Fast and flavorful: 13 fantastic 30-minute Friday meals

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Prepare for a flavor-packed Friday night with this collection of 13 fantastic 30-minute meals. From speedy stir-fries to mouthwatering mains, these recipes will help you create fast and flavorful dishes.

Homemade general tso shrimp with broccoli and rice in a bowl with chopsticks.
General Tso Shrimp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Chinese Chicken Zoodles

Zucchini noodles with shredded chicken in a stir fry sauce in cast iron skillet.
Chinese Chicken Zoodles. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Quick and easy with all the taste of takeout. Zucchini spirals are tossed with shredded chicken in a sweet and savory sauce.
Get the Recipe: Chinese Chicken Zoodles

Creamy Chicken Chickpea Skillet

Turmeric chicken with chickpeas over rice.
Creamy Turmeric Chicken with Chickpeas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Creamy and indulgent without the fuss, this hearty chicken and chickpea dinner is great served over rice.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Chickpea Skillet

Cream Cheese Chicken

Cream cheese chicken in a white skillet.
Cream Cheese Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Looking for indulgence? That’s what this cream cheese chicken recipe is all about. This will become a quick crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Chicken

Sheet Pan Fajitas

Shrimp and steak fajitas with peppers and onions.
Sheet Pan Steak & Shrimp Fajitas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Make everything you need for fajitas on one sheet pan and have dinner ready to go in minutes!
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Fajitas

General Tso Shrimp

Homemade general tso shrimp with broccoli and rice in a bowl with chopsticks.
General Tso Shrimp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This General Tso shrimp can be made in less time than it would take to order takeout and that sweet and sticky sauce is just as good homemade!
Get the Recipe: General Tso Shrimp

Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef and broccoli stir fry served with white rice on a white plate.
Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

A classic stir fry combination, it doesn’t get quicker or simpler than this easy meal. The salty stir-fry sauce will delight your tastebuds.
Get the Recipe: Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

Ground Beef Stir Fry

Ground beef stir fry in a skillet.
Ground Beef Stir Fry. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

A go-to meal for its adapatability. Use whatever veggies you have on hand in this easy ground beef skillet and make it your own.
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Stir Fry

Tex-Mex Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet

Ground beef and sweet potato skillet.
Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

For some Southwest flavor, try this easy Mexican inspired skillet recipe featuring sweet potatoes and ground beef.
Get the Recipe: Tex-Mex Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet

Blackened Cod

Blackened cod served with tri color quinoa.
Blackened Cod. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Blackening seasonings are the perfect way to make seafood approachable and delicious. This recipe is surprisingly easy.
Get the Recipe: Blackened Cod

Garlicky Greens Pasta

Red lentil pasta with garlic lemon greens in a bowl.
Garlicky Greens Pasta. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Sauteed greens with lots of garlic are the perfect complement to any pasta dish. The cheesy topping is what pulls this recipe together.
Get the Recipe: Garlicky Greens Pasta

Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet

Garlic chicken bites with peppers and mushrooms in a skillet.
Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Cut chicken into bite sized pieces for this easy skillet meal and use chopped garlic as the main flavor. It’s quick and easy and a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet

Udon Noodle Stir Fry

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

A copycat udon noodle dish that uses ground beef, peppers and spice to recreate your favorite takeout noodles in just minutes.
Get the Recipe: Udon Noodle Stir Fry

Spicy Honey Salmon Packets

Sriracha honey salmon vegetable packets cooked in foil.
Sriracha Honey Salmon Vegetable Packets. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Cook salmon together with vegetables in foil packs on the grill or in the oven for this easy tasty meal.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Honey Salmon Packets

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