We all know that weeknights can get hectic, especially when juggling work, school, and extracurricular activities. Here are five quick and easy dinner recipes that will keep your family fed and happy without spending hours in the kitchen!
1. One-Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss chicken, bell pepper, and onion with olive oil and seasoning on a baking sheet.
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Serve with tortillas and your favorite toppings.
2. Pasta Primavera
- Ingredients:
- 12 oz pasta
- 2 cups mixed veggies (like zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Instructions:
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2. In a large pan, sauté veggies in olive oil until tender.
3. Combine pasta with veggies, add garlic powder, and top with cheese.
3. Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies
- Ingredients:
- 1 lb sausage (chicken or turkey)
- 3 cups chopped veggies (like broccoli, carrots, and potatoes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Place sausage and veggies on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle seasoning.
3. Roast for 25-30 minutes until sausage is cooked through.
4. Taco Salad
- Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- Taco seasoning
- Lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and any other favorite toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Instructions:
1. Brown meat in a skillet and add taco seasoning as per package instructions.
2. Assemble salad with lettuce, cooked meat, and toppings. Serve with tortilla chips.
5. Egg Fried Rice
- Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup mixed frozen vegetables
- Soy sauce
- Instructions:
1. In a pan, scramble the eggs and set aside.
2. Sauté vegetables in the same pan, then add rice and soy sauce.
3. Stir in scrambled eggs and serve hot.
These recipes are not only quick but also delicious and satisfying for the whole family. Enjoy your stress-free dinners!
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