1. One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken and Veggies

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes

Simple, tasty, and minimal cleanup required! This one-pan meal delivers protein and veggies all at once.

Ingredients:

• • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• • 2 cups assorted vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini)

• • 3 tablespoons olive oil

• • 4 cloves garlic, minced

• • Juice of 1 lemon

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

1. 1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

1. 1. Place chicken on a sheet pan and pour the mixture over it.

1. 1. Add veggies around the chicken.

1. 1. Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

2. Quick Beef Tacos

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes

These quick beef tacos are a hit with everyone and can be customized to your taste!

Ingredients:

• • 1 pound ground beef

• • 1 packet taco seasoning

• • 8 taco shells

• • 1 cup shredded lettuce

• • 1 cup diced tomatoes

• • 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. 1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef.

1. 1. Add taco seasoning along with the required water according to the package and simmer.

1. 1. Meanwhile, warm taco shells in the oven.

1. 1. Assemble tacos with beef and toppings of choice.

3. Shrimp Stir-Fry

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes

Fast and flavorful, this shrimp stir-fry is perfect for an I-need-dinner-now kind of night.

Ingredients:

• • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

• • 2 cups mixed vegetables (frozen stir-fry mix works well)

• • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

• • 2 teaspoons sesame oil

• • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

• • 2 garlic cloves, minced

• • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions:

1. 1. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.

1. 1. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.

1. 1. Add shrimp and vegetables, cooking until shrimp is pink.

1. 1. Drizzle soy sauce over the stir-fry and serve over rice or noodles.

4. Veggie Quesadillas

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes

These veggie quesadillas are not only simple but a great way to sneak in some vegetables.

Ingredients:

• • 4 flour tortillas

• • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)

• • 1 cup assorted chopped vegetables (peppers, spinach, onions)

• • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. 1. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil.

1. 1. Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle cheese and veggies evenly.

1. 1. Place another tortilla on top, cooking until golden brown.

1. 1. Flip and cook the other side until the cheese melts.

1. 1. Slice and serve with salsa or guacamole.

5. Instant Pot Pasta Primavera

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 7 minutes

Your Instant Pot can help whip up this colorful and nutritious pasta dish in no time!

Ingredients:

• • 8 oz pasta of your choice

• • 2 cups mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, carrots)

• • 1 cup water or vegetable broth

• • 1 tablespoon olive oil

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. 1. Add pasta, vegetables, broth, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot.

1. 1. Seal the lid and set to cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.

1. 1. Quick-release the pressure, stir well, and serve with Parmesan cheese.

6. Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes

A classic quick dinner combination that pleases any crowd!

Ingredients:

• • 2 cans of tomato soup

• • 1 cup fresh basil, chopped

• • 4 slices bread

• • 4 slices cheese (your choice)

• • Butter for grilling

Instructions:

1. 1. Heat tomato soup in a pot until warm, then add fresh basil.

1. 1. In a skillet, butter the bread, assemble cheese between slices, and grill until golden and melty.

1. 1. Serve soup alongside grilled cheese for dipping.

7. Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes

Easy cleanup and everything in one pan make this sausage and potato dish a winner!

Ingredients:

• • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced

• • 4 cups cubed potatoes

• • 2 tablespoons olive oil

• • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

1. 1. On a baking sheet, toss sausage and potatoes with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

1. 1. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway, until cooked through.

8. Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes

Satisfying and hearty, this stuffed chicken recipe is perfect for a fast yet elegant meal.

Ingredients:

• • 4 chicken breasts

• • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

• • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

• • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

1. 1. Mix spinach, feta, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

1. 1. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the mixture.

1. 1. Place in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.

9. 3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken Sliders

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes

These BBQ chicken sliders are the epitome of quick dinners, needing only three ingredients!

Ingredients:

• • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

• • 1 cup BBQ sauce

• • Slider rolls or buns

Instructions:

1. 1. Mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.

1. 1. Warm through for about 5-7 minutes.

1. 1. Serve on slider rolls or buns.

10. Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 0 minutes

Fresh and healthy, this chickpea salad is full of protein and flavor perfect for a no-cook option!

Ingredients:

• • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• • 1 cucumber, diced

• • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• • 1/4 cup red onion, diced

• • 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled

• • 2 tablespoons olive oil

• • Juice of 1 lemon

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. 1. Combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and feta in a bowl.

1. 1. In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

1. 1. Drizzle over salad, toss to combine and serve chilled.