These 33 healthy family dinner ideas will help you to make dinner tonight! Whether you have hungry teenagers and kids or picky toddlers, each of these recipes is a family-approved meal, full of nutritious ingredients and tons of flavor. All of these recipes are quick, easy, and can be thrown together with minimal effort!
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It's not always the kids asking, What's for dinner? Let's face it, we, the dinner-makers, are sometimes stumped too! Whether you are making dinner for a family of 4 or more or even one, figuring it out can sometimes be challenging.
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I've definitely stood in front of my refrigerator midweek, with a clueless look wondering, what DO normal people eat for dinner? You are not alone when you are wondering what to make!
Luckily, I've collected over 30 of my top healthy family dinner ideas to help you plan out what to eat or make something for dinner tonight! All of these ideas use healthy ingredients, are family and kid-friendly, and many take less than 30 minutes to make (aside from the crock pot recipes!)
Be sure to also check out my seasonal dinner ideas, including summer dinner ideas and a bunch of fall dinner ideas too.
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Pair this burger with some air fryer french fries and a side salad and you have one of the best healthy family dinner ideas. Your family won't even suspect the hidden veggies!
Just 15 minutes and a few of your favorite pizza toppings for one of the most popular healthy family dinner ideas out there!
You can use premade Naan or Stonefire flatbread or even make your own flatbread dough from scratch! Recipe works great on all types of grills or in the oven.
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Delicious Greek flavors make this recipe one of the most versatile healthy family dinner ideas out there. Use this grilled chicken as a base in just about any salad, bowl or wrap.
Pair this healthy protein with a veggie like air fryer broccoli or use it in a healthy burrito bowl. The possibilities are endless!
Just 3 ingredients - chicken, salsa and garlic! One of those no-brainer family dinner ideas that is healthy and so versatile to use in a ton of different recipes.
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Your family will love using this Mexican shredded chicken in tacos, in burrito bowls or in a quesadilla. Less dishes to clean by using just one pot.
Super quick pizza recipe that can be on the table in less than 10 minutes. Your family will love picking out their favorite toppings!
Buy pre-made Naan bread and store it in the freezer for a quick weeknight meal the whole family will enjoy. This recipe is one of our go-to healthy family dinner ideas when we are short on time.
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Use a pork loin with the marinade in the recipe or follow the directions using a Smithfield pre-seasoned one. Serve with a side of potato cauliflower mash or mashed potatoes and a veggie like asparagus or broccoli.
These can be made ahead and frozen for a super easy make ahead meal. One of our family's favorite healthy family dinner ideas!
Much quicker than slow cooking or using the stove, this easy steak recipe is full of flavor and super versatile. Make the steak ahead of time and add it to a quesadilla for a simple 10 minute dinner.
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If you're out of eggs or have a family member with an egg allergy, this no egg meatball is for you! Juicy and flavorful!
Trying to reduce your food budget by eating at home more? If you're craving Chipotle, this burrito bowl is the next best thing!
Super quick to throw together in the morning and let the flavors develop all day long. Soup is always a no-brainer when I'm looking for healthy family dinner ideas - especially in the fall!
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Use fresh or canned tomatoes to make this delicious and creamy soup you can eat with a salad or dunk a sandwich or quesadilla into!
Forget the oven or grill on busy weeknights - the air fryer is one of my favorite appliances to get dinner on the table for my family, fast!
Move over chicken and waffles, this is chicken and pancakes! Using pancake mix and a crispy cereal coating, this delicious air fryer chicken recipe is so flavorful and crispy - your family will love it!
Healthy Family Dinner Ideas
If you're not a fan of the bun, try this version that has all of the flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger.
Generally, our meals consist of protein, veggies, and starch. Check out the list of healthy family dinner ideas above and see what you can make! One of the best ways to save money and eat better is to use what you have on hand.
The most popular recipes for family meals on my blog are air fryer chicken breast, eggless meatballs, and honey garlic crock pot chicken. Chicken is our general protein of choice and meatballs are usually on our meal plan a few nights a month too.
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You can feed your family healthy food on a budget! Meal planning and meal prepping help along with being strategic about eating what's in season.
Making an Aldi meal plan and shopping at stores like Aldi and Walmart are helpful in finding better prices for groceries. I also shop at Sam's Club for items that we tend to consume more of and at farmer's markets for fresh local produce.
Shopping in your pantry and freezer first are also two great ways to cut down on your food budget. It takes a bit of organization and planning but the reduced food cost is worth it!
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Italian quesadillas pack simple ingredients like mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, basil, and rotisserie chicken into an easy meal your family will love! A quick weeknight meal that is ready in less than 15 minutes!
To help the cheese to melt and get super cheesy, place a skillet lid over the quesadilla when you first put it on the skillet. Keep an eye on it so it does not burn but this will help the cheese to melt easier.A full month of easy healthy family dinner ideas to spark some new dinner inspiration, plus a printable calendar and tons of recipes to try!
We had a play date Saturday morning, followed by a fun bounce house birthday party, followed by an afternoon at the pool and then a movie night -- cause we were wiped! We watched Moana for the first time and it's super cute.
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Yesterday, we took the kids to our local amusement park, Carowinds, and had a blast! J (almost 4) was really into the kiddie roller coasters while older sister M screamed her head off. 😂 But she still had fun and it was a great, sunny day of rides!
That's right, depending on where you live, you may have days or weeks left until school kicks back up and we rush head-first into fall.
I love to do it. I’ve got all of our August dinner menu filled out already and I spilled over into September before I could stop myself.
Easy Healthy Family Dinner Ideas
Today, I’m trying to make it easy on YOU by giving you 30 days of prompts for easy healthy family dinner ideas.
Yes, that's right, a full month of family friendly dinners so you don't have to even think about it. And these dishes are sure to please even the picky eaters in your family. (Well, most of them at least. Can't win 'em all, right? 😂)
These aren’t specific recipes, though I’m gonna provide you with some of those, too, in case you want to browse for inspiration or a starting point.
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Instead, these are general healthy dinner ideas - such as spaghetti, fajitas, chicken curry - that can prompt you to find a recipe that’ll suit your family’s needs.
I’ve kept these prompts very basic. Most are probably recipes that you’ve had before, maybe cooked before, maybe eat on a regular basis. We’re not reinventing the wheel here. We’re starting slow.
So that’s the list of the basic ideas. Hopefully some old favorite and hopefully some can be the new go-to dinner you need for busy nights!
Easy Family Friendly Dinner Ideas
Also, because I love you, and because I am type A and loved putting it together, I made you a free calendar printable with these dinner prompts spaced out - perfect for planning ahead!
Is this helpful? What do you like or not like about this set-up? What else do you need to help you get organized and plan a menu?
I’ve got so many ideas for more prompts and other types of menu planning posts but I want to do what’s most helpful for YOU!
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Or if there’s some other way I could help you with meal planning, please let me know in the comments below or send me an email. 😊 (Or follow me over on Instagram and send me a DM there.)I’ve got something fun for you and I’m so excited to share it, a 5 day family meal plan & shopping list! I bet a
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