prompter: What are some cheap, easy meals I can cook at home in under an hour?

assistant: Here are some simple and affordable meal ideas that can be prepared in under an hour:

1. Pasta with tomato sauce: Cook pasta according to package instructions and prepare a simple tomato sauce using canned tomatoes, garlic, onion, and herbs such as basil and oregano.

2. Stir-fry: Cook rice or noodles and stir-fry vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers with a protein of your choice, such as chicken, beef, or tofu, in a pan with a bit of oil and a sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and vinegar.

3. Omelet: Whisk together eggs with a bit of milk, salt, and pepper, and cook in a non-stick pan with any fillings of your choice, such as cheese, vegetables, and herbs.

4. Tacos: Cook ground beef or chicken with a taco seasoning mix and serve with warm tortillas, lettuce, cheese, and salsa.

5. Sandwiches: Toast bread and assemble sandwiches with ingredients such as deli meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and condiments of your choice.

6. Chili: Cook ground beef or chicken with canned beans, tomatoes, and chili powder, and serve with rice or crackers.

7. Quesadillas: Fill a tortilla with cheese and any other fillings of your choice, such as cooked chicken or vegetables, and cook in a non-stick pan until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.

8. Soup: Saute vegetables such as onion, garlic, and carrots, add canned or fresh broth, and simmer with any additional ingredients, such as canned tomatoes, beans, or noodles, until heated through.

These meals are simple, quick, and can be easily adapted to suit your taste preferences and dietary restrictions.

prompter: Give me a generalized full guide, with steps, from start to finish, on how to cook 'Quesadillas'.

prompter: Give me a recipe for 4. tacos. I have chicken but no salsa or cheese.

assistant: Here's a simple recipe for 4 chicken tacos:

Ingredients:

-   1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
-   8 corn tortillas
-   1 tablespoon oil
-   1 teaspoon chili powder
-   1 teaspoon cumin
-   1 teaspoon paprika
-   1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
-   1/2 teaspoon onion powder
-   Salt and pepper, to taste
-   Optional toppings: lettuce, chopped cilantro, diced onions, lime wedges, hot sauce

Instructions:

1.  In a large bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2.  Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat with the spice mixture.
3.  Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
4.  Once hot, add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.
5.  While the chicken is cooking, warm the tortillas in a separate pan or in the microwave.
6.  To assemble the tacos, place a few pieces of chicken onto each tortilla.
7.  Serve with desired toppings, such as chopped lettuce, cilantro, diced onions, lime wedges, and hot sauce.

Enjoy your delicious homemade chicken tacos!

assistant: Chicken Tacos (for 4)

Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 soft corn tortillas
- Toppings of your choice (e.g. shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, hot sauce)

Instructions:
1. Cut the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the chicken to the skillet and season with the spice mix. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave wrapped in damp paper towels.
6. To assemble the tacos, place a few pieces of chicken on each tortilla and top with your desired toppings. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

assistant: Here are some cheap, easy meals that can be cooked at home in under an hour:

1. Pasta with tomato sauce: Boil pasta and make a simple tomato sauce with canned tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and herbs.

2. Fried rice: Cook rice and stir-fry with vegetables, eggs and soy sauce.

3. Tacos: Brown ground beef, add taco seasoning and serve with toppings like cheese, lettuce, and salsa.

4. Omelette: Whisk eggs and pour into a pan with chopped veggies and cheese.

5. Baked potatoes: Bake potatoes in the oven, top with butter and sour cream.

6. Chili: Simmer canned beans, ground beef, canned tomatoes and chili powder.

7. Quesadillas: Fill a tortilla with cheese and other fillings such as cooked chicken or veggies. Grill until cheese is melted.

8. Ramen: Cook instant noodles and add boiled eggs, veggies, and a flavorful broth.

If you let me know what ingredients you have in your kitchen, I can give you some more specific meal suggestions that fit within the parameters of cheap, easy, and under an hour to cook.

prompter: Which of these has the lowest amount of calories?

assistant: The meal with the lowest calorie count is typically a vegetable-based dish, such as a salad or a stir-fry, as vegetables are naturally low in calories. Here are a few options from the list above that are relatively low in calories:

Pasta with tomato sauce: Depending on the size of the portion and the ingredients used, this dish can range from 200 to 500 calories.

Fried rice: A single serving of this dish typically contains around 300 to 400 calories.

Tacos: The calorie count of tacos depends on the ingredients and portion size, but a single taco can range from 200 to 400 calories.

Omelette: An omelette made with just eggs and veggies can contain around 200 to 300 calories, depending on the ingredients and portion size.

Baked potatoes: A medium-sized baked potato with just butter and sour cream can contain around 200 to 300 calories.

Out of these options, the omelette made with just eggs and veggies is likely to have the lowest calorie count, as both eggs and veggies are relatively low in calories.

assistant: It depends on the portion sizes, and how they are prepared, but the dish with the lowest amount of calories is likely the Omelette.

assistant: n 8. Ramen

assistant: Buttermilk Pie.
Instant Pot Broccoli and Cheese Soup.
Chicken Tortellini Soup.
Classic Minestrone Soup.
Apple Pie.
Ravioli Lasagna.
Easy Bacon and Cheese Egg Bake.