5 Quick Dinner Recipes for Busy Parents

🌿 5 Quick Dinner Recipes for Busy Parents

1. 20-Minute Chicken & Veggie Skillet

A one-pan, no-fuss dinner packed with flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced

• 1 cup broccoli

• 1 cup peppers (any color)

• 1 tsp garlic

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet.

2. Add chicken slices and cook 6–8 minutes.

3. Add veggies, garlic, and seasonings.

4. Cook another 5–7 minutes until tender.

5. Serve over rice or enjoy as-is.

Why parents love it: one pan, minimal cleanup, kid-friendly!

2. Sheet-Pan Turkey Meatballs & Veggies

A simple dump-and-bake meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 1 egg

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• Salt, pepper, garlic powder

• Chopped veggies (zucchini, potatoes, carrots)

Instructions:

1. Mix turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, and spices.

2. Roll into meatballs and place on a sheet pan.

3. Add chopped veggies around them.

4. Drizzle everything with olive oil.

5. Bake at 400°F for 20–22 minutes.

Why parents love it: everything cooks at once — no supervising required.

3. 15-Minute Shrimp Tacos

Fast, fresh, and full of flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp

• Taco seasoning

• Corn or flour tortillas

• Shredded cabbage or bagged slaw mix

• Lime + avocado

Instructions:

1. Season shrimp and sauté 5 minutes.

2. Warm tortillas.

3. Layer slaw, shrimp, avocado, and lime.

Why parents love it: healthy, customizable, and ready in minutes.

4. Quick One-Pot Beef & Rice

Comfort food without the fuss.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef

• 1 cup rice

• 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)

• 1 cup diced tomatoes

• Taco seasoning or chili powder

Instructions:

1. Brown beef in a pot.

2. Add rice, tomatoes, corn, and 1½ cups water.

3. Stir in seasoning.

4. Cover and simmer 15 minutes until rice is cooked.

Why parents love it: hearty, filling, and affordable.

5. 10-Minute Veggie & Chicken Quesadillas

Great for picky eaters and customizable.

Ingredients:

• Shredded chicken (rotisserie is perfect!)

• Whole-wheat tortillas

• Shredded cheese

• Spinach, peppers, or any veggie

• Salsa (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat a pan and place tortilla inside.

2. Add cheese, chicken, and veggies.

3. Fold and cook 2–3 minutes per side.

4. Slice and serve with salsa.

Why parents love it: quick, simple, and kids can help make them