An efficient, a hitherto unreported, sustainable, and environmentally friendly microwave‐assisted synthesis of 2,3‐disubstituted quinolines by reductive cyclization of 2‐nitrobenzaldehydes and various active methylene compounds via tandem Knoevenagel condensation promoted by an efficient eco‐friendly, chemoselective reducing catalyst ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) and zinc powder was developed. This present methodology is a mild, green, efficient, and environmentally benign process as it eliminates the harsh reaction conditions, non‐volatile solvents, relatively expensive reagents, high catalyst loading, and also provides a number of other benefits like fast synthesis, simple reaction set‐up, and good to the excellent yield of the products.