Can you really get dinner on the table in 15 minutes without tearing open a microwaveable box? Yes! These 14 recipes are built to go from start to finish in just a quarter of an hour. While they cook, you can toss a steamable bag of veggies in the microwave (it does come in handy), then sit down to a homemade meal that tastes fresher—and far more satisfying—than anything prepackaged.
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15-Minute Chicken
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“This 15-minute chicken is a quick and budget-friendly weeknight dinner, all cooked in one pan. The chicken tenders come out sweet and spicy but you can easily adjust the level of spiciness by using more or less honey and red pepper flakes.” —Pat Bernitt
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Pesto Pasta
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“Pesto pasta is simple to make and full of flavor. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and comes together in just 15 minutes. Use any pasta, and add as much pesto sauce as you like. Enjoy topped with plenty of Parmesan cheese.” —Lauren
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Broiled Tilapia Parmesan
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“Easy recipe for flavorful Parmesan tilapia that’s ready in just 15 minutes. The creamy Parmesan coating adds impressive flavor and texture after just a few minutes under the broiler.” —Phoebe
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Pan-Fried Pork Chops
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“Few things are as easy to prepare as these pan-fried boneless pork chops. They take only minutes to prepare! The emphasis is on the great flavor of pork, so if you’d like more seasoning, go for it.” —Bibi
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Chicago-Style Hot Dog
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“This hot dog is a Windy City classic and a big favorite with sports fans! The frank must be all-beef, the bun must be poppy seed, and the ingredients must be piled onto the bun in the order specified. And whatever you do, don’t spoil the splendor of this Chicago dog with ketchup!” —elsaw
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Easy 5-Ingredient Salmon
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“This easy salmon recipe is a delicious way to prepare fresh fillets using just a few ingredients from your pantry.” —Angela
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15-Minute Creamy Garlic Basil Pasta
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“This 15-minute creamy garlic basil pasta sauce is a smooth, zesty alternative to traditional Alfredo—it’s light and fresh thanks to vibrant basil and a splash of lemon. Serve with pasta and shrimp, or use the sauce on top of vegetables.” —TheDailyGourmet
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Jackfruit Vegan Tacos
“Jackfruit is a great vegan alternative to shredded chicken to use in tacos. These jackfruit tacos are delicious and vegan! Choose your favorite taco toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, cilantro, avocado, vegan cheese, and vegan sour cream.” —Cassidy Carolino
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Easy Vegetarian Stroganoff
“Fast and delicious, great over noodles, baked potato, or rice.” —Georgia
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15-Minute Chili Crisp Noodles
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“The chili crisp in these 15-minute chili crisp noodles is an easy way to bring some bold and spicy flavor to a quick weeknight dinner. I like to serve with a chilled dill cucumber salad. I like to have extra chili crisp on the side to drizzle over for extra spiciness.” —Pat Bernitt
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Chicken Pastina
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“This chicken pastina is like a big, warm hug from an Italian grandma, a comfort food that will, quite literally, change your mood. You can make this simple soup with a fortified broth if you have the time, or simply use off-the-shelf chicken broth for the 15-minute version.” —John Mitzewich
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Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze
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“This brown sugar salmon recipe with Dijon is my favorite. I make this quick and easy dish way too often. Serve with rice and broccoli.” —Tamara
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3-Ingredient Boursin Cheese Pasta
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“This is a quick and easy side pasta dish with only 3 ingredients! Add a protein like grilled chicken breast to turn it from a tasty side dish to a main course—or it can be a vegetarian main.” —thedailygourmet
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One-Pan Taco Dinner
“Enjoy the flavor of tacos without all the mess! This recipe combines ground beef, taco seasoning, rice, shredded cheese, lettuce and tomato in a single skillet.” —Minute Rice
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