It’s always a struggle to figure out what’s for dinner. Building up a repertoire of easy-to-make, delicious-to-eat recipes takes time, but boy, it sure can help on those busy nights! We’ve gathered up a few more tasty dishes to add to your easy, weeknight recipe collection. These six sensational recipes are filling, delicious, a cinch to make, and will satisfy just about any palate! And the best part? They can all be made in 30 minutes or less. It’s time to transform your weeknight cooking!
20-Minute Skillet Mushroom Chicken
Ready in 20 minutes, this skillet mushroom chicken is a hearty meal that you can whip up even on the busiest of nights. This recipe from The Mediterranean Dish is made with simply seasoned chicken breast and a creamy, light mushroom sauce made with chicken broth, extra virgin olive oil, butter, mushrooms, garlic, and green onion. There’s no need for heavy cream in this rich, indulgent sauce, but you can add a bit if you’d like!
20-Minute Flank Steak Fajitas
These flank steak fajitas from The Stay at Home Chef will hit the spot when you’re craving some real Texas beef but just don’t have the time to cook. These are made entirely from scratch and come together in just 20 minutes. The thinly sliced flank steak (which is better eaten medium rare) cooks up in just two to three minutes. Enjoy!
15-Minute Easy Edamame Peanut Noodles
If you’re short on time and ingredients, try these Thai-inspired edamame peanut noodles from Grateful Grazer. This vegetarian dish is kind of a simplified plant-based take on pad Thai. With prep and cook time, it can be whipped up in just 15 minutes. With a meal this simple and this tasty, you’ll have no excuse to order out!
30-Minute Juicy Baked Pork Tenderloin
Juicy baked pork tenderloin in under 30 minutes? You bet! This recipe from The Endless Meal has a nearly 5-star rating from more than 850 reviews! Pork tenderloins and pork loins are two different cuts of meat so make sure you’re grabbing tenderloin for this dish. The pork is coated in a delicious spice rub, which gives it a beautiful crust while baking.
25-Minute Creamy Pesto Shrimp
This easy dish from Sally’s Baking Addiction can be served with salad, veggies, rice or pasta. Buy your favorite store-bought pesto to make this an easy weeknight meal (or if you have a few extra minutes, make the homemade pesto included in this recipe). This pescatarian-friendly dish is cheesy, layered with flavor, and hard to resist! If you prefer, you can substitute chicken for the shrimp.
30-Minute Chicken Penne Pasta
This one-pot meal takes less than 30 minutes to get on the table and it’s a great one to serve if you’ve got picky eaters in the house. This recipe from Crazy for Crust has just seven ingredients but you’d never know it, and it couldn’t be easier to make. Yum!
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