30 Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas for Kids
Garlic Bread Pizzas
When suppertime rolls around, wouldn't it be nice to have some quick, kid-friendly dinner ideas to make sure the meal is easy on you, and loved by the little ones? Meal planning does not have to be stressful, and these 30 quick dinner ideas for kids prove it! From delicious casseroles to classic favorites kids will eat over and over, there is so much dinnertime inspiration in this round up, you will start looking forward to the 6 o'clock hour!
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With so many of us busier than ever these days, the thought of what to make for supper every night can be exhausting, especially if you are dealing with picky eaters. We need to get a satisfying meal on the table with as little hassle as possible! Have no fear though, because I've gathered up 30 delicious, simple and quick recipes kiddos of any tastebud are sure to love and gobble down.
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Do not let suppertime have you pulling your hair out. Scroll through these recipes for some yummy inspiration and be sure to pin all your favorites too!
Jon Ashton
Your kids are going to want seconds and thirds of these cheesy chicken enchiladas.
Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Enchiladas
Krista Marshall
Here's a hands-on lunch kids will love making and eating.
Get the recipe: Garlic Bread Pizzas
These awesome zucchini boats not only reinvent tuna for lunch but they also appeal to a wide crowd. They are gluten-, grain-, dairy-, and egg-free but still fill your kids up and taste great. Prepare the night before for a perfect no-utensils-needed lunch.
Get the recipe: Zucchini Tuna Boats
When you're in a pinch, the PB&J on a tortilla and get ready for your kids to ask for seconds.
Get the recipe: PB and J Spirals
The Food Charlatan
These are truly fun for the whole family.
Get the recipe: Pretzel Dogs
CALLIE BLOUNT
Here's a great way to pack vegetables into dinner for the whole family. It’s so versatile: toss in any vegetables you have in the fridge, plus leftover chicken or steak.
Get the recipe: Ravioli with Roasted Veggies
The Italian restaurant comes to your dinner table with this cheesy baked bread dinner.
Get the recipe: Easy Stromboli
Southern Bite
Your kids will love to eat these burger-fied stuffed pepper, and you will love how easy they are to make.
Get the recipe: Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers
Everyday Mom's Meals
This big, hearty casserole fed our family of four for about $7, with some leftover for lunch the next day.
Get the recipe: Pizza Gnocchi Bake
Krista Marshall
This casserole is something I like to call an "almost one pan wonder" since you have to brown the ground beef in the skillet first and there are two pans to be washed, but it's still super quick and the oven does most of the work!
Get the recipe: Fiesta Taco Rice Bake
Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn
You can feed the whole team of kiddos with these tasty sliders.
Get the recipe: Pull-Apart Turkey & Cheddar Sliders
Stephanie Manley
You need to get dinner on the table fast. The kids want hot dogs. What's the easiest way to make this happen and have a delicious dinner ready for when the whole family sits down to eat? Let your air fryer come to the rescue!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Southern Bite
What's a kid-perfect dinner without chicken tenders?
Get the recipe: Cornbread Crust Ranch Chicken Bites
Tyson
You simply can't go wrong with a classic chicken quesadilla for dinner.
Get the recipe: Chicken Quesadillas
Your Cup of Cake
A true one-pot dinner wonder.
Get the recipe: One Pot Cheesy Chicken Rice and Broccoli
Krista Marshall
Casseroles are another way to enjoy tasty, hearty meals that can turn a bad day around the minute you take the first bite. This chicken casserole recipe has a stuffing topping, big flavor, is super simple and sure to become a staple in your midweek meal rotation.
Get the recipe: Chicken Stuffing Casserole
MARK BOUGHTON PHOTOGRAPHY / STYLING BY TERESA BLACKBURN
Oven-baked tenders and a trio of sauces are perfect for a speedy supper.
Get the recipe: Crispy Baked Chicken Dippers
Sarah Hone
Can't decide on pizza or pasta? Try both in this speedy supper inspired by everyone’s favorite food. The comforting baked pasta recipe is loaded with whole-wheat pasta, lean ground beef and turkey pepperoni, so you'll feed good serving it to your kids.
Get the recipe: Supreme Pizza Pasta Casserole
Callie Blount
If your family loves Chinese food, this Quick Vegetable Lo Mein is a great weeknight meal or side.
Get the recipe: Quick Vegetable Lo Mein
Krista Marshall
This step-by-step guide to making Goulash is what you need to make a simple family supper that fits your busy schedule.
Get the recipe: Goulash
Parade
This grilled cheese is not traditional but it sure does taste fabulous.
Get the recipe: Good and Proper Grilled Cheese
Dina Avila
This combo of Mexican and British specialties pushes the boundaries of what a taco can be.
Get the recipe: Fish & Chips Tacos
Parade
Weekday dinners ordering takeout can get expensive. Make a sandwich with the leftovers and pack it for lunch the next day!
Get the recipe: Easy-Does-It Meatloaf
Theresa Greco
This high-protein, creamy tomato pasta is an easy dinner recipe full of flavor from homemade marinara sauce and cottage cheese.
Get the recipe: Cottage Cheese Pasta
Served Up With Love
This easy recipe for the classic sloppy joe can truly come together mostly from your pantry and fridge.
Get the recipe: Best Homemade Sloppy Joes
Krista Marshall
Baked Spaghetti is layers of meat, cheese and sauce that come together in a meal that will satisfy even the most hungry crowd!
Get the recipe:Baked Spaghetti
Krista Marshall
These are perfect for a simple weeknight meal, or for snacking on in the backyard or by the pool at your next summer family dinner. However you serve them, they pack a ton of flavor into one little sandwich!
Get the recipe: Kickin' Ham & Cheese Sliders
This good-for-the-soul soup tastes like it was simmered all day but in reality, takes only 25 minutes to cook.
Get the recipe: Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Eva Kolenko
This recipe for Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs With Sweet Potato Bake is a very hands-off dinner.
Get the recipe: Shaq's Crispy Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs
Mark Boughton Photography
This Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies dinner is filled with no-fuss frozen ingredients like butternut squash, green beans, onion and chicken sausage seasoned with maple syrup and Dijon mustard. But it's so customizable: you can also swap any of these for whatever you have in your fridge and freezer that you're trying to use up.
Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies
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