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Cast Iron Skillet with Chicken Thighs and Rice

One Pan Arroz con Pollo Verde

I can’t claim Peruvian authenticity with this One Pan Arroz con Pollo Verde, but I’ll stand behind it’s simplicity. Simmering the rice in stock, salsa verde, and shredded cheese makes it ultra-creamy. And because this cooks on the stovetop and not the oven, it’s on the table in about 30 minutes.

Chicken Sausage, Green Peppers, Red Peppers and Tomatoes in a Grill Pan

Grilled Chicken Sausage and Peppers

There is only one was to one-up a one pan meal. Cook it on the grill! Grilled Chicken Sausage and Peppers is a fun twist on classic sausage and peppers, cooked in a grill pan on any evening the weather cooperates. This comes together quickly with a handful of ingredients and compliments a cold beer […]

Greek Chicken and Green Bean Skillet

Greek Chicken and Green Bean Skillet

This Greek Chicken and Green Bean Skillet is a riff on traditional Greek-style green beans, which are simmered low and slow for about an hour. Ready in 30 minutes, this weeknight-friendly version incorporates chicken to round out the meal (and save you a pan!).

Weeknight Chicken Noodle Soup

Weeknight Chicken Noodle Soup

Regardless of the season, some days just call for the simple comforts of Chicken Noodle Soup. And while you can’t argue with a simmered-all-day pot of homemade stock, Wednesday deserves a good bowl of soup just as much as any Sunday. Sautéing the vegetables in a little butter and using a good store-bought stock delivers […]

Quick Braised Chicken with White Beans and Artichokes

Quick Braised Chicken with White Beans and Artichokes

The “quick braise” is one of my favorite weeknight cooking methods. Build big flavor fast by searing a quick cooking protein (chicken breast), add in some no-fuss mixers (canned white beans and marinated artichoke hearts), top with a punchy cooking liquid (stock, lemon juice, dried herbs), and finish in the oven for 10-12 minutes. This […]

Chicken Pot Pie Bowls with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Chicken Pot Pie Bowls

Chicken Pot Pie Bowls! Ok, I admit, there isn’t a speck of flakey, buttery crust in this one, so not technically pie, BUT we’ve got creamy, savory, lick your bowl delicious pot pie FILLING, and doesn’t that count for something? Served over the easiest 3-ingredient slow cooker mashed sweet potatoes, but just as easily served […]

Cooking Chicken All Day in the Slow Cooker

5 Tips for Cooking Chicken All Day in the Slow Cooker

There is nothing worse than overcooked, dry chicken. But I can think of a very close second. Mushy, mealy, stringy chicken, which is sometimes the result of cooking low and slow for an extended period of time. I’ve learned this the hard way, after many attempts at cooking chicken in the crockpot on a workday, […]

Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Chicken Shawarma is traditionally cooked rotisserie style, but this weeknight version expedites the process without skimping on flavor. Slicing the chicken thighs into strips before marinating means this cooks up quickly and goes from pan to pita (or quinoa bowl) in minutes. The Chicken Shawarma Bowls are shown here topped with easy-to-prep veg and store-bought […]

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Keeping things unfussy is what motivates me to sign up for the dinner shift more often than not. Like a dump and go chili that doesn’t require cutting up raw chicken or any sort of browning (P.S. Anyone else despise cutting up raw chicken?). Using less stock (only 2 cups) and mashing a can of […]

Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

This Thai Chicken Noodle Soup is a surprising twist on the classic, and may just become a fam-fave in your house. It’s creamy, rich, and warmly spiced, thanks to coconut milk and Thai roasted red chili paste (easy to find nowadays in your grocery’s ethnic or Asian aisle). And, bonus, it comes together faster than […]

Slow Cooker Roast Chicken

Slow Cooker “Roast” Chicken

You can get miles out of a store-bought rotisserie chicken – the perfect weeknight dinner multi-tasker. If you’re feeling like taking matters into your own hands (in a hands-off way), this Slow Cooker “Roast” Chicken is the answer. Keep the skin on (you can remove after cooking), use a bold spice rub, let it go unsupervised […]

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps were made for weeknights. Plus, it gives kids the OK to eat with their hands. (Or, keep things neater by serving the filling in bowls atop shredded lettuce.)  Prep the vegetables and sauce 3 to 4 days in advance and this comes together in under 15 minutes on swim practice […]