Kids need to be fed every day, but if your kids are anything like mine, they are pretty picky. Not that they have specific foods they can’t or won’t eat, but they are pretty particular about what they consider to be a “good supper.”
So here is a list of easy, healthy, and tasty kids’- approved dinner recipes perfect for busy nights. I tried to include meals that are designed to be quick, nutritious, and—most importantly—loved by kids.
I hope this will take some of the stress out of meal planning! With these quick and easy options, you can create delicious meals quickly and easily; hopefully, your kids will eat them!
Puff Pastry Pizza
These delightful pizza with a light and airy crust that gets wonderfully crisp in the oven. It’s perfect for those who love the flavor of pizza but prefer a less bready experience, topped with tangy sauce, melty cheese, and a vibrant array of toppings.
Puff pastry pizza is perfect for busy weeknights, a fun and easy dinner party dish, or even a creative appetizer cut into bite-sized squares.
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Easy One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe
Cheeseburger pasta is amazing. Combining the delicious flavors of a juicy cheeseburger with the comfort of a warm pasta dish.
This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, easy dinners, or any time you want a comforting pasta dish that the whole family will love.
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Chicken Fajita Nachos (Sheet Pan Recipe)
These restaurant-worthy Chicken Fajita Nachos are loaded with all kinds of good stuff, like seasoned chicken breasts, sauteed peppers and onions, and melted cheese. It’s the perfect party appetizer or fun dinner. Which kid doesn’t love nachos?
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Pizza Tater Tot Casserole
These Puff pastry pizzas take classic pizza night to a whole new level of delightful meals. This golden beauty is topped with pizza sauce, melty cheese, and vibrant toppings.
Tater tot pizza is a fun twist on a typical pizza night, using crispy baked tater tots instead of pizza dough,
offering a crispier, airier base for your favorite toppings.
Get The Recipe: Pizza Tater Tot Casserole
Mini Corn Dog Muffins
These mini Corn Dog Muffins are a delicious, bite-sized, kid-friendly snack or dinner! They taste just like real corn dogs, but they’re easier to make with just five ingredients and no frying!
With these easy corn dog muffins, you get all the flavor of that ballpark classic without all the mess of frying! And these mini muffins are the perfect size for tucking in a lunchbox!
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Taco Tater Tot Casserole
This Taco Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty dish that combines the flavors of Mexican food with the comforting goodness of a casserole. They’re typically made with seasoned ground beef, vegetables like corn and beans, a creamy or cheesy sauce, and, of course, a generous topping of crispy tater tots.
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Chicken Quesadillas
These Chicken quesadillas are a Mexican-inspired savory treat that combines crispy golden tortillas with melty cheese and tender chicken filling. They’re kid-friendly and a quick and easy meal made with simple ingredients. They’re a perfect option for a quick and satisfying meal or snack.
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Ravioli Pizza Bake
This Ravioli Pizza Bake combines the deliciousness of pizza with the ease of ravioli for a fun and flavorful meal in under 30 minutes. These layers of plump ravioli smothered in tangy pizza sauce and melted cheese create a satisfying casserole perfect for weeknights or feeding a crowd.
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Spaghetti and Meatball Cups
These Spaghetti and meatball cups are an easy-to-make dinner recipe with a fun presentation that the kids will love. They also make a great appetizer to serve at parties!
They’re crispy baked nests of spaghetti filled with marinara sauce and a juicy meatball, all topped with melty cheese.
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Pizza Pasta
This Pizza Pasta is a hearty dish that combines the flavors of pizza sauce, pepperoni, sausage, and melty cheese with your favorite type of pasta.
This Pizza Pasta dish combines the best of both pizza and pasta and turns those flavors into an easy pasta casserole. This kid-friendly dinner recipe can be on the table in about 30 minutes.
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Chili Cheese Fries
These chili cheese fries are crispy French fries topped with homemade beef chili and cheese cheese and baked to melted perfection.
These chili cheese fries are the perfect blend of zesty chili, creamy cheese, and crispy fries. They are always a hit with both kids and adults.
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Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
This quick and easy Instant Pot Spaghetti uses a pasta sauce and frozen meatballs to create a delicious weeknight meal in under 30 minutes.
This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd. You can even customize it to your liking by using your favorite pasta sauce or adding extra ingredients like vegetables or cheese.
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Pizza Mac and Cheese
These Pizza Mac and Cheese are creamy and baked to golden perfection. They are then layered with tangy pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and your favorite pizza toppings.
It’s perfect for a fun weeknight dinner or a potluck that’s sure to impress.
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Spaghetti Muffins
These Spaghetti muffins make a fantastic weeknight dinner since they’re quick and easy to make, and kids love them! Made with spaghetti noodles, gooey mozzarella cheese, savory meatballs, and tomato sauce, these muffins pack all the flavors of spaghetti night into cute little handheld portions.
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Cheesy Baked Rotini Pasta
This Cheesy Baked Rotini Pasta is a creamy blend of three melted cheeses, each bite guaranteed to pull a satisfying stretch. Perfect for warming you up from the inside out.
This dish is pure comfort food, perfect for a cozy night in or a crowd-pleasing potluck.
Get The Recipe: Cheesy Baked Rotini Pasta
Healthy Chicken Nuggets
These baked nuggets are made with lean ground chicken or chopped chicken breast for a protein-packed meal. They’re seasoned to perfection and coated in a crispy crust of breadcrumbs or panko.
These Healthy Chicken Nuggets are a fun and delicious way to enjoy a healthier chicken nugget that you can feel good about serving to yourself or your family.
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Baked Chicken Fingers
These Baked Chicken Fingers are crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. They are a healthier and tastier alternative to fried chicken tenders.
They’re coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for dipping in your favorite sauces, they’re a kid-friendly favorite that adults will love too!
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