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Quick Meals for Dinner for Busy Moms

A collection of quick and easy dinner recipes perfect for busy moms looking to prepare healthy meals in no time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Stir-Fry
  • 1 lb chicken breast sliced into strips
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables fresh or frozen
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
Pasta Primavera
  • 8 oz pasta any type
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables zucchini, bell peppers, carrots
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Taco Salad
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 pkg taco seasoning
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup sour cream for topping

Method
 

Chicken Stir-Fry
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  2. Add chicken strips and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add mixed vegetables and soy sauce. Stir-fry for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Pasta Primavera
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mixed vegetables and sauté until tender.
  3. Combine cooked pasta with vegetables, add parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Toss to combine.
Taco Salad
  1. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in taco seasoning and water as per package instructions. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Top with seasoned beef and sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These recipes are designed to be quick and easy, perfect for busy evenings. Feel free to customize with your favorite ingredients.

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