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    20 Minute Dinner Recipes

    Published: Oct 1, 2024 ยท Modified: Jan 23, 2025 by Maria Doss ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท Leave a Comment

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    20 Minute Dinner Recipes are quick, loaded with flavor and ready from start to finish in 20 minutes or less! Ideal for busy weeknights, these flavorful pasta dishes, instant pot, and air fryer recipes will satisfy the whole family with minimal effort.

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    Whether youโ€™re a busy mom or someone who simply appreciates a speedy dinner, our mouthwatering dinners are sure to please everyone at the table. With just 20 minutes, you can transform everyday ingredients into easy weeknight meals that rival your favorite takeout.

    From easy air fryer dinners to instant pot pasta dishes are ideal for those evenings when you crave a satisfying meal without the long prep time.

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    20 minute dinner recipes

    1

    Thisย Garlic Butter Ramen Noodlesย is so simple and easy, yet crazy good andย ready in under 10 minutes.ย It's the perfect dish that both kids and adults will devour!

    2

    Thisย Instant Pot Shrimp Pastaย is aย reader favorite!ย Shrimp and penne pasta are cooked in aย luxurious tomato cream sauce.ย Ready in under 30 minutes, it'sย so good!

    3

    It's crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, thanks to aย simplified breading techniqueย - Quick and healthy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love!

    4

    Aย 20 minute dinner recipeย made with an irresistible sweet and spicyย honey sriracha sauce.

    5

    Thisย Mexican Chickpeasย is anย all-purpose recipeย for filling tacos, topping salads, wrapping in lettuce, layering over nachos or making aย vegetarian burrito bowl.ย 

    6

    Thisย Firecracker Shrimpย is made with tender juicy shrimp tossed in theย most amazing sweet and spicy sriracha sauceย that tastes so muchย better than take out.ย 

    7

    Thisย Instant Pot Pesto Pastaย isย made using only 5 ingredientsย but is shockingly flavorful and satisfying.ย Simply combine everything in the instant pot and cook, for aย quick 20-minute dinner.

    8

    I take the classic fried rice recipe and enhance it with a generous dose of garlic, caramelized mushrooms, and rich buttery goodness.

    9

    Thisย Instant Pot Penne alla Vodkaย is super easy and ready in under 30 minutes. Toss in some cubed chicken or shrimp for added protein.ย It's thick, creamy and luxurious!

    10

    Ideal for dinner, theseย savory pancakes are served with marinara sauceย instead of traditional maple syrup! Mix in your favorite pizza toppings to make it your own!

    11

    Made in one skillet withย basic pantry ingredients, this Chinese shrimp and broccoli is an easy dinner on the tableย under 20 minutes.

    12

    Juicy and succulent shrimp in aย flavorful spicy lime sauceย is a quick and easy dinner recipe that comes together inย about 20 minutes.

    13

    It's a fast way to serve chicken burgers with minimal effort. And don't miss out on our pro tip forย toasting burger buns in the air fryer!

    14

    ย It's a super fast way to serve salmon using your air fryer with very minimal effort (oven and grilling instructions included) -ย Juicy, tender perfection!

    15

    Thisย pesto rice with chickenย is a simple one pot meal with flavorful rice, chicken and green beans all together in an instant pot (stovetop and rice cooker instructions included).

    16

    Thisย Air Fryer Breaded Shrimpย is made in under 20 minutes with almost no oil. It's so easy,ย crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside.

    17

    Air Fryer Chicken Tendersย is made with almost no oil. It's so easy,ย crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside and bursting withย irresistible garlic parmesan flavor.ย 

    18

    Instant Pot Spaghetti Aglio E Olioย is one of the simplest pasta recipes you'll make but itsย shockingly flavorful and satisfying!ย 

    19

    Perfectly seasoned and ready in aboutย 15 minutes!ย Ideal for serving with spaghetti, as a hearty meatball sub, or made into aย kid-friendly meal they'll absolutely adore.

    20

    Spicyย Kale Pastaย is aย quick dinner in 20 minutes!ย This vegetarian dish is simple, healthy, and easy to make, and theย fiery tomato sauceย packs a punch!

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    ย Itโ€™s an incredibly easy and delicious chicken featuring aย lip-smacking bang bang sauceย and can also beย transformed into a variety of meals for dinner.

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    ย In justย 20 minutes,ย you can whip up a creamy, indulgent pasta dinner thatโ€™sย lighter than traditional Alfredoโ€”No cream!

    Did you make any of these 20 minute dinner recipes? Iโ€™d love your feedback! Please let me know by leaving a comment or review below or snap a photo and share on Instagram.

    All contents and images are my original work, unless and otherwise mentioned. Please do not use my recipes or images without linking back to www.kitchenathoskins.com. If you wish to republish a recipe, please rewrite in your own words and donโ€™t forget to include a link back to the original recipe.


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