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24 Simple Dinner Ideas

A quick and easy dinner recipe featuring chicken, vegetables, and rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
Vegetables
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, bell peppers)
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and Pepper
  • to taste salt and pepper
Carbohydrate
  • 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
Garnish
  • optional fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add mixed vegetables and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
  4. Serve over cooked rice or quinoa, garnished with parsley if desired.

Notes

You can customize the vegetables or add your favorite herbs for extra flavor.