Quick & Easy Kid-Friendly Weeknight Dinners For Your Family
Looking for easy dinner recipes for your family that are kid-friendly and quick enough for those busy weeknights?
These simple supper ideas are perfect for when you need throw something together quick and without much effort on a those busy nights after school, work and sports! Making something that is easy and that the kids will actually eat is the most important part! The kid-friendly recipes are a hit in our house every time!
I have picky-eaters so making “weird” things or making a something like a sandwich is basically never an option. If you know, you know.
These quick and easy dinner recipes that will save you time in the kitchen without compromising on flavor – and your whole family will love these. These kind of recipes are important because we are busy and don’t have time to make something different for everyone in the house.
When time is super tight and I have less than an hour before bath and bedtime these 20 minute dinners will make those hectic weeknights so much easier!
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Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef
Who doesn’t love tater tots?! This is the perfect way to turn a snack into a dinner that your whole family will love and can be easily customized! It is an easy back to school dinner for your family!
Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Beef Recipe
Sloppy Joe Casserole
Sloppy Joes are a staple in our house, but I like to change things up and this Sloppy Joe Casserole is the perfect way to do that. This is a fast dinner that is easy and quick for busy weeknights!
Copycat KFC Bowls
I used to go through the drive-thru all the time to get these until I learned that I could easily make them at home.
Only 5 ingredients and tastes and makes enough for the whole family!
And they taste SO much better this way!
Chicken Parmesan Crescent Rolls
Kid-friendly, few ingredients and so easy to make.
Using frozen chicken tenders these take no time to put together, so they are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Chicken Parm Crescent Rolls Recipe
Baked Pizza Tortellini
My family would eat pizza every single day, but they really love this Pizza Tortellini Bake. You can easily change it up by adding your favorite pizza toppings, too!
This is a simple dump and bake meal when you need an easy lazy dinner idea!
Cheeseburger Sliders
I have made these many times, so much easier than making regular hamburgers and less of a mess!
These are a family favorite and are also great for gatherings!
Add this one to your school week dinner ideas list – it is a huge hit in our house!
Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
Like I said before, we LOVE Sloppy Joes! This is another family favorite. They are budget friendly and super easy to make!
This is one of the most simple busy mom dinner ideas that I have ever found and it is actually SO good!
Texas Toast Sloppy Joes Recipe
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Can be served with rice or steamed vegetables and only takes 15 minutes to make.
This is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is also healthy!
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Recipe
Chicken Alfredo Casserole
This is a huge hit in our house and tastes so good reheated!
Chicken Alfredo Casserole Recipe
Cheesy Taco Pasta Bake
Only 5 ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make! If you want an easy recipe for those hectic weeknights with picky eaters, this is my go-to recipe!
You will love these simple dinner ideas and meals that your kids will actually eat!
I hope this list of quick dinners for busy weeknights helps you find great meals to make for your family during the school week.
These easy and kid-friendly dinner ideas will make dinnertime less stressful and give you lots of ideas for planning your meals each week!
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