5 Easy Recipes for a Weeknight Dinner

Weeknights are busy, and the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen cooking dinner. That's why we've put together a list of 5 easy recipes that you can make in 30 minutes or less.

1. One-Pan Pasta with Vegetables

This is a quick and easy way to get a healthy meal on the table. Simply cook your pasta in a skillet with some vegetables, and add a simple sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.
3. Add the bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet and cook until they are tender.
4. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Stir in the black beans, corn, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through.

2. Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

This is another easy and healthy weeknight dinner option. Simply toss your chicken and vegetables with some olive oil and seasonings, and roast them on a sheet pan.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 pound broccoli florets
• 1 pound baby carrots

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Toss the chicken, broccoli, and carrots with the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl.
3. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet.
4. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

3. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

This is a great way to get a delicious meal without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Simply throw your pork in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.

Ingredients:

• 1 (3 pound) boneless pork shoulder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Rub the pork with the olive oil and spices.
2. Place the pork in the slow cooker.
3. Cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours.
4. Shred the pork and serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

4. 30-Minute Pizza

This is a quick and easy way to get your pizza fix. Simply use pre-made pizza dough and your favorite toppings.

Ingredients:

• 1 (1 pound) pre-made pizza dough
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Your favorite toppings

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
2. Stretch or roll out the pizza dough and place it on a greased baking sheet.
3. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
4. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
5. Add your favorite toppings.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

5. Pasta with Pesto

This is a quick and easy way to get a flavorful meal on the table. Simply cook your pasta and toss it with pesto.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound pasta
• 1 cup pesto
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. Drain the pasta and add it to a large bowl.
3. Stir in the pesto and Parmesan cheese.
4. Serve immediately.