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Beginner Friendly Dinner Recipes

A collection of simple and quick dinner recipes ideal for beginners, perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a comforting meal without too much fuss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

Skillet Dishes

  • 1 lb Chicken breast Cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tbsp Butter For flavoring
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 cups Green beans
  • 1 Lemon Squeezed for a finishing touch
  • 1 lb Ground beef For taco beef skillet
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning
  • 1 can Canned beans
  • 1 cup Corn
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese For topping
  • 1 package Gnocchi Store bought
  • 1 jar Marinara sauce
  • 1 cup Cream Or cream cheese
  • 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots

Sheet Pan Meals

  • 4 pieces Chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 cups Potatoes Chopped
  • 2 cups Broccoli Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and dried
  • 1 cup Pasta For baked pasta casserole
  • 1 cup Marinara sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 can Tuna For noodle bake
  • 1 can Cream of mushroom soup For creamy sauce

Crockpot and Instant Pot Meals

  • 2 pieces Chicken breasts For salsa chicken
  • 1 jar Salsa
  • 1 box Macaroni pasta For mac and cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese
  • 1 tbsp Chili powder

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Read the whole recipe before starting to prevent any panic.
  • Prep all ingredients before cooking.

Cooking

  • Follow the instructions of each dish that you decide to make.
  • Use timers for cooking times, and clean as you go.

Notes

Ensure to have a skillet and a sheet pan for versatile cooking. Feel free to swap ingredients based on what you have on hand.
Keyword Beginner Cooking, Easy Dinner Recipes, Quick Meals, Sheet Pan Meals, Skillet Dinners