Description
These back to school dinner recipes are designed for busy families, offering quick and nutritious meals that kids will love. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you can enjoy wholesome dinners in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 1 cup whole grain pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the whole grain pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the chicken and vegetables.
- Toss everything together to combine and heat through for another 2 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy your meal with the family.
Notes
- Involve the kids in cooking to make meals more fun and encourage them to try new dishes.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: recipes
- Method: skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: quick dinner, family recipes, easy meals, nutritious, kid-friendly