1. One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken with Veggies

Easy Dinner Recipes Everyone Will Love

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place chicken breasts and veggies on a baking sheet.
3. Mix melted butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper, then drizzle over the chicken and veggies.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
5. Serve with crusty bread or rice.

2. 20-Minute Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups mixed veggies (bell peppers, snap peas, carrots)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp honey

Instructions:

1. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2. Add veggies to the skillet and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
3. Mix soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and honey, then pour over the veggies. Return shrimp to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Serve over rice or noodles.

 3. Creamy One-Pot Pasta

Ingredients:

• 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups spinach
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
2. Add pasta, broth, and cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in Parmesan cheese and spinach until wilted. Serve immediately.

4. Cheesy Beef Taco Skillet

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup corn (optional)
• 1/2 cup black beans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then drain excess fat.
2. Add taco seasoning, salsa, corn, and beans. Stir to combine.
3. Mix in cooked rice and top with shredded cheese.
4. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted. Serve with tortilla chips or lettuce wraps.

5. Baked Honey Garlic Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Lemon slices

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and olive oil, then brush over the salmon.
4. Top with lemon slices and bake for 15-20 minutes.
5. Serve with rice or roasted veggies.

6. Classic Margherita Pizza (Homemade or Store-Bought Dough)

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
• Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
2. Roll out pizza dough and spread marinara sauce evenly.
3. Top with mozzarella slices and bake for 10-12 minutes.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and add fresh basil before serving.