Dinnertime Crunch: 26 Easy 30-Minute Meals For the Entire Family

Families's schedules are crazier than ever. Having a family dinner — one where everyone sits down together to eat and talk about their days — may sound daunting when juggling so many schedules, but it isn't impossible.

To accomplish the family dinner, we turned to some of our favorite celebrity chefs and restaurateurs — all parents themselves — to sneak a peek at the 30-minute meals they prepare for their own families. With chefs like Everyday Foods' Sarah Carey, Weelicious's Catherine McCord, Jessica Seinfeld, Michael Chiarello, and more sharing everything from tacos and paninis to grilled shrimp and pretzel-crusted chicken, we've got more than a month of school-night dinners right at your fingertips. Take a look, and then tell us which work best for your family!

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Spaghetti With Tuna, Lemon, and Breadcrumbs

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Turkey Sliders With Baked Potato Wedges
Marta Stwart

Turkey Sliders With Baked Potato Wedges

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Mexican Skillet Casserole
Popsugar

Mexican Skillet Casserole

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Rosemary Chicken Under a "Brick"
Jessica Seinfield

Rosemary Chicken Under a "Brick"

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Seitan Tacos
Weelicious

Seitan Tacos

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Simply Super Salmon Teriyaki
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Simply Super Salmon Teriyaki

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Marinated Beef With Vegetables
Popsugar

Marinated Beef With Vegetables

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Pork and Mango Stir-Fry
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Pork and Mango Stir-Fry

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Cheesy Chicken Taquitos
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Cheesy Chicken Taquitos

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Mozzarella and Tomato Panini
Popsugar

Mozzarella and Tomato Panini

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Egg Fried Rice
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Egg Fried Rice

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Pizza Balls
Weelicious

Pizza Balls

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Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers
Weelicious

Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers

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Couscous Salad With Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Mint

Couscous Salad With Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Mint

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Red Beans and Cauliflower Rice
She Likes Food

Red Beans and Cauliflower Rice

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Simple Chicken and Tomatoes Skillet
Well Plated

Simple Chicken and Tomatoes Skillet

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Gnocchi Alfredo with Mushrooms
Shugary Sweets

Gnocchi Alfredo with Mushrooms

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Grilled Corn Poblano Panzanella
Oh My Veggies

Grilled Corn Poblano Panzanella

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Thyme Pork Chops with Sundried Tomato Zucchini Noodles
Inspiralized

Thyme Pork Chops with Sundried Tomato Zucchini Noodles

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Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Mushrooms
Le Creme De La Crumb

Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Mushrooms

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Shrimp Scampi
Culinary Hill

Shrimp Scampi

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Southwest Taco Pizza
She Likes Food

Southwest Taco Pizza

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Creamy Sausage Tortellini with Spinach
Everyday Reading

Creamy Sausage Tortellini with Spinach