Here are 5 simple weeknight dinner ideas:
1. One-Pot Pasta with Sausage and Spinach
Ingredients:
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, cannellini beans, spinach, and penne pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Source: [1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uArCKMN9ldw]
2. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Your favorite fajita toppings, such as tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Toss the chicken, bell pepper, and onion with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Spread the chicken mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the chicken fajitas with your favorite toppings.
Source: [5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_9bjux2FEg]
3. Salmon with Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients:
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 head broccoli, florets cut
- 1 sweet potato, cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the broccoli, sweet potato, and red onion around the salmon.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Source: [4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG27NmLdVAg]
4. Chicken Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetables
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the chicken, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the frozen stir-fry vegetables and cook until heated through.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce and chicken broth. Stir until combined.
- Pour the soy
5.Taco salad with grilled chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, salsa, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.