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Quick & Easy 30-Minute Dinners

This quick and easy dinner recipe combines chicken, mixed vegetables, and rice or pasta for a delicious meal that's ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables Like broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers
  • 2 cups cooked rice or pasta Pre-cooked for quicker preparation
Seasoning and Oils
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use gluten-free if necessary
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the chicken
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Adds flavor
  • Salt and pepper To taste

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the mixed vegetables to the pan. Cook for another 5 minutes until they are tender.
  5. Stir in the cooked rice or pasta and soy sauce. Mix everything well and heat for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.

Notes

Serve garnished with sesame seeds or green onions for extra flavor. A side of salad or fruit complements the meal well. For leftovers, cool down before storing in an airtight container; lasts up to 3 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.