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Hey Mama! I know that once the holiday hustle is over and the dust settles, the exhaustion kicks in. The last thing you want to think about is making dinner, right? Well, don’t worry! I’ve got you covered. I’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite, quick, and healthy meals that are perfect for those busy nights when you need something simple but nutritious.
These recipes are family-approved, easy to prepare, and packed with goodness. Let’s dive in!
1. One-Pan Baked Chicken and Veggies
Ingredients:
4 boneless chicken breasts
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 zucchini, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add veggies around the chicken.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
2. Healthy Taco Bowls
Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey or chicken
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels
1 avocado, diced
Salsa and sour cream (optional)
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
Cook ground turkey or chicken, adding taco seasoning and a splash of water.
Assemble bowls with brown rice, black beans, corn, seasoned meat, avocado, salsa, and sour cream.
Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
3. Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies
Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets
1 bunch broccoli, chopped
2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon zest
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss sweet potatoes and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Place salmon fillets on the same baking sheet, season with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
Roast for 20-25 minutes until salmon is cooked and veggies are tender.
4. Veggie-Packed Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Ingredients:
1 lb whole wheat spaghetti
2 cups marinara sauce
1 zucchini, grated
1 carrot, grated
1/2 cup spinach, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
Cook pasta as directed.
Sauté zucchini, carrot, and spinach in olive oil for 5-7 minutes.
Add marinara sauce and simmer.
Combine with pasta and top with Parmesan.
5. Chicken Stir-Fry with Brown Rice
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 cup broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
2 cups cooked brown rice
Instructions:
Sauté chicken in olive oil until browned.
Add vegetables and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
Stir in soy sauce and honey, cook for another 2 minutes.
Serve over brown rice and enjoy!
6. Turkey & Veggie Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/2 cup grated zucchini
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 cups marinara sauce
1 spaghetti squash
Instructions:
Bake spaghetti squash at 375°F for 40 minutes.
Mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, zucchini, and Parmesan, and form meatballs.
Bake meatballs for 20 minutes, then simmer in marinara sauce.
Serve with spaghetti squash noodles.
7. Chicken Fajita Bowl
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 cup quinoa or brown rice
1 avocado, sliced
Instructions:
Sauté chicken with spices until browned.
Add peppers and onions, cook until soft.
Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, veggies, and avocado.
8. Veggie-Packed Chili
Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey or beef
2 cans beans, drained
1 can diced tomatoes
1 bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
Chili powder, cumin, salt
Instructions:
Brown meat, then add veggies and spices.
Stir in beans and tomatoes.
Simmer for 20-30 minutes, serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt.
9. Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders with Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 large sweet potatoes, cut into fries
Instructions:
Bake sweet potato fries at 400°F for 25-30 minutes.
Coat chicken in breadcrumbs and bake for 20 minutes.
Serve with sweet potato fries.
10. Shrimp & Veggie Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
1 lb shrimp, peeled
1 cup broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 carrot, julienned
2 cups cooked brown rice
Instructions:
Sauté shrimp until pink.
Stir-fry veggies in the same pan, then add shrimp back in.
Serve over brown rice for a quick dinner.
These meals are not only easy and quick but they are also packed with nutrition and flavor! You’ll feel good about feeding your family wholesome meals that are both satisfying and simple to make. Enjoy, mama!
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