18 Kid-Friendly Dinners for Busy School Nights

This spaghetti and meatball recipe is easy enough for a busy weeknight – and it’s a family favorite, too!

You’ll likely have all the ingredients for this tomato soup on hand. It comes together quickly and is perfect for pairing with grilled cheese sandwiches.

Chicken tenders are not just for kids! This all-time family favorite — chicken tenders fried to crispy, crunchy perfection — are wonderful on their own or served on top of greens.

Elevate your mac and cheese by topping it with a mixture of herbs and crispy panko.

This weeknight-friendly chicken parm is much quicker to make than a traditional version, but no less satisfying or authentic-tasting. You’ll be converted!

A hit any time of day, these breakfast burritos are stuffed with eggs, sausage, cheese, and a fresh avocado salsa — yum!

With tender steak and fresh broccoli, this dish is perfect when you’re craving Chinese food but don’t want to go out.

The addition of turkey sausage in these burgers helps to make them moist and tender.

These chicken nachos are a fun way to feed your crew at dinner time. They are topped with shredded rotisserie chicken and LOTS of cheese.

Chockful of flavorful sausage and sauteed broccoli, this pasta is a departure from your same ol’ pasta and it’s guaranteed to please both kids and adults.

No need for canned sauce or mystery seasoning packets, these sloppy Joes will take you back to your childhood and make an easy, family-friendly weeknight dinner.

Just because you’re an adult, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy chili mac!

These chicken fajitas have the smoky flavor you’ll love — and much of the prep can be done ahead.

Tasty, easy, and quick, these Asian beef bowls will appeal to even the pickiest of eaters. Plus, it’s fun for everyone to customize their toppings.

Penne tossed with a rich, creamy sauce enhanced with spinach is baked until golden and will make your house smell wonderful.

These easy chicken meatballs are brushed with a flavorful tomato-balsamic glaze. Your family will gobble them up in a snap!

You’ll love that this pork fried rice can be made all in one pan. It’s full of flavor and (dare I say) better than what you’d get delivered.

These ham and cheese sliders may sound run of the mill, but they make a super-tasty and fun dinner that can be thrown together in just a few minutes. They’re great for parties, too!