11 really delicious dinners ready in half an hour or less

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How long does it take for takeout to get delivered? Is it under a half hour? With these 11 dinner recipes, you can get dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less. Cook times are included with each dish.

Close-up of a cheesy chicken enchilada dish with melted cheese on top, showing slight browning and visible textures of the sauce and fillings.
Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

30-Minute Creamy Chicken Corn and Pasta

A bowl of pasta with corn and chopped vegetables, next to a wooden spoon and a small bowl of corn, on a woven mat with a striped towel.
30-Minute Creamy Chicken Corn and Pasta. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

The 30-minute cook time is right in the title of this Creamy Chicken Corn and Pasta recipe. This includes cooking the bowtie pasta along with the chicken. Plus, it has bacon. Time to cook: 30 minutes
Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Corn and Pasta

Shrimp Scampi Over Linguine

A hand holding a fork twirls spaghetti with shrimp in a white bowl, with a glass of white wine in the background on a wooden table.
Shrimp Scampi Over Linguine. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This classic Italian dish is quick and impressive. It works as an easy weeknight meal or something you can whip up for unexpected guests. You’ll be shocked at how fast you can get this on the table. Time to cook: 10 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Scampi Over Linguine

Honey Chipotle Steak and Potatoes

A fork piercing a piece of a seasoned roasted potato.
Honey Chipotle Steak and Potatoes. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Set your timer. This Honey Chipotle Steak and Potatoes recipe comes together so fast. In the end you’ll have delicious pieces of steak along with roasted potatoes. Time to cook: 22 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Honey Chipotle Steak and Potatoes

Fast No Rise Pizza Dough

Kneading dough on a floured surface.
Fast No Rise Pizza Dough. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

You can skip the pizza app forever when you can make pizza dough in minutes. That’s not hyperbole. This is a no-rise recipe, which is why it gets done so fast. Time to cook: 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Fast No Rise Pizza Dough

Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta in One Pot

A close-up of creamy macaroni and cheese garnished with parsley.
Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta in One Pot. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta is like a grownup, spicy version of macaroni and cheese. Besides being fast to make, it’s easy to clean up as you make it in one pot only. Time to cook: 25 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta in One Pot

Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

A bowl of rice with corn and herbs on a striped cloth with garnishes on the side.
Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Not sure what to do with leftover chicken? You can reuse it in this Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole Recipe. That’s one of the reasons this dish is so fast to make. Time to cook: 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

Easy Pasta Puttanesca

A pan full of spaghetti and tomatoes on a tablecloth.
Easy Pasta Puttanesca. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Pasta Puttanesca recipe may be the fastest and most authentic dish you’ve ever made at home. In fact, your family may think you ordered in for the local Italian restaurant. Nope. It’s all you. Time to cook: 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Easy Pasta Puttanesca

Sourdough Pizza Dough

Sliced gourmet pizza with arugula and balsamic glaze on a wooden board.
Sourdough Pizza Dough. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

You probably don’t think of sourdough as something that can work for pizza. But try this Sourdough Pizza Dough recipe, and you’ll enjoy the best crust ever. Also, it’s not time intensive. Time to cook: 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Sourdough Pizza Dough

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken on wooden cutting board.
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

One of the benefits of using your Instant Pot is how quickly it can cook food for you. This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe featuring chicken thighs is one such example. Time to cook: 22 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Spicy Udon Noodle Stir Fry

Spicy udon noodle stir fry in a bowl with chopsticks.
Spicy Udon Noodle Stir Fry. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This Spicy Udon Noodle Stir Fry is fast, flavorful and bursting with umami flavor. This is sure to become your weeknight go to or something you can do easily for Sunday dinner. Time to cook: About 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Udon Noodle Stir Fry

Easy Chicken Taco Skillet

Cooked chicken skillet, with cheese, pepper, avocado and cilantro on it.
Easy Chicken Taco Skillet. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

No need to order Mexican for takeout when you have this Easy Chicken Taco Skillet recipe at your disposal. You’ll use your favorite barbecue sauce to coat the chicken. It’s a great weeknight meal. Time to cook: 25 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Taco Skillet

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