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20 Meals Ready in 20 Minutes Or Less – Perfect for Busy Parents!

09/06/2019 by The Mama Maven

Hey parents! With back to school happening, you still need to think about what you’re putting on your table  Making dinner in 20 minutes or less is honestly going to be a big help this school year. With three kids between the ages of 9 and 14, I feel like I am pulled in so many different directions and dinner is the LAST THING ON MY MIND. However, my family will still need to be fed. So, Mr. Mama Maven and I are relying on these 20 meals to get us started this school year – and while I usually cook, he’ll clean afterwards (yeah!). Pin or bookmark this page and be sure to tell me which recipes really worked for your family! We’ve got recipes with seafood, poultry, beef, meatless (and two Instant Pot recipes).20 Meals Ready in 20 Minutes Or Less – Perfect for Busy Parents!

Instant Pot Recipes:

Instant Pot Chicken Tacos – Recipes From a Pantry

Pressure Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs – This Old Gal


Pizza is Life

Flatbread Pizza – Little Sunny Kitchen

Sausage Flatbread – Cutefetti


Seafood

Sauteed Shrimp and Zucchini – Delightful Plate

15 Minute Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Zucchini Noodles – Fearless Dining

Salmon with Avocado Salsa – Chef Not Required

One Pan Sriracha Shrimp and Asparagus – The Starving Chef

Meat

Cabbage and Sausage Skillet – Dancing Through the Rain

Mexican Sausage and Corn Salad – Mom Foodie

Cimbur – ground lamb and eggs skillet – All That Jas

Taco Salad – Wholesome Yum

Mongolian Beef – Closet Cooking

Pressure Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs – This Old Gal


Meatless/Vegan/Vegetarian

Gorgonzola and Walnut Spaghetti – Everyday Delicious

Vegan Chickpea Curry – Veggie Desserts

Easy Grain-Free Sushi – Whole New Mom


Poultry

Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry – Mom Foodie

Chicken Rice Parmesan Skillet – Homecooking Memories

20 Minute Enchilada Skillet – Hungry Hobby

Instant Pot Chicken Tacos – Recipes From a Pantry

So, which one are you going to make first? I think I’m going to try the 20 minute Enchilada Skillet first from Hungry Hobby! 20 Meals Ready in 20 Minutes Or Less – Perfect for Busy Parents!

All recipes linked to with permission. 

If you do have some more time, here are some delicious recipe ideas for dinner. 
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Paleo and Gluten Free Hungarian Goulash Instant Pot Recipe (with Whole 30 Directions)
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