Good Quick And Easy Dinner Ideas
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Good Quick And Easy Dinner Ideas
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Crispy Baked Fish with Roasted Vegetables
This delicious dinner is both quick and easy to make. It’s packed with flavor and nutrition, so you can feel good about what you’re eating. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups assorted vegetables (such as bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place the fish fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Arrange the vegetables around the fish. Drizzle with the lemon juice.
4. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
5. Serve with a side of your favorite grain or vegetable. Enjoy!
Nutrition:
Calories: 234, Total Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 45mg, Sodium: 296mg, Carbohydrates: 13g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g, Protein: 27g
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken
This dinner is sure to be a hit with the whole family. It’s packed with flavor and so easy to make. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 4 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Top with bacon, cheese, and ranch dressing.
4. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve with a side of your favorite grain or vegetable. Enjoy!
Nutrition:
Calories: 337, Total Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 83mg, Sodium: 531mg, Carbohydrates: 5g, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 2g, Protein: 32g
One-Pot Chicken Alfredo
This creamy and delicious dinner is sure to be a hit. It’s packed with flavor and takes less than 30 minutes to make. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened.
2. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
3. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, chicken broth, pasta, and tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked.
4. Stir in the evaporated milk, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened.
5. Serve with a side of your favorite grain or vegetable. Enjoy!
Nutrition:
Calories: 464, Total Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 53mg, Sodium: 1396mg, Carbohydrates: 56g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 11g, Protein: 34g
Crispy Sheet Pan Nachos
These nachos are perfect for a quick and easy dinner. They’re loaded with flavor and so easy to make. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (11-ounce) can corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 (12-ounce) bag tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread the tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet. Top with the bean mixture and cheese.
4. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Top with tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and sour cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition:
Calories: 553, Total Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 47mg, Sodium: 1482mg, Carbohydrates: 66g, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 5g, Protein: 24g
