I’m so glad you’re going to stay with us! Like I was saying, I know life gets busy. Between the boys crazy schedules and running this business, life can sometimes feel like it’s it spinning out of control! We were running through the drive-thru way too often because we only had a few minutes for dinner! I felt like we weren’t getting the same time with each other to check in and share our days. My first reaction was what can we cut out of our lives, but the boys love their activities and not doing homework isn’t an option, so I had to figure something out.
Thanks when I re-thought dinner. If I could get dinner on the table in the time it takes to go through the drive-thru we’d be in good shape! So I’ve been putting weekly meal plans together that make it easy, take the thought out of dinner when I’m busy, and the kids LOVE the food too!
Here are some of my FAVORITE dinner recipes that I can get on the table fast or I can make ahead!
Honey Butter Chicken
Honey butter chicken is one of my go-to chicken recipes! It only takes 15 minutes to make and I can make a double batch in the same time it takes to make just one! That makes it even better because then I have lunch during the week too! The flavor is amazing! I mean you can’t go wrong with honey!
One Pot Alfredo Pasta
One Pot Alfredo Pasta is that classic cheesy pasta we all love but in a one-pot version! What could be better than only one pot to wash?! I love to add in some rotisserie chicken to for protein and some steamed broccoli, but you could leave it just as it is or add in any of your favorite veggies. Alfredo sauce has been a favorite my whole life! I mean what’s not to love with the cream and cheese. I’m a sucker for cheese!
Classic 30 Minute Chili Recipe
When the temps are starting to get cooler I love a good chili! This recipe is super simple and very hearty! Classic 30 Minute Chili is another family favorite and a great recipe to double up on! It won’t take any longer to cook so why not?! I usually have those plastic soup containers you get from restaurants that I put the extra in and freeze for busy nights when I’m too tired or lunches throughout the week.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is great for family dinner or even when you’re having friends over! I think it’s super important to have great recipes on hand that will impress friends but only take a few minutes to get to the table. Keep it simple when you’re entertaining! Just make sure you don’t wait till you have company to make this recipe! Treat your family to a delicious dinner and get away from the same old chicken recipe!
Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Shrimp is great to have on hand because you can cook them so quickly! I love Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas because I’m not having to stand over the stove babysitting them. I can get them in the oven and then prep the other toppings for the fajitas or get a load of laundry in really quickly so we all have something to wear the next day! 🙂
Want more…
For even more ideas check out this collection of my favorite chicken recipes! Let’s face it. Sometimes chicken is the simplest thing to have on hand for dinner! Don’t let it get boring! These are my top 25 Favorite Chicken Recipes!
