7 Easy 30-Minute Dinners for Every Night of the Week

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Ramona Cruz-Peters

Busy nights don't have to mean takeout. If you have half an hour, you have enough time to make a quick and easy meal that doesn't skimp on flavor. With this 7-day menu of 30-minute dinners, you can consider this week's menu handled.

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Monday: Easy Sheet Pan Fish Tacos

Allrecipes

"Flaky white fish with crusty, caramelized edges is topped with a cilantro slaw and drizzled with a smoky sour cream sauce in this simple fish taco recipe. Baking the fish on a sheet pan is a little heathier and a lot less messy than frying it, and means cleanup will be a breeze!" —Nicole McLaughlin

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Tuesday: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"Grating the garlic releases more flavor and aroma into the sauce, while the lemon juice brightens all the flavors. Such a quick and easy dish to make!" —Amanda Holstein

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Wednesday: Taco Pasta

Ramona Cruz-Peters

"This is an easy taco pasta dish to make with ground beef, your favorite taco seasoning, tomatoes, pasta, and two types of cheese for a quick and delicious dinner that hits the spot every time!" —Yolanda Gutierrez

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Thursday: Perfect Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breasts

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This is an easy recipe to follow, and the chicken turned out flavorful and moist." —nicolekrystyn

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Friday: Triple Seared Whiskey Burger

Chef John

"This triple-seared whiskey burger uses the technique from my Japanese-style triple seared steak, and produces the most extraordinarily delicious, juicy burger, with a whiskey-soy glazed exterior." —Chef John

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Saturday: One-Pot Beef Ramen Noodles

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

“This was soooo good and flavorful! Plus, I love how simple the recipe is as a one-pot dish!” —Stephanie Lewis

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Sunday: Southwest Chicken Salad

"Romaine is topped with grilled chicken, corn, beans, tomatoes, and onions, and drizzled with a creamy avocado ranch dressing. This is one hearty salad that hits the spot all year around." —Soup Loving Nicole

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