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30 minute meals

30 minute meals means cooking dinner doesn't need to be complicated to taste great. With this list of easy dinner recipes for families and kids, I'm confident you will find healthy and easy dinner ideas for tonight!

Dinner recipes include Chicken, Chinese, vegetarian, ground beef, pork, and low carb recipes. There's something for everyone to love. Several recipes are kid-friendly and toddler approved!

Some personal favorite 30-minute meals include Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos, Homemade Spaghetti Sauce and Baked Ziti, along with this list of Healthy Dinner Recipes!

The search for a simple and delicious dinner recipe is over!

Hibachi Chicken

Hibachi Chicken

By Lauren Allen on November 25, 2019

Taco Soup

Taco Soup

By Lauren Allen on November 23, 2019

Pork Chops with Creamy Mustard Sauce

Pork Chops with Creamy Mustard Sauce

By Lauren Allen on October 1, 2019

Thai Basil Beef (Pad Gra Prow)

Thai Basil Beef (Pad Gra Prow)

By Lauren Allen on September 10, 2019, Updated November 6, 2019

Creamy Tomato and Spinach Tortellini Soup

Creamy Tomato and Spinach Tortellini Soup

By Lauren Allen on August 20, 2019

Mexican Pizzas (Taco Bell Copycat)

Mexican Pizzas (Taco Bell Copycat)

By Lauren Allen on July 30, 2019, Updated September 21, 2019

Arroz Chaufa (Peruvian Fried Rice)

Arroz Chaufa (Peruvian Fried Rice)

By Lauren Allen on July 28, 2019, Updated September 17, 2019

Healthy Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Healthy Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

By Lauren Allen on July 15, 2019, Updated October 26, 2019

The BEST Black Bean Burger

The BEST Black Bean Burger

By Lauren Allen on June 17, 2019, Updated November 2, 2019

Easy Instant Pot Stroganoff

Easy Instant Pot Stroganoff

By Lauren Allen on May 23, 2019, Updated July 13, 2019

Chicken Caprese

Chicken Caprese

By Lauren Allen on May 8, 2019, Updated August 9, 2019

Cashew Chicken Wraps

Cashew Chicken Wraps

By Lauren Allen on May 3, 2019, Updated November 5, 2019

Chinese Chow Mein

Chinese Chow Mein

By Lauren Allen on March 11, 2019, Updated November 12, 2019

Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti

By Lauren Allen on November 26, 2018, Updated October 4, 2019

Chicken Fajitas Foil Packets

Chicken Fajitas Foil Packets

By Lauren Allen on May 28, 2018, Updated August 9, 2019

Classic French Toast

Classic French Toast

By Lauren Allen on April 18, 2018, Updated November 5, 2019

Creamy Tomato and Spinach Tortellini

Creamy Tomato and Spinach Tortellini

By Lauren Allen on April 9, 2018, Updated August 9, 2019

Grilled Fish Tacos

Grilled Fish Tacos

By Lauren Allen on April 2, 2018, Updated August 9, 2019

Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos

Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos

By Lauren Allen on March 26, 2018, Updated August 9, 2019

Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

By Lauren Allen on February 19, 2018, Updated August 9, 2019

Korean Ground Beef Bowls

Korean Ground Beef Bowls

By Lauren Allen on February 12, 2018, Updated August 9, 2019

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