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    20 Minute Dinner Recipes

    Published: Oct 1, 2024 · Modified: Jan 23, 2025 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 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 you’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

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

    2

    This Instant Pot Shrimp Pasta is a reader favorite! Shrimp and penne pasta are cooked in a luxurious tomato cream sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's so good!

    3

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

    4

    A 20 minute dinner recipe made with an irresistible sweet and spicy honey sriracha sauce.

    5

    This Mexican Chickpeas is an all-purpose recipe for filling tacos, topping salads, wrapping in lettuce, layering over nachos or making a vegetarian burrito bowl. 

    6

    This Firecracker Shrimp is made with tender juicy shrimp tossed in the most amazing sweet and spicy sriracha sauce that tastes so much better than take out. 

    7

    This Instant Pot Pesto Pasta is made using only 5 ingredients but is shockingly flavorful and satisfying. Simply combine everything in the instant pot and cook, for a 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

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

    10

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

    11

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

    12

    Juicy and succulent shrimp in a flavorful spicy lime sauce is a quick and easy dinner recipe that comes together in 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 for toasting burger buns in the air fryer!

    14

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

    15

    This pesto rice with chicken 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

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

    17

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

    18

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

    19

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

    20

    Spicy Kale Pasta is a quick dinner in 20 minutes! This vegetarian dish is simple, healthy, and easy to make, and the fiery tomato sauce packs a punch!

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     It’s an incredibly easy and delicious chicken featuring a lip-smacking bang bang sauce and can also be transformed into a variety of meals for dinner.

    23

     In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a creamy, indulgent pasta dinner that’s lighter than traditional Alfredo—No cream!

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

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