39 Quick Easy Dinners For Family weeknight meals
Here is a mouthwatering (don’t read this when you’re hungry!) roundup of quick and easy dinner ideas and recipes for family weeknight meals.
These are the easy prep meal recipes that will help busy parents take the pain and stress out of thinking what to cook for their hungry family each day!
Each idea is a total family-friendly family-pleasing recipe that adults and kids alike will love.
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I’ve included one-pot and sheet pan dinners, cheap ‘n’ easy recipes, family favourites and some really novel and fun combinations… anyone for hamburger stroganoff?!
Also read: Simply delicious slow cooker soup recipes for family weeknight meals
Simple Easy Weeknight Dinners Your Family Will Love
Easy One Pot Sausage And Rice
This gorgeous warming one-pot combo of smoked sausage and rice is a hearty meal that everyone will love.
Chicken Alfredo Soup with Tortellini
A creamy, hearty soup featuring chicken, Alfredo sauce, and tortellini.
Creamy Kielbasa Broccoli Skillet
This creamy kielbasa is super easy to make and the broccoli ensures there's plenty of healthy veg in the mix.
Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole
A simple casserole combining chicken, rice, and burrito flavors.
The Best Hamburger Stroganoff Recipe
Love hamburgers? Love Stroganoff? You're going to love this hearty combo!
High Protein Chili {Kid-friendly, Slow Cooker}
A slow-cooked chili packed with beef and beans.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
A deconstructed take on the classic dish in creamy casserole form.
Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
A hearty casserole with cornbread topping and a savory beef filling.
Minnesota Chicken Wild Rice Soup (Crockpot Recipe!)
A hearty crockpot soup with tender chicken, wild rice, and savory herbs.
Roasted Half Chicken
A simple yet flavorful roasted half chicken with herbs.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
A classic, slow-cooked stew with tender beef and vegetables.
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake
A cheesy casserole combining tender chicken, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce.
Dorito Casserole - Easy weeknight dinner recipe!
Yes, really!! A cheesy, crunchy casserole layered with ground beef and Doritos.
Baked Curry Chicken
Oven-baked chicken coated in a rich and aromatic curry spice blend.
Easy Chicken Cobbler - The Cookin Chicks
A savory cobbler featuring chicken and a buttery, golden crust.
Sweet & Spicy Chicken with Butternut Squash
A flavorful dish pairing juicy chicken with roasted butternut squash.
Creamy Meatball and Potato Stew
A comforting stew with tender meatballs and creamy potatoes.
One Pan Cheeseburger Pasta-Little Sprouts Learning
A quick one-pan meal with cheesy pasta and savory ground beef.
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
A slow-cooked, tangy take on the classic sloppy joe sandwich.
Fried Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
Crispy, golden chicken tenders marinated in seasoned buttermilk.
One Pot Lasagna Soup
A hearty, comforting soup with all the flavors of lasagna.
Chili Mac
Chili mac made with elbow macaroni, ground beef, tomatoes, and topped with cheese.
Bubble Up Pizza Casserole
A fun, cheesy casserole with all the flavors of a pizza.
Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Rice
Tender pork chops slow-cooked with flavorful rice.
Easy Chicken Stroganoff - Little Sunny Kitchen
A creamy pasta dish featuring chicken and a rich mushroom sauce.
Stuffed Pepper Soup (The Perfect Comfort Food)
Stuffed pepper soup with all the elements of classic stuffed peppers in a cosy soup.
Chicken Barley Pulao
A cosy soup with all the flavors of stuffed peppers.
Cheesy Ground Beef Sliders
Mini sliders with juicy ground beef and melted cheese.
Ground Beef, Potato, and Green Bean Casserole
A layered casserole with beef, potatoes, and green beans.
Parmesan Meatloaf
A flavorful meatloaf topped with a cheesy Parmesan crust.
Short Rib Ragu
A rich, slow-cooked sauce with tender short ribs and hearty flavors.
Tater Tot Chili Casserole
A fun casserole topped with crispy tater tots and a hearty chili base.
Baked Mostaccioli
A baked pasta dish with layers of cheese and a rich meat sauce.
Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Fried Cinnamon Apples
A comforting dish with juicy pork chops and sweet cinnamon apples.
Italian Lentil Soup (Zuppa di Lenticchie)
A healthy and hearty lentil soup with Italian flavors.
Vegetable Stew
A nutritious, slow-cooked stew packed with vegetables.
Creamy Beef Enchilada Soup
A creamy, spicy soup with ground beef and enchilada flavors.
Shredded Italian Chicken (Instant Pot or slow cooker)
A versatile shredded chicken recipe seasoned with Italian herbs.
Seafood Pasta with Shrimp and Scallops (and Garlic!)
A luxurious pasta dish with garlic, shrimp, and scallops.
Also read: Even More Easy healthy weeknight dinners that are full of flavour!
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