Easy Back-to-School Dinner Solutions

Every minute counts for the parents who make busy school days possible. Create some extra time for special moments with easy yet delicious dinners.

Making some extra time for yourself is as simple as starting with Minute White Rice Cups packed in single-serving, BPA-free cups you can finish preparing in just 1 minute.

Introduce your little learner to the kitchen with your own homemade Buffalo sauce, made by mixing hot sauce, butter, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Heat in a saucepan until the butter melts and the mixture simmers, then turn down the heat and wait for it to cool.

If your loved ones aren’t big fans of spice, turn to a tamer take with “Mac” and Cheese in a Cup, a creamy rice version of the familiar favorite.

To find more quick and delicious dinner ideas, visit MinuteRice.com.

“Mac” and Cheese in a Cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Minute Jasmine Rice
  • 1/3 cup 2% milk
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch dry mustard powder

Instructions
 

  • Heat rice according to package directions.
  • In a microwave-safe cup, stir rice, milk, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder and mustard powder, if desired.
  • Microwave on high, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and saucy.
  • Tips: For extra-cheesy rice, add 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Substitute garlic powder with 1/2 clove minced garlic.

Notes

Source: Family Features

Buffalo and Blue Cheese Chicken

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Minute White Rice
  • 1 breaded chicken tender sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Buffalo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 green onion sliced, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat rice according to package directions.
  • In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine chicken and sauce.
  • Microwave on high 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve chicken over rice.
  • Garnish with blue cheese and green onion

Notes

Source: Family Features