30-minute meals: Quick & easy eats for anytime dining

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Pressed for time and need to eat, but you don’t want to spend forever in the kitchen? These easy and delish dishes will save the day! They’re tried, tested, and delish, and the best part is that you can make them in about 30 minutes.

Pizza Casserole in two serving dishes.
Pizza Casserole. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Easy and ready in a jiffy, these tasty turkey meatballs are made in an air fryer that locks in all the juiciness and flavor. Serve them with your favorite sauce and dig in!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Chicken Fried Rice

A little bit of chicken goes a long way, especially when you combine it with rice and veggies. Ready in a jiffy, Chicken Fried Rice will feed the family without denting your wallet.
Get the recipe: Chicken Fried Rice

Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Broccoli Rabe and Sausage in a serving bowl with tomatoes in the background.
Broccoli Rabe and Sausage. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

This meaty dish is made with affordable sausage. It’s crumbled up, so it infused the dish with plenty of flavor, and with sausage in every bite, no one will know this is an inexpensive dish.
Get the recipe: Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad

Rotisserie chickens are still affordable and one chicken can go a long way! Save the leftovers for this easy peasy Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad, a great way to stretch your hard-earned dollars!
Get the recipe: Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad

Baked Salmon with Pesto Sauce

Salmon, flaky and delightful, cooks fast and effortlessly in a luscious, creamy pesto sauce that’s so delectable, you’ll crave to savor every last drop!
Get the Recipe: Baked salmon & pesto sauce

Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Air Fryer chicken cordon bleu on a plate.
Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

It only takes a handful of ingredients and less than 10 minutes to make this easy and oh-so-tasty recipe! There’s no fussy stuffing chicken involved either, just grab your ingredients, layer, and cook! Pair this delish dish with all your favorite sides for a hearty meal.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Korean Beef Bowl

Big Asian flavors infuse this meaty meal that’s made with ground beef. Inexpensive but packed with flavor, no one will guess you’re feeding the family on only a few dollars.
Get the recipe: Korean Beef Bowl

Italian Turkey & Peppers

Ground turkey is the star of this dish, and with colorful bell pepper and amazing Italian seasoning, not only is this dinner ready in a jiffy, but it’s cheap to make.
Get the recipe: Italian Turkey & Peppers

Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

2 mini casseroles with chicken dish.
Chicken & Zucchini Casserole. Photo Credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

With a sauce that’s so good you’ll want to lick your plate clean, this meaty wonder is loaded with flavor, and it’s an easy weeknight fix!
Get the Recipe: Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

Monterey Chicken

Juicy and tender chicken breast topped with a tangy sauce, bacon, cheese, and green onions – what’s not to love? Grab a fork and dig in!
Get the Recipe: Monterey Chicken

Chicken Salad with Walnuts & Cranberries

Chicken breast, heart-heathy walnuts, and sweet cranberries team up in this stunning chicken salad that’s as delicious on a sandwich as it is just on the end of a fork.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Salad with Walnuts & Cranberries

Pizza Casserole

Pizza casserole in a square baking dish.
Pizza Casserole. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Loaded with miles of cheese and all your favorite pizza toppings, this easy-peasy casserole is a taste sensation!
Get the Recipe: Pizza Casserole

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are so meaty and tasty that you’ll hardly believe how quickly they cook! If you love the tangoing flavors of honey and garlic, then these are for you! Extra bonus: chicken thighs are cheap, so this is also an economical dish!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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