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15 easy one-dish meals for weeknight dinners

Low on fuss and high in flavor, most of easy-to-assemble meals take less than 45 minutes from the time you begin food prep until you deliver a hot dish on the table. Our Stir It Up! bloggers love these kinds of meals. Here are a few of our favorites.

6. Paprika rubbed chicken with wilted kale

The Kitchen Paper
A simple one-skillet dinner that combines kale, bell pepper, and paprika-rubbed chicken breasts.

By Mary Warrington, The Kitchen Paper

Serves: 3-4

3 chicken breasts
salt & pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup white wine [editor's note: can substitute cooking wine]
2 red bell peppers, sliced into long strips
3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1/2 white or yellow onion, sliced into thin strips
4 cups torn kale

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Generously rub each side of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. When the pan is hot, add the chicken, turn the heat down to medium and do not move at all for at least 5 to 7 minutes.

2. After 5 to 7 minutes, flip the chicken over and add the red pepper flakes and white wine. Cook another 5 minutes before adding the bell peppers, garlic, and onion. Stir gently around the chicken as the vegetables cook. After about 7 more minutes, when the chicken is nearly done, add the kale and gently cook it for 2 minutes, or until wilted.

3. Season the vegetables with a bit more salt and pepper, and serve warm along with a grain of your choice.

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