No time to prepare a meal? No worries as these meal recipes will help you be eating in no time.

Preparing a meal always requires an ample amount of time especially when you have a family that you need to feed on or you’re living alone and there’s no one to cook for you. It’s tiring isn’t it? But there will always be a hack for everything. If you really don’t have time to cook, here’s a 10 minute meal recipe for you. 

1. Chicken Rice Bowl

This chicken rice bowl dish is incredibly simple to whip together on a weeknight, even when you're pressed for time, and you probably already have all of the ingredients on hand. After getting the onion and pepper started in the sauté pan, go on to making the quick rice. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked instant rice
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup chopped frozen green pepper, thawed
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 package (9 ounces) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
• 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

1. Pan-Roasted Mushrooms

You may spread them over a steak, pour them into a sandwich, use them to spice up a salad, or put them on top of a basic piece of toast to get your day off to a good start. All of these things are great ways to utilize them. They are quite adaptable in nature!

Ingredients:

• 2 lb mixed mushrooms
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1. Black Bean Chicken with Rice

It just takes a few minutes to throw up this flavorful family favorite on a weeknight because of the little number of ingredients required, which include chicken, black beans, and rice.

Ingredients:

• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 cups hot cooked brown rice
• Minced fresh cilantro, optional

1. Chinese Pork Fried Rice

In this dish for Chinese pork fried rice, soft meat and rice are given a colorful boost by the addition of pretty peas and crisp carrots.’

Ingredients:

• 1 boneless pork loin chop (6 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh broccoli
• 1/4 cup frozen peas
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup cold cooked long grain rice
• 4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1. Lemon Chicken Pasta

1. Sausage and Vegetable Skillet

This substantial entrée prepared on the stovetop has the potential to become a family favorite for years to come. This dish's appeal lies in the variety of veggies it contains.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh Italian sausage links
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 cups cubed yellow summer squash
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups chopped tomatoes
• 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Lemon Chicken Pasta

You are going to like the mix of lemon zest and toasted breadcrumbs that is used in this quick and simple lemon chicken pasta dish. Because it is prepared using rotisserie chicken, zucchini that has been spiralized for speedy preparation, and baby zucchini, this dish may be ready in only ten minutes and provides a balanced meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup spiralized zucchini
• 1 cup baby spinach
• ½ cup shredded skinless rotisserie chicken breast
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
• ½ cup cooked whole-wheat spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs, toasted

1. Chicken Alfredo

The traditional sauce that goes with this meal may be prepared nearly as quickly as opening a jar, but it has a far more satisfying flavor. In less than thirty minutes, you can have dinner on the table with the straightforward recipe for chicken Alfredo.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
• 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
• 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Minced fresh parsley, optional

Sources:

1. https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/delicious-dinners-in-10-minutes/ 
2. https://www.eatthis.com/10-minute-recipes/ 
3. https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/7945026/healthy-10-minute-dinner-recipes/