The middle of the week is when dinner needs to be fast and breakfast needs to already be done. These three recipes cover both: a creamy garlic chicken with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, spicy peanut noodles with crispy tofu, and a pan of blueberry lemon baked oats you can slice all week.
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: A 30-Minute Skillet Favorite
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is the kind of skillet dinner that feels like a restaurant night. Chicken breasts are sliced into thin cutlets, seasoned, and seared golden in olive oil. Garlic sizzles in the same pan, then heavy cream and tangy sun-dried tomatoes simmer into a rich sauce, and fresh spinach wilts right in before the chicken goes back to soak it all up. Thin cutlets cook quickly, so a few minutes per side is plenty, and a handful of grated Parmesan stirred into the sauce makes it even richer. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Spicy Peanut Noodles with Crispy Tofu: Vegan Comfort in 30 Minutes
Spicy Peanut Noodles with Crispy Tofu is a creamy, spicy noodle bowl that's completely plant-based. Pressed extra firm tofu cubes fry in a hot skillet until golden and crispy, while rice noodles cook. A quick sauce of peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, and a touch of maple syrup gets tossed with the noodles, and everything is topped with the crispy tofu and sliced scallions. Set the tofu aside before tossing the noodles, and add a splash of the noodle cooking water if the peanut sauce feels thick. It comes together so smoothly that it beats takeout on a busy Wednesday.
Blueberry Lemon Baked Oats: Breakfast for the Rest of the Week
Blueberry Lemon Baked Oats are the make-ahead breakfast that keeps busy mornings easy. Rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, sugar, and fresh lemon zest get mixed with milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla, then juicy blueberries are folded in. It bakes in an 8x8 dish until golden on top and set in the center. Slice it into squares and serve it warm with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, or keep it in the fridge for grab-and-go breakfasts all week.
Midweek, Sorted
Bake the oats tonight and breakfast is ready through Friday. The creamy garlic chicken and peanut noodles are both on the table in about thirty minutes, so you've got two easy dinners covered for the busiest nights.
Keep the Week Easy
From a creamy skillet chicken to a pan of baked oats, these three recipes take the stress out of the middle of the week. And when you're not sure what to make, tell Recipe Boss what's in your kitchen and get personalized recipes back in seconds.
