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Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

January 15, 2026 by Dinner Tonight

This family-friendly, delicious Philly Cheesesteak Casserole is a quick way to use up leftover ground beef. It packs a nutritious punch with protein, vegetables, and great flavor!

You can use this recipe to feed the whole family or portion out for meal prep lunches.


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Ingredients
  • 3/4 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup medium green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms diced
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 cups frozen cauliflower rice
  • 4 ounces plain greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
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  1. In a large, oven safe skillet over medium heat, add the bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Cook about 5 minutes and add the pre-cooked ground beef. Continue cooking until beef is warm and vegetables are tender.
  2. Reduce the heat to low, add the seasonings and stir to incorporate. Add cauliflower rice and plain Greek yogurt. Stir into the meat mixture until well incorporated.
  3. Top with shredded mozzarella, covering top of skillet mixture. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  4. Carefully remove from oven, let sit 5-10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
  5. Note: If you don’t have an oven safe skillet, you can spread the mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish after step 3 (before adding the cheese).

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, casserole, ground beef

Chicken Caesar Pitas

April 2, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Do you always forget to plan weekend lunches like I do? These Chicken Caesar Pitas make quick lunch for busy weekends and are the perfect way to use up leftover chicken.


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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 skinless chicken breasts butterflied*
  • 10 ounce bag romaine lettuce
  • 1/4 cup low fat Caesar dressing
  • 4 pieces of pita bread sliced in half
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  1. Mix dry ingredients together. Season both sides of each chicken breast.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet. Place the chicken into the hot skillet cooking about 6-8 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Let cool and slice or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, mix lettuce, Caesar dressing, and chicken together.
  4. Heat pita bread in microwave for about 10 seconds. Fill with salad mixture.
  5. This is the perfect recipe for using up leftover grilled chicken. If using leftovers, use spices to taste.
  6. Serve with grapes or any fresh fruit.*
Recipe Notes

*Fresh fruit not included in nutritional analysis.

 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, leftovers, lunch, protein

Baked Risotto with Lemon Seared Scallops

February 13, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Risotto + Scallops = A Classic Romantic Combo! Normally a more labor-intensive dish reserved for fancy date nights our, our simplified baked version will bring you all the flavors you crave with minimal hands-on cooking time. Packed with leafy greens for fiber and finished with lemony scallops for a lean protein boost, this recipe is a sure-fire way to show your family (and your heart-health!) some love!

Baked Risotto with Lemon Seared Scallops
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Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion sliced
  • 2 cups arborio rice dry -
  • 2 cups fresh Swiss Chard chopped
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 5 1/2 cups unsalted chicken broth divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon unsalted butter divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups fresh kale chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen sweet peas
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 1 pound fresh or frozen large scallops
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees, arranging a rack in the middle of the oven.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a 3-4 quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced onion and garlic powder, and sauté about 2 minutes until it begins to soften. Add the rice and stir until each grain is coated and begins to lightly toast (approximately 1-2 minutes).
  3. Turn heat up to high and pour white wine vinegar into the Dutch oven, scraping the pan and stirring constantly until liquid cooks out. Add 4 cups of the chicken broth into the pot, stirring to combine well, and bring to a boil.
  4. Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and place in the oven to bake for 15-20 minutes until rice is just slightly underdone.
  5. Remove risotto from the oven, and place back on the stove over medium heat. Uncover and add the leftover 1 ½ cups chicken broth, parmesan cheese, 1 Tbsp. butter, black pepper, kale, and Swiss chard. Continue to cook, stirring constantly until liquid absorbs and rice becomes creamy (about 5-7 minutes).
  6. Stir in the pesto and the frozen peas to the finished risotto.
  7. In a separate pan, heat the remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil and ½ Tbsp. butter over medium heat. Add the scallops and sauté 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown (internal temperature of 145 degrees). Season with Italian seasoning and drizzle with lemon juice, spooning remaining oil and butter over scallops to coat.
  8. Serve the risotto immediately in bowls, topped with the seared scallops. Enjoy!
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Gnocchi and Summer Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner

August 17, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Sheet pan dinners are a great way to cook a quick healthy meal for your family with minimal dishes. Try out this recipe next time you have a busy evening but still need a healthy meal to feed your kids.

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Gnocchi and Summer Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner
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10 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Sliced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup Zucchini Sliced
  • 1 cup Yellow Squash Sliced
  • 1 cup Red Onion Sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 16 ounces shelf-stable potato gnocchi
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups spinach
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Clean preparation area and wash hands
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Wash and prepare vegetables as noted.
  4. In a large bowl add red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, gnocchi, in a bowl. Stir to combine.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and Italian seasoning, stir until well coated.
  6. Put vegetables and gnocchi on baking sheet and spread out evenly.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes and stir. Bake another 10 minutes or until gnocchi is plump and vegetables are tender.
  8. Remove baking sheet from oven and stir in spinach.
  9. Serve and Enjoy
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Parmesan Pasta Chips

April 28, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

If you’re looking for a delicious, easy, on-the-go snack, then our Parmesan Pasta Chips are just for you! With their crunch and cheese flavor these pasta chips are sure to be all the rave! Parmesan Pasta Chips

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2 1 cup pasta chips + ¼ cup marinara sauce
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2 1 cup pasta chips + ¼ cup marinara sauce
Ingredients
  • 1.5 Cup dry pasta rigatoni
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon parsley dried
  • 1/2 Cup traditional marinara sauce No added sugar options
Servings: 1 cup pasta chips + ¼ cup marinara sauce
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  1. Clean and prep cooking area.
  2. Cook pasta according to the packaging.
  3. Once pasta is cooked, drain it, and set it aside.
  4. To a large mixing bowl, add your cooked pasta, olive oil, parmesan cheese (1 Tbsp), minced garlic, garlic powder (½ tsp), onion powder, cayenne pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
  5. Air Fryer: If you are using an air fryer, add pasta to basket and cook at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until crunchy. Mix pasta every 3-5 minutes for the first 10 minutes and every minute thereafter during cooking time to avoid burning. Oven: If you are using an oven, pre heat oven to 400 degrees and cook pasta chips for 15- 25 minutes or until crunchy. Mix every 3-5 minutes to allow even baking.
  6. Once pasta chips are done, mix with the remaining parmesan cheese and garlic powder and top with red pepper flakes and parsley.
  7. Serve with ¼ cup of marinara sauce (per serving) to dip and enjoy!
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