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Making a dinner your whole family can enjoy will be the easiest part of your day with my kid-friendly 20-minute meals! Kitchen-tested and family-approved by my kids and grandkids, these recipes are super easy, filling, and ready in 20 minutes or less.
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Kid Friendly 20 Minute Meals
I'm an empty nester these days, and nothing has ever made me miss the chaos of kids in the home more than this overwhelming peace and quiet! As soon as my grandson Rory was born, one of the first things I sent my daughter and son-in-law were my favorite easy weeknight recipes kids love. Those are hard to come by! Now he has a little brother, Aiden, and these recipes are certainly coming in handy.
Of course, sometimes I make these recipes just for myself and Ron, even when there are no kids in the house! That's the great thing about these recipes: they're fast, easy, and perfect for families of any size. You just can't beat meals that are ready in 20 minutes or less.
Pasta, cheese sauces, tacos, pizza, creamy soups and noodles, ground beef and chicken nuggets... I have to admit, I love what kids love, too! So take a pick, and no matter how picky your picky eaters are, I promise these great kid-friendly dinner ideas will be a hit with everyone!
Why You'll Love My Kid Friendly Recipes
- Super fast for easy busy weeknights! I sorted through all of my recipes to find the best kid-friendly meals ready in 20 minutes or less to share with you.
- Kid friendly - great for even the pickiest eaters! And trust me, I know how that goes! Try my Kid Friendly Easy Weeknight Dinners for Families, too.
- Easy ingredients only - these recipes rely on super easy ingredients that you may already have on hand, making an easy weeknight dinner even easier.
- They're versatile - this list has all sorts of cooking methods for easy dinners no matter what you're working with.
- They're filled with hidden veggies to get kids eating their vegetables!
Easy Beef Recipes for Kids
Kids are big on beef! Adding ground beef to recipes is a great way to make sure they're getting their protein and will love it, too. Plus, you can always swap out the beef for ground turkey or sausage!
Noodle Kid Friendly Recipes
From copycat Chinese takeout to cheesy Alfredo, kids love noodles! All it takes is noodles and a tasty sauce to get kids cleaning their bowls, and it's the perfect way to hide veggies! After all, who doesn't like broccoli covered in cheese?
Kid Friendly Pizza Recipes
What kid doesn't love pizza? And with flatbread and crescent rolls, you can make delicious pizza treats with no kneading or rising dough required!
Easy Kid Friendly Dinner Ideas
See all of my easy dinner ideas your family will love!
Looking for more easy dinner ideas to feed your family? See all of my dinners here, and my favorite Sunday Dinner Ideas for the weekend!
- Leftovers are always great remixed into a new dish! For more easy dinners, try making a big salad with a creamy dressing and tossing in as many veggies as you can; or use up leftover meat by heating it up with tortillas and salsa for quick tacos!
- Vegetable sides like green beans, peppers, and potatoes are all made more kid-friendly with just a little cheddar cheese melted on top.
- If you've got the time to set up a slow cooker dinner, you can hide just about every veggie you can imagine in chili! From spinach to tomatoes, chili is the kid-friendly dream.
Fast Weeknight Dinners for Kids
- Smothered Pork Chops
- Chicken Chili
- Ground Beef Dinner Ideas
- 30 Minute Taco Soup
- Cheesy Chicken Potato Casserole
See my School Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters, too!
If you enjoyed these recipes, leave a comment below with yuour favorites!
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