5 Easy Recipes for Busy Weeknights

Cooking after a long day can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be! Here are 5 easy recipes that can be whipped up in no time, perfect for busy weeknights:

1. One-Pot Pasta

• Ingredients:
• 1 box of pasta
• 1 jar of pasta sauce
• 1 cup of water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions:
1. Add all ingredients to a large pot.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is cooked through.
3. Drain any excess water.
4. Serve with your favorite toppings.

2. Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

• Ingredients:
• 1 pound of chicken breasts
• 1 pound of vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots, or potatoes)
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Toss chicken and vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
4. Bake 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 of barbecue sauce
• Instructions:
1. Place pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
2. Pour barbecue sauce over pork.
3. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until pork is tender and falls apart easily.
4. Shred pork and serve on buns or tacos.

4. Tuna Salad Sandwich

• Ingredients:
• 1 can of tuna, drained
• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup of chopped celery
• 1/4 cup of chopped onion
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix well.
3. Spread tuna salad on bread and enjoy.

5. Quesadillas

• Ingredients:
• 1 package of tortillas
• 1 cup of shredded cheese
• Your choice of toppings (such as cooked chicken, beans, or vegetables)
• Instructions:
1. Place a tortilla in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Sprinkle with cheese and toppings.
3. Fold tortilla in half and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cheese is melted and tortilla is golden brown.
4. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.