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5 Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights

Are you tired of eating takeout or frozen meals on busy weeknights? With these quick and easy dinner recipes, you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time. From one-pot pasta to sheet pan dinners, these recipes are perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t have a lot of time to cook.

Recipe 1: One-Pot Pasta

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Ingredients:

– 8 oz. spaghetti

– 1 can diced tomatoes

– 1 onion, chopped

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

– 1 tsp. dried basil

– 1 tsp. dried oregano

– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.

2. Add the diced tomatoes, pasta, broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.

3. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Serve hot with grated parmesan cheese.

Recipe 2: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Chicken fajitas in a Mexican restaurant by Jakub Kapusnak is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0

Ingredients:

– 1 lb. chicken breast, sliced

– 1 red bell pepper, sliced

– 1 green bell pepper, sliced

– 1 onion, sliced

– 2 tbsp. olive oil

– 1 tsp. chili powder

– 1 tsp. cumin

– Salt and pepper to taste

– Flour tortillas, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Toss chicken, peppers, and onions in olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

3. Spread out on a sheet pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.

4. Serve hot with warm tortillas.

Recipe 3: Baked Salmon with Lemon and Garlic

Ingredients:

– 4 salmon fillets

– 1 lemon, sliced

– 4 cloves garlic, minced

– 2 tbsp. olive oil

– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Place salmon fillets in a baking dish.

3. Top with lemon slices and minced garlic.

4. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.

6. Serve hot with steamed vegetables.

Recipe 4: Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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Ingredients:

– 2 lbs. beef stew meat

– 1 onion, chopped

– 3 carrots, peeled and chopped

– 3 potatoes, peeled and chopped

– 2 cups beef broth

– 1 tsp. dried thyme

– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place beef, onion, carrots, and potatoes in a slow cooker.

2. Add beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.

3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until beef is tender.

4. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Recipe 5: Stir-Fry Vegetables with Rice

Ingredients:

– 2 cups cooked rice

– 1 cup mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, snow peas)

– 2 tbsp. soy sauce

– 1 tsp. honey

– 1 tsp. sesame oil

– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat.

2. Add vegetables and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until tender.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.

4. Add cooked rice and sauce to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.

5. Serve hot.

With these quick and easy dinner recipes, you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time. These recipes are perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t have a lot of time to cook. Try them out and enjoy a stress-free dinner with your family.