One-Pan Dinners for Busy Families
If you are like most families, you are running from one activity to another, always on the go, always having to eat and prepare a meal as quickly as possible. Sometimes a little bit of planning can make all the difference when dinnertime hits. The Client team has put together a list of some of our favorite one-pan meals, simplifying meal time, from prep to clean up, leaving you more time for what matters most.
Butter Chicken
This dump-and-bake recipe is a one-pan wonder that delivers restaurant-quality results. The best chicken to use for this one-pan Butter Chicken recipe is bone-in chicken thighs because they will remain tender and juicy even with the 45-minute required bake time. Drumsticks can also work, though, and can sometimes be more kid-friendly. Serve this over some rice for a complete meal prepared almost entirely in one dish.
Broccolini, Chicken Sausage, and Orzo Skillet
This one-skillet Broccolini, Chicken Sausage, and Orzo meal is the ultimate quick dinner. It combines chicken sausage or hot Italian, broccolini, and orzo. Although it's packed with healthy ingredients, this dish is well-received by kids. In fact, it can be a great way to sneak in some veggies into a dish without kids even realizing what they are eating. You also can’t beat the crowd appeal of orzo, which cooks ridiculously fast. In addition, the orzo picks up on the other flavors in the additional ingredients. The result of this dish is a skillet dinner that cooks up creamy and delicious and almost risotto-like. Add some Parmesan, and you are in for a treat.
One-Skillet Cheesy Beef and Macaroni
If you enjoyed the hearty appeal of the beloved Hamburger Helper, this One-Skillet Cheesy Beef and Macaroni is a for-sure crowd-pleaser and even feeds a group of 12! That’s right, this one-dish meal can serve the entire team if need be. While this might not be the most sophisticated or elegant stove-top dish, this hamburger treat cooks it all in a skillet, for easy prep and cleanup. If you want to serve this dish with something else, you can also add a light touch with a crunchy green salad.
Pot Roast
This classic recipe that has been beloved for generations is a winner for a reason; it's an entire meal in one pot. This Pot Roast recipe can be made in either a pot in the oven or using a slow cooker. The slow cooker can cut down even more on your prep time before serving, and it makes it that much more tender once done. This dish is a delicious example of roast beef flavored with gravy that creates the beloved and remembered taste of yesteryear that remains popular.
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Options for Busy Families
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