Now that the kids are back in school and the fall sports season is about to make our lives even busier, it’s time to start thinking of some quick and easy meals for the night! Ideally, we’d love to have a 3 course meal with all the bells and whistles, but realistically, you might have less than 30 minutes to feed a bunch of very hungry mouths! Check out all of these delicious 15 minute dinner ideas and save them for the future. You know you’ll need them all in your back pocket for those crazy busy days!
15 Minute Dinner Ideas
1. One Pot Bacon Chicken Pasta
Quick, Delicious Dinner, made in minutes!

2. Easy Turkey Salisbury Steaks
Salisbury Steaks using ground turkey, a little bit of parsley, onions, milk and panko. Recipes, Food and Cooking.
3. Spaghetti Carbonara
The easiest pasta dish you will ever make with just 5 ingredients in 15 minutes, loaded with Parmesan and bacon!
4. Easy Lo Mein Recipe
The easiest lo mein you will ever make in 15 min from start to finish. It’s so much quicker, tastier and healthier than take-out!
5. 15 Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
This recipe is always a big hit!
6. Chicken Lazone
Ready in 15 minutes – no prep required! One reader said, “We made this 3 days in a row!”
7. Garlic Parmesan Noodles
A quick and easy side dish of angel hair pasta with loads of fresh garlic, parmesan cheese, chicken broth, half and half and parsley. Ready in 15 minutes!
8. 20 Minute Low Fat Healthy Chicken Burrito Recipe
This is a great idea for busy work and school nights. They will fill everyone up, and best of all, they are quick to make.
9. 15-minute Ramen Vegetable Stir Fry
A recipe that’s incredibly delicious and so easy!
10. Green Chili and Chicken Lasagna
Made with Mozzarella, Queso Quesadilla Jalapeno, and Crema Mexicana. Wow! And it only takes 20 minutes to make.
11. Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Rolls
Quick 15 minute appetizer, snack, or even part of dinner!
12. 20-Minute Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Make this classic dish right in your kitchen with just a few ingredients and only 20 minutes from start to finish!
13. Chicken Enchilada Soup
This delicious chicken enchilada soup is thick, cheesy, and ready to go in just 20 minutes!
14. 20 minute stove top chicken pot pie pasta
A kid friendly recipe! Great to try on a busy weeknight.
15. Grilled Cheese Pull Aparts
One pinner said, “The layers were flakey and the cheese was hot and gooey on the inside. I heated up some tomato soup and we used it as a dip for the pull aparts.” Delicious! Plus, they take about 20 minutes to make.
16. One skillet Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta
Make a delicious dinner with pantry staples in about 20 minutes! Butter, garlic, artichoke, and more. YUM!