Healthy 30 Minute Meals for Families: A collection of quick and easy 30 minute meals perfect for families.
Dinner always needs to happen–even when time is short.
Whether you are a working mom, a working dad, a stay at home mom, stay at home dad, or a parent that dreads the inevitable dinner time meltdown (AKA “The Witching Hour), I have EASY, HEALTHY meals that your family is sure to love. Be sure to PIN this post for easy, quick reference!
These Wholesome 30 Minute Meals, are made with simple, pantry ingredients and don’t require any fancy cooking skills, expensive kitchen tools, or exoctic ingredients.
Let’s skip the drive-thru and sit down together as a famiy and enjoy an easy, home-cooked meal that dosen’t require hours of work!
In case you need Gluten-Free Recipes, check out these Easy Healthy Gluten-Free 30 Minute Meals.
Healthy 30 Minute Meals for Families
- 3o Minute Meals with Chicken
- 30 Minute Meals with Beef
- 30 Minute Meals with Pork
- 30 Minute Meals with Seafood
- 30 Minute Meals with Pasta
- 30 Minute Meals Meatless
- 30 Minute Meals Vegan
- 30 Minute Meals Soups
- 30 Minute Meals Gluten Free
30 Minute Meals with Chicken Breast
Chicken is probably the first protein people associate with easy 30 minute meal. Afterall, chicken breast is one of the most purchased proteins and is so lean it cooks up in a matter or minutes. But also leftover rotisserie chicken is a quick 30 minute meal go-to.
Sweet and Sour Chicken (recipe with and without Instant Pot)
Easy Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu
One Pot Healthy Poppyseed Chicken Casserole
Honey Lemon Asparagus Chicken Stir fry
Chicken Roulade with Arugula Salad and Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
Grilled Panzanella Salad with Chicken Sausage
Jalapeno Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Skillet
Stir Fried Chicken and Bok Choy
Skillet Chicken with Green Beans and Tomatoes
Easy Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu
One Pot Healthy Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole
30 Minute Meals with Ground Beef
Ground beef cooks up in a short amount of tim and can become the base to so many easy meals, making ground beef recipes a busy weeknight’s dream come true.
Note: If you foget to thaw out your hamburger meat (I am guilty of this many times!!), check out my method for perfectly cooking frozen meat.
Healthy Homemade Hamburger Helper Skillet
3 Ingredient Taco Meat and 4 Ways to Use It
30 Minute Meals with Pork
While I adore slow cooked pork meals, like Pulled Pork and Pork Carnitas, I adore quick pork recipes that can be made with ham, pork chops or pork tenderloin.
Monte Cristo with Fresh Blackberry Sauce
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cheesy Grits
Sheet Pan Fig Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables
30 Minute Meals with Fish
Fish is such an important staple in a healthy diet. These easy fish recipes make it easy to get a healthy meal on the table in less than 30 minutes–perfect for the busy week.
Easy Southwestern Baked Tuna Cakes
Chili Lime Pan Seared Tilapia with Apple Salsa
30 Minute Meals with Pasta
My family adores pasta. What is not to love about quick meals made with pasta?
They are comforting and when made with whole grain pasta, pasta meals are a great source of protein and fiber. Not to mention very friendly on your wallet.
Tuscan Pasta with White Beans and Tomatoes
Tomato and Spinach Tortellini Broth Bowl
Instant Pot Creamy Italian Pasta
Easy One Pot Creamy Cajun Pasta
Healthy Homemade Hamburger Helper Skillet
30 Minute Meals without Meat
Meatless Meals are a weekly must in our rotation. Not only are meatless meals budget-friendly and typically healthier, they are also often extremely quick to put together.
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burritos
Easy Lentil Tacos with Avocado Cream
Easy Bean Burritos with Hidden Veggies
Easy Homemade Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Topper
Vegan 30 Minute Meals
These are quick easy meals that are made without any animal products. I can promise you that these meals are still full of incredible flavor and please meat eaters as well.
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burritos
Easy Lentil Tacos with Avocado Cream
Green Tea Ramen Soup: The Ultimate Cold/Flu Fighter
Sweet Chili Lime Rice Bowl with Mango and Edamame
30 Minute Meals Soup Recipes
It is hard to think it is possible to have soups ready in 30 minutes meals.
Soups are often made slow and developed over hours of simmering. However, there are a few ways to enjoy easy soups within 30 minutes. In fact, my favorite soup recipes are made in less than 30 minutes.
4 Ingredient Tortellini and Kale Soup
Easy Homemade Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Topper
30 Minute Healthy Potato Corn Chowder
30 Minute Healthy Potato Corn Chowder
Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese with Marinara Soup
Healthier Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
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