Cheap Quick And Easy Dinner Ideas
Sunday, August 13, 2023
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Cheap Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas
Cheesy Chicken Penne
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Ingredients
- 3 cups penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cubes and season with garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Let simmer 5 minutes.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the top. Cover the skillet and let the cheese melt, about 5 minutes.
- Serve the Cheesy Chicken Penne hot.
Nutrition
This dish is a great source of protein, carbs, and healthy fats. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron. Each serving contains about 420 calories, 16 grams of fat, 35 grams of carbs, and 20 grams of protein.
Taco Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add the taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of water to the skillet and stir to combine. Let simmer 5 minutes.
- Divide the romaine lettuce among 4 plates. Top each plate with the cooked beef, tomatoes, cheese, olives, salsa, and sour cream.
- Serve the Taco Salad hot.
Nutrition
This Taco Salad is a great source of protein and is packed with vitamins and minerals. It is also low in fat and calories, making it a great meal for those trying to maintain a healthy weight. Each serving contains about 320 calories, 15 grams of fat, 10 grams of carbs, and 26 grams of protein.
