Dinner in 30 minutes

Short on time, still hungry for something good? These recipes keep the chopping manageable and the cooking straightforward.

Dinner in 30 minutes

Start with a skillet dinner when you want a hot meal, or choose chicken salad when the stove can take the night off. The times below include prep and cooking; recipes using cooked chicken assume you already have it ready. Read the ingredient list before you start so dinner stays on schedule.

Make it easier: Put the pasta water on first. While it heats, measure the sauce ingredients and wash the spinach.

What to cook

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Dinner · 30 min

Lemon Herb Chicken Skillet

Golden chicken, a bright lemon pan sauce, and just one skillet to wash. A splash of cream softens the citrus without making dinner feel heavy.

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Pasta · 20 min

Creamy Garlic Pasta with Spinach

A little starchy pasta water turns cream and garlic into a silky sauce. Spinach wilts right into the pan, so there is no separate vegetable pot to clean.

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Salad · 15 min

Crunchy Lemon Chicken Salad

Celery, a little Dijon, and fresh lemon keep this chicken salad lively. Tuck it into sandwiches or spoon it over greens for a lunch that holds up well.

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Appetizer · 30 min

Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip

Tangy hot sauce, tender shredded chicken, and a bubbling cheddar top. This scoopable dip comes together in one bowl before a short trip to the oven.

A little help along the way

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