11 Lunches You Can Make in Less Than 30 Minutes

Transform your lunches with these 11 quick recipes, all can be ready in under 30 minutes! Fast, flavorful, and fun for the whole family!

Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch with cauliflower, cheese, and parsley in a white casserole dish with a wooden spoon. — Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Indulge in this cheesy Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole—a dish loved by all! With few ingredients, it's a quick and easy dinner choice.
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Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Honey Lemon Pepper Thighs with parsley on a white plate. — Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Enjoy Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs—a delicious and aromatic dish, ideal for an effortless lunch. It blends sweet honey, zesty lemon, and a hint of spicy black pepper.
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Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon

Try this fail-proof Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon Recipe—it turns out perfect every time! It's delicious, flaky, and requires just two ingredients. Lunch ready in under 15 minutes!
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Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Sheet Pan Salmon Asparagus on a parchment paper lined sheet pan. — Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus is ideal for hectic weekends! Ready in under 25 minutes, it features perfectly flaky salmon paired with delicious asparagus for a quick and easy lunch.
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Air Fryer Panko Shrimp

For a quick and delicious appetizer or main course, try air fryer panko shrimp—it's tasty and healthy, ready in minutes!
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Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef

Keto Zucchini with Ground Beef in a casserole dish with a spoon. — Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Enjoy this delicious and easy Keto Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole! Packed with cheese, beef, and zucchini, it's perfect for any day of the week!
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Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Cast Iron Chicken Thigh in Creamy Tomato Sauce with a spoon in a cast iron skillet. — Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Try this Cast Iron Keto Chicken Thigh Recipe in Creamy Tomato Sauce for your new favorite dinner! It's delicious, made with simple ingredients, and loved by the whole family. Plus, it's dairy and gluten-free!
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Whip up these Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs—a quick and easy meal ready in under 20 minutes! Bacon adds extra flavor and enhances the meatballs!
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Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff

A skillet containing beef stroganoff with mushrooms in a creamy sauce, perfect for your 12 Saturday lunches. — Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff. Photo credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

This classic Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes! Choose your favorite cut of steak and cook it in an amazing creamy mushroom sauce, then serve it all over egg noodles for a fabulous hot lunch or dinner.
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Easy Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops

Close-up of a skillet containing creamy pork chops with onions, diced vegetables, and fresh herbs—perfect for one of your 12 Saturday lunches. — Easy Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

These juicy, flavorful Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops bring Italian flair to a classic Southern comfort food! A quick brine keeps these boneless chops super moist, and the creamy herb & garlic Parmesan “gravy” loaded with onions, tomatoes, and spinach will have your family asking for this meal every week.
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Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad with Red Pepper Vinaigrette

A close-up of a fresh vegetable salad with avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, peas, basil leaves, and a lime wedge, drizzled with a tomato-based dressing—perfect for 12 Saturday lunches. — Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad with Red Pepper Vinaigrette. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

When it comes to summer salads, this easy Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad simply can’t be beat! Quick-grilled slices of zucchini, corn, crispy snap peas and juicy heirloom tomatoes drizzled with a homemade Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette make this side dish is not only healthy, it will also please the low carb and vegan eaters at your backyard get-togethers.
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