It’s that time of year again! Summer vacation is over, everyone is back to school, and it’s time to figure out what’s for dinner. But there is no need to stress. It doesn’t have to be a hassle. There are so many delicious quick and easy meals that you can whip up in no time. In fact, I’ve got lots to choose from on my blog. These are just 22 Back to School 30 Minute Dinner Recipes to both inspire and get you going!
Easy 30 Minutes Back To School Recipes
Trust me, I get it. You don’t have time on busy weeknights to be figuring out how to feed the family and make something kid approved. You’ve got errands to run, laundry to do, and homework to check. You are busy! But set your worries aside and allow me to help!
Here you will find a variety of easy recipes from flavorful stir fries and yummy pasta dishes to comforting casseroles and tasty tacos that take no more than 30 minutes to make! All of them only require easy to find ingredients and most are one pot meals!
So whether you are craving beef, chicken, pork, or seafood, there is a recipe for everyone in this selection. And almost all of the recipes can also be made vegetarian too! So take a breather this coming week and test out a few of these incredibly easy and delicious dishes!
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta
This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta is a dish that is packed with cheesy, rich flavor, loaded with chicken and broccoli. It's prepared all in the same pot to ensure each bite is tasty and easy to whip up in a flash! One pot and only 30 minutes is all you require to make this incredibly delicious dish!
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Chicken Ramen Stir Fry
Chicken Ramen Stir Fry is a simple but tasty dish that is perfect for any night of the week. Packed full of crunchy veggies cooked down in a savory spicy sauce, served over ramen noodles, this dish is a home run!
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Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Forget takeout with my Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe – In 15 minutes you can have this insanely delicious beef and broccoli stir fry! Way better than any restaurant version!
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Beef Lo Mein
Layered with deep umami flavors, delicious Beef Lo Mein is going to become your new favorite 30-minute meal! It's tender stir-fried beef with perfectly cooked crisp veggies smothered in an addictively delicious sauce and then tossed with rich yummy Chinese-style egg noodles!
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Chicken Mushroom Stir Fry
A Chicken Mushroom Stir Fry Recipe that's so easy and quick to make, perfect for any night of the week and so much better than takeout! Tender and tasty chicken, earthy mushrooms and stir fry veggies in a delicious sauce all come together in this amazing stir fry, ready to wow your family in just 20 minutes!
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Delicious, crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites with a flavorful creamy garlic sauce, ready in less than 15 minutes. Make a dinner out of it and pair it with some cooked rice and your favorite steamed veggie. So good and so simple, you're going to love it!
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One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole
This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is made all in ONE POT and ready in only 30 minutes. It’s cheesy, it’s comforting, loaded with broccoli and super simple to make!
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Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
Easy homemade Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas, extra juicy and extra delicious, perfect for any time of the year, since no grilling is required. Healthy, tasty, perfect for the whole family, weeknight-friendly, totally customizable, super satisfying and ready in just 30 minutes!
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One Pot Cheesy Taco Orzo
This One Pot Cheesy Taco Orzo is super cheesy and delicious! One pot of quick and feel-good comfort food, ready in just 30 minutes. This Cheesy Taco Orzo is topped with lots of cheese, and your favorite taco toppings. Enjoy a big bowl of cheesy gooey goodness!
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One Pot Hamburger Helper Lasagna
This One Pot Hamburger Helper Lasagna is the perfect quick weeknight dinner! Ditch the boxed mix Hamburger Helper and make your own, lasagna style, much healthier and homemade. Comfort food at its finest.
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Rotini Fiorentina
This easy Rotini Fiorentina recipe can be ready in under 30 minutes. A comforting pasta dish with an incredibly flavorful creamy tomato sauce and lots of mozzarella. The perfect easy pasta dinner for a busy weeknight.
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Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta
This tremendously delicious Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta is definitely a winner. It's quick and easy to make, incredibly rich in flavors, and can be on your table in about 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
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Salmon Alfredo
The all popular Alfredo sauce kicked up a notch with some delicious smoked salmon and tossed with your favorite pasta. This Salmon Alfredo really is incredibly easy and simple to make and ready in less than 30 minutes! Quick, delicious, perfect for any night of the week!
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Yakisoba
Yakisoba is a delicious Japanese inspired dish made with noodles, vegetables, and meat. This recipe uses healthy lean chicken, cabbage and shiitake mushrooms. Finally, an amazing sweet and savoury sauce finishes off this noodle dish.
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Easy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
This Easy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake is a simple, no-fuss dinner that you can easily make right at home with very few ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes. Plus, it's a definite crowd pleaser for even the pickiest eaters.
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Chicken Scampi
Here's a super simple way to cook chicken for an easy weeknight meal! My Chicken Scampi takes only 20 minutes from start to finish! Chicken breast pieces lightly coated with cornstarch and spices, pan fried until golden and served in a delicious white wine sauce! Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Italian Mac And Cheese
Classic comfort food, with an Italian twist! This Italian Mac And Cheese is loaded with cheesy, herbaceous flavor and takes under 30 minutes to make! Penne noodles are smothered in a luscious mozzarella cheese sauce, spiked with Italian seasoning and parmesan.
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Instant Pot Hamburger Helper
Who needs the box when you can have this homemade Instant Pot Hamburger Helper on your table in less than 25 minutes! Easy, delicious comfort food made entirely in one pot.
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Instant Pot Chili Mac
Easy, cheesy, Instant Pot Chili Mac! This dish is the epitome of comfort food. Combining two classics to create one epic meal, perfect for busy weeknights! Using staple kitchen and pantry ingredients, this recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, all thanks to the instant pot!
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Instant Pot Spaghetti
Classic spaghetti, made in the Instant Pot! My Instant Pot Spaghetti recipe is as easy as 1,2,3! Requiring simple, kitchen staple ingredients and minimal prep, you can sit back and let the instant pot do all the work for you! Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Easy Pepper Steak
This Easy Pepper Steak recipe utilizes simple ingredients to create a bold and flavorful stir-fry dinner all in one pot, in just 30 minutes!
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Steak Tacos
Steak Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce – Tender steak cooked to medium-rare perfection, piled up into soft tortillas, and topped with a super easy and fresh chimichurri sauce. Add your favorite taco toppings, and voila! Dinner is served, and it's never been more drool-worthy.
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