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Top 48 20-Minute Dinner Recipes
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Oven-Baked Southwest Chicken Quesadillas with Pineapple Salsa
Crisp flour tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, green bell pepper, onion, Monterey Jack and pepper jack, served with…
Lemony Couscous Bowls with Turmeric-Paprika Chicken and Yogurt Sauce
Fluffy spiced couscous, golden chicken strips, crisp cucumber-tomato salad and a garlicky lemon yogurt drizzle make a bright,…
Creamy Spinach-Ricotta Ravioli with Chicken Sausage, Tomato and Lemon
Tender spinach-ricotta ravioli tossed with Italian chicken sausage, Roma tomato, scallions and a tangy sour cream pan sauce…
Tangy Vinegar BBQ Chicken with Chive Mac and Green Beans
Pan-seared chicken gets coated in a sticky barbecue-vinegar glaze and served with creamy cheddar chive pasta and tender…
Sheet-Pan Panko Chicken with Maple Dijon Sauce, Potato Wedges and Carrots
Golden panko-crusted chicken cutlets get a sweet-tangy maple Dijon finish alongside roasted potato wedges and carrots for an…
Creamy Garlic-Herb Cavatappi with Cremini Mushrooms and Parmesan
Twisty cavatappi pasta is tossed with browned cremini mushrooms, scallions, garlic-herb butter, cream cheese, milk, flour and Parmesan…
Skillet Lemon-Rosemary Chicken with Parmesan Israeli Couscous
Tender chicken cutlets simmered with lemon, rosemary, garlic, chili flakes and juicy heirloom grape tomatoes, served over Parmesan…
Spicy Shrimp Pasta with Zucchini and Garlic Herb Butter
A bold shrimp pasta tossed with zucchini, sliced chili pepper, garlic herb butter, Parmesan and a splash of…
Pan-Seared Sirloin Salad with Charred Nectarines, Feta and Pecans
A savory-sweet sirloin salad with warm charred nectarine wedges, mixed greens, tangy feta, crunchy pecans and a simple…
Spicy Korean Chili Beef Meatballs with Green Beans and Jasmine Rice
Tender baked beef meatballs are coated in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce and served with roasted green beans over…
Ground Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowls with Cucumber and Carrots
Savory-sweet bulgogi-style ground beef is served over jasmine rice with tender carrots, crisp pickled cucumber, sesame seeds, scallions…
Spicy Honey-Sriracha Beef Meatballs with Sesame Rice and Roasted Green Beans
Tender baked beef meatballs are coated in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce and served with sesame jasmine rice and…
Creamy Lemon Parmesan Penne with Chicken, Zucchini and Basil
A bright, creamy penne pasta tossed with chopped chicken breast, sautéed zucchini, toasted garlic, lemon, Parmesan and fresh…
Ginger Shrimp and Broccoli Rice Bowls with Sweet Chili Soy Glaze
Seared shrimp and tender broccoli are coated in a glossy sweet chili, soy and ginger sauce, then served…
Soy-Ginger Beef Rice Bowls with Zucchini, Mushrooms and Carrots
A savory beef and vegetable rice bowl with jasmine rice, soy-ginger seasoning, sesame oil and a touch of…
Tangy BBQ Chicken with Cheddar Gemelli and Green Beans
A quick stovetop chicken dinner with sticky vinegar barbecue sauce, creamy cheddar gemelli and tender green beans.
Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Couscous Bowls with Hummus
Tender yogurt-marinated chicken, turmeric couscous, roasted zucchini and tomato, hummus, garlicky sour cream sauce and hot sauce come…
Tuscan-Spiced Chicken Spaghetti with Parmesan Cream Sauce
Tender chopped chicken breast, spaghetti, tomatoes, basil, lemon and a Parmesan cream cheese sauce come together for a…
Creamy Chicken Penne with White Cheddar Ranch Sauce and Crispy Onions
Tender chicken cutlets, penne pasta, white cheddar and buttermilk ranch dressing come together in a creamy skillet pasta…
Southwest Chicken Rice Bowls with Tomato Salsa and Lime Crema
A colorful bowl of turmeric jasmine rice, Southwest-spiced chicken, sautéed green pepper, fresh tomato salsa, lime crema and…
Tex-Mex Steak Rice Bowls with Charred Green Pepper and Smoky Crema
Tender diced steak, cilantro-lime jasmine rice, charred green pepper and onion, fresh tomato salsa and smoky red pepper…
Creamy Mushroom Cavatappi Pasta with Parmesan and Scallions
This creamy mushroom cavatappi pasta is loaded with earthy cremini mushrooms, a rich garlic herb sauce and a…
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Herb Couscous and Lemony Roasted Carrots
Golden Parmesan-crusted chicken baked on a sheet pan with lemony carrots, served over fluffy garlic herb couscous. A…
Quick Korean Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowls with Pickled Cucumber and Sriracha Crema
A speedy Korean-inspired bowl with savory ground beef bulgogi, quick-pickled cucumber ribbons, tender carrots and a spicy sriracha…
Spicy Tempura Shrimp Tacos with Southwest Slaw and Pickled Jalapeño
These crispy tempura shrimp tacos are loaded with creamy southwest slaw, pickled jalapeño and zesty lime. A quick…
Pan-Seared Chicken with Creamy Dill Sauce, Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
Juicy pan-seared chicken cutlets are served with a creamy dill and Dijon sauce, alongside roasted potatoes and tender…
Ultimate French Dip Sandwich with Caramelized Onion Gravy and Side Salad
Tender beef, caramelized onions and melted cheese on crusty baguette, served with a rich onion gravy for dipping…
Creamy Lemon Spaghetti with Italian-Seasoned Chicken and Zucchini
This creamy lemon spaghetti with Italian-seasoned chicken and zucchini is a bright, satisfying pasta dish that comes together…
Brown Sugar Bourbon Chicken with Apple Pan Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Zesty Green Beans
Juicy chicken cutlets coated in brown sugar bourbon spice, seared to perfection and topped with a buttery apple…
Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry with Bok Choy and Jasmine Rice
This quick and flavorful Thai basil pork stir-fry features tender bok choy, ground pork and a zesty sriracha…
Crispy Breaded Pork Cutlets with Garlic Bread and Apple Celery Salad
Golden, crunchy pork cutlets paired with buttery garlic bread and a fresh apple-celery salad with sunflower seeds-a quick…
Creamy Garlic Chili Chicken Pasta with Tomato and Parsley
A creamy twist on classic aglio e olio, featuring Italian-seasoned chicken, fresh tomato and a hint of chili.
Spicy Maple Glazed Chicken with Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Roasted Green Beans
Crispy panko-crusted chicken cutlets drizzled with a spicy maple syrup sauce, served alongside creamy mashed sweet potatoes and…
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