Whether you’re cooking for your partner, your bestie, or just want leftovers for tomorrow, these shortcut meals are here to save your evening. No fancy techniques, no endless chopping — just fast, flavorful food that feels like a win.
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You can find the link to my mild creole seasoning blend here: https://staceyssimplemeals.com/crockpot-red-beans-and-rice-for-two/
Here are the recipes:
Spinach Dip Chicken over Orzo
Ingredients
- ¼ c Spinach Dip
- 1/2 c Orzo
- 2 c Chicken Broth
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 1 t Greek Seasoning Blend
- ¼ c Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 c Chopped Spinach
- 1 Clove of Garlic Minced
- Wedge of Lemon
Instructions
- Season chicken with the Greek Seasoning Blend
- Sauté chicken and set aside
- Deglaze the pan with 2 c Chicken Broth
- Add garlic and orzo
- Cook for 10 minutes until the orzo is al dente
- Stir orzo and add chopped spinach
- Put chicken back into the pan, along with any pan juices on the plate from the chicken.
- Top the chicken with Spinach Dip and Parmesan
- Cover and continue to cook until the Orzo is tender
- Once Orzo is cooked squeeze the wedge of lemon over the top of the chicken.
- Enjoy!
Creamy Italian Shrimp over Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles)
Ingredients
- 2 Servings of Frozen Shrimp thawed this number will vary depending on the size of shrimp you are using. Check the serving size on the back of the package and thaw 2 servings.
- 1 Package 5.3 oz of Garlic and Herb Boursin Cheese
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
- ¼ c Olive Oil
- 1 Garlic Clove Minced
- 1 cup Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles)
- ½ c Water
- 1/3 c Parmesan Cheese
- Optional 1 c Chopped Asparagus
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- In a 9x 13 pan place cherry tomatoes around the outside and place the Boursin cheese in the center of the pan.
- Top with 2 T olive oil and salt and pepper
- Bake at 425 for 20 minutes
- Toss the shrimp in the remaining olive oil and salt and pepper
- After 20 minutes add the shrimp to the tomatoes and Boursin pan and, if using add the asparagus, and continue to cook for 10 more minutes
- Once the shrimp and asparagus are cooked through remove from the oven and add 1/4 c Water and stir everything together
- Top with parmesan cheese
- Serve over zoodles.
- Enjoy!
Cajun Kielbasa with Gnocchi
Ingredients
- 1 T Oil
- 2 T Melted Butter
- 1 T Creole Seasoning
- ½ Lemon
- 1 t Parsley
- 2 c Cooked Gnocchi
- 2 Ears of Corn cut into thirds
- 2 c Sliced Smoked Sausage
Instructions
- Grease the sheet pan.
- Mix together melted butter, creole seasoning and the oil
- Place corn and sausage in a bowl and top with ½ of the creole seasoning/oil mixture
- Then place on the sheet pan and bake at 425 for 15 minutes
- After 15 minutes add cooked gnocchi to the pan top with the remaining creole seasoning/oil mixture
- Place it back into the oven for 5 more minutes
- Once everything is cooked squeeze the lemon on top and sprinkle with the parsley
- Enjoy!
These shortcut meals are so delicious and finished in under 30 minutes. I hope you try these friends; they are flavor packed!
Have a fabulous week!
