Do you find yourself asking the same question every night: "What are we having for dinn
If you're a working mom or dad, you're definitely not alone. Deciding what to cook for dinner can feel harder than managing work or household chores
In this article, we’ve gathered 7 easy and quick dinner ideas that take less than 30 minutes to make, with simple ingredients you likely already have at hom
Creamy Chicken Pasta
Easy Homemade Shawarma
Prep time: 20 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken breast strips, shawarma seasoning, yogurt, Arabic bread
Instructions
Marinate and sauté the chicken. Serve in pita bread with yogurt sauce and lettuce
Shakshuka (Eggs in Tomato Sauce)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ingredients: Eggs, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, cumin
Rice with Tuna and Vegetables
Prep time: 20 minutes
Ingredients: Cooked rice, canned tuna, frozen or fresh vegetables, spices
Instructions
Cook the rice. Sauté vegetables with tuna and seasoning, then mix everything togethe
5. 10-Minute Tortilla Pizza
Chickpea & Tabouleh Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients: Chickpeas, parsley, tomatoes, bulgur, lemon juice, olive oil
Instructions
Mix all ingredients and serve with flatbread or as a cold main dish
Oven-Roasted Veggies with Cheese or Chicken
Prep time: 30 minutes
Ingredients: Potatoes, carrots, zucchini, chicken (optional), olive oil, spices
Instructions
Place everything in a baking tray, season, drizzle with olive oil, and bake until cooked
Tips to Save Time on Dinner
Prep some ingredients on the weekend (chopped onions, marinated chicken...)
Use frozen vegetables and canned protein (like tuna or beansReuse similar ingredients across different meals
Dinner doesn’t have to be a stressful task every evening. With a short list of go-to recipes, you can break free from the boring dinner cycle, save time, and still enjoy delicious home-cooked meals
Start with these 7 ideas and build your own weekly dinner rotation!