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Various easy school night dinners laid out for a family meal

Quick way to grow 3 Easy School Night Dinners

This recipe provides three quick and easy dinner ideas perfect for busy school nights. With minimal prep and cook time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken & Veggies
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • whole lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Speedy Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
  • 8 oz linguine
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken & Veggies
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss chicken, broccoli, and tomatoes with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper on the baking sheet.
  3. Arrange in a single layer and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
Speedy Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
  1. Cook linguine according to package directions.
  2. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
  4. Pour in white wine or chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then toss with cooked linguine and fresh parsley.

Notes

For the Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken & Veggies, feel free to swap in other quick-cooking vegetables like thin-sliced bell peppers or asparagus. For the Speedy Shrimp Scampi, a pinch of red pepper flakes can add a nice kick if you like a little spice.