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One-pan chicken stir-fry

A delicious, healthy chicken stir-fry with vegetables and noodles that'll be on the table in 10 minutes! An easy weeknight dinner that's a huge hit with the kids too.

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Easy caprese strata

We've taken the components of a classic Caprese salad and turned it into a flavorful, moist, layered bake. An easy, warming vegetarian dinner or lunch recipe.

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Creamy chicken and bacon turnovers

Everything is better with pastry, and these creamy chicken and bacon turnovers are no exception. The creamy savoury filling is wrapped in rich butter puff pastry and baked until golden - you won’t be able to stop at one.

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Easy Chicken and Fettuccine Carbonara

Midweek meals don’t get much tastier or easier than this. Creamy and a little salty, with a lovely kick of garlic, budget-friendly chicken gets an Italian makeover in this delicious family pasta dish. How to make an easy chicken and fettuccine carbonara: key tips Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook it in a little olive oil in a frying pan until lightly golden and cooked all the way through. Try not to overcook the chicken or it will become dry and tough but, for safety, it does need to be fully cooked. In step 3, when you add the garlic, make sure that you let it cook, while stirring, for at least 30 seconds before adding the cream and cheese. This will mellow its raw, pungent flavour so that it develops a richer, sweeter taste. It also gives the garlic a chance to infuse with the oils in the pan. Give the egg yolks a light whisk in a small jug before you add them to the pan in step 5. As soon as you pour the yolks into the pan, keep stirring for a couple of minutes until they are well incorporated, so that the egg doesn’t settle and cook on the base of the pan. Once you stir through the cooked pasta in the final step (you could also stir through up to 1/3 cup of the pasta water to thicken the sauce), serve your meal immediately. The pasta will continue to absorb the sauce as it sits and will become drier and less enjoyable. Key ingredients in this easy chicken and fettuccine carbonara recipe Chicken breast fillets are a budget-friendly option and are low in fat, however feel free to use thigh fillets, if you wish. If you like, you can keep the fillets whole – just remember to completely cook the chicken in the pan in step 1 before moving onto the next step. Chopped bacon rashers add a wonderful salty element to this pasta dish. If you prefer less fat, then use chopped short cut bacon. This recipe calls for 4 egg yolks, which will make the sauce rich and creamy. If you wanted to save on eggs (or if you’re running low), you could use 2 whole eggs instead and forsake a little of the richness. The cream should make the sauce more than rich enough. Fettuccine offers wide ribbons of pasta for the sauce to cling to, but spaghetti or tagliatelle can be used in a pinch. Feeding the family? These pasta bakes should get a run. These chicken pasta recipes are also great for busy weeknights. This recipe was originally submitted by Dennis64, a member of the Australia’s Best Recipe community. Introduction and additional recipe notes by Natasha Shaw.

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Mexican Chicken Pasta

If you love tacos and Mexican food, then you will love this easy chicken pasta. A hit with all ages!

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Best Tuna Pasta

A creamy tuna dish that my family and anyone who tries it loves.

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Cheap and Easy Spinach and Ricotta Pasta

On a budget? Look to this super simple fettuccine with a creamy spinach and ricotta sauce.

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Mum's chicken rissoles

These tender chicken rissoles are made with delicious chicken mince and hidden vegetables! Fry up a plate and serve them for dinner, just like Mum did.

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Vegetarian Djuvec-Inspired Fried Rice

Inspired by the Serbian/Croatian Djuvec rice, this vegetable fried rice recipe is traditionally a side dish, but I've added extra ingredients and turned it into a main. It's also gluten-free, low in fat, vegan and very delicious.

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Meatballs in stroganoff sauce

Delicious creamy meatballs in a classic stroganoff sauce.

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Easy Korean fried cauliflower

Crispy, spicy and super easy to make, you'll love these vegan-friendly bites.

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Chicken Stroganoff Rice

All the flavours of a traditional stroganoff baked into fluffy rice.

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Grilled Salmon With Blueberry Balsamic Sauce

Think fresh blueberries are only good for desserts? Try this sweet and tangy sauce to bring out the flavours in this delicious savoury salmon dish.

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French onion savoury mince

A packet of French onion soup mix gives this savoury mince some extra flavour, and baked with a cheesy topping in the oven, it’ll be a hit with the whole family.