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: Pork Chop Stir-Fry

pork and veggie stir fry with chop sticks
fabeveryday

"This tasty stir-fry is made with thinly sliced pork chops, loads of vegetables, garlic, ginger, and green onions in a sweet and savory sauce. It's so versatile and always turns out delicious!" —Sammie

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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: Sweet and Sour Pork Stir Fry

closeup of stir-fried pork, colorful vegetables, and pineapple on blue background
CookingWithShelia

"This dish is perfect for those busy weekday evenings and its easy on the purse too. The pork and pineapple are a perfect pair and create a very flavorful meal." —CookingWithSheila

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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: Boursin Chicken

Chicken thighs topped with boursin cheese sauce and garnished with chives

Renee Pajestka

"This Boursin chicken dish is made with chicken thighs and a rich and creamy cheese sauce with shallots and chives. A delicious way to dress up chicken and sure to impress guests!" —Brenda Venable

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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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