Spend less time in the kitchen after a busy day.

To keep things interesting, we substituted ham for bacon, but it’s delicious either way.

Prep the ingredients before you roll cooking because the dish comes together in a flash.

Chicken-and-Broccoli Skillet Pasta

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Sheet Pan Fajitas

Chicken fajitas in 20 minutes?

You bet, thanks to this clever sheet pan recipe.

The recipe does make a large amount, so plan on leftovers or lunches.

Southern Living Smothered Steaks With Mushroom Sauce served over mashed potatoes with roasted cheddar broccoli

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Chicken Bog

Don’t get misled by the name.

Chicken-And-Broccoli Skillet Pasta

Use a rotisserie chicken to pull together this pasta dinner quickly.

Plus, broccoli adds a nutritious vegetable to the mix.

Southern Living Ham Carbonara With Peas on a plate to serve

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Southern Living Cajun Shrimp Stir-Fry on plates ready to serve

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Stovetop Macaroni And Cheese

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Sheet Pan Fajitas

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Smothered Pork Chops with Rice

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Southern Living Ravioli Lasagna topped with fresh basil

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Pepperoni Pasta Salad in a white serving bowl - Southern Living

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Instant Pot Chili Mac

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Southern Living Bourbon Chicken on a platter to serve

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Chicken Bog

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Southern Living Air Fryer Grilled cheese cut in half on a plate to serve

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Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

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Sloppy Joe Casserole with Dinner Rolls

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Quick Turkey Chili

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Chicken-and-Broccoli Skillet Pasta

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