20-Minute Meals

This week, I'm highlighting 20-minute meals that are perfect for those busy days when you need a quick and satisfying dinner.

I understand that life can get hectic, but that doesn't mean you have to compromise on taste or nutrition. With these time-saving recipes, you can whip up flavorful dishes in no time, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen.

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These 20-minute meals are designed to be easy to make without sacrificing taste. From crispy chicken cutlets to shrimp Alfredo and hearty sausage tortellini soup, this meal plan has something for everyone.

If you're struggling with getting meals together and on the table every night, I suggest you take the time and plan out your meals. I find it easier to write out our meals using our Weekly Meal Planner. It helps keep me focused and plan ahead for busy nights.

That way I'm not tempted to go through a drive-thru and pick up hamburgers for my family.

Food Categories for Dinner

Using food categories for dinner each night can help you plan out your meal plan. By organizing your dinners around different food categories, you can create a balanced and diverse meal plan.

For example, one night you can plan recipes around beef, whether it's a juicy steak, a comforting beef stew, or a flavorful burger. On another night, you can explore the endless possibilities of chicken, from grilled chicken breasts to creamy chicken Alfredo pasta.

📌Assign each day of the week a different category and then plan a meal according to that category.

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Dinner Categories

This is just an example of how I like to meal plan. You could also incorporate a “leftover meal” or even “clean out the refrigerator” night. This is something we do at least once a week or every 10 days.

• Monday - Meatless, Vegetarian or even Leftovers from the weekend.
• Tuesday - Taco Tuesday or Mexican Recipe
• Wednesday - Chicken, Beef or Fish
• Thursday - Pasta or Italian Night
• Friday - Sandwiches and Soup
• Saturday - Pizza or Eat Out, Order In
• Sunday - Comfort Food Meal

Now, pick a side dish to serve with the recipes listed above. Side dishes should include potatoes or rice along with one or two veggies. A tossed salad with homemade ranch salad dressing is always nice too.

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Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breasts

Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breasts—tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked! These boneless, skinless chicken breasts are pounded thin so they cook quickly without losing flavor or moisture.
Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breasts

Pizza and Pepperoni Braid

With refrigerated pizza dough, melty mozzarella, and pepperoni slices, this recipe is a fun and easy twist on classic pizza—delicious, eye-catching, and ready in no time!
Get the Recipe: Pizza and Pepperoni Braid

Sausage, Spinach and Tortellini Soup

This Sausage, Spinach & Tortellini Soup is the ultimate quick and hearty family meal! Made with savory sausage, cheese-filled tortellini, fresh spinach, tomatoes, and a flavorful broth, it’s a budget-friendly dinner you’ll want to make again and again.
Get the Recipe: Sausage, Spinach and Tortellini Soup

Creamy Shrimp Pasta

This Creamy Shrimp Pasta is comfort food at its best—ready in just 15 minutes! Tossed in a rich, bacon-flecked Alfredo sauce with tender, juicy shrimp, it’s a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Shrimp Pasta

Chicken and Broccoli

Skip the takeout—this Chicken and Broccoli comes together at home in under 20 minutes! Tender chicken thighs and crisp broccoli are tossed in a sweet-savory sauce for a quick, easy, and delicious dinner.
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Broccoli

One Pot Taco Spaghetti

Spaghetti gets a Tex-Mex twist with this quick and easy One-Pot Taco Spaghetti! Made with ground beef, fresh veggies, and fettuccine tossed in a zesty taco sauce, it’s a 15-minute dinner the whole family will devour.
Get the Recipe: One Pot Taco Spaghetti

Black Bean Meatless Chili

This Black Bean Meatless Chili has all the hearty flavor you love—ready in just 15 minutes! With only three simple ingredients and no greasy pans to scrub, it’s the ultimate quick and easy dinner.
Get the Recipe: Black Bean Meatless Chili

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