Navigating school nights can feel like running a marathon sometimes. Between homework, extracurricular activities, and ensuring your family winds down in time for bed, meal prep might be the last thing on your mind.
But what if I told you there’s a way to serve up delicious, kid-approved dishes without spending hours in the kitchen? Dive into this roundup of tasty and easy recipes and discover how you can turn those hectic evenings into enjoyable family meal times without the fuss.
Creamy Spinach Orzo
Orzo is a really versatile pasta. I love it in cold pasta salads, or in hot dishes like this Creamy Orzo with Spinach & Tomatoes. It’s a bright and pretty dish, and there’s not a drop of cream in sight!
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Pork Chops with Tomato & Green Onion Relish
Properly cooked pork chops are a thing of beauty, and not only do these chops cook up moist and tender, but they’re pretty and flavorful, too! Grab a fork and dig into Pork Chops with Green Onion & Tomato
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Shrimp & Corn Chowder
Loaded with shrimp, sweet corn, and a rich, velvety broth, a pinch of chipotle makes this Shrimp & Corn Chowder about as good as chowders can get, and it’s a hearty and satisfying meal on any school night.
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Mediterranean Chicken Bake
Kids love chicken! Made in 1-dish and baked in the oven, this delish dish features juicy chicken breasts, tons of veggies, and tangy feta. It’s about as easy and good as dinner can get!
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Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Move over beef and lighten things up with turkey! These Turkey Meatballs are so light and delicious – the only question is, what kind of sauce do you put on them?
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Chicken Stir Fry
When you need flavor in a hurry, check out this easy peasy Chicken Stir Fry. AKA Chicken Chop Suey, this take-out classic is so easy to make at home!
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Philly Cheesesteak Stacks
Monday madness calls for something easy for dinner, and there’s nothing simpler or tastier than Philly Cheesesteak Stacks! Grab a fork and dig into this meaty, cheesy, masterpiece!
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Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta
This meaty dish is made with affordable sausage. It’s crumbled up, so it infused the dish with plenty of flavor, and with sausage in every bite, no one will know this is an inexpensive dish.
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup
If you only make one soup, make it this one! Better than the Olive Garden restaurant original, this Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi soup has a few twists that makes it even MORE flavorful and delicious!
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Chicken Tinga Tostadas
Chicken Tinga Tostadas are an explosion of flavor! Fun to assemble and delish to eat, these are perfect for family dinners and parties of all kinds!
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Mediterranean Cod
Love seafood? Lighten things up with this veggie and flavor-packed Mediterranean Cod dish!
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Air Fryer Chicken Fries
Who says fries can’t be meat! Air Fryer Chicken Fries are easy, crispy, and perfect for dunking into your favorite sauces!
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Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad
Loaded with leftover rotisserie chicken, veggies, and a creamy dressing, this Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad is always gobbled up fast!
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Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
Crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, making Chicken Cordon Bleu in your air fryer is super easy, especially when you take a few shortcuts!
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Shrimp Alfredo with Asparagus
When you want flavor but don’t want to spend forever in the kitchen, this Shrimp Alfredo with Asparagus really satisfies! Easy, tasty, creamy, and delish, this is a meal everyone will love!
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