10 Quick Recipes That Are Easy Yet Delicious
These delicious recipes will come in handy when you’re tired of ordering take out and trying to save a little money. It can be hard to find time to make a home-cooked meal, especially during the week because of responsibilities like school, work or kids. Impress your family and friends by creating delicious sauces from scratch. Here’s a list of 10 easy yet delicious recipes that can be made in 35 minutes or less!
1. One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta
I stumbled upon this recipe when I wanted to make a romantic dinner for my boyfriend. I looked in his cabinet and he only had one pot! I knew I wanted to make a pasta dish yet I had to figure out how to cook everything all together. That’s how I learned about one-pot recipes! This dish takes less than 30 minutes and cleaning up afterward is a breeze.
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2. Steak Fajita Lettuce Wraps
Also a one-pan recipe, this recipe only requires six ingredients and is ready to go in under 25 minutes! Combine steak, bell peppers, onion and a little bit of taco seasoning to create juicy fajita lettuce wraps. Add some additional toppings to your wrap with avocado, pico de gallo or salsa verde.
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3. Honey Garlic Pork Chops
In less than 25 minutes, these pork chops glazed in a four-ingredient sauce will definitely impress family and friends. The sauce is so quick and easy; you’ll find any excuse to make it!
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4. One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta
This quick yet delicious pasta only requires one pot and cooks in under 30 minutes. Fewer dishes equals more time to relax after a big meal! This dish pairs perfectly with a margarita.
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5. Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken
Ready in 30 minutes, this recipe is easy but tastes like it was made in a restaurant. Who wouldn’t love a spinach and mushroom chicken dinner?! The key to anyone’s heart is definitely food. This dish looks like it took hours to make but it’s secretly easy!
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6. Steak with Garlic Potatoes
A classic American meal, this juicy dish takes 35 minutes. Using a skillet, the garlic herb butter potatoes pair perfectly with a nicely charred steak. Combined with a whiskey or a tall beer, this recipe is perfect for a nice summer night.
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7. Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Ready in 20 minutes, not only is this sandwich simple to make but also tasty! Try adding bacon or avocado for extra flavor. This dish goes great with a potato salad or Asian slaw.
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8. Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese
One of my favorites, this recipe serves eight and cooks in less than 35 minutes. My mother used to make this when I was growing up and it’ll always remind me of home.
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9. Ground Beef Tacos
Want to make something easy that the kids will love? Definitely check out this recipe for ground beef tacos that are delicious and full of flavor. Add some jalapeños to spice up your tacos and make sure you don’t forget the limes!
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10. Spaghetti Bolognese
Instead of grabbing a jar of pre-made sauce, why not make your own? This recipe can be made in under 30 minutes. The homemade sauce is not only excellent but simple and easy too!
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Bonus! If you have leftover sauce from the spaghetti Bolognese, reheat in a large pot and add heavy whipping cream and chicken broth. This thins out the sauce. Combine with rigatoni or penne pasta and mozzarella cheese for a red sauce pasta everyone will enjoy!
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Ciara Barnett is a journalism and public relations student at Columbia College Chicago. When she's not writing or at the library, Ciara pours glasses of wine at a winery in her hometown of Tinley Park, Illinois. Ciara has written for various college newspapers and her articles have also been published online. She did an editorial internship for a textbook publishing company and now freelances for Society 19. When Ciara graduates college, she wants to work for a publishing company and bring more books into the world. Ciara hopes one day to become an author. She can be found on Instagram @ciarabarnettxo or on Twitter.