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Colorful plates featuring a variety of quick dinner dishes, including grilled chicken, vibrant salads, and hearty pasta, all beautifully plated on modern white dishes with fresh herbs and colorful vegetables, styled for a cozy home dinner setting.

Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy Nights

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A collection of simple, fast dinner recipes designed for busy evenings, including salads, pasta, chicken dishes, and more, all ready in half an hour.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 cup pasta or rice
  • Mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs (basil, parsley)
  • Optional sauces or dressings

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta or rice according to package instructions.
  2. While cooking, season chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
  5. Add vegetables to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes.
  6. Mix cooked pasta or rice with the chicken and vegetables.
  7. Serve topped with fresh herbs and optional sauces.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
  • Use quick-cooking or pre-cooked ingredients to save time.
  • Make it vegetarian by substituting tofu or extra vegetables.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Easy,Quick

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
  • Calories: 450 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg