If you have 30 minutes, then you have time to make these complete dinners. We’ve gathered a full week’s worth of recipes, pairing some of our favorite main dishes with top-rated side dishes. There’s a lot of variety in the mix to keep things interesting. These are complete meals that are ready in the time it takes to watch your favorite sitcom.
Shrimp Tortilla Soup and Side in 30 Minutes
Top this spicy shrimp tortilla soup with your favorite taco toppings (tortilla strips, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, sour cream) and enjoy it with quick-and-easy creamy Mexican corn.
30 Minute Blackened Chicken Menu
Photo by Yoly.
A packet of dry ranch dressing makes quick work of these tasty chicken thighs. “Using a cast iron skillet means these blackened ranch chicken thighs take only a few minutes to cook,” says Allrecipes Allstar Yoly. “Great for a weeknight dinner.” For a side dish, we have a couple of options: a fresh kale salad that’s tossed and ready in 10 minutes or a simple cabbage salad ready in about 25.
30 Minute Asian Noodle Bowl Menu
Pictured: Asian Ground Beef Noodle Bowls.
Yoly
Here’s a super quick-and-easy noodle bowl paired with a simple sugar snap peas recipe or a quick cucumber salad. The noodle bowl features ground beef, ramen noodles, and mixed vegetables cooked in a umami-packed sauce. “Great for a busy school night,” says Allrecipes Allstar Yoly.
20 Minute Sizzling Southwest Burgers
lutzflcat
Serve these Sizzling Southwest Burgers with a healthy Mexican-inspired chopped salad featuring corn, black beans, avocado, and tortilla chips tossed with romaine lettuce in a quick homemade dressing. Enjoy with tortilla chips and salsa.
Fab Fish Dinner in 30 Minutes
Tammy Lynn
This simple tilapia recipe is a broiled beauty, served with super quick sides of orzo, rice, and sautéed spinach.
30 Minute Veggie Pizza Night
Allrecipes
This pizza swaps in healthy hummus for the usual red sauce. Top it with your favorite veggies and cheese. Enjoy with a simple green salad for a quick and healthy mid-week meal.
30 Minute Shrimp Supper
Photo by naples34102.
You’ll toss sautéed shrimp and sugar snap peas with pasta, add a quick salad, and if you like, end the meal with a scoop of cool, refreshing lemon sorbet. To save time, use frozen shrimp that are already peeled and deveined.
30 Minute Burrito Night
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Quick and easy black bean burritos pair with a simple salsa salad and Mexican-inspired rice for a healthy meal that’s on the table in 30 minutes.