13 Effortless Yet Healthy School Night Dinner Recipes
If you have kids or other family to feed when you get home tonight, make dinner easy tonight without going through the drive-through. Nobody wants that brick of food sitting in their belly after eating fast food, and cooking dinner does not have to be complicated or time-consuming. Here are 14 recipes that prove how easy dinner can be.
1. Nachos with Bacon & Jalapeno
Sheet pan nachos are a quick and easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. They are so versatile you can use any toppings you have on hand, including bacon and jalapenos.
2. Hawaiian Pita Pizza
This Hawaiian Pita Pizza recipe is vegetarian, but you can always add some ham to get your kids excited about dinner. The best part? It can be put together in under 30 minutes.
3. Breakfast Quesadillas
Yep, breakfast for dinner. Sometimes, it’s a great idea to get dinner made fast. Breakfast quesadillas are a simple dish made with a flour tortilla and various breakfast ingredients for a filling. It can be meal-prepped or easily taken along with you in the car in the mornings.
4. Chili Cheese Fries
Chili Cheese Fries are a crowd-pleaser, and all you need are a sheet pan and a few ingredients.
5. Tuna Pasta Salad
Here’s a quick and easy dinner you can make in the mornings and have chilled just in time for dinner. This flavorful tuna pasta salad with peas and red onions is sure to be a hit!
6. Pizzadillas
Pizzadillas are a combination of two family-favorite meals: pizza and quesadillas. This meal can be ready in about ten minutes, and you can use any toppings you have in the fridge!
7. Fajita Wraps
Fajita wraps can be made with chicken or beef and your favorite veggies. They only take a few minutes to make, and any leftovers will make an excellent lunch.
8. Taco Soup
With just 20 minutes of cooking time, this easy taco soup recipe can quickly become a healthy, tasty dinner. If you are really tight on time, you can prep your meat and pasta ahead of time.
9. Chicken Asparagus Skillet
This chicken asparagus skillet is an easy and flavorful weeknight meal that everyone will love. It’s a great recipe to let the kids help you make, too.
10. Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Air fryer teriyaki chicken kabobs are a delicious weeknight dinner that you can have on the table fast. Save even more time by preparing your kabobs up to three days ahead of time.
11. Nacho Fries
Nacho Fries are an easy meal the whole family will love. You can even make a small sheet pan or bowl for each person so they can add their own toppings. Easy!
12. Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
Buffalo chicken sandwiches are a family favorite, and you can have them on the table in no time, thanks to your Instant Pot. Serve with your favorite ranch dressing and veggie sticks for a well-rounded meal.
13. Mexican Pasta Salad
Don’t ask what’s for dinner. Just make a batch of this amazing Mexican pasta salad. It’s full of fresh, flavorful veggies for a filling, delicious, and healthy dinner.
13. Tuna Melt
Comfort food doesn’t mean you have to stand in the kitchen all day. These tasty tuna melts can be on the table in under 20 minutes.
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This originally appeared on The Gracious Pantry.
