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Life gets busy, and when you’re juggling work, family, and everything in between, finding time to make dinner can feel like a challenge. But dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious! That’s why I’ve rounded up 20 of my favourite fast and easy dinner recipes that you can have on the table in 20 minutes or less. From comforting classics like Sausages with Homemade Onion Gravy and Crispy Honey Soy Chicken, to vibrant, fresh dishes like Thai Beef and Noodle Salad and Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yoghurt Sauce, there’s something here for everyone.
Whether you’re craving creamy pasta, quick stir-fries, or tasty wraps, these meals are not only packed with flavour, but they’re also budget-friendly and family-approved. These are the go-to dinners I make when time is short but I still want a home-cooked meal. So, say goodbye to the stress of wondering what to cook on busy nights—these recipes will save you time, while still delivering a delicious and satisfying meal.
This Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo recipe features a rich, creamy sauce made simply with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Classic Italian flavours in minutes, perfect for busy weeknights!
This Crispy Honey Soy Chicken is a quick alternative to takeout, featuring tender chicken pieces in a delicious honey soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a one-pan family favourite that’s ready in under 30 minutes!
This Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Risoni (Orzo) is a fuss-free weeknight dinner, all made in the one pan with a rich, creamy sauce flavoured with smoky chorizo. It is on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Deliciously tender beef and rice noodles come together in a flavourful soy-based sauce, all in less than 20 minutes, making Stir-fried Beef with Flat Rice Noodles perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Minced (ground) chicken, broccolini (tender-stem broccoli), Thai basil and a few pantry staples come together in this Chicken and Thai Basil Noodle Stir-fry to create a delicious, quick and easy weeknight dinner.
These Chicken Burrito Bowls are a flavorful meal, made in just one pan, perfect for busy weeknights. With marinated chicken, fresh pico de gallo, and a variety of toppings, it’s a family favourite ready in less than 30 minutes.
Tender and juicy Baked Garlic Chicken Breast is wholesome and satisfying and perfect for quick weeknight dinners. It’s ready in under 30 minutes.
This delicious Thai Beef and Noodle Salad combines simple minced (ground) beef with fresh salad, fragrant herbs and a tangy dressing, all served over a bed of vermicelli rice noodles. It can be prepared ahead of time, making it the perfect meal option for busy weekdays.
Sausages with Homemade Onion Gravy is the ultimate comfort meal, perfect for busy weeknights. It combines juicy sausages with a rich onion gravy and is on the table in less than 20 minutes.
Tender and juicy Black Pepper Beef in a glossy, delicious sauce, is perfect for a family dinner any night of the week. Serve with rice and steamed greens.
Nachos Beef Folded Wraps are a fun and delicious twist on traditional nachos. They combine all the flavours you love in nachos – seasoned beef, melty cheese and crunchy corn chips – wrapped up in a soft tortilla for a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
This Prawn (Shrimp) Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. It’s loaded with juicy prawns, frozen vegetables (easy!) and fluffy rice, all stir-fried together with savoury seasonings. This one-pan meal comes together in just 20 minutes, making it a great option for a quick dinner that the whole family will love.
These delicious Southern Fried Chicken Burgers are the ultimate weeknight “fakeaway” featuring tender seasoned chicken fried to golden perfection. Served with brioche buns, cheese, pickles and shredded lettuce, these burgers are a quick and delicious meal the whole family will love.
This Quick Coconut Chicken Curry is comforting and flavourful, perfect for cosy family dinners any night of the week. Tender chicken pieces are simmered in a rich, coconut-based curry sauce, before being topped with yoghurt and mango chutney. It is freezer-friendly and is delicious served with basmati rice and naan bread.
These BBQ Chicken Flatbreads are a quick, delicious, and versatile meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Topped with tender, juicy chicken, melty cheese and a tangy BBQ sauce, these flatbreads are perfect for any night of the week.
These One-pan Cheesy Beef Enchiladas are a comforting, family-friendly dinner that’s easy to make and packed with flavour. Just like the classic – but easier! Seasoned beef, capsicum (bell pepper) and black beans are cooked in a delicious rich sauce, before tortillas are folded through the sauce, topped with melty cheese, then baked until golden.
Perfectly cooked chicken in an easy, creamy garlic sauce. All on the table in less than 20 minutes!
You’ll be amazed by the gorgeous depth of flavour of this easy, simple, economical dish. Filipino Stir-fried Noodles & Chicken is a one-pan wonder, just as suitable for weeknight family meals or entertaining a crowd.
This Quick Creamy Miso Chicken Ramen is a flavour-packed and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights. It’s made with economical minced (ground) chicken, a rich miso-flavoured broth, and is ready in just 20 minutes.
This Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yoghurt Sauce is the ultimate easy and satisfying weeknight dinner with family-friendly, customisable toppings.
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Lorraine says:
These recipes look absolutely delicious! Thankyou so much!
Lorraine says:
These look absolutely delicious 😋 Thankyou so much!
Musabbir Hossen Khalid says:
This post is fantastic! These recipes that can be made in just 20 minutes will not only save me time but also give me the chance to enjoy a variety of flavors. Thank you for sharing such quick and easy meal ideas!
Lyndsay says:
What an inspiring collection of recipes – thank you!