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15 Minute Dinner

Quick and easy 15-minute dinners that are budget-friendly and perfect for busy schedules without compromising flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Proteins
  • 1 lb Chicken breasts Thin cuts for quicker cooking
  • 1 lb Shrimp Quick-cooking protein
  • 4 large Eggs For egg-based meals
Pasta and Noodle Dishes
  • 8 oz Pasta Any type of pasta
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil For flavor and healthy fats
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced for added flavor
  • 1/2 cup Cheese Grated, such as Parmesan
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Mixed vegetables Can be fresh or frozen

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients and prep them by cutting chicken breasts and vegetables into small pieces.
  2. Boil water for pasta.
Cooking
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over high heat and add the minced garlic.
  3. Add chicken or shrimp and cook until browned and cooked through.
  4. Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook until heated through.
  5. Drain the pasta and mix with the skillet ingredients.
  6. Top with grated cheese before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe with your choice of vegetables or proteins. Preparing ingredients ahead of time can save even more time.