Thirty & Done

Thirty & Done

100 weeknight dinners in 30 minutes or less
Beginner-friendly
Busy families
No special equipment

Every recipe here clears the bar on three counts: thirty minutes truly (prep and cook together), beginner-proof instructions that tell you what to look for, and one main vessel per meal so the dishes stay light.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Recipe 1

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

28 minutes · 4 · Easy
Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas
Recipe 2

Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
Recipe 3

Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Linguine

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Better-Than-Takeout Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Recipe 4

Better-Than-Takeout Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry

** 25 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
One-Pot Cajun Sausage & Rice
Recipe 5

One-Pot Cajun Sausage & Rice

** 30 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard
Recipe 6

Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard

** 30 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
Cheesy Skillet Lasagna
Recipe 7

Cheesy Skillet Lasagna

** 30 minutes · ** 5 servings (serves 4-6) · ** Easy
Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Sheet-Pan Green Beans
Recipe 8

Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Sheet-Pan Green Beans

** 30 minutes · ** 4 servings · ** Easy
Lemon Garlic Salmon & Asparagus
Recipe 9

Lemon Garlic Salmon & Asparagus

** 25 minutes · ** 4 servings · ** Easy
30-Minute One-Pan Turkey Taco Skillet
Recipe 10

30-Minute One-Pan Turkey Taco Skillet

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
25-Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Spinach & White Beans
Recipe 11

25-Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Spinach & White Beans

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
20-Minute Warm Sesame Peanut Noodles with Edamame & Fresh Veggies
Recipe 12

20-Minute Warm Sesame Peanut Noodles with Edamame & Fresh Veggies

20 minutes · 4 · Easy
20-Minute Chicken Piccata
Recipe 13

20-Minute Chicken Piccata

** 20 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
Chicken Fried Rice
Recipe 14

Chicken Fried Rice

** 22 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls
Recipe 15

Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls

** 30 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
Recipe 16

Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

** 25 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Recipe 17

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
Recipe 18

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Recipe 19

Cajun Chicken Alfredo

28 minutes · 4 · Easy
Crispy Chicken Quesadillas
Recipe 20

Crispy Chicken Quesadillas

22 minutes · 4 · Easy
Weeknight Sloppy Joes
Recipe 21

Weeknight Sloppy Joes

** 25 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
Skillet Philly Cheesesteaks
Recipe 22

Skillet Philly Cheesesteaks

** 27 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
30-Minute Beef Stroganoff
Recipe 23

30-Minute Beef Stroganoff

** 30 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
Korean Ground Beef Bowls
Recipe 24

Korean Ground Beef Bowls

** 25 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
Stovetop Smash Burgers
Recipe 25

Stovetop Smash Burgers

20 minutes · 4 · Easy
Chili Mac Skillet
Recipe 26

Chili Mac Skillet

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
20-Minute Beef Tacos
Recipe 27

20-Minute Beef Tacos

20 minutes · 4 · Easy
Seared Sirloin Steak Salad
Recipe 28

Seared Sirloin Steak Salad

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Sausage & Peppers Hoagies
Recipe 29

Sausage & Peppers Hoagies

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Citrus Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Recipe 30

Citrus Pork Tenderloin Tacos

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Pineapple Pork Stir-Fry
Recipe 31

Pineapple Pork Stir-Fry

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Pork Cutlets Marsala
Recipe 32

Pork Cutlets Marsala

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Crispy Baked Fish Tacos
Recipe 33

Crispy Baked Fish Tacos

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Garlic Shrimp Tacos with Lime Slaw
Recipe 34

Garlic Shrimp Tacos with Lime Slaw

20 minutes · 4 · Easy
Shrimp Fried Rice
Recipe 35

Shrimp Fried Rice

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Garlic Butter Tilapia with Lemony Rice
Recipe 36

Garlic Butter Tilapia with Lemony Rice

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
25-Minute Penne alla Vodka
Recipe 37

25-Minute Penne alla Vodka

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Weeknight Spaghetti Carbonara
Recipe 38

Weeknight Spaghetti Carbonara

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese
Recipe 39

Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese

20 minutes · 4 · Easy
Pasta Primavera
Recipe 40

Pasta Primavera

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
25-Minute Classic Chicken Lo Mein
Recipe 41

25-Minute Classic Chicken Lo Mein

** 25 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
20-Minute Upgraded Restaurant-Style Ramen
Recipe 42

20-Minute Upgraded Restaurant-Style Ramen

** 20 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
30-Minute Sesame Tofu & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Recipe 43

30-Minute Sesame Tofu & Broccoli Stir-Fry

** 30 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
30-Minute Easy White Chicken Chili
Recipe 44

30-Minute Easy White Chicken Chili

** 30 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
Creamy Tomato Soup with the Best Grilled Cheese
Recipe 45

Creamy Tomato Soup with the Best Grilled Cheese

** 30 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
30-Minute Classic Minestrone Soup
Recipe 46

30-Minute Classic Minestrone Soup

** 30 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
30-Minute Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Recipe 47

30-Minute Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

** 30 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Recipe 48

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

** 30 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
One-Pot Italian Sausage & Tortellini Soup
Recipe 49

One-Pot Italian Sausage & Tortellini Soup

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
30-Minute Creamy Corn Chowder
Recipe 50

30-Minute Creamy Corn Chowder

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Open-Faced Cheddar Tuna Melts with Quick Cucumber Salad
Recipe 51

Open-Faced Cheddar Tuna Melts with Quick Cucumber Salad

20 minutes · 4 · Easy
Hot Ham & Swiss Sliders with Honey Butter Glaze
Recipe 52

Hot Ham & Swiss Sliders with Honey Butter Glaze

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Weeknight Shakshuka
Recipe 53

Weeknight Shakshuka

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Skillet Falafel Bowls
Recipe 54

Skillet Falafel Bowls

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Black Bean & Corn Quesadillas
Recipe 55

Black Bean & Corn Quesadillas

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff
Recipe 56

Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Eggs in Purgatory
Recipe 57

Eggs in Purgatory

20 minutes · 4 · Easy
Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos
Recipe 58

Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes + Crispy Bacon
Recipe 59

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes + Crispy Bacon

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Cinnamon French Toast with Warm Berry Compote
Recipe 60

Cinnamon French Toast with Warm Berry Compote

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
One-Pot Tomato-Basil Tortellini
Recipe 61

One-Pot Tomato-Basil Tortellini

20 minutes · 4 · Easy
Skillet Ravioli with Brown Butter & Sage
Recipe 62

Skillet Ravioli with Brown Butter & Sage

20 minutes · 4 · Easy
One-Pot Sausage & Ziti with Spinach
Recipe 63

One-Pot Sausage & Ziti with Spinach

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
15-Minute Real Fettuccine Alfredo
Recipe 64

15-Minute Real Fettuccine Alfredo

15 minutes · 4 · Easy
20-Minute Burrito Bowls
Recipe 65

20-Minute Burrito Bowls

20 minutes · 4 · Easy
30-Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup
Recipe 66

30-Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Skillet Nachos for Dinner
Recipe 67

Skillet Nachos for Dinner

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Baked Chicken Flautas
Recipe 68

Baked Chicken Flautas

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Easy Pad Thai-Style Noodles
Recipe 69

Easy Pad Thai-Style Noodles

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Thai Basil Beef (Pad Krapow-Style)
Recipe 70

Thai Basil Beef (Pad Krapow-Style)

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Weeknight Chicken Katsu
Recipe 71

Weeknight Chicken Katsu

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Bibimbap-Style Rice Bowls
Recipe 72

Bibimbap-Style Rice Bowls

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Tuna Noodle Skillet (No Cans of Soup)
Recipe 73

Tuna Noodle Skillet (No Cans of Soup)

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Shepherd's Pie Skillet
Recipe 74

Shepherd's Pie Skillet

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Quick Chicken & Dumplings
Recipe 75

Quick Chicken & Dumplings

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Weeknight Goulash
Recipe 76

Weeknight Goulash

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Crispy Chicken Milanese with Lemony Arugula Salad
Recipe 77

Crispy Chicken Milanese with Lemony Arugula Salad

** 30 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
Turkey & Spinach Meatballs with Lemony Orzo
Recipe 78

Turkey & Spinach Meatballs with Lemony Orzo

** 30 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
Sheet-Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs & Baby Potatoes
Recipe 79

Sheet-Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs & Baby Potatoes

** 30 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
Creamy Bacon-Ranch Chicken Skillet
Recipe 80

Creamy Bacon-Ranch Chicken Skillet

** 30 minutes · ** 4 · ** Easy
Sausage & Kale Skillet with White Beans
Recipe 81

Sausage & Kale Skillet with White Beans

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Smoked Sausage & Potato Hash
Recipe 82

Smoked Sausage & Potato Hash

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
BLT Pasta
Recipe 83

BLT Pasta

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
30-Minute Weeknight Gumbo
Recipe 84

30-Minute Weeknight Gumbo

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Sheet-Pan Shrimp Boil
Recipe 85

Sheet-Pan Shrimp Boil

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Easy Crab Cakes with Quick Remoulade
Recipe 86

Easy Crab Cakes with Quick Remoulade

30 minutes · 4 (makes 8 crab cakes, 2 per serving) · Easy
Garlic Butter Mussels
Recipe 87

Garlic Butter Mussels

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna Bowls
Recipe 88

Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna Bowls

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Better French Bread Pizzas
Recipe 89

Better French Bread Pizzas

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
BBQ Chicken Flatbreads
Recipe 90

BBQ Chicken Flatbreads

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
30-Minute Meatball Subs
Recipe 91

30-Minute Meatball Subs

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Crispy Chicken Wraps
Recipe 92

Crispy Chicken Wraps

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
Juicy Turkey Burgers with Quick Garlic Aioli
Recipe 93

Juicy Turkey Burgers with Quick Garlic Aioli

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Greek Chicken Bowls
Recipe 94

Greek Chicken Bowls

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Red Lentil Dahl
Recipe 95

Red Lentil Dahl

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
25-Minute Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala-Style)
Recipe 96

25-Minute Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala-Style)

25 minutes · 4 · Easy
30-Minute Zuppa Toscana (Copycat Version)
Recipe 97

30-Minute Zuppa Toscana (Copycat Version)

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Loaded Chili Baked Potatoes
Recipe 98

Loaded Chili Baked Potatoes

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken & Brussels Sprouts
Recipe 99

Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken & Brussels Sprouts

30 minutes · 4 · Easy
Bruschetta Chicken
Recipe 100

Bruschetta Chicken

30 minutes · 4 · Easy