Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes for busy weeknights

When life gets busy,dinner often becomes a last-minute stress.But preparing a delicious and satisfying meal doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming whether you’re cooking for yourself,your family,or guests,here are some easy dinner recipes that come together in 30 minutes or less—with ingredients you are likely already have in your kitchen.

1-Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta 🍝:

Ingredients:

.200g pasta

.250g shrimp

.2 tablespoons butter

.4 garlic cloves,minced

.salt, pepper, and chilli flakes to taste

.chopped parsley 🌿 and lemon juice for garnish

instructions:

1.cook the pasta according the package instructions.

2.in a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.

3.add shrimp, salt,pepper, and chilli flakes, and cook until shrimp 🍤 turn pink.

4.toss in the drained pasta,mix well and finish with lemon juice and parsley.

2-One-Pan Chicken and Vegetables:

Ingredients:

.2 chicken breast,cubed

.1 bell pepper 🫑, sliced

.1 zucchini, sliced

.1onion, chopped

.2 tablespoons olive oil

.1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

.salt and pepper

instructions:

1.in a large skillet,heat olive oil.

2.add chicken cubes and cook until browned.

3.add the vegetables,seasoning, and cook for another 10-12 minutes until everything is tender and cooked through.

3-Chessy Baked Quesadillas:

Ingredients:

.4 flour tortillas

.1 cup shredded cheese 🧀 (cheddar or mozzarella)

.1/2 cup cooked chicken or beans

.1/4 cup chopped onions and peppers

.sour cream or salsa for serving

Instructions;

1.preheat oven 180•C

2.fill tortillas with cheese,chicken/beans, and veggies.

3.fold and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.

4.slice and serve with your favorite dip.

4-Creamy Mushrooms chicken:

Ingredients:

.2 chicken breasts

.1 cup of sliced mushrooms 🍄

.1/2 cup heavy cream

.1garlic clove, minced

.olive oil

.salt, pepper, and thyme

Instructions:

1.season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

2. in a pan,heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked,remove and set aside.

3.in the same pan,add garlic and mushrooms,sauté for 4-5 minutes

4.pour in the cream and thyme.let it simmer until thickened.

5.return the chicken to the pan,coat with the sauce, and serve with rice or mashed potatoes 🥔.

with these recipes,you’ll never have to stress over what to cook for dinner again.they’re fast,flavourful, and family-approved.Happy cooking 🧑‍🍳