Easy, healthy, kid-friendly dinners are possible! If you've got a young 'un at home who tends to pick at their plate—or turn their nose up at anything green—you know how hard it is to find family-friendly meals that everyone can eat.
To help, we've assembled this big list of our favorite kid-tested (and approved) recipes—that moms and dads will get behind as well. From classic casseroles to stove-top mac and cheese (with a few veggies stirred in) to quick-cooking air fryer recipes, this list is sure to have something that'll make everyone in the house say yum!
Stuffed shells, filled with spinach, three kinds of cheese, and doused in tomato sauce, is a classic, delicious, easy-to-make weeknight dinner that you can be sure the kids will want to eat.
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If you have fond memories of eating tuna salad as a kid, it's time to share the joy with your own young 'uns. And there's no kid-pleaser like a pasta dinner with elbow macaroni!
If they're begging for lasagna but you just don't have the time, give this 25-minute recipe a whirl. We're pretty sure the kids'll love it.
First, it's as tasty as can be. Second, it's easy to make, and third, you probably have most of the ingredients in your fridge or pantry right now. What are you waiting for?
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If your home-burger experience is limited to cooking it on the grill, then you'll want to give this a try. It's easy, fast, and super yummy.
Known around the Upper Midwest as hot dish, this pure comfort-food classic is one of our favorite ways to get picky eaters to stop, well, picking, and clean their plates.
Nothing beats fish sticks for that certain kind of kid—but that doesn't mean you need to get the frozen stuff. This recipe allows you to adjust the seasoning however you like, and at 20 minutes from start to finish, it's also plenty fast!
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Whether you need a last-minute dinner or a lightning-fast snack, nothing beats this yummy dish. We've even got a sneaky-smart way to keep it a little less messy—and cook it faster.
This classic kid food (which, we'll admit to enjoying just as much as adults) is made with real cheese, but all in one pot—so it's
One of our favorite responses to the picky-eater conundrum is make the meal a choose-your-own adventure. Slow-cook beef until it's fall-apart tender, then set out an array of toppings and your favorite tortillas, and everyone gets to include (or leave out) whatever they want!
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Another perfect picky-eater meal, we love to make a big batch of twice-baked potatoes and then everyone choose their toppings. Broccoli, sour cream, guac, mushrooms... there's no arguing when everyone gets to add what they want!
Here's a recipe to please both kids and adults. Cheesy tortellini and yummy meatballs are surefire hits, but the recipe has enough elegance to make mom and dad smile, too.
Baked mac & cheese is a surefire hit in our house, but making it can be time consuming. Not with an air-fryer though!
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Pillowy puffs of potato pasta are kid-faves. Rich brown butter and sautéed sausage make this comforting meal a delight for the whole fam.
The secret to these super delicious, easy-as-pie weeknight quesadillas? A quick sauce made from flour and stock flavors the cooked veggies and helps them to stick together, so they don't fall out as you're eating.
Why are meatballs such a fun food? These playful spheres are dressed in a sweet honey-ginger sauce, just like the the take-out they're inspired by, for a kid-friendly food that adults will like, too.
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But of course the all-time best meatball is the Swedish variety. You can make these with beef but we think ground chicken tastes every bit as good, and is a bit healthier.
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Thinking of meals that kids will enjoy eating is easy enough. But add in the requirement that they are actually somewhat healthy too, and the challenge gets leveled up quite a bit. So many healthy meals just don’t look appetizing to kids, and you can only squeeze so many nutrients into mac and cheese and chicken nuggets.
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Thankfully, there are tons of healthy recipes out there that your kids will love – and I found a bunch of them for you.
We all know that kids’ tastes change from day to day – there is just no telling what they are going to like next week. This is actually a good thing because it means you can keep introducing healthy foods like vegetables and fruits in different ways, and you’ll eventually find something they like!
It also means you shouldn’t labor for hours in the kitchen over something they might not enjoy. When it comes to making kid-friendly meals, the keyword is “easy.” In fact, if you keep the recipes simple, they’ll will enjoy them more! Aren’t kids great? 🙂
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That’s why the recipes on this list are all so easy. You get to spend more time with your kiddos and less time cooking – plus, they will enjoy these delicious recipes too! Mom win!
These are some of my favorite ones! You can serve these for either lunch or dinner. Try them all out and save the ones that they loved the most to a Pinterest board or your recipe binder so you can find the recipes later.
These slow cooker sloppy joes definitely check the boxes of being both easy and kid-approved! This high-protein recipe even has some veggies hidden inside…but they’ll never know!
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There is something so comforting about eating a casserole. This chicken and rice casseroleis gluten free and dairy free, and has 3 different veggies layered within.
Of course, no kid-friendly food list would be complete without mac and cheese. Even the pickiest eater will love this one! I’ll be honest… there are no hidden veggies or anything in this, but it uses real, whole ingredients, which makes it healthier than anything with neon cheese powder, right?
Kids seem to think they can exist solely off carbs sometimes. If you are desperate to get some protein into your child’s diet, this delicious enchilada recipe will do the trick!
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Less dishes and totally clean plates. What more could you want out of this one-pot pancit? This is one of my favorite easy, kid-friendly dinner ideas to whip up in those cold winter months!
These slow cooker chicken tacos are a crowd-pleaser for the entire household. You can serve the flavorful meat over a bed of lettuce or fold them into tortillas. Either way, they are delicious!
This is one of the kid-friendly dinner ideas that your children will absolutely gobble up. Grownups will, too! This enchilada casserole is
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Another one of my family’s favorite pasta dishes! This baked ziti is definitely an easy kid-friendly dinner option that adults will love too.
These creamy chicken enchiladas are as simple and delicious as it gets! This is another one of my favorite sneaky ways to get my kids to eat protein.
We LOVE orange chicken at my house. But the takeout version is often filled with unhealthy ingredients, and the cost can also add up quick. Instead, make this healthy orange chicken and rice!
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At first glance, anything with salmon on it may not make your cut of kid-friendly meals. However, I’d urge you to give this salmon quesadilla recipe a shot! You may be pleasantly surprised.
Juicy pineapple chunks and tender, flavorful chicken served over warm rice – it doesn’t get any better than aloha chicken! I often serve this with steamed broccoli and my kids will eat it right up.
There was a season in our household where this was THE most requested dinner. Made with lean ground turkey and plenty of flavor, these teriyaki turkey burgers are a hit!
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Looking for another kid-friendly dinner idea that is full of protein? This baked penne recipe is a crowd-pleaser every single time! It’s one of our go-to meals for taking to friends too.
If you are hoping to cut down on gluten, this gluten-free macaroni and cheese is a fantastic option. It comes together easily, and I guarantee your kids will gobble it up!
Chicken nuggets are one of the foods pretty much universally loved by kids. But, if you have ever peeked at the ingredient list on the back of the store-bought nuggets, you may be motivated to try making some at home! These baked chicken nuggets are super easy to make and have just 5 ingredients!
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This chicken and dumplings recipe is a hearty, delicious option year-round. It’s flavorful and simple, but my kids go crazy for this one!
There you have it! Some of my family’s favorite kid-friendly meals! I hope you found several to add to your meal rotation.
Over years of motherhood and cooking for my family, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about cooking for kids. Here are
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