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Chicken Fajita Bowls

Chicken Fajita Bowls

Grilled Chicken Fajita Bowls

Chicken fajitas will forever be one of my favorite dishes to get at any Mexican restaurant, but when the craving hits during the week, these easy Grilled Chicken Fajita Bowls are my go-to easy weeknight dinner. Tasty grilled chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, cilantro lime rice, and your favorite toppings create a nourishing and delicious bowl that your whole family can enjoy. Grilled Chicken Fajita Bowls can be ready in under 30 minutes and are the perfect weeknight meal to satisfy any cravings.

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PostedMay 2, 2025
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner, Grilled
Tagschicken fajita bowls, dinner, weeknight meals, chicken recipe, 30 minute meals
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Ginger and Garlic Pork Stir Fry

Ginger and Garlic Pork Stir Fry

Ginger and Garlic Pork Stir Fry

A stir fry is always a go-to easy dinner for me any night of the week. While I make several different varieties, this ginger and garlic pork stir fry is one of those recipes that I have been making over and over recently. It’s one of those meals that truly the whole family loves (including kids) and its made with simple ingredients that are cost effective and delicious. If you are looking for a new dinner recipe to add into the mix, you have to try out this ginger and garlic pork stir fry that is simply irresistible.

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PostedAugust 20, 2024
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner
Tagsdinner, stir fry, pork stir fry, easy recipes, dinner ideas, 30 minute meals
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Korean Inspired Beef Bowls

Korean Inspired Beef Bowls

Lean ground beef gets cooked in a delicious Korean inspired sauce and served over top of fresh vegetables, and rice come to create a delicious and nourishing meal that the whole family will love. This recipe is not only delicious, but it comes together in under 20 minutes from start to finish (unless your rice takes longer) and that is something worth celebrating. If you are looking for an easy weeknight dinner recipe to add into the mix, these Korean inspired beef bowls are just the thing for you!

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PostedMay 18, 2023
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner
Tagsdinner, korean beef bowls, bowls, 30 minute meals, weeknight meals
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Spiced Citrus Fennel Braised Chicken Thighs and Carrots

I am not good about meal planning over the weekend.  I think it's because that part of my brain turns off when Friday rolls around.  So Monday for me is when I plan out my week and figure out all of our meals.  One thing is for sure when I am planning, and that is all of the meals have to be EASY and relatively fast too!  I recently did a round-up of my top ten easy weeknight meals, and this recipe that I am sharing with you today could easily get added to that list!  My spiced citrus fennel braised chicken thighs and carrots should most certainly be added to your weeknight dinner rotation!

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PostedMay 14, 2018
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner
Tagseasy recipes, easy weeknight meals, simple dinners, easy dinners, 30 minute meals, family friendly recipes, chicken recipes, chicken thigh recipes, fennel recipes, healthy food, one pot meals, chicken
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Back-to-School Cereal Crusted Baked Chicken Tenders

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Somehow the summer is already almost over, which means school is about to start back up.  As a mom, you are either really excited about this or you are the opposite and are getting really sad about your kiddos getting back in the swing of things.  Or if I had to guess, you are probably somewhere in between.  One thing is for sure and that is that you are going to need easy recipes to whip up for after school snacks and easy dinners!  My back to school cereal crusted baked chicken tenders are going to be your new favorite recipe to make for your kids any day of the week!

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PostedJuly 27, 2017
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner, Snacks
Tagspost cereals, back to school recipes, easy recipes, kid friendly recipes, 30 minute meals, chicken tenders, baked chicken tenders
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Fifteen Minute Pasta: My Diary of Us

Fifteen Minute Pasta

Growing up my mom used to make me the same pasta before every swim meet.  It was super easy and involved, noodles, butter, and garlic salt.  That was it..and it was delicious.  It's still one of my favorite comfort foods to this day.  Wellll...the other day I was watching the Food Network and Ina Garten was making her "Midnight Pasta" which looked very similar to my mom's pasta so I tuned in.  It was a whole episode about what chefs cook when they get off of work.  Turns out it's the same idea as my mom's, but Ina's version is a little more gourmet.  And holy moly is it delicous...and fast.  I've already made it a couple of times since then and because the ingredients are ones that I keep in the house most of the time I can make it any time that I want to!  Fifteen minute pasta or midnight pasta, is going to become your new favorite go to weeknight dinner, I'll bet on it.

We all know those nights where you barely have energy to think about cooking, let alone actually cooking. You have about a thirty minute window where if you are going to cook, it has to happen then otherwise it's takeout for the family.  That's where this pasta comes in to save your life.

It's hearty so you can serve it by itself or throw in some grilled chicken and a salad and call it a day.  It's comfort on a plate and oh my goodness is it delicious.  

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PostedJanuary 14, 2015
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner, Pasta
Tagspasta, midnight pasta, Ina Garten, 30 minute meals, spaghetti, easy recipes, weeknight meals, comfort food, dinner, Italian Dishes, Italian Food
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