Making a meal full of chopping, sauteing, and cooking after a long day of parenting is, honestly, the last thing many of us want to do. And then you have to make sure your kids are getting some sort of nutrition, too. Just the thought makes us want to throw in the towel and head for the nearest takeout restaurant.
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While many of us think that cooking something yummy and flavorful requires a ton of time, we’re here to prove you wrong. We rounded up our favorite, delicious 30-minute meals — and they’ll be so yummy that you won’t be able to tell you spent less time on them, either.
1. Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken Stir Fry with Sweet Potato Noodles
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
2. Baked Chicken Chimichangas
Source: Natural Chow
3. Turkey Sloppy Joes
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
4. Cheesy Avocado Quesadillas
Source: Damn Delicious
5. One Pot Chicken Pesto Tortellini
Source: Chelsea’s Messy Apron
6. Asian Fish Tacos
Source: A Mindfull Mom
7. Vegan Avocado Caprese Salad
Source: Emilie Eats
8. Caprese Balsamic Chicken
Source: Yummy Healthy Easy
9. Creamy Pecorino Spaghetti
Source: Cooking and Beer
10. Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Source: Chelsea’s Messy Apron
11. Parmesan Chicken Sandwiches
Source: Taste of Home
12. Chicken Noodle Soup
Source: Iowa Girl Eats
13. Avocado Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
14. Hidden Veggie Macaroni and Cheese
Source: My Fussy Eater
15. Mini Margherita Pizzas
Source: Happy Food Healthy Life
