Here are some quick and easy dinner recipes you can make in 30 minutes or less:
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1. One-Pan Baked Chicken and Vegetables
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts or thighs
2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, potatoes, broccoli, etc.)
Olive oil
Salt, pepper, and garlic powder
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Arrange chicken and veggies on a baking sheet.
4. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
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2. Quick Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked rice or noodles
1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen works well)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil (optional)
1 tsp ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg (optional)
Instructions:
1. Heat sesame oil in a pan and sauté garlic and ginger.
2. Add the vegetables and cook until heated through.
3. Add the rice or noodles, and stir in soy sauce.
4. Push to the side and scramble the egg (if using) in the pan.
5. Mix everything together and serve.
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3. Veggie Tacos
Ingredients:
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup corn (frozen or canned)
1/2 onion, chopped
Taco seasoning or chili powder
Tortillas
Instructions:
1. Heat a pan and sauté onions until soft.
2. Add black beans, corn, and taco seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Warm tortillas and assemble with the bean mixture, avocado, and any other toppings (cheese, salsa, etc.).
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4. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Ingredients:
Spaghetti
4 garlic cloves, sliced
Olive oil
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
2. In a pan, sauté garlic in olive oil until golden, then add red pepper flakes if using.
3. Toss the cooked pasta in the garlic oil.
4. Garnish with parsley and serve.
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5. Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Ingredients:
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
Tortillas and toppings (lime, cilantro, salsa)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss shrimp, peppers, and onions in olive oil and spices.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until shrimp is cooked through.
4. Serve in tortillas with desired toppings.
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6. Caprese Salad with Chicken
Ingredients:
2 grilled chicken breasts (or rotisserie chicken)
Fresh mozzarella, sliced
Tomatoes, sliced
Fresh basil
Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper
Instructions:
1. Arrange sliced chicken, tomatoes, and mozzarella on a plate.
2. Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
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7. Quick Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts
1 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden and cooked through (about 5 minutes per side).
2. Top each piece of chicken with marinara sauce and cheese.
3. Cover and cook until cheese is melted (about 2-3 minutes).
4. Serve with pasta or a side salad.
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These recipes are all quick, easy, and satisfying. Would you like more details or variations for any of these?
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