Family-friendly dinners ready in 30 minutes or less

If you’re looking for something quick and easy to cook for dinner, taste.com.au has you covered. These family-friendly recipes will give you some inspiration — and save you some time.

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April 28, 2023 - 6:00AM

Vegetarian pad Thai. Picture: Supplied

On those hectic school nights, the last thing you need to deal with is complicated, time-consuming recipes.

That’s why we’ve gathered our favourite family-friendly dinners that are quick and easy to prepare and we know the kids will actually eat.

With the ready anytime between 10 and 30 minutes, lots of them are budget-friendly, too.

10-minute vegetarian pad Thai

Packed with noodles, tofu and pre-prepared stir-fry vegies, this quick and easy dinner will be your new weeknight go-to.

30-minute chicken parmigiana bake

Take a rich tomato sauce base and top with tasty chicken schnitzels and eggplant for a family meal that’s ready when you are.

One-pan creamy pesto chicken & gnocchi

After a long day, there’s nothing better than snuggling up with a big bowl of creamy chicken pasta – especially if only takes 30 minutes to make.

Massaman sweet potato curry

Need a curry in a hurry? This creamy vegan dinner is on the table in 25 minutes.

17-minute beef satay salad bowl

This quick and easy satay noodle salad has a delicious peanut dressing and will be a hit with the whole family.

5-ingredient haloumi shakshuka

Just five ingredients and 30 minutes, and dinner is on the table! With haloumi, chorizo and eggs, it’s the perfect high-protein midweek meal with just enough spice to entice.

This haloumi shakshuka dish uses just five ingredients. Picture: Supplied

17-minute chicken and ricotta meatballs

This quick one-pan meatballs dish has a rich tomato sauce and will have the kids coming back for seconds.

5-ingredient meatball carbonara

A twist on the classic carbonara, these meatballs are great for kids.

17-minute creamy Japanese chicken curry

With only a handful of ingredients, the quick and easy curry is perfect for school nights. The whole family will love the creamy coconut flavour.

10-minute cheesy gnocchi and meatball bake

Dangerously short on time? This genius meatball bake means you can avoid a kitchen crisis and get dinner on the table in just 10 minutes.

Mexican zucchini slice

You can make this Mexican-inspired zucchini slice up to two days in advance. Gently warm in the oven before serving, then top with the avocado, tomato and sriracha.

Chicken Diane

This creamy steak sauce tastes amazing when paired with grilled chicken breast.

Try this chicken Diane dish. Picture: Supplied

17-minute zucchini and ricotta pizza

Instead of ordering takeaway, try making this quick vegetarian zucchini and ricotta pizza. It still has all the cheesy goodness you love and is ready in just 17 minutes.

30-minute frying pan lasagne

Not only have we created a speedy, fuss-free version of classic pan lasagne, we’ve made it lower in fat and kept the authentic flavour.

10-minute cheesy salmon rice bake

This easy cheesy baked rice dish utilises a number of cheats – canned salmon, frozen veg, jarred sauce – to get a nutritious, filling dinner on the table tout suite.

For more quick and easy dinner recipes, go to taste.com.au