5 Lazy Weeknight Dinners

72Min

4Servings

685Cal

EasyLevel

Kid friendlyhigh-protein

#quick#weeknight#lazy#family-friendly#comfort food

Equipment

Chef's knife

Cutting board

Large frying pan

Large pot

Colander

Tongs

Spatula

Ladle

Serving plates

Measuring cup

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

chicken breast (boneless, skinless)

600 g

Italian sausage (mild)

400 g

risoni (dry)

300 g

bread (sourdough, crusty)

8 slice

parmesan (freshly grated)

100 g

Caesar dressing (store-bought)

120 ml

romaine lettuce (fresh, chopped)

1 head

sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)

80 g

heavy cream (thick)

250 ml

garlic (minced)

4 clove

olive oil (extra virgin)

45 ml

salt (kosher)

5 g

black pepper (freshly ground)

3 g

Instructions

Prepare Ingredients

Gather and prepare all ingredients for the 5 lazy dinners

15 min

Prep all ingredients before starting to cook for smooth workflow

Cook Chicken for Caesar Sandwiches

Season and cook chicken breasts until golden and cooked through

12 minMedium-high heattimer 6 min

Don't move chicken too much - let it develop a golden crust

Assemble Caesar Sandwiches

Layer chicken, lettuce, and Caesar dressing on bread slices

5 min

Toast bread lightly for extra crunch and to prevent sogginess

Cook Sausage for Pasta

Brown sausage in pan, breaking it into crumbles

8 minMedium heattimer 8 min

Break sausage into small pieces for even cooking and better sauce distribution

Cook Pasta and Make Sauce

Cook risoni and create creamy sausage sauce

12 minMedium heattimer 10 min

Reserve pasta water before draining - starch helps thicken sauce

Prepare Marry-Me Chicken Risoni

Cook chicken with sun-dried tomatoes in creamy sauce with risoni

20 minMedium heattimer 6 min

The sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet-tangy depth that makes this dish special

Original recipe

YouTubeRecipe by Simple Home Edit

Storage

Fridge: 3 days

Freezer: 60 days

Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or reheat in pan with splash of water

Store components separately for best texture. Sandwiches best eaten fresh.

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