21 Easy Dinner Ideas Ready In 20 Minutes Or Less
Looking for quick and easy dinner recipes that are actually good?
After I’ve had a long day at work and after school activities with the kids, the last thing I want to do is spend a bunch of time in the kitchen cooking.
Plus the kids are hungry, I’m hungry and no one wants to wait an hour or more for dinner to be done.
These are my favorite go-to meals that are ready in 20 minutes or less that my kids will actually eat.
If you are a busy parent that only gets a couple hours after work/school with your family, you will love these simple fast dinner recipes that are perfect for busy nights!
When I know I won’t have much time in the evening to make dinner I will throw one of these things in the crockpot in the morning so it’s ready by dinner time.
Also see: 10 Easy Sheet Pan Dinner Recipes
My incredibly rich and decadent Bacon Cream Cheese Spaghetti is a delicious pasta recipe loaded with bacon and an addicting cream cheese sauce! This is a wonderful and filling dinner you can whip up in a breeze. This is creamy, cheesy comfort food right here! These super easy Pepperoni Crescent Rolls take just minutes to prep and cook using prepared refrigerated crescent roll dough. They are super kid-friendly and approved. Customize by adding your favorite toppings. This recipe is a staple in my house, it is full of flavor, takes less than 20 minutes to make and is packed with veggies - also known as an all bases loaded home run! Unfortunately, the pictures taken with my iPhone, without editing, in dismal lighting were a total strike out so they were first up in my quest for recipe photo retakes. This simple Southwestern Macaroni and Cheese recipe was something I created during the early years of our marriage. We did not have much money back then as we were just starting out and trying to save up for a down payment on a house, so I was always looking for ways to make a cheap meal. Pan-fried juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet honey garlic sauce made with minimal ingredients! This quick and easy honey garlic chicken recipe is ready in 20 minutes and budget-friendly. Great as a main dish or for meal prep for the family! Weeknight dinners just got even easier with this lemon pepper chicken. Chicken breasts are coated in a bright and tangy lemon pepper seasoning, seared until golden, and then topped with a drizzle of the best lemony garlic butter sauce. This recipe for Hibachi Chicken makes flavorful chicken bites that are tender and perfectly cooked. And the seasoning is delicious! You’ll love this quick and easy dinner. Easy Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a family favorite 20 minute dinner recipe! This is my family’s most loved & requested recipe. Pasta noodles covered in a creamy garlic parmesan white sauce. Perfectly hearty and filling as a meatless dinner or serve it as a side dish. 15-Minute Healthier Sesame Chicken — Skip takeout and make this Asian favorite at home in just minutes! So EASY and HEALTHIER than what you’d get in a restaurant but tastes just as AWESOME! This grilled salmon is coated in a flavorful marinade then grilled until golden brown. A super easy dinner option that will earn you rave reviews! This salmon can also be baked, broiled or pan seared. Every time I go to Costco I have been picking up a rotisserie chicken. I shred all the chicken off the bones and it makes for great easy quick meals. This were the perfect use of it. They were quick, easy and very delicious!! This 15-minute Burrito Skillet has sirloin steak, black beans, a creamy sauce, and tortillas all cooked in one skillet. It’s an easy dinner recipe so your family can enjoy an amazing meal in hardly any time! Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Pasta features juicy shrimp in garlic butter tossed in creamy pasta. This scrumptious, creamy garlic shrimp pasta is super easy to make and inviting after a long day! Made in less than 30 minutes it’s the ideal meal to cozy up to with friends and family. With easy-to-use ingredients, this shrimp scampi recipe is easy to make and filled with flavor! 15-Minute Sheet Pan Chinese Beef and Broccoli — EASY, HEALTHIER than going out for Chinese because it’s baked, and FASTER than calling for takeout!! So much FLAVOR in this family favorite! It’ll go into your regular rotation!! Philly Cheesesteak Bowls made with ground beef, onions, mushrooms, and provolone cheese. This recipe is a delicious high protein, low carb meal that is ready to eat in less than 20 minutes! Who doesn’t love a good fried rice dish? But here’s a twist that’ll make your taste buds dance: ground chicken fried rice! This isn’t just any old takeout imitation – it’s a game-changer for your weeknight dinner routine. This is the best recipe for Sloppy Joes – a classic that's sure to become your favorite for parties or quick weeknight dinners! Our timeless recipe features perfectly seasoned meat served on a toasted hamburger bun, delivering a burst of bold flavors. Say goodbye to canned sauce and enjoy this quick and mouthwatering homemade sloppy joes from scratch, ready in just 20 minutes. It's the best version of a childhood favorite! Egg Roll in a Bowl! This one skillet meal comes together in under 20 minutes and is gluten free, keto and low carb! An easy healthy meal the whole family will love! Only 310 calories a serving! Smash Burger Tacos are a delightful fusion of two classic foods made with flour tortillas topped with ground beef patties, cheese, onions, pickles, shredded lettuce and homemade copycat Big Mac sauce. This creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta is easy to make at home in one pot! Angel hair pasta cooks in a flavorful buttery cream sauce in just 10 minutes. Pair this with chicken, steak, or shrimp for a delicious meal that your family will love! This air fryer chicken recipe with veggies is super easy to make and full of flavor. Air fryer chicken and vegetables make a complete and healthy low-carb or keto meal in under 20 minutes!