sweet-savory hoisin shrimp, fragrant jasmine rice with ginger and scallions, blistered green beans, lime and sesame seeds make…
Dijon Herb Butter Sirloin with Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes and Garlicky Green Beans
A seared sirloin steak finished in the oven and topped with Dijon parsley butter, served with roasted Yukon…
Southwest-Spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Bell Peppers and Feta
Juicy pan-seared chicken gets a lime-zested Southwest spice rub and is served over roasted sweet potatoes, red and…
Italian-Herbed Chicken with Lemon Orzo and Cheesy Roasted Zucchini
Tender Italian-seasoned chicken is served over bright lemon-parsley orzo with roasted zucchini and tomato finished under the broiler…
Sweet-Spiced Beef Tacos with Poblano and Pineapple Salsa
Warm flour tortillas are filled with taco-spiced ground beef, sautéed poblano and onion, bright pineapple-tomato salsa, lime crema…
Spaghetti with Beef, Zucchini and Thyme Tomato Sauce
A hearty 30-minute spaghetti dinner tossed with browned ground beef, tender zucchini, crushed tomatoes, garlic, thyme, Italian seasoning,…
Creamy Skillet Cheese Tortelloni with Asparagus, Pesto and Parmesan Crumbs
A bubbling skillet of cheese tortelloni simmered in a creamy pesto sauce with tender asparagus, then finished under…
Green Salsa Chicken Enchiladas with Charred Pepper and Spicy Crema
Tender spiced chicken, charred green pepper, warm flour tortillas, tangy green salsa, melted Mexican cheese and a hot…
Chipotle Adobo Sirloin with Crispy Potato, Poblano and Corn Hash
Seared sirloin gets a smoky-creamy adobo sauce and a bright, hearty hash of roasted russet potato, poblano, onion,…
Garlicky Lemon-Parmesan Linguine with Pan-Seared Chicken and Spinach
A bright, buttery linguine dinner tossed with spinach, sliced chicken, garlic, lemon zest, crushed peppercorns and Parmesan.
Crispy Parmesan Chicken Cutlets with Lemon Cream Spaghetti and Roasted Tomatoes
Golden baked chicken cutlets get a savory Parmesan-panko topping and are served with spaghetti tossed in a creamy…
Vinegar BBQ Chicken with Creamy Cheddar Gemelli and Green Beans
Tender pan-seared chicken gets coated in a tangy barbecue-vinegar glaze and served with creamy cheddar gemelli and simply…
Golden Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Lime Cabbage Slaw
Cornstarch-coated shrimp fry up golden and light, then get tucked into warm corn tortillas with tangy red cabbage…
Herbes De Provence Sirloin with Balsamic Mozzarella Orzo
Tender sirloin seasoned with Herbes de Provence is seared and served over warm orzo tossed with garlic, grape…
Spicy Pork Rice Noodles with Mini Peppers, Red Cabbage and Peanuts
A colorful pork and rice noodle stir-fry with Thai seasoning, sweet mini bell peppers, red cabbage, soy sauce,…
Spiced Beef Tacos with Poblano, Pineapple Salsa and Lime Crema
Warm flour tortillas filled with taco-spiced beef, sautéed poblano and onion, juicy pineapple-tomato salsa, lime crema and fresh…
Spicy Pancetta Penne with Tomato Arrabbiata and Spinach
Penne pasta tossed in a lively tomato arrabbiata sauce with pancetta, red onion, garlic, fresh chili, spinach and…
Lemon Orzo Chicken with Cheesy Roasted Zucchini and Tomatoes
Tender Italian-seasoned chicken is served over bright lemon orzo with roasted zucchini and tomato finished under the broiler…
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