27 Pantry-Friendly Dinners Ready in 45 Minutes or Less

Pantry Items: Egg noodles, cream of mushroom soup
Ready In: 30 minutes

"This is a very simple and quick beef stroganoff that can be made after a busy day at work," says Brenda. "It uses ground beef and mushroom soup!"

Pantry Items: Canned salmon, Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
Ready In: 20 minutes

"A quick, delicious, and nutritious way of serving up canned salmon," says MELDS. "You can enjoy this with or without the dressing, in a hamburger bun, or with a salad."

Pantry Items: Olive-oil packed tuna, long-grain rice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil
Ready In: 40 minutes

"What we have here is equal parts tuna and rice by weight, which for me, gives this the perfect balance between protein and starch," says Chef John. "While this may remind some people of a fried rice dish, this is significantly lighter, and actually very low on the fat content, but that doesn't mean it's not satisfying, and like most rice dishes, it's very comforting."

Pantry Items: Diced tomatoes, pasta, olive oil
Ready In: 20 minutes

"So easy and so delicious!" says MariyaC. "The whole family keeps asking for more. Each time, I've followed the recipe 'as is' but added baby shrimp to the saute mix. The results never cease to amaze!"

Pantry Items: Canned black beans, onions, dried bread crumbs
Ready In: 35 minutes

"You will never want to eat frozen veggie burgers again," says LAURENMU. "These are so easy, and you'll be proud to have created such a vegetarian delight."

Pantry Items: Ragú Simply Chunky Marinara Sauce, olive oil
Ready In: 40 minutes

"These juicy chicken thighs are topped with a flavorful blend of three cheeses and your favorite marinara sauce," says France C. "Serve over pasta or rice or alongside roasted potatoes for a tasty weeknight meal. I like to shred my own cheese, as I find it melts better, but feel free to use pre-shredded to save time."

Pantry Items: Chicken broth, black beans, corn, white rice
Ready In: 40 minutes

"Easy to prepare and very tasty!" says fabeveryday. "Makes a big portion so it’s great for meal prepping for lunches the next few days."

Pantry Items: Spaghetti, cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups

"It is easy to prepare and everyone I have made it for really likes it!" says Daniella Stevens. "I like to cook my chicken ahead of time and freeze it, so that it is even quicker to make when I'm ready)."

Pantry Items: Cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soups, frozen broccoli
Ready In: 45 minutes

"My family loves this recipe," says Shannon Fountain. "My kids love it because the broccoli is 'hidden' under all the chicken and cheese! This is an excellent way to use up leftovers."

Pantry Items: Canned tuna, cream of chicken soup, French fried onions, macaroni
Ready In: 45 minutes

"Tuna, macaroni, creamy soup, cheese and fried onions are all you need to make this super easy tuna casserole," says LMCDEVIT. "It's great as leftovers, too."

Pantry Items: Canned garbanzo beans, onions, dried bread crumbs
Ready In: 30 minutes

"This is a tasty dense falafel that contains no eggs," says JeanieMomof3. "Serve on pitas with tzatziki or tahini sauce with lettuce and tomato."

Pantry Items: Lentils, curry paste, tomato puree, onions
Ready In: 40 minutes

"This is a rich and hearty lentil curry, great as a main meal rather than as a side dish like the more traditional Indian dhal," says Emma Maher. "This really is an easy dish to make. This dish is great served with basmati rice."

Pantry Items: Spaghetti sauce, macaroni, onions
Ready In: 30 minutes

"This recipe was right up my alley!" raves Kelli. "Quick and easy to make plus my family LOVED it!"

Pantry Items: Spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, onions, noodles
Ready In: 45 minutes

"This no-bake skillet lasagna is made right on your stovetop and is a fast and easy alternative to store-bought hamburger mixes!" says Brittany.

Pantry Items: Whole peeled tomatoes, tomato sauce, instant rice
Ready In: 40 minutes

"What an easy and delicious recipe!" says Kim. "5 stars for simplicity alone! I actually used some leftover brown rice in place of the insta-rice to make it even easier, Served this topped with some freshly grated Parmesan and a side of roasted broccoli. Perfect easy dinner!"

Pantry Items: Crushed tomatoes, canned pinto beans, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, black olives, ranch dressing mix, taco seasoning mix
Ready In: 45 minutes

"This thick and hearty taco soup comes together in a flash," says Soup Loving Nicole. "The subtle hint of ranch sets it apart from your average taco soup. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired."

Pantry Items: Stewed tomatoes, chicken broth (with mixed veggies from the freezer)
Ready In: 45 minutes

"Being a mom of a seven month old, I've learned to take a lot of shortcuts and still be able to cook quality food," says Erin. "This is quick, easy, and tasty. Serve with rice, if desired. To kick it up a bit, add chopped green peppers in with the tomatoes."

Pantry Items: Spaghetti, olive oil, Parmesan
Ready In: 20 minutes

If you've got these ingredients, you can whip up this fancy-sounding dish for a truly last-minute dinner.

Pantry Items: Canned black beans, olive oil, chicken or vegetable broth, cumin, chili powder
Ready In: 40 minutes

Enjoy a big bowl of this hearty bean chili with some tortilla chips, sour cream, and grated cheese. We won't judge you for eating tortilla chips while it cooks.

Pantry Items: Tomato sauce, black olives, pimiento peppers, dried basil, dried oregano
Ready In: 15 minutes

If you've got pita bread in the freezer, you can make pizza! Top with sauce, cheese, and some vegetables for a quick, tasty meal.

Pantry Items: Penne pasta, olive oil, diced tomatoes
Ready In: 25 minutes

"Delicious and easy, how could you ask for anything more?! I had made this several times before and I always seem to forget to rate it (and make it often). It is the perfect pasta dish if you want something fast, easy and tasty." — korilynne

Pantry Items: Cornstarch, vegetable oil, soy sauce, white wine vinegar, white sugar
Ready In: 30 minutes

If you are lucky enough to have chicken in the fridge, this recipe is quick, easy, and inexpensive. No fancy ingredients here!

Pantry Items: Marinara sauce, Parmesan, Italian seasoning

If you haven't got ricotta, you can use cream cheese instead for this quick and tasty flatbread, which tastes just like lasagna.

Pantry Items: Canned corn, potatoes, onion, chicken bouillon
Ready In: 20 minutes

"Great with breadsticks! Serve alone, with a dollop of sour cream, or some grated cheese and pepper," says recipe creator Soraya Sanchez.

Pantry Items: Canned black beans, flour tortillas, vegetable oil
Ready in: 25 minutes

"All of the reviews are right. These burritos are awesome," Caroline says.

Pantry Items: Canned tuna, Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, Parmesan, vegetable oil
Ready In: 25 minutes

"These patties are great dipped in ketchup, mustard, or hot sauce. They are also great as a sandwich," recipe creator Phyllis Spencer Brixey says.

Pantry Items: Tomato sauce, taco seasoning, corn, black beans, Spanish rice mix, salsa, and broth
Ready In: 45 minutes

Half a pound of ground beef is extended for miles with the addition of Tex-Mexy pantry staples. Top with shredded sharp Cheddar cheese and bake for about 20 minutes. Garnish with sour cream and sliced avocado.