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Preparing dinner after a busy day can be a challenge, but with the right recipes, you can create delicious and satisfying meals without spending too much time in the kitchen.

Here are three easy dinner recipes that are both flavorful and simple to prepare.

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1. Sausage Hash with Fried Egg

This hearty dish brings breakfast flavors to your dinner table. Combining savory sausage with tender vegetables and topped with a perfectly fried egg, it's both filling and nutritious.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound mild or hot sausage, removed from casing
• 2-3 red potatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 medium Spanish onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 head fresh broccoli, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Eggs

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add sausage, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
3. Once the sausage starts to brown, add diced potatoes and water. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes to soften the potatoes. The water will evaporate.
4. Uncover, add onions, garlic, and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
5. Add broccoli and salt, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Serve the hash topped with fried eggs cooked to your preference.

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2. Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This dish offers a spicy twist on traditional pasta, combining tender chicken with a creamy Cajun-seasoned sauce. It's a delightful way to elevate your dinner routine.

Ingredients:

• Chicken tenders
• Cajun seasoning
• Pasta of choice
• Heavy cream
• Parmesan cheese
• Garlic, minced
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Season chicken tenders with Cajun seasoning.
2. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the seasoned chicken until fully cooked; remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
5. Add heavy cream, bringing it to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, combining it with the sauce.
7. Toss in the cooked pasta, ensuring it's well-coated with the creamy sauce.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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3. Easy Jambalaya

This simplified version of the classic Louisiana dish brings together smoky sausage, tender ham, and seasoned rice for a one-pot wonder that's sure to please.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound smoked Andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups diced ham
• 1 large Spanish onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add sliced sausage and diced ham; cook until edges brown.
3. Add diced onions, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic; sauté until vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in Cajun seasoning, salt, and bay leaves; cook for about 3 minutes.
5. Add rice, stirring to coat it with the seasonings.
6. Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is cooked.
8. Once done, let it sit uncovered for 5-10 minutes before fluffing and serving.

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These recipes demonstrate that with minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create dinners that are both delightful and easy to prepare. Whether you're in the mood for a comforting hash, a spicy pasta, or a flavorful rice dish, these options have you covered.

Enjoy your meal!