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
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Source: Ambitious Kitchen
2. Baked Chicken Chimichangas
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Source: Natural Chow
3. Turkey Sloppy Joes
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Source: Ambitious Kitchen
4. Cheesy Avocado Quesadillas
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Source: Damn Delicious
5. One Pot Chicken Pesto Tortellini
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Source: Chelsea’s Messy Apron
6. Asian Fish Tacos
![](https://media.theeverymom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ginger-Soy-Fish-Tacos-e1539026659945.jpg)
Source: A Mindfull Mom
7. Vegan Avocado Caprese Salad
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Source: Emilie Eats
8. Caprese Balsamic Chicken
![](https://media.theeverymom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/caprese-balsamic-chicken-recipe-4-e1539027648952.jpg)
Source: Yummy Healthy Easy
9. Creamy Pecorino Spaghetti
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Source: Cooking and Beer
10. Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup
![](https://media.theeverymom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/15-Minute-Cheesy-Chicken-Tortilla-Soup2-e1539028396412.jpg)
Source: Chelsea’s Messy Apron
11. Parmesan Chicken Sandwiches
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Source: Taste of Home
12. Chicken Noodle Soup
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Source: Iowa Girl Eats
13. Avocado Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles
![](https://media.theeverymom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Healthy-Glow-Co-Photos-16-e1539029089451.jpg)
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
14. Hidden Veggie Macaroni and Cheese
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Source: My Fussy Eater
15. Mini Margherita Pizzas
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Source: Happy Food Healthy Life