3 Favorite Dinner Recipes In Under 30 Minutes
Looking for a few new favorite dinner recipes that you know everyone will love? These dinner recipes are sure to have everyone coming back for more.
Dinner is the meal where we all want something that everyone will love, is delicious and simple yet creative. As a college student whose time is limited but loves getting creative in the kitchen these recipes are weekly staples.
You’ll learn about favorite dinner recipes that are quick and delicious.
After making these favorite recipes you’ll fall in love with making these and even want to try your own!
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Favorite Dinner Recipes In Under 30 Minutes
Rice + Chicken + Salad
Okay, for the first one we’re keeping it super simple. I know this sounds basic but this is what allows you to get creative! You can customize your bowl the way you want to bring out your favorite flavors.
Here’s exactly what you need for this recipe:
An Air Fryer (we’re getting this done fast, gf!)
4-5oz chicken breast (if you don’t eat meat you can swap for another protein)
3/4 brown rice
Baby spinach, spring mix or romaine
Your favorite veggies (broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, sweet potatoes, etc.)
Before we get started, run to Amazon because you need this air fryer! I don’t spend nearly as much time in the kitchen as I did before I got an air fryer. I love how I just let my chicken cook without worrying if it will overcook and I can continue with prepping the rest of my meal.
You’ll start by preheating your air fryer to 375 degrees for 5 minutes. While it’s preheating, season your chicken to your liking.
My favorite seasonings are any No Salt Seasonings like Mrs. Dash or 21 Salute, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. I keep my seasoning minimal so that I can add sauces at the end. Taco seasoning goes perfect on chicken to really bring out the flavor!
Once the air fryer is done preheating, put your chicken in for about 12-15 minutes, flipping about halfway through.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare your brown rice. Honestly, I use Minute Brown Rice or any pre cooked brown rice where I don’t have to prepare a ton and spend more time.
As the brown rice is cooking, start cooking your veggies. I’m using broccoli because it’s really nutrient dense.
When everything is finished layer your bowl from bottom to top like this:
Spinach, spring mix or romaine
Broccoli or your choice of veggies
4-5oz chicken breast
3/4 cup brown rice
Add your favorite sauces
Okay so now here’s where the flavoring comes in. I love adding coconut aminos (healthy substitute for soy sauce) in my rice to give it flavor.
If you want a teriyaki flavor, this sauce is really good and clean that's super easy to marinate and top your chicken with. 10/10 recommend.
This Bitchin’ Sauce is one of my all time has a bold flavor (seriously one of my faaaavorite sauces). It’s known as “The Almond Dip” because its basically a dairy free humus. I always drizzle this on top of my bowls, salads and tacos.
If you love a spicy flavor add some type of siracha or hot sauce.
I think you get my point. Having sauces automatically takes your meal from 0 to 100.
All done! Now you have your favorite rice + chicken + salad (and veggies) meal!
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2. Gluten Free Pasta
This might be one of my favorite meals to make because I am a huge pasta girl but I’m all about making it healthy. I know a lot of us probably have a love for pasta and still want to enjoy it without feeling guilty.
Here are the 5 simple ingredients you’ll need for the recipe:
1 box of Banza Rotini Chickpea Pasta
1 lb. of spicy Italian chicken sausage (if you don’t eat meat you can swap for another protein!)
1/2 cup Rao’s Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce
Handful of spinach
Sprinkle of nutritional yeast
I love Banza Pasta because I can enjoy the delicious tasting noodle, but its gluten free and it’s high in protein (I’m talking 20 grams of protein)!
I always use Banza Pasta when I’m making this recipe because I want to make sure I’m nourishing my body with with all the clean ingredients.
First you’ll start off by boiling your water and then add the Banza Pasta. Just follow the instructions on the box.
While that’s going, air fry the chicken sausage for 7-10 minutes.
I absolutely love Rao’s Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce because it’s full of flavor and its so clean! The ingredients are simple and minimal so if you want to add more of your favorite seasonings you totally can without ruining the flavor.
Warm 1/2 cup of Rao’s Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce
After the sauce is warm to your desire, add chicken sausage, looootttsss of spinach and let simmer on low heat.
Once the Banza Pasta is finished layer your bowl with the noodles on bottom and add pasta sauce and chicken sausage mixture on top.
Sprinkle nutritional yeast on top for a cheesy flavor (kinda like parmesan) and you’re all done!
Viola! You have a healthy and easy dinner recipe!
3. Tacos
Tacos is everyone’s favorite dinner recipe that’s so easy, healthy and fast. Feel free to get creative and swap any ingredients for your favorite. If you can’t tell by now I’m all about making things simple and adding your favorite seasonings and spices to bring out the flavor.
Here’s what you’ll need for the recipe:
1 lb. ground turkey (93% lean), ground chicken, chicken breast or bison
1 can of black beans
Siete Taco Seasoning (I like the spicy!)
Spinach, romaine or kale for toppings!
1/4 avocado and a few cherry tomatoes
Add your favorite sauces like salsa or hot sauce
This one is honestly really simple and it’ll take you less than 30 minutes!
Start by cooking your choice of meat. I love ground turkey!
I instantly fell in love with this Siete Taco Seasoning because it had just the right amount of spice without being too spicy! It’s perfect for taco night and I even using as seasoning when I air fry chicken breast.
If spicy seasoning isn’t your vibe, try their mild seasoning! You’ll love the flavor.
When your meat is finished cooking add 1 packet of Siete Taco Seasoning and 1 can of black beans (this will help stretch the meal so you can have leftovers). Let simmer on low heat.
The next step is my favorite. Tacos wouldn’t be tacos without Siete Almond Flour Tortillas.
I cannot tell you how much I love these tortillas! They’re gluten free, dairy free, grain free, vegan friendly and paleo.
What more could you want in a tortilla? I use them in every meal when I’m making breakfast tacos, lunch wraps and the tacos, like you’re making right now.
Simply warm 2 tortillas for 10 seconds of each side and they’re ready to go.
Gather your spinach, romaine or kale, 1/4 avocado and a few diced cherry tomatoes.
Layer your tacos from bottom to top like this:
Start with your Siete Tortilla
Add your favorite greens
Top with taco meat
Garnish with 1/4 avocado, cherry tomatoes and your favorite salsas and sauces
Yay! You just made easy and healthy tacos that are sure to become a favorite dinner recipe.
These 3 healthy dinner recipes are easy to add into your dinner routine when you’re looking for a home cooked meal. Try these recipes out and don’t forget to make it your own!
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