5 Easy Dinner Recipes You Can Make Tonight

Weekdays can get hectic. From work to chores and other commitments that you are juggling in life. Cooking a delicious dinner is the last thing that you would want to do after all of that. But sometimes, the most delicious meals are the easiest ones to make. Below are five delicious dinner recipes that take very little time and use only common ingredients. So let’s get started!

One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice Dinner Recipe

This Dinner Recipe is an absolute lifesaver if you have no time in the evening. All ingredients are cooked in one pan, which means there will be no additional dishes to clean up.

Instructions:

Start by seasoning chicken slices with salt, pepper, and paprika. Melt two tablespoons of butter in a skillet on medium heat. Once the butter starts smoking, add chicken slices and fry for five minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove chicken from pan and leave aside. In the same pan, add the rest of the butter and garlic. Fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add rice, stirring to coat it with butter and garlic. Pour chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once the water comes to a boil, lower the heat and cook on low heat, covered, for 15 to 18 minutes. Occasionally check rice not to stick to the bottom of the pan. Finally, put chicken slices on top of the rice and leave on low heat for 2 more minutes.

20-Minute Creamy Tomato Pasta Dinner Recipe

This pasta Dinner Recipe is just what you need when you crave comfort food and have little time to cook it.

Instructions:

First, boil a pot of water and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. In another pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Then, add the minced garlic and let it cook for a minute until it turns golden brown. Then, add the crushed tomatoes with red pepper flakes to the pan. Simmer the sauce for five to seven minutes, stirring it occasionally to prevent it from sticking. Then, turn the heat down and add the heavy cream to the sauce. The latter will give it a creamy consistency. After the pasta is cooked, drain it and put it in the sauce. Mix everything well until the pasta is coated with the sauce. Finally, add the Parmesan and stir it until it melts. Garnish with fresh basil.

Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies Dinner Recipe

For a low-effort dinner recipe that requires almost zero cleanup afterwards, there is nothing better than a simple sheet pan dinner.

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Start by placing the potatoes on a large sheet pan and tossing them with half the amount of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast them separately for 10 minutes, as they require more time to cook compared to the rest of the vegetables. Next, place the peppers and onion in a mixing bowl and toss them with the rest of the olive oil and the Italian seasoning. After that, place all the vegetables along with the sausages back in the pan, spreading them in one layer. Place the sheet pan back in the oven and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once.

Honey Soy Salmon with Broccoli Dinner Recipe

It is evident from this dinner recipe that it is possible to make tasty dinners in a relatively short period of time. The glaze is made with sweetness and a savory taste, and very quickly.

Instructions:

First, whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and garlic in a separate bowl and set it aside, as you will need the glaze a bit later. Then, put the sesame oil in a pan and put the salmon fillets skin-side down into it. Cook the fillets for 4 minutes, then turn them around and cook for 3 more minutes. Once they are almost ready, add the glaze to the pan and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken. At the same time, steam broccoli in a separate pot for 5 minutes. Serve salmon along with the broccoli and add extra glaze.

Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas Dinner Recipe

Some of the easiest recipes turn out to be the best. This recipe will take no longer than 15 minutes of your time and calls for products that you might already have.

Instructions:

Start by smashing your black beans in a bowl and mixing cumin and chili powder with them. This way, you get some additional flavor without wasting extra time on preparation. After that, distribute your tortillas and put a bean filling on one side of each tortilla. Next, put cheese on top of the beans, fold the tortilla in half, and prepare 1-2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet. After that, put one or two quesadillas in a skillet with melted butter and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side till they turn crispy and golden. Since cheese requires its own time to melt completely, do not rush. Once done, cut all your quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

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