Kid-friendly dinners ready in no time are the answer when you want great food without spending all day in the kitchen. These recipes balance convenience and taste, making them perfect for busy schedules and hungry families. Each one is worth trying at least once.

Easy Baked Fish Sticks

Easy Baked Fish Sticks. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Easy Baked Fish Sticks is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
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Mac and Cheese Muffins with Ham

Mac and Cheese Muffins with Ham. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Mac and Cheese Muffins with Ham is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
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Meatloaf Muffins Recipe

Meatloaf Muffins Recipe. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Meatloaf Muffins Recipe is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
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Ritz Cracker Chicken

A plate with ritz cracker coated chicken a green beans.
Ritz Cracker Chicken. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Buttery, crunchy chicken that is baked not fried. This easy recipe has only 5 ingredients, and tastes way better than Shake and Bake!
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Chicken Marbella

Close up on ottolenghi chicken marbella on plate.
Chicken Marbella. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Treat yourself to the irresistible chicken Marbella. With a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, this dish is a delightful choice to elevate your Monday dinner and leave a lasting impression.
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Pineapple Teriyaki Pork Chops

Oven baked pork chop with pineapple and green beans, white plate wooden background.
Pineapple Teriyaki Pork Chops. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Pineapple Teriyaki Pork Chops are incredibly delicious, simple to make, and loaded with flavor. Marinate pork chops in a sweet and salty blend of pineapple juice and teriyaki sauce, then baked in the oven to tender perfection. It’s a perfect meal for a fancy weekend dinner or to serve on a busy weeknight. The best part is it calls for very basic ingredients and a few simple steps.
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Slow Cooker Taco Mac and Cheese

A plate of cheesy pasta with ground meat, topped with tomato sauce and a dollop of sour cream.
Slow Cooker Taco Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Here’s a slow-cooker taco mac and cheese recipe that’s kid-friendly! It’s made with ground beef, taco seasoning, al dente pasta, cream cheese, and more. This creamy and cheesy slow-cooker taco pasta is perfect for taco night.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Taco Mac and Cheese

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

A blue bowl filled with street corn chicken rice bowl, featuring grilled chicken, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and black beans.
Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl. Photo credit: The Bite Stuff.

Grilled chicken, seasoned rice, and charred corn all get packed into a bowl that delivers bold flavor in every bite. It’s quick to throw together but feels like something special.
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Southern Mac and Cheese

Baked macaroni and cheese topped with breakcrumbs in a casserole dish.
Southern Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Rich and creamy mac & cheese topped with crunchy bread crumbs. This indulgent dish brings comfort food to your table in less than an hour!
Get the Recipe: Southern Mac and Cheese

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Three slow cooker tacos with chicken, lime, avocado and tomatoes.
Crock Pot Chicken Tacos. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Spice up Taco Tuesday with this crock pot chicken tacos recipe! Cooked with honey and lime this recipe is perfect for a stress-free weeknight meal.
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Crock Pot Ramen

Top view of slow cooker chicken ramen in the Crock Pot.
Crock Pot Ramen. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Crock Pot Ramen is a one-pot wonder with a new level of convenience. Toss in the ingredients, set it and forget it, and return to a bowl of steaming, flavorful ramen.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Ramen

Potato Chip Chicken

Chicken crusted with potato chips on a plate with broccoli.
Potato Chip Chicken. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

My potato chip chicken features juicy chicken coated in crispy crunchy potato chips. It’s so crunchy you’ll swear it’s baked, not fried!
Get the Recipe: Potato Chip Chicken

Slow Cooker Chili Mac

Cheese covered slow cooker chili mac in the crock pot with a wooden spoon.
Slow Cooker Chili Mac. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Slow Cooker Chili Mac is an effortless one-pot wonder that combines chili with the cheesiness of mac & cheese, creating a mouthwatering fusion of flavors.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chili Mac

Crock Pot Spiral Ham

Spiral ham on a plate with asparagus and peaches in the background.
Crock Pot Spiral Ham. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Crock Pot Spiral Ham is the perfect ham recipe for a stress-free holiday dinner or a weeknight meal. Peach preserves, honey, and red pepper flakes make this ham sweet and spicy.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Spiral Ham

Greek Meatballs

Greek Meatballs on a plate with tomatoes.
Greek Meatballs. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Love meatballs? Try them differently! These Greek Meatballs are moist and meaty and are loaded with feta, spinach, and more! Pass the tzatziki, please!
Get the Recipe: Greek Meatballs

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