Home cooks shared their quick entrees, five-ingredient mains and make-ahead meals. From sliders to pasta, these time-saving dishes and shortcut staples will make your work night meals simply delicious.
Presenting the Winners from Our Weeknight Winners Recipe Contest
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Grand Prize: Beef and Provolone Sliders
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
Nutrition Facts:
2 sliders: 437 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 737mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein.
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2nd Place: Air-Fryer Artichoke Pesto Chicken Pizza
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 flatbread: 455 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 988mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.
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Runner-Up: 20-Minute Peanut Chicken Pad Thai
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving, about 1-1/2 cups: 586 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 8g fiber), 28g protein.
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Runner-Up: Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 515 calories, 39g fat (9g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1054mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.
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