10 Quick Weeknight Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes
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10 Quick Weeknight Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes

Busy schedule? These quick recipes use simple ingredients you already have to create delicious meals in under 30 minutes.

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Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

Recipe 1
25 minutes 4 servings Easy

Instructions

  1. 1Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. 2Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.
  3. 3In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. 4Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan until melted.
  5. 5Add pasta and chicken back to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding pasta water if too thick.
  6. 6Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
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One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken

Recipe 2
30 minutes 4 servings Easy

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, and herbs on a sheet pan.
  2. 2Season chicken thighs and nestle them among the potatoes.
  3. 3Roast for 15 minutes, then add green beans around the chicken.
  4. 4Continue roasting for 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. 5Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything and serve.
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Spicy Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

Recipe 3
15 minutes 3 servings Easy

Instructions

  1. 1Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  2. 2Add garlic and stir-fry for 15 seconds.
  3. 3Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side until pink.
  4. 4Toss in bell pepper and broccoli, stir-fry 3 minutes.
  5. 5Add soy sauce and sriracha, toss to coat.
  6. 6Serve immediately over hot rice.
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