Easy Weeknight Dinners For Family Kid-Friendly Healthy

In light of the season, I thought it would be helpful to pull together a collection of my quick and easy weeknight dinner recipes for all those hectic week nights.

Easy chicken fajitas (made on a sheet pan) – easy recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. Top with guacamole or sour cream to take it to the next level.

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Mahi Mahi tacos are a flavorful, fun and fast dinner that is perfect for Taco Tuesday, or any night you need a fast and delicious meal.

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This simplebaked chicken breast reciperesults in the juiciest, flavorful, most delicious chicken breasts that you will make over and over. Serve with a couple of simple sides for a simple, wholesome dinner.

Air fryer steak is a fast and convenient way to cook a steak, and you won’t believe how tender and juicy it is. Make it in 20 minutes or less!

Instant Pot spaghetti – we make this allllll the time, and I love that it cooks all in one pot! It is my go-to easy weeknight dinner, and my fast-food alternative that I always keep in my back pocket.

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Shrimp fried rice is a fast and delicious main meal that you can make at home, and it is better than what you can get in a restaurant. This recipe uses Tamari in place of soy sauce, which makes it gluten free.

Taco soup – I include instructions for stovetop, Instant Pot and slow cooker. Such a gem of a recipe that we literally eat over and over.

Halibut one pan dinner with asparagus, red pepper and summer squash – you could make this with many other types of fish. This makes an easy meal that cooks all on one pan.

Easy Weeknight Family Dinners

Chicken burrito bowls – truly better than Chipotle, and super easy to make. Top with a squeeze of lime and a side of tortilla chips.

Chicken fried rice – I have gotten tons of great feedback on this one. Super delicious, and it cooks all in one pan. So much tastier than take-out! And make it in less time than it takes to pick up take out.

Tortellini soup – cooks all in one pot, and it super satisfying! I use cheese tortellini, which makes this a vegetarian recipe.

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Blackened mahi mahi is a fast and flavorful main dish that is perfect for weeknight family dinners. I make this in my beloved cast iron skillet. Any skillet will work though!

One pan chicken dinner – oldie but goodie! And it cooks all on one sheet pan. Great if you are looking for chicken breast options.

Lemon chicken orzo soup – also a recent recipe. I make it with store-bought rotisserie chicken, and it is great for boosting the immune system.

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Pasta e fagioli soup – such a delicious, hearty soup, and you can make it on the stovetop or in your Instant Pot.Get your family back on a solid dinner-at-home routine with one of these25 delicious family-friendly weeknight dinners! Whether you’ve got 15 minutes or half an hour, these easy vegan meals are perfect for those busy school and work nights.

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After a full day of work, picking up the kids, errands, sports, homework, piano lessons, and ALL the other things, getting dinner on the table is sometimes the last thing you want to do.

Most of you don’t want to spend an hour on your feet laboring in the kitchen doing prep, pushing out some dish that your kids may/may not eat, and let’s not forget that tower of dishes waiting after finally getting your kids down for the night!

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But let’s face it…everyone needs dinner Monday-Thursday. PBJs, protein shakes, or pre-packaged food just won’t cut it every night, and take-out starts getting expensive, tiring, and isn’t usually a healthy choice.

So…what if your weeknight dinners were made easy? What if I told you that your dinners could be fast and still taste really good? Better yet…you can put your feet up at the end of the day feeling like a superhero!

Get your family back on a solid dinner-at-home routine with one of these25 delicious family-friendly weeknight dinners! Whether you’ve got 15 minutes or half an hour, these are perfect for those busy school or work nights.

Quick And Easy Family Dinner Recipes

Picky Eaters. We all have that one picky eater who thinks he/she has extra senses and can tell they don’t like the dish just by looking at it. Or how about the one that refuses to eat before even sitting at the dinner table.

My belief is that kids need to be exposed to a variety of different foods, textures, and flavors multiple times before they can really say they don’t like something. And talk to them. Don’t

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My kids know that if I make something new and they don’t like it, they can let me know for next time, but they DO have to eat it this time. I try to figure out what it is that they don’t like…the veggie, texture, flavor, sauce, consistency, etc. Again this works for me and my family. All kids are different and I there’s no right answer on how to deal with picky eaters.

Healthy Easy Weeknight Dinners + Eggplant Pasta

So let’s go back to this easy weeknight dinners roundup. Rest assured, I didn’t just go onto the ‘Main Dishes’ section of my blog and compile a random list of easy dinner ideas. So what makes these 25 recipes special? They are all of the following:

Check out each of these recipes (in no particular order) and see which ones you want to try out first. I guarantee you’ll leave with a handful of recipes you’ve added to your standard dinner rotations. I’ve highlighted a few key aspects of each recipe and why I think it’ll make the perfect easy dinner idea for your family. There are tips and variations also included.

Grilled Veggie Quesadilla with Black Beans– A complete meal that takes less than 30 minutes, start to finish. Full of veggies, black beans, and your favorite tortilla. Make-ahead option: prep the veggie/bean mixture ahead of time.

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Easy Italian Pasta Salad– Boil pasta, whisk sauce, open cans, chop a few veggies, and toss all together. Aside from the pasta, there’s no other cooking required.

Curried Black Eyed Peas – If you’ve never tried black eyed peas, they’re a great source of nutrients. Add fresh spinach for some greens, and serve over cooked quinoa or brown rice. Takes less than 30 minutes and has an instant pot option.

Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry – Pan-fried tofu and veggies covered in a delicious easy teriyaki sauce. Serve it over cooked brown rice or quinoa for the perfect meal!

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Healthy Dinner For Kids Recipes

Layered Taco Salad with Baked Tortilla Bowls– Let your family fill their own ingredients in these fun shaped healthier baked tortilla bowls! Easily customized, and a quick meal if you prep the baked tortilla bowls ahead of time and store in the fridge. If not, no worries, they only take only 10 minutes to bake in the oven.

The Best Vegan Tortilla Soup– Full of flavor, fresh herbs, veggies, beans, and loaded with toppings! This soup takes a little longer than 30 minutes from start to finish, but the majority is waiting and simmering stove-top. So take that time to clean up, prep the veggies, and spend time hanging out with your family. Make-ahead option: prep all the veggies.

Lasagna with Roasted Veggies & Garlic Herb Ricotta– Delicious layers of oven roasted veggies, marinara, and my garlic herb tofu ricotta for a healthy satisfying delicious Italian dish! This recipe takes over 30 minutes due to the bake time, but prep and assembly are simple. Make-ahead option: prep tofu ricotta, cook the lasagna sheets and roast the veggies.

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Easy Thai Pra Ram Tofu– Pan-fry the tofu while whisking together the easy peanut butter based sauce. Then mix together along with loads of chopped spinach and cook down for a few minutes! Best served over some fresh greens, quinoa, or cooked brown rice. This recipe is my husbands go-to when he’s making dinner. Variations: use almond butter, or sub cooked chickpeas for the tofu.

Grilled Crispy Eggplant & Spinach Quesadillas– Have a family that loves quesadillas, but tired of having the same version? Mix it up a bit with this Italian-Mexican fusion! Baked crispy eggplants, fresh spinach, marinara, and some vegan mozzarella for the perfect quesadilla! Make-ahead tip: bake the eggplant ahead of time.

Cauliflower Tikka Masala– Love Indian food but always rely on restaurants? Well, now you don’t have to with this easy, healthy, rich, delicious recipe! Most of the cook time is spent thickening up the sauce. Feel free to add any assortment of veggies or protein (pan-fried tofu, chickpeas) to this dish. Serve over some cooked quinoa or rice, or a side of Naan.

Easy Weeknight Dinners Your Kids Will Actually Like

Tofu Peanut Lettuce Wraps– This awesome one-pot meal is the perfect way to use up all those veggies. Again, pan-fry the tofu & veggies while whisking together an easy delicious sauce. Combine, cook, and serve over lettuce. If your kids have a difficult time eating lettuce wraps, simply tear up the lettuce, mix it in, and enjoy with a spoon.