10 Dinner Recipes All Kids Love

Between working, running errands, and everyday life, it’s hard to constantly come up with meals that your kids will love. So we’re here to help you plan easy, no-fuss dinners with foods your kids will gobble up!

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A few of these recipes are so easy that your kids can join you in preparing the meal. It’s a fun family activity that will not only allow you to spend more time with your children, but it will teach them to be more self-sufficient in preparing their meals. Picking healthy menu items also helps to instill a healthier lifestyle foundation for your kids to build on as they grow.

1. Mini Pita Pizzas

Pizza night doesn’t always have to be on Friday. Enjoy this recipe any day of the week! It combines a few ingredients and can be topped with your kids’ favorites – garlic, pepperoni, ricotta cheese, olives – the list goes on. And this is the perfect recipe to make with everyone in the family.

2. Spaghetti Carbonara

You had me at bacon! This pasta recipe is ready in 25 minutes and will be devoured in a lot less time. Bacon can be swapped out for pancetta.

3. Beef Tacos

Looking for a recipe to make on Tuesdays? Make it a Taco Tuesday and serve this simple but still delicious dish, made with a solid base of beef, onions, tomato sauce, and a homemade taco seasoning. You can have as little or as many topping choices as you want. Avocado anyone?

4. Lemon Chicken

Looking at the photos of this finished dish made me drool. Made in less than 30 minutes, this lemon chicken is a quick dinner that can be made after a busy day. 

5. Stovetop Mac and Cheese

With a high review rating, this recipe combines two of every kids’ favorite things – cheese and pasta. Most of the ingredients are what you’d find in your kitchen pantry. And it’s made in 20 minutes. Sold!

6. Meatball Subs

This easy dinner can be made in 5 minutes. Yes, really! Make sure you have frozen Italian meatballs (thawed) and you’re good to go. If you forget to thaw them overnight, the meatballs can also be thrown into a crockpot for cooking. 

7. Penne Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Pesto

Looking for a delicious recipe that can be made with quick-cooking pasta (pasta that’s ready in 60 seconds)? This one includes sundried tomatoes, pesto, nutmeg, parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. Yum! And it’s ready in 15 minutes.

8. Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Once you learn how to make thin breaded chicken cutlets, you can make a variety of dishes, including this one made with panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and rosemary.

9. Vegetable Fried Rice 

Skip the takeout option and make vegetable fried rice at home. It’s easier than you think and takes less than 15 minutes. If you freeze leftover rice, you have it ready for when you need to make something quick.

10. Spinach Tortellini Soup

Soup is a comforting dish to make as it warms the body. This 10-minute meal is made with chicken stock, minced garlic, cheese tortellini, dried basil, chopped spinach, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese.

What are some of your favorite meals to prepare for your kids?