“Short on time and tired of cooking? I’m taking care of you today,” Culinary Producer Nicole McLaughlin said in her most recent video. She rounded up five of her favorite 30-minute dinner recipes to get you through the week. Plus, they’re all easy on the wallet.
Chicken Pot Pasta
Peyton Beckwith
“This chicken pot pasta is a 30-minute dinner that pleases everyone,” according to Nicole. “Creamy with plenty of Parmesan cheese, it’s a cozy dish for cold nights.”
Chicken Chip Bake
Peyton Beckwith
Nicole’s chicken chip bake is “a tasty casserole of chicken, pinto beans, and plenty of red and green enchilada sauce, layered with thick-cut tortilla chips.”
Air-Fried Bang Bang Salmon
Allrecipes/Qi Ai
“Easy, fast, and tasty,” Nicole raved about this easy recipe. “These tender, air-fried salmon fillets are full of subtly sweet and spicy flavor. Serve with rice and a green vegetable for the perfect healthy dinner.”
Classic Cuban-Style Picadillo
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This is one of our go-to family recipes – I make it every month or two and serve it over rice.” —Meredith
Pork Chop Steaks
Peyton Beckwith
This budget-friendly “steak” is cheaper—and, we think, better—than beef.
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