Our Best 20-Minute Dinners
Bye-bye, drive-through. Hello, fresh, healthier, never-boring meal ideas -- all ready in a jiffy.
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This hearty chicken chili is quick and easy -- and so good. Green chiles add a touch of heat. Top with tortilla chips for a bit of crunch.
Turkey tenderloins seasoned with a sage rub top grilled spinach, juicy slices of pear, and creamy crumbled blue cheese.
This simple supper of sausage, orzo, green onions, and sweet peppers tosses together in minutes; leftovers make a great lunch.
In this simple twist on classic paella, turmeric-spiced scallops, shrimp, and plum tomatoes are tossed together with rice, peas, corn, and carrots.
Tired of the same old chicken? Dress it up with our quick-and-easy chutney, made from a dash of ginger, tart dried cherries, and fresh apple slices.
These mini meat loaves are seasoned with fresh basil and topped with tangy tomato sauce and lots of mozzarella cheese. Green beans, which get a touch of heat from crushed red pepper, make a delicious side dish.
Chicken breasts seasoned with basil pair beautifully with fresh zucchini and dill-seasoned orzo.
A blend of dill, chives, and honey-Dijon mustard adds a kick to quick-cooking fish fillets.
Refrigerated corn bread twists make this chicken and dumplings spin-off a snap, while sage and Mexican cheese add a fresh twist.
Watch our Test Kitchen chef make light and airy dumplings with easy-to-follow steps.
For a quick dinner you'll love, top crunchy tostadas with broiled tilapia fillets, veggies, and a zesty chili-lime cream.
A creamy mushroom sauce tops egg noodles in this vegetarian twist on a classic Italian favorite.
A corn bread coating gives tender pork loin delightful texture. Red cabbage and kale make a good and healthful side dish.
This is comfort food at its finest. Ground beef and mixed veggies are topped with a heaping helping of mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese.
Crusty wheat bread is topped with a creamy layer of goat cheese and a medley of skillet-cooked fresh veggies -- carrots, mushrooms, onion, and basil.
This simple supper features a zippy cranberry enchilada sauce, chicken or turkey, a medley of veggies, and lots of cheese.
This recipe calls for fajita seasoning, which gives the steak a bit of kick. Barbecued black beans and corn bread make delicious (and simple) side dishes.
Warm leeks and grapes are tossed with tangy blue cheese and mixed greens. Toast topped with a creamy poached egg keeps the meal hearty.
Watch how easy it is to poach an egg to top your salad, sandwich, or eat on its own!
Seasoned chicken is cooked in maple syrup and served with creamy mashed sweet potatoes.
This hearty supper starts with frozen potato-and-onion-filled pierogi (potato dumplings) and rosemary-seasoned pork tenderloin. Green beans make a fresh side.
Gouda cheese gives this delicious soup smoky flavor. Broccoli and winter greens (such as curly endive, chicory, escarole, or spinach) keep it healthy.
Plump shrimp, rice noodles, bottled peanut sauce, fresh asparagus, and yellow sweet pepper toss together in minutes, creating a simple supper everyone love.
Crisp-tender zucchini, zesty Italian sausage, juicy grape tomatoes, and sliced mushrooms top creamy polenta. Italian seasoning and fresh Parmesan cheese make a pretty (and tasty) garnish.
Savory beef roast is seasoned with flavorful Italian parsley and freshly ground black pepper; fresh carrots and red potatoes complete the meal.
A simple blend of apple butter and soy sauce jazzes up basic pork chops. Fresh green beans and cherry tomatoes make a colorful -- and healthy -- side.
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You can toss together this quick dish of angel hair pasta, grilled chicken, basil pesto, carrots, and Parmesan cheese in minutes.
Melted Monterey Jack cheese and sweet and spicy peppers take fried catfish fillets from ho-hum to simply delicious.
Turn leftover turkey into a delectable soup. With pantry-ready ingredients -- zesty salsa, chicken broth, and tortilla chips -- this recipe is ready in a flash.
Make a meal out of fried eggplant with our garlic-sauced beans and green onion-seasoned brown rice.
A glaze of honey, chili sauce, and orange juice adds a punch of flavor to this good-for-you shrimp and veggie dinner.
A topping of grilled onions, fresh tomatoes, and red wine vinaigrette adds pizzazz to classic comfort food.
Lightly spiced, cheesy zucchini cakes are topped with a warm mixture of mushrooms and sweet pepper, creating a delicious and satisfying meatless meal.
Juicy pineapple tempers the spice of this curry-flavor chicken dish. Sweet peppers and jalapenos make a pretty garnish.
Balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil make a simple sauce for this toss-together dinner of spinach, salmon, sweet peppers, and fettuccine.
Cajun seasoning, lemon peel, and fresh parsley spice up fresh snapper. Red beans and long grain rice complete the dish.
