Time-Saving Recipes for Busy Moms: Quick and Delicious Family Meals

One-Pot Chicken Alfredo

• Chicken breast cubed
• Linguine pasta
• Alfredo sauce
• Garlic, minced
• Parmesancheese, grated
• Fresh parsley, chopped

1) In a large pot, cook the cubed chicken until browned and cooked. Remove from the pot and set aside.
2) In the same pot, cook the olnguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
3) Return the cooked chicken to the pot and add the minced garolc. Cook for an additional minute.
4) Garolc, minced
5) Pour in the Alfredo sauce and stir well to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to thin it out.
6) Sprinkle-grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and chicken mixture, then stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
7) Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot.

Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables

Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables

• Assorted vegetables (such as bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion), sliced
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Seasonings of your choice (such as garlic powder, paprika, or Italian seasoning)

1) Preheat your oven to a high temperature (around 425°F or 220°C).
2) Arrange the sausages and sliced vegetables on a sheet pan, ensuring they are evenly spread out.
3) Drizzle olive oil over the sausages and vegetables, then season with salt, pepper, and your preferred seasonings.
4) Toss everything together to ensure an even coating.
Roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the sausages are cooked, and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.

Quick and Easy Shrimp Stir-Fry

• Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Assorted vegetables (such as bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots), sliced
• Garlic, minced
• Soy sauce
• Sesame oil
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

1) Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
2) Add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3) Add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through.
4) Add the sliced vegetables and stir-fry for a few minutes until they are tender-crisp.
5) Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a kick of heat if desired.
6) Stir-fry for another minute, ensuring everything is well coated in the sauce

Instant Pot Beef Stew

• Beef stew meat, cubed
• Potatoes peeled and diced
• Carrots, sliced
• Onion, chopped
• Garlic, minced
• Beef broth
• Tomato paste
• Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper

1) Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and brown the beef cubes
2) Add the chopped onions, minced garlic, and sauté for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
3) Stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.
4) Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and beef broth.
5) Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6) Close the lid and cook on high pressure for about 25 minutes, followed by a natural release.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

• Quinoa, cooked according to package instructions
• Cucumber, diced
• Cherry tomatoes, halved
• Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• Red onion, thinly sliced
• Feta cheese, crumbled
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon juice
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

1) Combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onion in a large bowl.
2) Toss in crumbled feta cheese and fresh chopped parsley
3) Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4) Gently toss all the ingredients until well combined.