It is back-to-school time here, and I’m already channeling all my good energy to get dinner on the table with the tighter schedules + evening practices and activities.
This is the list of back-to-school dinners I keep in my back pocket all school year. The recipes are easy, quick, filling, and most importantly: DELICIOUS. My kids love each and every one of these meals, and I do, too!
I’ll keep adding to this list as I post new recipes or think of others that fit the bill, so chime in on the comments if any of your favorite meals are missing from this list! Cooking dinner for a family is no easy feat. We’ve got this! 👊🏼
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Instant Pot Spaghetti
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Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
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Floating Taco Bowls with Creamy Lime Dressing
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Instant Pot Pasta Alfredo
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Chinese Cashew Chicken {30-Minute Meal}
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One-Pot Easy Chicken Lasagna
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Quick and Easy Chinese Chicken and Broccoli
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The Best Chicken Quesadillas
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Loaded BBQ Chicken Totchos
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Sweet Spicy Sticky Chicken
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Easy Korean Beef Bowls
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Baked Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
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Ground Beef Enchiladas
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Slow Cooker Italian Beef
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Easy Chicken Burrito Bowls
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Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
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One Pot Creamy Lemon Orzo with Chicken
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Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies
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Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
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Loaded Burger Bowls with Special House Sauce
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Crispy Beef and Bean Wraps
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Cowboy Dinner {Cornbread Beef and Bean Casserole}
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The Best Sloppy Joes
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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake
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Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps
Holy moly, these crispy chicken bacon ranch wraps are so crazy delicious, you won’t believe it. Plus, they take just minutes to throw together!
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Easy One Pot Beef and Broccoli Ramen Noodles
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Amazing Instant Pot Creamy “Baked” Ziti
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Sheet Pan Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli
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Honey Balsamic BBQ Pork Sandwiches {Instant Pot or Slow Cooker}
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Quick and Easy Egg Roll Skillet Meal {30-Minute Meal}
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Easy Sheet Pan Panini
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Vineyard Chicken and Pasta Salad
A perfectly light, fresh dinner, this vineyard chicken and pasta salad is crazy delicious! So many tasty ingredients and that dressing…yum!
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Crispy Chicken Enchilada Wraps
These crispy chicken enchilada wraps are a fantastic weeknight dinner (or lunch!) solution – they are fast, easy, customizable and so, so delicious!
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Monterey BBQ Chicken Pasta
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Mexican Haystacks
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The Best Ground Beef Taco Meat
This is the best ground beef taco meat! Made from scratch with every day pantry spices, it is so flavorful and perfect for tacos or salads.
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Turkey Avocado Veggie Wraps
These simple turkey avocado veggie wraps are crazy delicious! Shaved turkey, tons of fresh vegetables, and a creamy avocado spread – YUM!
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One Pot Creamy Lemon Orzo with Chicken
This one pot creamy lemon orzo recipe is a perfect, easy weeknight meal. The bright lemon flavor with the pasta and chicken is so good!
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Tuna Quesadilla Melts {20-Minute Meal}
Tuna reinvented! These easy tuna quesadilla melts come together FAST and are a perfect meal for busy weeknights (or for a quick lunch!).
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Chopped Taco Salad with Homemade Catalina Dressing
This chopped taco salad with homemade dressing comes together in less than 30 minutes. It is easily adaptable and so yummy!
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Easy One-Pot Saucy Zucchini Pasta
This easy one-pot zucchini pasta combines pasta, lots of sauce, zucchini, and Parmesan for a simple, delicious, family-friendly dinner.
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Skillet Baked Spaghetti
This one pot, 30-minute baked spaghetti recipe is sure to please even the pickiest eater! It is simple to prepare and super delicious.
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My Favorite Easy Chicken Fajitas
These flavorful, smoky fajitas are a super easy, perfect weeknight meal! Loaded with flavor, the chicken and veggies are delicious in tortillas or built into bowl-style meals or salads.
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