Chicken Stir-Fry
This easy dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. With a colorful mix of vegetables and tender chicken, this stir-fry is both flavorful and healthy. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add broccoli, bell peppers, and carrot. Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet and pour in the sauce. Stir well to coat everything in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the chicken stir-fry over steamed rice.
Cheesy Tomato Basil Pasta
This easy dinner recipe is a crowd-pleaser. The combination of creamy cheese and tangy tomato sauce makes for a comforting and delicious meal. Top it with fresh basil for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes (with juice) to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, until tomatoes start to break down.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve the cheesy tomato basil pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
