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30 Minute Meals

Easy and delicious meals on the table in 30 minutes

Arguably the leftovers are the best part of Thanksgiving dinner! This easy pasta casserole turns your leftover turkey into a new meal for the day after! Tender turkey is tossed with pasta in a rich, velvety sauce made from cream of mushroom and chicken soups, cheese, and frozen peas and then baked to golden perfection with a crispy breadcrumb topping. The dish is infused with flavors of garlic, onions, mushrooms, and sage for a cozy, satisfying meal. It’s the ultimate way to make the most of your holiday leftovers while delivering a hearty, crowd-pleasing dinner! Serve it with a fresh green salad or steamed veggies for a complete meal. You can make this recipe year round! Just sub the turkey for a shredded rotisserie chicken!
30 Minute Meals | Casserole | Dinner Recipes | Pasta | Thanksgiving

Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Tetrazzini

Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish that’s so irresistible, it’s rumored to inspire proposals! Tender, juicy chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a rich, velvety sauce made with heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. A hint of fresh herbs like thyme or basil adds an aromatic touch, making every bite a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and creamy. Serve it over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a meal that’s guaranteed to impress—whether you’re cooking for a date night or a cozy family dinner!
30 Minute Meals | Chicken Recipes | Dinner Recipes | One Dish

Marry Me Chicken Orzo

This Easy 30-Minute Stovetop Marinara Sauce is the perfect blend of simplicity and flavor. Made with pantry staples like canned tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and a handful of fresh or dried herbs, this sauce comes together in no time. Simmered to perfection on the stovetop, it’s rich, hearty, and bursting with classic Italian flavors. Whether you’re tossing it with pasta, layering it in lasagna, or using it as a dip for crusty bread, this quick marinara will become your go-to recipe for effortless, homemade deliciousness!
30 Minute Meals | Dinner Recipes | One Dish | Pasta | Sauces | Vegetarian

Easy Marinara Sauce

Old Fashioned American Goulash
30 Minute Meals | Beef | Dinner Recipes | One Dish | Pasta

Old Fashioned American Goulash

Juicy chicken breast in a creamy mushroom sauce with peas and pimentos, spooned over buttery biscuits; Chicken a La King is the ultimate comfort meal.
30 Minute Meals | Biscuit Dough | Chicken Recipes | Dinner Recipes | One Dish

Chicken a la King

This is one of my easy weeknight go-to dinners. Sausage and Peppers Pasta in ready in about 30 minutes, it's simple to throw together and it's filling. Oh, I forgot to mention, it's delicious! Sausage and Peppers Pasta is made with chicken sausage, bell peppers, and pasta in a cheesy cream sauce. (you had me at cheesy cream sauce) It comes together quick for when you need to get a hearty meal on the table fast.
30 Minute Meals | Chicken Recipes | Dinner Recipes | One Dish

Sausage and Peppers Pasta

Chicken Broccoli Lasagna Skillet is a one pan dinner using chicken breast, frozen broccoli, heavy cream, chicken broth, and broken lasagna noodles. I always have a couple of noodles leftover when making lasagna and I never know what to do with them. Until now! This cheesy weeknight skillet dinner gets those random noodles out of your pantry and into a creamy, cheesy meal your family will love! If you don't have extra lasagna noodles, you can use any random noodles you have on hand.
30 Minute Meals | Chicken Recipes | Dinner Recipes | One Dish | Pasta

Chicken Broccoli Lasagna Skillet

Mini Chicken Pot Pies are delicious little muffins, made with only 4 main ingredients: refrigerated biscuit dough, rotisserie chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, and cream of chicken soup. These delicious pies make a kid-friendly, quick, weeknight dinner!
30 Minute Meals | Chicken Recipes | Dinner Recipes

Mini Chicken Pot Pies

This One Pan Cheesesteak Pasta is filled with ground beef, peppers, onions, penne pasta, and of course, cheese! It's made all in one pan for an easy, family friendly weeknight dinner.
30 Minute Meals | Dinner Recipes | One Dish | Pasta

One Pan Cheesesteak Pasta

Air Fryer Kielbasa and Peppers
30 Minute Meals | Air Fryer Recipes | Dinner Recipes

Air Fryer Kielbasa and Peppers

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