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30 Minute Family Dinner Ideas

By Laura Fuentes Updated Oct 11, 2024

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When you only have 30 minutes to get a meal on the table, having a go-to list of family dinner ideas is a lifesaver!

Below, you’ll find easy and delicious recipes you can make with simple ingredients you probably already buy.

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Family Dinners in 30 Minutes

From delicious juicy chicken that’s seasoned to perfection, skillet meals, pasta dishes families devour, quick soups, veggies, and epic salads, you’ll find lots of family dinners you can make in 30 minutes today!

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Blackened Chicken Pasta
5 from 29 votes
Time is the only thing that stands between you and your new favorite meal.
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two cilantro lime chicken breasts with avocado salsa
Cilantro Lime Chicken Breasts with Avocado
4.95 from 40 votes
Juicy, fresh, and simple. This chicken has the best marinade ever!
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chili topped with avocado
Easy Red Chicken Chili Recipe
4.91 from 460 votes
This no-bean recipe is hands down the best paleo recipe!
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Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
5 from 52 votes
This easy and family-friendly recipe is super easy to make and is ready to eat in half an hour!
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large bowl of veggie tortilla soup
Vegetable Soup with Black Beans and Zucchini
5 from 11 votes
A great mid-week meal that is filling, nutritious, and one everyone will love.
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chicken and broccoli stir fry in a skillet
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
5 from 29 votes
Use leftovers for a super easy to make recipe that's full of protein and veggies.
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a plate with seven taco cupcakes
Taco Cupcakes
5 from 10 votes
These easy-to-make taco cups are filled with seasoned taco meat and topped with your favorite toppings.
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a salmon and rice bowl with spicy dressing
Salmon Avocado Bowls with Spicy Mayo
5 from 32 votes
Your favorite drizzled with spicy mayo but made healthy at home.
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Cajun Salmon Pasta
5 from 26 votes
The perfect family-friendly recipe for an epic weeknight meal!
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skillet of chicken tenders, sliced onions and sliced red, green and yellow peppers
Chicken with Peppers
5 from 35 votes
Everyone's favorite protein becomes an irresistibly simple and delicious meal!
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Healthier Loaded Nachos
5 from 37 votes
The best twist on the classic appetizer that also adds veggies.
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Baked Salmon and Cabbage
5 from 38 votes
Tasty and simple recipe that tastes gourmet, but easy to make at home.
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chicken asparagus pasta in a skillet
Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta
5 from 31 votes
Loaded with flavor and a light creamy sauce that makes each bite taste like perfection!
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Breakfast Tacos
5 from 10 votes
All these breakfast taco recipes can be made in 30 minutes or less!
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chicken asparagus pasta in a skillet
Easy Lemon Chicken Asparagus Pasta in a Skillet
4.99 from 76 votes
Makes an amazing 30-minute meal you can enjoy at home or pack for lunch!
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hand pulling a spoonful of chicken cordon bleu casserole from pan
Zesty Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
5 from 43 votes
The best comfort food that is made with real ingredients, and perfect for large crowds and picky eaters!
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large bowl of chicken broccoli teriyaki
Chicken Broccoli Teriyaki Bowls
5 from 24 votes
Teriyaki Bowls are great when you're craving takeout that's ready in a flash.
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bed of spaghetti squash on a white plate with chicken in garlic butter on top
Garlic Butter Chicken with Spaghetti Squash
4.94 from 47 votes
Your new family favorite is waiting for you. Full of delicious garlic butter sauce and juicy chicken.
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Thai Pasta Salad with Peanut Dressing
5 from 65 votes
Refreshing salad made with pasta, fresh veggies, and crushed peanuts tossed in a homemade peanut sauce.
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Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
5 from 37 votes
Creamy sun-dried tomatoes meet one skillet for an epic and easy weeknight dinner.
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Easy Taco Soup Recipe
5 from 27 votes
Everything you love about tacos by the spoon and it's ready in 30. Count me in!
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Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl (copycat)
5 from 30 votes
Your favorite burrito bowls made healthy and easy!
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Salsa Verde Chicken Pasta
5 from 37 votes
This one-skillet recipe has a smoky kick that's cheesy, delicious, and your family will love it!
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overhead view of hawaiian pork tacos on a plate
Hawaiian Pork Tacos (30-Min Recipe)
5 from 6 votes
This quick recipe will make your Taco Tuesdays epic!
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baked coconut fish tacos
Coconut Crusted Baked Fish Tacos
5 from 8 votes
Flaky fish layers and crisp outsides are what you get with these baked fish tacos.
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Baked Cajun Salmon | 3-Ingredients!
5 from 21 votes
An easy recipe that's quick to prep, and the oven does the rest!
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two cilantro lime chicken breasts with avocado salsa
Cilantro Lime Chicken Breasts with Avocado
4.95 from 40 votes
Transform plain chicken in as little as 15 minutes with this epic marinade.
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chicken vegetable teriyaki
Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
5 from 19 votes
Skip the take-out and enjoy your own at home!
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Roasted Veggie Tacos with Black Beans
5 from 19 votes
Flavorful and full of roasted veggies to hit the spot every time!
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turkey tamale skillet pie
Easy Skillet Tamale Pie
4.91 from 21 votes
When you don't have all day to make tamales this skillet recipe is it!
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Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
5 from 14 votes
A savory and cozy dish that's ready in 30 minutes.
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Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu
5 from 35 votes
This grain-free version tastes like the classic recipe with crisp, cheesy crust.
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Flank Steak Lime Marinade (Grill or Pan)
4.93 from 13 votes
The neatest, thinnest slices can be achieved with a thin blade or carving knife.
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In a hurry? Check out these Kid-Friendly 20-Minute Meals. They’re easy recipes to whip up any night of the week!

by Laura Fuentes

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