5 Easy Meals To Cook In No Time!

1. Quick Baked Potato

Baked potatoes are the perfect comfort meal. Not only are they incredibly easy to make, but they are also incredibly versatile. You can top them with cheese, butter, bacon, sour cream, or whatever your favorite toppings may be. This recipe is a basic one that includes just a few ingredients and can be cooked in about an hour.

Ingredients: 4 potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Wash and dry the potatoes. Rub them with the olive oil and sprinkle the salt and pepper over them. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about an hour, or until a fork easily pierces the potato.
Nutrition: Serves 4; Calories: 160; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 260mg; Total Carbohydrates: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Protein: 3g.

2. Chicken Fajitas

Fajitas are another easy meal that can be on the table in about 30 minutes or less. The best part about fajitas is that you can be as creative as you want with the ingredients. You can add whatever veggies or proteins you want or keep it simple with just chicken and peppers.

Ingredients: 1 pound of chicken, 2 peppers (any color), 1 onion, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper.
Instructions: Cut the chicken into thin strips. Slice the peppers and onion into thin strips. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, peppers, and onion to the skillet and season with the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are tender, about 10 minutes. Serve with tortillas, salsa, sour cream, and whatever other toppings you like.
Nutrition: Serves 4; Calories: 274; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 95mg; Sodium: 547mg; Total Carbohydrates: 8g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Protein: 29g.

3. Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic comfort food that’s surprisingly easy to make. You can make the meatballs and sauce ahead of time and then just heat them up when you’re ready to serve. It’s a great meal for busy weeknights when you need something quick and easy to feed the whole family.

Ingredients: 1 pound of ground beef, 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 2 (24-ounce) jars of marinara sauce, 1 pound of spaghetti.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until everything is evenly combined. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until cooked through. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the spaghetti. Cook according to package directions. When the spaghetti is done cooking, drain it and return it to the pot. Add the marinara sauce and meatballs and stir to combine. Heat until the sauce is hot and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition: Serves 4; Calories: 517; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 118mg; Sodium: 1172mg; Total Carbohydrates: 61g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Protein: 33g.

4. Shrimp Stir Fry

Stir fries are a great way to get a nutritious meal on the table in no time. The possibilities are endless when it comes to stir fries, so you can use whatever veggies and proteins you have on hand. This shrimp stir fry is packed with flavor and can be on the table in about 20 minutes.

Ingredients: 1 pound of shrimp, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 bell peppers (any color), 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 2 cups of cooked rice.
Instructions: Peel and devein the shrimp. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute more. Serve the stir fry over cooked rice.
Nutrition: Serves 4; Calories: 454; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 285mg; Sodium: 822mg; Total Carbohydrates: 57g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Protein: 34g.

5. Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grilled cheese sandwiches are a classic comfort food. They’re incredibly easy to make and can be customized with whatever cheese, bread, and toppings you like. This basic recipe can be made in about 10 minutes, so it’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients: 4 slices of bread, 4 slices of cheese, 2 tablespoons of butter.
Instructions: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place two slices of bread, butter side down, in the skillet. Top each slice of bread with a slice of cheese. Top with the remaining two slices of bread, butter side up. Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition: Serves 2; Calories: 459; Total Fat: 24g; Saturated Fat: 14g; Cholesterol: 64mg; Sodium: 723mg; Total Carbohydrates: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Protein: 22g.