18 Kid-Friendly Dinners for Busy School Nights

Using a good-quality store-bought sauce makes this spaghetti and meatball recipe weeknight-friendly.

Made from pantry staples, this tomato soup makes a hearty meal, especially when topped with croutons or paired with grilled cheese sandwiches.

One of my most popular recipes, these chicken tenders are marinated in seasoned buttermilk and pan-fried to crispy, crunchy perfection.

Ultra-creamy and topped with crispy panko and herbs, this is my favorite homemade mac and cheese.

This recipe takes a few shortcuts, making it doable on a weeknight, yet it tastes as good as the chicken parm from your favorite Italian restaurant.

Filled with sausage, eggs, cheese and fresh avocado salsa, these bodega-style breakfast burritos are delish any time of day!

This beef with broccoli is perfect for when you’re craving Chinese food but don’t want to go out.

With only 5 ingredients, you can throw these flavorful and juicy turkey burgers together in a matter of minutes.

Loaded with pulled rotisserie chicken and ungodly amounts of cheese, these chicken nachos are hearty and satisfying – and everyone is happy when you say, “Nachos for dinner!”

This pasta dish is packed with flavor and quick to make — and the whole family gobbles it up, broccoli and all.

These smoky, spicy Sloppy Joes are made completely from scratch — no ketchup or mystery seasoning packets — and they make an easy weeknight dinner.

This old-school chili mac is quick, comforting, and kid-friendly.

These fajitas are easy to make and you can do all of the prep ahead, so all that’s left to do at dinnertime is grill the chicken. Plus, they’re fun — perfect for getting the whole family sharing everything at the table.

Made from ground beef, hoisin sauce, ginger and garlic, these bowls are a weeknight favorite. Bonus: everyone can add their own toppings.

In this easy recipe, penne pasta is tossed in a creamy spinach and ricotta sauce, topped with cheese, and baked until golden brown.

These light chicken meatballs are moist and loaded with flavor, and they make a quick kid-friendly supper.

This recipe holds well, so it’s the perfect dinner to leave on the stove for those nights when everyone is running in different directions.

These sliders are doused in a tangy butter, mustard and poppy seed sauce. It’s impossible to eat just one!