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One Pan Chicken and Rice

The latest in our one-dish wonder line-up, this easy one pan chicken and rice might just be my favorite skillet meal yet! Juicy chunks of chicken and tender rice tied together with a cheesy, creamy parmesan sauce and seasoned with fresh garlic and bright lemon juice. Made all together in a single skillet, this simple dinner’s as easy to clean up as it is to make!

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Cajun Shrimp

Quick and easy Cajun shrimp is one of my favorite recipes to make when our schedules are crazy and I want something delicious and super low-effort. The beautifully-spiced butter sauce gives the succulent shrimp so much flavor and the perfect amount of heat, and it’s impossibly versatile, great with pasta, grits, rice, and veggies.

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125 Easy Chicken Recipes for Dinners with Few Ingredients

When you’re low on time and/or energy and just want something easy and delicious, what could be better than a dinner recipe that uses very few ingredients? I’ve put together a list of 125 easy chicken recipes I LOVE, from basic cooking methods using thawed or frozen chicken to full chicken recipes for dinners with sauces and sides. Keep this list handy for the next time you’re feeling uninspired!

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Instant Pot Brown Rice

If you’re wanting fluffy, tender, perfectly cooked brown rice with minimal effort then grab the Instant Pot and let’s get pressure cooking! This method is totally hands off and practically foolproof, whether you’re cooking brown basmati rice, long grain brown rice, or short grain brown rice.

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Simple Cucumber Tomato Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and full of unbelievable flavors, this simple and refreshing cucumber tomato salad is a dream of a summer side dish. Quick and easy, with absolutely no cooking, it’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any warm weather meal. Made with fresh cucumber and tomatoes with pops of fresh basil and sweet red onion, all tossed in a super simple vinaigrette.

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Best Chimichurri Recipe Ever (from Texas de Brazil)

This vibrant, tangy chimichurri sauce is not only the easiest chimichurri recipe to make, it’s also the best I’ve ever tasted! A perfect copycat for Texas de Brazil’s own chimichurri, it’s full of fresh herbs, rich oil, bold garlic, and perfectly balanced spices. I have a jar of this chimichurri in my fridge at all times to use as a marinade or sauce for steaks, chicken, shrimp, fish, or pork.

Top-down look at two bowls of shrimp carbonara, with linguini noodles swirled and piled to support tender shrimp.

Shrimp Carbonara

Authentic restaurant-style carbonara with the addition of tender shrimp, this recipe is rich and flavorful! This shrimp carbonara recipe is easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner, and delicious enough to make for company.

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Lobster Mac and Cheese

Creamy, decadent lobster mac and cheese is perfect for any holiday, date night, or special occasion. Luscious lobster meat and a rich sauce made with two types of cheese transform ordinary macaroni into a delectable, gooey, baked mac and cheese that’s guaranteed to impress.

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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Simple ingredients, incredible flavors, and a “set it and forget it” cooking method make this Crockpot Marry Me Chicken recipe an absolute dream! This dish marries tender chicken breasts and a seasoned parmesan-cream sauce, with bursts of tangy sun-dried tomatoes and savory basil to tie everything together. It’s a regular in my meal rotation!