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Dinner In A Hurry - 30 Minute Favorites

by Staff Writer

Even the most patient cooks sometimes need a quick meal. We don't always have time to stand and stir and chop and dice and wait hours for dinner to roast in the oven. That's when these delicious dinners - all ready in under 30 minutes - come in handy.
30 Minute Chicken, Corn and Black Bean Enchiladas
30 Minute Chicken, Corn and Black Bean Enchiladas
by barefeet in the kitchen
Chicken Enchiladas in 30 minutes? I still can hardly believe this meal came together so quickly. I needed a very fast dinner, because I'd lost track of time and hadn't planned anything at all for our meal. A quick glance in the refrigerator showed me some leftover roast chicken that needed to be used. I grabbed a few things from the pantry and this meal was on the table in less than the time it would have taken me to pick something up for dinner or thaw something from the freezer.

25-Minute Skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni: A perfect weeknight dinner!
25-Minute Skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni: A perfect weeknight dinner!
by the weary chef
Guys, this Skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni is something special. It’s easy, cheesy, creamy, hearty, fast, and just about anything else you want in a one-dish meal. Hurry and pin, print, save, or whatever else you need to do to keep this one in your list of go-to weeknight meals!

Quick Bean and Cheese Enchiladas: Ready in 15 minutes!
Quick Bean and Cheese Enchiladas: Ready in 15 minutes!
by the weary chef
All you need is about 10 minutes to prepare these cheesy little devils, then pop them under the broiler for 5 minutes. These easy enchiladas will make you very happy in the kitchen and at the table!

Thai Shrimp And Spinach Curry
Thai Shrimp And Spinach Curry
by texasmary | photo by cdkitchen
Shrimp are sauteed in a coconut milk-curry paste mixture until almost cooked. Then bell pepper, carrots, and spinach are added and cooked until crisp-tender. Serve with rice and you have a wonderful curry dish!

30 Minute Beef Fajitas
30 Minute Beef Fajitas
by foodista | photo by cdkitchen
Quick and easy fajitas made with ground beef, bell peppers, and zucchini. Served with a low fat sour cream-mustard sauce.

30-Minute Cheesy Nacho Beef Skillet
30-Minute Cheesy Nacho Beef Skillet
by seeded at the table
This quick weeknight skillet dish comes together in just 30 minutes when using ingredients right from your pantry!

Sweet and spicy mango shrimp
Sweet and spicy mango shrimp
by running to the kitchen
This sweet and spicy mango shrimp dish is ready in just 20 minutes and has a nice kick of spice that is balanced out by the sweet mango.

Chicken Verde Mac & Cheese
Chicken Verde Mac & Cheese
by plain chicken
This Chicken Verde Mac and Cheese is crazy good! This is made on the stove top and super quick and easy to make. My secret to having this ready in 15 minutes is to use half of a rotisserie chicken.

Baked Tacos
Baked Tacos
by supersalad | photo by cdkitchen
An easy baked version of tacos made by filling flour tortillas with ground beef, beans, salsa, and seasonings. The tacos are baked in the oven and garnished with your standard taco fixings.

Chili Lime Broiled Chicken Thighs with Pineapple Cucumber Salad
Chili Lime Broiled Chicken Thighs with Pineapple Cucumber Salad
by i wash you dry
The bold and zippy flavor of the crispy skinned chicken thighs pair PERFECTLY with the cool, crisp and refreshing pineapple cucumber salad. It’s hot and cold. It’s savory and sweet. It’s completely delicious I tell you!

Pesto Tortellini with Mushrooms and Sun-Dried Tomatoes  (15 minute meal!)
Pesto Tortellini with Mushrooms and Sun-Dried Tomatoes (15 minute meal!)
by the stay at home chef
Sometimes I need a quick meal and this definitely foots the bill. Frozen tortellini and some fresh mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and some fresh pesto. It's so easy and I can have dinner ready in less than 15 minutes.

Southern Tilapia with Rice and Beans
Southern Tilapia with Rice and Beans
by pm57 | photo by cdkitchen
Pan-fried tilapia is served over Spanish rice mixed with black beans, and tomatoes.

Cashew and Pork Stir-Fry
Cashew and Pork Stir-Fry
by wmesser | photo by cdkitchen
Pork tenderloin, fresh veggies, a light stir-fry sauce, and topped with salty, crunchy cashews.

Southwestern Cheesy Chicken Skillet
Southwestern Cheesy Chicken Skillet
by nebulized | photo by cdkitchen
A simple skillet dinner made with chicken, elbow macaroni, Mexican cheese, spicy diced tomatoes, and sour cream.

Asian-Style Pollock
Asian-Style Pollock
by supercom | photo by cdkitchen
Lightly marinated fish fillets are gently steamed to create the most tender fish!

Company Steak With Mushroom-Onion Topping
Company Steak With Mushroom-Onion Topping
by lrs979 | photo by cdkitchen
Simply broiled steaks are topped with a rich topping of sauteed onions and mushrooms.

Herb Rubbed Pork Chops
Herb Rubbed Pork Chops
by irishlad54 | photo by cdkitchen
A light rub of herbs and spices is all these pork chops need!

Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Cowboy Caviar {15 minute dinner}
Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Cowboy Caviar {15 minute dinner}
by i wash you dry
Serve the Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Cowboy Caviar alongside a bowl of tortilla chips and you have yourself a quick and easy dinner that everyone will enjoy.

Broiled Salmon with Dijon-Caper Cream Sauce
Broiled Salmon with Dijon-Caper Cream Sauce
by jona, maine, usa | photo by cdkitchen
Broiled salmon is served with a creamy sauce of mustard, sour cream, and capers.

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