Description
A collection of 19 easy weeknight dinner recipes designed for busy families.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts – 4 pieces
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Mixed vegetables – 2 cups
- Rice – 1 cup
- Beef – 1 pound, ground
- Pasta – 1 package
- Tomato sauce – 1 jar
- Taco seasoning – 1 packet
- Beans – 1 can, drained
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Add mixed vegetables and cook until tender.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- In another pan, brown ground beef and drain excess fat.
- Add tomato sauce and taco seasoning to the beef.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and mix with sauce.
- Serve all dishes with beans on the side.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on your preference.
- Use leftover chicken for quick meal prep.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: easy weeknight dinner, quick family meals, busy weeknight recipes