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    Dinner in 30? These 11 Recipes Are On The Table Fast

    Published: Jun 8, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    At the end of a long stressful day making a complex dinner is the last thing anyone wants to do. With this collection of easy dinner recipes you can get dinner on the table in 30 minutes or even less. We have a flavorful salmon salad with a zesty vinaigrette for a healthy option or baked chili cheese dogs for a family meal the kids will love. These dinners are perfect for a hectic weekday or even a lazy weekend so you can spend more time with family and less time in the kitchen.

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    Salmon Salad

    Photo Credit: Amanda's Cookin

    This Salmon Salad is healthy, light, and loaded with omega-rich salmon, colorful veggies, avocado, feta, and zesty vinaigrette. Great for low-carb meal prepping or a quick midweek meal. You have to try this!

    Get the recipe: Salmon Salad

    Baked Chili Cheese Dogs

    Photo Credit: Easy Family Recipes

    These Baked Chili Cheese Dogs are super delicious. When you bake chili dogs in the oven, they taste warm, fresh, and extra tasty. You have to try them.

    Get the recipe: Baked Chili Cheese Dogs

    Sundried Tomato Chicken Pasta

    Sundried Tomato Chicken Pasta served on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Cook Dinner Tonight

    Get everyone around the table in no time with this easy and delicious Sundried Tomato Chicken Pasta. It's a perfect blend of bold flavors—tender chunks of chicken, rich and creamy sauce, and the intense, tangy sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes—all served over perfectly al dente pasta. Every bite delivers a savory, satisfying experience that's sure to please!

    Get the Recipe: Sundried Tomato Chicken Pasta

    Garlic Bread Pizza

    Photo Credit: The Cookin Chicks

    This Garlic Bread Pizza recipe is fully customizable, flavorful, and comes together in under 20 minutes. You can't go wrong with a garlic buttery crust, melty cheese, and all your favorite pizza toppings!

    Get the recipe: Garlic Bread Pizza

    Lemon Butter Baked Tilapia

    Lemon butter baked tilapia in a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

    The classic combination of butter and lemon brightens up any meal. The creamy, buttery flavors, enhanced by the tangy lemon, elevate the humble tilapia fish. Try this simple recipe and savor the delightful flavors it offers for the whole family!

    Get the Recipe: Lemon Butter Baked Tilapia

    One Pot Spaghetti Recipe

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    This one pot spaghetti recipe is a great weeknight dinner that comes together in no time and tastes amazing. Everything is cooked in one pot for easy prep and clean up.

    Get the recipe: One Pot Spaghetti Recipe

    Lobster Caesar Salad Recipe (With Homemade Dressing)

    A bowl of lobster Caesar salad.
    Photo Credit: Simple and Fraiche

    Elevate your classic Caesar salad with this recipe, perfect for either a side dish or a main meal. This version retains the staple flavors of a traditional Caesar salad while adding lobster for a touch of luxury. It’s a fancy twist that you can prepare in just 10 minutes—indulge yourself!

    Get the Recipe: Lobster Caesar Salad Recipe (With Homemade Dressing)

    One Pan Cabbage and Beans Dinner

    A bowl of one pan cabbage and beans dinner
    Photo Credit: The Yummy Bowl

    Enjoy this one pan cabbage and beans dinner with your family. This is is an excellent choice to cap off a bust weeknight and enjoying meal time with the family. This nutritious and flavorful meal is quick and easy to make.

    Get the Recipe: One Pan Cabbage and Beans Dinner

    Chili's Copycat Monterey Chicken

    Photo Credit: The Slow Roasted Italian

    Monterey Chicken is a fabulous 30-minute meal idea! This skillet dinner recipe will save you time on busy nights, and it’s kid-approved too! Chicken recipes like this are perfect for the whole family to enjoy! This tasty recipe always gets rave reviews! 

    Get the recipe: Chili’s Copycat Monterey Chicken

    Ultimate Spicy Beef Nachos

    Photo Credit: Modern Honey

    These spicy beef nachos are made with tortilla chips, Mexican cheese, fresh guac, and so many other toppings to make the best nachos! Perfect as an appetizer for a party or a quick easy dinner recipe.

    Get the recipe: Ultimate Spicy Beef Nachos

    Chicken Enchilada Pasta

    Chicken Enchilada Pasta
    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    Pasta is a comfort food that is always a crowd-pleaser. This delicious chicken enchilada pasta is packed full of flavor and lean ground chicken for a family dinner everyone will love.

    Get the recipe: Chicken Enchilada Pasta

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    Hi, I'm Bobbie! Welcome to Blue's Best Life. I'm a self-taught cook that loves to cook wholesome meals while still enjoying a truly decadent dessert, because there is always room for a little something sweet!

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