Need a cheap and easy dinner? 30 minute meals are perfect for busy days when you don’t have time to cook. You can whip up delicious meals in under 30 minutes with these budget-friendly recipes!
Beef 30 Minute Meals
Italian
- Easy Goulash from Mandy’s Recipe Box
- Beef Stroganoff from SimplyRecipes
- Skillet Meatballs in Marinara Sauce from Recipe Runner
- One Pot Beef Penne from Girl Gone Gourmet
- One Pot Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff from Budget Bytes
- Meatball Bombs from The Novice Chef
- Sheet Pan Philly Cheesesteaks from Easy Peazy Mealz
- Poverty Meal from Food.com
American
- Cornbread and Beef Skillet Pie from Woman’s Day
- Family Favorite Sloppy Joes from High Heels and Grills
- Mini Meatloaves from Betty Crocker
- Beef & Macaroni Chili from All She Cooks
- Country-Fried Steak with Mushroom Gravy from MyRecipes
- Easy Unstuffed Bell Pepper Skillet from Kim’s Craving
- BBQ Sloppy Joe Muffins from Cookies and Cups
- Ground Beef and Cheese Stuffed Potatoes from Food.com
- Easy French Dip Sandwiches from Allrecipes
- Sloppy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches from 5 Boys Baker
- Hamburger Steak With Sweet Onion-Mushroom Gravy from MyRecipes
- Southwestern Beef Chili With Corn from Real Simple
- Salisbury Steak Casserole from Nums The Word
- Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet from Pillsbury
- Baked Chili Dogs from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
- Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes from Bellyfull
- Country Fried Steak from Allrecipes
- One Pot Chili Mac from NumsTheWord
Asian
- Quick Beef Stir-Fry from Allrecipes
- Sweet and Sour Meatballs from Allrecipes
- Broccoli Beef from Allrecipes
- Ten-Minute Beef and Broccoli from Pillsbury
- Mongolian Beef from Chef Savvy
- Crispy Sesame Beef from Damn Delicious
- Asian Orange Beef from Chew Out Loud
- Asian Beef & Noodles for Two from Kraft Recipes
Mexican
- Beef Burrito Skillet from Bread Booze Bacon
- Taco Pie from Allrecipes
- Taco Spaghetti from Plain Chicken
- Easy Beef Nachos from Old El Paso
- Flank Steak Fajitas from Country Living
- Taco Bowls from Busy Budgeter
- One Pot Taco Rice Skillet from Sweet C’s
- Mexican Pasta Skillet from Pillsbury
- Simple Oven Tacos from Simplistically Living
- Quick Taco Salad from Kraft Recipes
- Cheesy Nacho Beef Skillet from Pillsbury
- Frito Pie from Chef in Training
- Skillet Burritos from Diethood
- Taco French Bread Pizza from Life in the Lofthouse
- Crispy Southwest Wrap from Tastes Better from Scratch
- Quick and Easy Taco Salad from Daily Burn
Chicken 30 Minute Meals
American
- Quick Chicken and Dumplings from Betty Crocker
- Easy Garlic Chicken from Allrecipes
- One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice from Creme de la Crumb
- 15 Minute Healthy Roasted Chicken and Veggies from Gimme Delicious
- Grilled Lemon Chicken and Asparagus from Delish
- Chicken Pot Pie Crescent Braid from Wine and Glue
- Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole from Food.com
- Honey-and-Lemon Baked Chicken from MyRecipes
- Cheddar Bacon Chicken Tenders from Pillsbury
- Crunchy Pan-Fried Chicken from MyRecipes
- Chicken Crescent Roll Bundles from Lil Luna
- BBQ Chicken Pizza from MyRecipes
- Chicken Pot Pie Rice Bake from Plain Chicken
- Easy 3-Ingredient Ritz Cracker Chicken from Stockpiling Moms
- Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta from Pillsbury
- Mushroom-Herb Chicken from MyRecipes
- Maple-Glazed Skillet Chicken Breasts with Sweet Potato Hash from Whole and Heavenly Oven
- Crispy Onion Chicken from Life in the Lofthouse
- Winger’s Sticky Fingers from Creme de la Crumb
- Baked Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard from Delish
- Buffalo Chicken & Potato Skillet from The Wicked Noodle
- Baked Honey-Garlic Chicken from Delish
- One-Pot BBQ Chicken and Bacon Pasta from The Recipe Rebel
Mexican
- Easy Chicken Fajitas from Averie Cooks
- Creamy Chicken Enchiladas from Nums The Word
- BBQ Chicken Tostadas from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas from The Wanderlust Kitchen
- Chicken and Black Bean Nachos from The Baker Mama
- Chicken-Tortilla Pie from MyRecipes
- Chicken Enchilada Skillet from Buns in My Oven
- Creamy Southwest Chicken Alfredo from Good Cook
- Chicken, Bean, and Cheese Burritos from Good Cheap Eats
- Spicy Skillet Chicken from Betty Crocker
Italian
- Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken from The Recipe Critic
- Mozzarella Chicken in Homemade Tomato Sauce from Little Spice Jar
- Tuscan Chicken Simmer from Kraft
- One-Pot Chicken Alfredo Penne from Pillsbury
- Mozzarella Chicken in Homemade Tomato Sauce from Little Spice Jar
- Chicken Carbonara Deluxe from Betty Crocker
- Parmesan Chicken Breast Tenders from MyRecipes
- Pesto Chicken and Pasta from Kraft
- 20-Minute Tuscan Chicken with Penne Pasta from Gal on a Mission
- 20 Minute Skillet Chicken and Spinach Parmesan from Mom on Timeout
- Parmesan Chicken Fettuccine from Pillsbury
- Skillet Chicken Marsala from $5 Dinners
- Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta from Lil Luna
- Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Florentine Pasta from Pinch of Yum
- Chicken Picatta from Better Homes and Gardens
- Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll Ups from Like Mother, Like Daughter
- Crispy Chicken Parmesan with Tomatoes and Mozzarella from Delish
- Brown Sugar Italian Chicken from Plain Chicken
- 15 Minute Chicken Alfredo from Eazy Peazy Mealz
Asian
- Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken from Allrecipes
- Quick Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls from Crunchy Creamy Sweet
- Vegetable-Chicken Stir-Fry from Betty Crocker
- Coconut Chicken Tenders from Yellow Bliss Road
- Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles from Natasha’s Kitchen
- 12 Minute Chicken and Broccoli from Gimme Some Oven
- Fast Chicken and Rice from Better Homes and Gardens
- 20 Minute Thai Peanut Chicken from Betty Crocker
30 Minute Meatless Recipes
Italian
- Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo from Budget Bytes
- Creamy Garlic Pasta from Budget Savvy Diva
- Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Tomatoes, and Pepperoni from Delish
- Pasta Primavera Alfredo from Delish
- Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta from Budget Bytes
- Angel Hair with Tomato and Basil from Betty Crocker
- To Die For Fettuccine Alfredo from Allrecipes
- Spinach Pesto with Pasta from Delish
- One Pot Baked Ziti with Ricotta from Kitchen Nostalgia
- Easy Eggplant Parmesan from Kraft
- Cheesy Baked Ravioli from Food.com
- Ricotta and Spinach Calzones from Kitschen Cat
- Tortellini Primavera from Eating Well
- Italian Mac and Cheese from POPSUGAR
- Tomato and Olive Penne from Martha Stewart
- Baked Penne Rigate from Memories By The Mile
- Easy Pantry Pasta from Country Living
American
- 20-Minute Mac and Cheese from Betty Crocker
- French Bread Pizza from Love Bakes Good Cakes
- Macaroni and Cheese with Mixed Vegetables from Better Homes and Gardens
- Cheesy Veggie Pasta Bake from The Domestic Superhero
- Mac and Cheese Spaghetti from Better Homes and Gardens
- One Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac from Kristine’s Kitchen
- Vegetarian Black-Bean Chili from Martha Stewart
Asian
- Peanut Noodles from Allrecipes
- Dragon Noodles from Budget Bytes
- One-Pot Spicy Asian Noodles from Babble
- Simple Sesame Noodles from The Pioneer Woman
- Vegetable Stir Fry with Noodles from Budget Bytes
- Vegetarian Fried Rice from Hurry The Food Up
- Spicy Sesame Noodles from Living Sweet Moments
- Spaghetti with Vegetables and Peanut Sauce from Martha Stewart
- Easy Lo Mein from Damn Delicious
- Thai Peanut Noodles from Budget Bytes
Mexican
- Black Bean Burritos from Allrecipes
- One Pan Crack Bean Burritos from Heather Likes Food
- 5 Ingredient Black Bean Enchiladas from I Heart Vegetables
- 10 Minute Oven Baked Tostadas from Yellow Bliss Road
- Black Bean Quesadillas from Eating Well
- Poor Man’s Burrito Bowls from Budget Bytes
- Black Bean Nachos from Kraft
- Refried Bean Tostadas from MyRecipes
- Crispy Black Bean and Rice Burritos from Gimme Delicious
- Corn & Black Bean Chili from Living Well, Spending Less
- Black Beans and Rice from Allrecipes
- Avocado Black Bean Quesadillas from Gimme Delicious
- Creamy Black Bean Taquitos from Budget Bytes
Seafood 30 Minute Meals
- Lemon Garlic Tilapia from Allrecipes
- Skillet Shrimp Tacos from Country Living
- Fish Stick Tacos from MyRecipes
- Tuna Croquettes from Food Network
- Pan-Seared Tilapia from Allrecipes
- Five-Spice Tilapia from Eating Well
- One Pan Spicy Garlic Shrimp from Dinner, Dishes and Desserts
- Lemon Caper Tuna and Noodles with Alfredo from Better Homes and Gardens
- Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Fillets from Allrecipes
- Skillet Shrimp and Rice from MyRecipes
- Crisp Catfish with Apple-Celery Slaw from Better Homes and Gardens
- Sweet & Spicy Tilapia from Farmgirl Gourmet
- Easy Tuna Patties from Allrecipes
- Tuna Salad Crescents from Pillsbury
- Skillet Shrimp, Sausage, and Rice from Country Living
- Fish Tacos with Lime Sauce from Better Homes and Gardens
- Salmon Patties from Allrecipes
Turkey 30 Minute Meals
- Turkey Stroganoff from Better Homes and Gardens
- Ground Turkey Cabbage Skillet from Primavera Kitchen
- Turkey Chili from Food Network
- Turkey Tetrazzini from Savory Nothings
- Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Meatballs from Country Living
Pork & Sausage 30 Minute Meals
- Kielbasa, Peppers, and Potato Hash Skillet from Mom on Timeout
- Skillet Sausage ‘n’ Rice from MyRecipes
- One Pan Sausage and Tortellini from Yellow Bliss Road
- Sausage, Potato & Pepper Skillet Dinner from $5 Dinners
- Bacon Tortellini Bake from Fake Ginger
- Quick and Easy Calzones from Six Sisters’ Stuff
- Spaghetti and Sausage Meatballs from Delish
- Ham & Cheese Tortellini from Kevin & Amanda
- Easy Stromboli from Southern Bite
- One-Pot Pizza Pasta from Fake Ginger
- Rigatoni & Italian Sausage Skillet from Who Needs a Cape
- Sausage Alfredo Pasta from Shugary Sweets
- One-Pot Sausage Pasta from Melanie Cooks
- Bacon, Chicken, and Spinach Spaghetti from Delish
- Oven-Fried Pork Chops from Allrecipes
- Country Ham Carbonara from MyRecipes
- One Pot Lasagna from Damn Delicious
- Texas Toast Pizzas from Crafty Morning
- English Muffin Pizzas from Once Upon a Chef
- Spaghetti With Sausage and Peppers from MyRecipes
- Asian Pork Skillet from Better Homes and Gardens
- Deep Dish Mini Pizzas from One Little Project
- Pizza Pull-Apart Sliders from The Country Cook
100 Healthy 30 Minute Meals
Connie Sue Lorraine says
Thank you so much for the recipes. Due to this government shutdown, my family is on a VERY STRICT budget and these ideas will help us make ends meet! God bless you!
prudentpennypincher.com says
You’re welcome 🙂 I’m so glad to hear that it will help your family!