These 47 filling dinner recipes for busy families are designed to be prepared as quickly as possible with minimal hassle so that you can get dinner on the table fast.
Loaded Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
This Loaded Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole brings together tender steamed broccoli and cauliflower, smothered in a creamy cheese sauce and complemented by savory bacon. Baked to perfection, it’s a quick 30-minute dinner dish.
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Sausage and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner
This Sausage and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner is a flavorful and effortless 30-minute meal. With perfectly roasted sausage and vegetables, this recipe makes an ideal choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Creamy Ground Beef Skillet with Cauliflower Rice
This Creamy Ground Beef Skillet with Cauliflower Rice is a comforting, 30-minute wonder. Enjoy the rich flavors of ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, cauliflower rice, and mushrooms, all expertly combined for a wholesome dinner.
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Cheesy Beef Casserole with Cauliflower Rice and Spinach
This Cheesy Beef Casserole with Cauliflower Rice and Spinach is an ideal weeknight choice, ready in just 30 minutes. Packed with ground beef, cauliflower rice, spinach, and cheddar cheese, this casserole guarantees a filling dinner experience.
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Tuscan Garlic Shrimp and Spinach
This Tuscan Garlic Shrimp and Spinach is an exquisite 30-minute dish featuring succulent shrimp in a garlic sauce. Served alongside grape tomatoes and spinach, this meal offers a delicious combination of flavors and nutrients.
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Coconut Curry Thai Turkey Meatballs
These Coconut Curry Thai Turkey Meatballs are full of exotic flavor and ready in just 30 minutes. Made with ground turkey, coconut aminos, coconut milk, curry powder, and red curry paste, they promise rich taste.
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Bacon Cheeseburger Salad
This Bacon Cheeseburger Salad captures the essence of a classic burger in a convenient bowl. With simple ingredients and minimal preparation, it’s a delectable option for a hearty dinner.
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Creamy Italian Sausage Soup
This Creamy Italian Sausage Soup is a one-pot wonder ready in 30 minutes. It features Italian sausage, cream cheese, tomatoes, and heavy whipping cream.
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Philly Cheese Steak Casserole
This Philly Cheese Steak Casserole features tender steak slices cooked to perfection with butter and garlic. Mixed with peppers, onions, and mushrooms, then topped with provolone cheese, this casserole is ready in under an hour.
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Cabbage and Sausage
This Cabbage and Sausage is a fuss-free, one-pan recipe, offering a delicious and filling dinner option ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake
This Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake is a delightful 30-minute meal featuring marinated chicken thighs cooked with Italian spices topped with cream cheese, mozzarella, and spinach.
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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad
This Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad combines the flavors of jalapeño poppers in a quick and easy recipe, making it a delightful option for busy weekdays.
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Shawarma Kebabs
These Shawarma Kebabs are flavorful, easy to prepare, and baked to perfection in the oven. Enjoy these high-protein kebabs for a filling dinner option.
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Asparagus Noodles with Alfredo Sauce and Bacon
These Asparagus Noodles with Alfredo Sauce and Bacon present a creative way to incorporate asparagus into your meal. Paired with a homemade Alfredo sauce and crispy bacon, this 30-minute dish is both nutritious and satisfying.
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Lemon Garlic Scallops
These Lemon Garlic Scallops are a great choice for dinner tonight. In just 30 minutes, enjoy perfectly cooked scallops in a garlic sauce.
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Roasted Cubed Butternut Squash with Cauliflower and Bacon
This Roasted Cubed Butternut Squash with Cauliflower and Bacon is a comforting and nutrient-rich option for a filling and healthy dinner. Cubed butternut squash and cauliflower florets are oven-baked to fork-tender alongside red onion, bacon, and wilted spinach tossed in a homemade dressing and garnished with dollops of sour cream.
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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole
This Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole boasts a blend of seasoned chicken thighs, cream cheese, bacon, and spicy jalapeños.
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Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
This Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce is a delicious 30-minute meal that can be whipped together in just one pan! It’s very straightforward to prepare and you’ll be so impressed with how flavorful the resulting dish is.
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Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Bacon Soup
This Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Bacon Soup is cozy and delicious. Cauliflower is steamed with chicken broth and cooked with a perfect combination of seasonings. Butter, heavy cream, and cheese thicken the broth, making it extra creamy! Top it off with crispy bacon, and this 30-minute cauliflower soup recipe will be a new family favorite.
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Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats
These Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats are a quick and easy meal that features chicken salad made with ingredients like canned chicken, bacon, and cheese that is scooped into hollowed-out cucumber halves.
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Creamy Dijon Chicken
This Creamy Dijon Chicken is a quick and easy one-pan meal that can be on the table in 30 minutes. The chicken is seasoned and cooked to perfection, then topped with a creamy dijon mustard sauce, fresh spinach, and crumbled bacon.
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Fried Cabbage with Bacon
This Fried Cabbage with Bacon is a quick and delicious recipe that’s ready in 25 minutes. Cabbage, bacon, and onion come together to yield a dish with perfectly balanced flavors and textures.
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Cauliflower Risotto with Mushrooms
This Cauliflower Risotto with Mushrooms is a creamy and flavorful dish prepared in only 30 minutes. With cauliflower rice, mushrooms, and a delectable sauce, it serves as a perfect dinner option.
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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken
This Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken is a one-pan skillet dish made in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken thighs are cooked in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.
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Green Chile Chicken with Leftover Shredded Chicken Thighs
This Green Chile Chicken with Leftover Shredded Chicken Thighs is a 20-minute wonder, offering a delicious option for using up cooked chicken leftovers. If you don’t have leftover chicken, use rotisserie chicken.
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Keto Zuppa Toscana
This Keto Zuppa Toscana is a low-carb delight, reminiscent of Olive Garden’s soup. Made with radishes instead of potatoes, it promises rich flavors and can be prepared in just 1 hour.
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Creamy Skinless Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Hearts
This Creamy Skinless Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Hearts showcases tender chicken thighs in a creamy sauce with artichokes and lemon juice.
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Sticky Sauce Chicken
This Sticky Sauce Chicken features tender and juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and tangy garlic and ginger sauce.
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Mini Spicy Canned Salmon Patties
These Mini Spicy Canned Salmon Patties are a great 30-minute dinner option. Made with canned salmon, jalapeño, and a touch of cayenne pepper, they’re pan-fried until golden brown and topped with lemon dill aioli.
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Creamy Garlic Chicken
This Creamy Garlic Chicken is a simple and hassle-free meal, especially when served over cauliflower rice. It’s cooked in just one pan, with tender chicken breasts and a creamy white sauce.
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Instant Pot Butter Chicken
This Instant Pot Butter Chicken is a flavorful Indian-inspired dish made with chicken thighs, low-carb, and gluten-free. Prepped and cooked in under 40 minutes, it’s a quick and delicious option.
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delightful one-pan dish packed with flavor and ready in just 40 minutes. With chicken thighs, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a creamy sauce, it’s a filling family dinner.
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Crock Pot Taco Soup
This Crock Pot Taco Soup is made without beans and includes straightforward ingredients for a low-carb and gluten-free option. It’s easy to prepare and requires just 20 minutes of prep time.
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Lemon Pepper Wings
These Lemon Pepper Wings yield delicious, juicy, and crispy wings with a zesty lemon pepper flavor. They are marinated and baked to perfection.
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Sausage Curry
This Sausage Curry is a one-pan recipe perfect for weeknight dinners with the family. It features sausages and vegetables cooked in a rich and creamy curry sauce.
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Broccoli Fritters
These Broccoli Fritters can be made in only 35 minutes and feature chopped broccoli florets and Parmesan cheese.
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Cauliflower Potato Salad
This Cauliflower Potato Salad is made with cauliflower, bacon, and cheese, yielding a hearty and delicious dish.
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Keto Chicken Nuggets
These Keto Chicken Nuggets are an easy 30-minute recipe. The nuggets are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor.
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Curry Salmon with Coconut Milk and Bok Choy
This Curry Salmon with Coconut Milk and Bok Choy is a nutrient-dense and high-protein option, ready in just 30 minutes. The homemade curry paste and sauce offer a rich flavor, and it even freezes well.
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Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad
This Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad is made with sour cream and mayo, crisp, light, and refreshing, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Canned Chicken Patties
These Canned Chicken Patties are gluten-free and low-carb. Made in just 20 minutes, they can be served alone or as a sandwich.
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Zucchini Bites
These Zucchini Bites are a quick, easy, and family-friendly recipe ready in 30 minutes. With shredded zucchini, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, and Italian seasoning, they are extra flavorful.
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Cheesy Fajita Baked Chicken
This Cheesy Fajita Baked Chicken features oven-baked chicken breasts with cream cheese, mini sweet peppers, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Sweet and Spicy Bacon and Turkey Chili
This Sweet and Spicy Bacon and Turkey Chili is a hearty dish for dinner. Ready in just over 1 hour, it promises delightful flavors.
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Avocado Tuna Salad
This Avocado Tuna Salad is a delicious, protein-packed dinner option. It’s easy to make and filling.
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Thai Chicken Salad
This Thai Chicken Salad is a delicious main dish, loaded with flavor and nutrients. Featuring marinated chicken and a variety of veggies, it’s a power-packed salad.
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Instant Pot Chicken Adobo
This Instant Pot Chicken Adobo is a Filipino-inspired low-carb recipe. It can be prepared and served in just 40 minutes.
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