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Easy Family Favorites: 6 Weeknight Dinners in 25 Minutes or Less

These six family favorites keep things simple, familiar, and fast, from pork chops smothered in onion gravy to bacon-wrapped chicken bites. Each one comes together in 25 minutes or less with Ellsworth Foods and a few pantry staples.

1. Chicken Breast with Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans

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Ready in: 25 min

Ellsworth Foods: Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans

Pantry: Olive oil, butter, salt & pepper

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear in olive oil over medium heat 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the mashed potatoes according to package directions, stirring in a pat of butter.
  3. Steam the green beans until tender, about 5 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Plate chicken with potatoes and green beans.

2. Pork Chop Skillet with Onion Gravy

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Ready in: 25 min

Ellsworth Foods: Boneless Pork Chops

Pantry: Onion, flour, butter, salt & pepper

  1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper; sear in butter over medium-high heat, 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add sliced onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in a tablespoon of flour, then slowly whisk in water to form a gravy.
  4. Return pork chops to the skillet, simmer 3–4 minutes, and serve smothered in onion gravy.

3. Cheesy Baked Chicken Tenders with Broccoli

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Ready in: 25 min

Ellsworth Foods: Chicken Tenders, Broccoli Florets

Pantry: Eggs, flour, shredded cheddar cheese, salt & pepper

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet.
  2. Dip chicken tenders in beaten egg, then a mix of flour, shredded cheddar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bake 15–18 minutes, flipping once, until golden and cooked through.
  4. Steam the broccoli during the last 5 minutes and serve alongside.

4. Cheeseburger Night with Sweet Potato Fries

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Ready in: 20 min

Ellsworth Foods: Ground Beef Patties, Sweet Potato Fries

Pantry: Shredded cheddar cheese, salt & pepper

  1. Bake sweet potato fries according to package directions.
  2. Season beef patties with salt and pepper; grill or pan-sear 4–5 minutes per side.
  3. Top with shredded cheddar during the last minute of cooking to melt.
  4. Serve burgers with the fries.

5. Ground Turkey Skillet Tacos

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Ready in: 20 min

Ellsworth Foods: Ground Turkey

Pantry: Onion, shredded cheddar cheese, salt & pepper

  1. Brown ground turkey with diced onion in a skillet over medium heat, about 8 minutes.
  2. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Spoon into taco shells and top with shredded cheddar.
  4. Serve with favorite toppings on the side.

6. Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites

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Ready in: 25 min

Ellsworth Foods: Bacon, Chicken Breast Bites

Pantry: Olive oil, salt & pepper

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Season chicken bites with salt and pepper, then wrap each in a half-strip of bacon.
  3. Arrange on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
  4. Bake 18–20 minutes until bacon is crisp and chicken is cooked through.
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