1. One-Pan Garlic Butter Pasta

Cook Time: 15 mins | Tools Needed: Nonstick pan, spatula

Ingredients:

• 1 cup spaghetti (broken in half)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups water

• Salt & pepper

• Grated parmesan (optional)

Steps:

1. Melt butter in the pan, sauté garlic for 1 min.

2. Add pasta and water; bring to a boil.

3. Simmer, stirring occasionally until water is absorbed and pasta is soft.

4. Season and top with cheese.

🍳 2. Skillet Chicken & Frozen Veggies

Cook Time: 20 mins | Tools Needed: Nonstick pan, lid

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken breast, cubed

• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

• 2 tbsp oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Salt, pepper

Steps:

1. Heat oil, cook chicken until browned.

2. Add veggies and seasonings.

3. Cover and cook until veggies are soft and chicken is cooked through.

🍚 3. Fried Rice with Frozen Veggies

Cook Time: 15 mins | Tools Needed: Nonstick pan, spatula

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked rice (cold)

• 1 egg

• 1 cup frozen veggies

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• Oil

Steps:

1. Heat oil, scramble egg in pan.

2. Add veggies and rice.

3. Stir-fry with soy sauce for 5 mins.

🌶 4. Easy One-Pot Chili Mac

Cook Time: 25 mins | Tools Needed: Nonstick pan with lid

Ingredients:

• ½ lb ground beef (or turkey)

• 1 cup elbow macaroni

• 1 cup canned tomatoes

• 1 cup water

• ½ packet taco seasoning

• Cheese (optional)

Steps:

1. Brown meat in pan.

2. Add tomatoes, water, seasoning, pasta.

3. Cover and cook until pasta is tender.

4. Top with cheese.

🍳 5. Breakfast Hash

Cook Time: 20 mins | Tools Needed: Nonstick pan

Ingredients:

• 1 potato, diced

• 2 eggs

• ½ onion, chopped

• Salt, pepper, paprika

• Oil

Steps:

1. Sauté potatoes and onions until soft.

2. Push to side, crack in eggs.

3. Season and cook to your liking.

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