5 Easy Recipes for a Delicious Weeknight Dinner

Introduction

Weeknight dinners can be a challenge, especially if you're short on time or energy. But with a little planning, you can create delicious and nutritious meals that will please the whole family.

Here are 5 easy recipes that will help you get dinner on the table in no time:

1. One-Pot Pasta

• Ingredients: 1 pound pasta, 1 cup chopped vegetables (such as onions, peppers, or zucchini), 1/2 cup chopped cooked protein (such as chicken, sausage, or tofu), 1/2 cup broth, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions: Cook pasta according to package directions. Add chopped vegetables and protein to the pot and cook until softened. Stir in broth and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

• Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 pound vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots, or potatoes), 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and place on a sheet pan. Add vegetables and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

3. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

• Ingredients: 1 pork shoulder, 1 cup barbecue sauce, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Instructions: Place pork shoulder in a slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Pour over pork shoulder. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until pork is tender and shreds easily.

4. Salmon and Broccoli Stir-Fry

• Ingredients: 1 pound salmon fillets, 1 head of broccoli, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Instructions: Cut salmon into bite-sized pieces and broccoli into florets. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon and broccoli and cook until salmon is cooked through and broccoli is tender. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and honey. Pour over salmon and broccoli and stir to coat.

5. Tuna Salad Sandwiches

• Ingredients: 1 can tuna, drained, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup chopped celery, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, salt and pepper to taste, 4 slices of bread
• Instructions: In a bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Spread tuna salad onto bread and enjoy!