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A quick and comforting 4-ingredient dinner made with chicken, pasta or rice, sauce, and cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4-Ingredient Dinner That You’ll Make Over and Over Again
Calories: 520kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for pasta or rice

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup pasta or rice
  • 1 cup store-bought sauce
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta or rice according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook the chicken in a pan over medium heat until golden and fully cooked.
  • Add the sauce to the chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta or rice until well coated.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top, cover briefly to melt, and serve hot.

Notes

Swap sauces or proteins to customize this easy dinner without changing the method.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 15mg