Dinner time can often mean coming home late, looking in the fridge, seeing nothing edible, and going out to dinner. Although once a week is not a big deal, nights are starting to get a bit expensive and unhealthy. And then when being unhealthy costs you even more money, you really have to start asking yourself what you’re doing. The good news is that with a little planning and a trip to the supermarket, you can avoid all of this.

I want to challenge you to have meals planned ahead and groceries ready and waiting to make those meals. It could take as long as it takes to drive to the fast food joint, taste better, help you feel better, and get you into movie star status with your spouse or kids. First let’s take a look at some meal ideas.

Pasta is a great way to make something quick and really delicious. I like to recommend veggie noodles because of the extra serving of vegetables you get. Now you can really do whatever you want with the pasta. You can use chicken, seafood, or just vegetables. You can add cheese or not. You can make a creamy sauce with a little cream or not. All up to you. I like to do a little butter, a clove of minced garlic, zucchini, shrimp, and some tomatoes and Parmesan cheese at the end. It’s fresh, very good and super fast. I’m going to make a bet that even your picky eaters can enjoy vegetables.

Another really easy dinner is Mexican food. With some ground beef (dorada), a can of chili beans, and some chili powder or taco seasoning, you can make a few different dishes. You can use this meat with salad, sour cream, avocado, and cheese for an amazing Mexican salad. Or you can make soft tacos or nachos. You could even make a beef quesadilla. If you add a can of diced tomatoes, a little more chili powder, and a pinch of cloves, you could have a nice chili dish. All of these foods will please the taste buds, and leftovers can be frozen for a rainy day.

It wouldn’t be a good “easy dinner list” without at least one crock pot idea, so here it is! If you need an easy chicken meal or two, this one is sure to please and is really flexible for what you want. First place some raw chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Season with a little salt and pepper at least. I like to add onion powder, chili powder, cumin, and/or a little taco seasoning. Next, pour in a can of black beans (drained), a can of corn (drained), and a jar of salsa. Put on low for 7 to 8 hours. When you get home, simply shred the chicken and enjoy as tacos, nachos, enchiladas, salad, or as is. If you want a more soup-like consistency, add a cup of chicken broth in the morning. You’ll end up with a tortilla soup.

If you want a simpler shredded chicken, just cook the chicken in 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth. Season well. With that, you can add barbecue sauce and pinto beans. Or you can serve it with lemon pepper, vegetables and rice. Or maybe you want to add some buffalo style sauce and serve with carrots and celery. With a simple base, shredded chicken can really become whatever you want it to be.

I hope you have gotten some ideas for the dinner process. I highly recommend creating a menu on the weekend and doing all of your shopping. Then when a busy week rolls around, you’re prepared and have a plan. I know you will feel better and might even lose a few pounds! Good luck and happy eating.

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