7 Easy 30-Minute Dinners for Every Night of the Week

You'll come back to this lineup week after week.

Taco pasta in large le creuset pot with sour cream and cheese on the side
Photo:

Ramona Cruz-Peters

Busy nights don't have to mean takeout. If you have half an hour, you have enough time to make a quick and easy meal that doesn't skimp on flavor. With this 7-day menu of 30-minute dinners, you can consider this week's menu handled.

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Monday: Easy Sheet Pan Fish Tacos

Fish taco topped with cilantro slaw on a wooden cutting board
Allrecipes

"Flaky white fish with crusty, caramelized edges is topped with a cilantro slaw and drizzled with a smoky sour cream sauce in this simple fish taco recipe. Baking the fish on a sheet pan is a little heathier and a lot less messy than frying it, and means cleanup will be a breeze!" —Nicole McLaughlin

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Tuesday: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites served with rice and asparagus on a plate

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"Grating the garlic releases more flavor and aroma into the sauce, while the lemon juice brightens all the flavors. Such a quick and easy dish to make!" —Amanda Holstein

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Wednesday: Taco Pasta

Taco pasta in large le creuset pot with sour cream and cheese on the side

Ramona Cruz-Peters

"This is an easy taco pasta dish to make with ground beef, your favorite taco seasoning, tomatoes, pasta, and two types of cheese for a quick and delicious dinner that hits the spot every time!" —Yolanda Gutierrez

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Thursday: Perfect Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breasts

Sliced Perfect Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breast on a plate with a lemon wedge

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This is an easy recipe to follow, and the chicken turned out flavorful and moist." —nicolekrystyn

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Friday: Triple Seared Whiskey Burger

closeup of Chef John's Triple-Seared Whiskey Burger on a plate with a bite taken out to show the medium pink interior

Chef John

"This triple-seared whiskey burger uses the technique from my Japanese-style triple seared steak, and produces the most extraordinarily delicious, juicy burger, with a whiskey-soy glazed exterior." —Chef John

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Saturday: One-Pot Beef Ramen Noodles

One-Pot Beef Ramen Noodles garnished with sesame seeds and green onions on a plate

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

“This was soooo good and flavorful! Plus, I love how simple the recipe is as a one-pot dish!” —Stephanie Lewis

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Sunday: Southwest Chicken Salad

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"Romaine is topped with grilled chicken, corn, beans, tomatoes, and onions, and drizzled with a creamy avocado ranch dressing. This is one hearty salad that hits the spot all year around." —Soup Loving Nicole

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