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Kid-Friendly Recipes

Kid-friendly recipes

Boring dinners no more! These kid-friendly recipes will satisfy picky eaters and adventurous young children alike - pizzas, pastas, muffins, quesadillas and casseroles with hidden veggies will be a hit at the family dinner table! There's nothing spicy or exotic listed here, just family favorites plus some easy, delicious recipes youngsters are sure to love! Click the chicken nuggets picture to take you to the recipe, it's by far the biggest kid-friendly hit on my blog!

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Airfryer Chicken Nuggets
The Best Summer Recipes

The Best Summer Recipes {No-Cook Meals}

Mini Buffalo Chicken Salsa Dip Jars

Mini 5-Layer Buffalo Chicken Dip Jars

Applebee's Chicken Wonton Tacos

Applebee's Chicken Wonton Tacos

Mexican Street Corn Tacos with Cajun Chicken

Street Corn Cajun Chicken Tacos

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Instant Pot

Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Tacos

Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Tacos

Super Easy Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup {Super Easy}

Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Instant Pot Pizza Quinoa Casserole

Instant Pot Pizza Quinoa Casserole

Instant Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Healthy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Cream of Mushroom Chicken

Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Chicken

Pasta

One Pot Pasta Primavera

The Easiest One Pot Pasta Primavera

Chicken Pasta Bake

Freezer Meal: Chicken Pasta Bake

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Homemade Hamburger Helper {One Pot}

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

One Pot Broccoli Alfredo

Healthy One Pot Broccoli Pasta Alfredo

An overhead shot of two bowls of cajun chicken pasta with a little dish filled with red chili flakes off to the side.

The Creamiest One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

Tips for making dinner kid-approved!

Make a meal plan together

If you're wanting to please the little ones, try to get them involved and give them a say in the meal planning process. This way you know everyone is going to enjoy what's for dinner and possibly even be interested in helping out. Having a list of family favorites posted on the fridge can help when inspiration is lacking, and this way you can compile a larger list of kid-approved meals over time that the whole family will love!

Prep ingredients ahead of time

Prepping the ingredients at the beginning of each week as soon as you're done your shopping is a meal prep strategy I already advocate for, but doing this also helps when it comes to family-friendly dinners. It allows the kids the chance to help you cook by adding ingredients as you need them, and it also helps to cut down on cook time when you actually do go to cook.

Get the kids involved!

This is a great trick to get kids to try new things and develop a more adventurous palate. If cooking dinner can become a family activity, it'll feel more fun and take up less time. Plus, cooking turns into quality time when done this way! A fun way to get the kids involved is to prep the ingredients and lay them out buffet-style to create different meals such as grilled cheese and make your own pizza night.

Soups

Alphabet Vegetable Soup

Homemade Alphabet Vegetable Soup {One Pot Meal}

30-Minute Tortellini Minestrone Soup

30-Minute Tortellini Minestrone Soup

30-Minute Lasagna Soup

The BEST One Pot Lasagna Soup

Ultimate One Pot Cheeseburger Soup

Ultimate One Pot Cheeseburger Soup

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

Easy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Easiest Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Burgers, wraps & sandwiches

Shake Shack Burger

Shake Shack Burger {Perfect Copycat}

Mediterranean Portobello Beef Burgers

Mediterranean Portobello Beef Burgers

Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwich Appetizers

Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwich Appetizers

PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps {Perfect Copycat}

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Chicken Tandoori Naan Burgers

Indian-Inspired Chicken Naan Burgers

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My most popular kid-friendly Recipes

Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai

Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai

This Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai is a super quick and easy one pot dinner – the noodles cook alongside the other ingredients for minimal cleanView Post

Copycat Oven-Baked Starbucks Egg Bites

Copycat Oven-Baked Starbucks Egg Bites

These Copycat Oven-Baked Starbucks Egg Bites are just like the sous vide version – you just need an oven and a silicone egg tray!  IngredientsView Post

Cream of Mushroom Chicken

Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Chicken

Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Chicken is made healthier than the classic version of this dish – say hello to your childhood fave re-envisioned!  IngredientsView Post

Applebee's Chicken Wonton Tacos

Applebee's Chicken Wonton Tacos

These Applebee's Chicken Wonton Tacos are the perfect copycat, filled with honey-garlic chicken and zesty slaw in a crispy wonton shell. Ingredients and substitutions ChickenView Post

Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

These Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a delicious make ahead lunch idea that comes together in one pot. How to makeView Post

20-Minute Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls

20-Minute Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls

These 20-Minute Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls are a quick dinner idea using mostly pantry staples – read on for a slow cooker option!  View Post

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

These Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a low carb lunch idea with a lemon-oregano marinade, and they're ready in 30 minutes! IngredientsView Post

Meal Prep Low Carb Big Mac Salad Jars

Meal Prep Low Carb Big Mac Salad Jars

These Meal Prep Low Carb Big Mac Salad Jars are like a healthy cheeseburger – you probably already have the sauce ingredients!   How to makeView Post

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

This Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta with salsa and bell peppers is a delicious one pot pasta idea. Just dump all your ingredients and serve.View Post

Easy Pizza Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Easy Pizza Portobello Stuffed Mushrooms {Low-Carb}

These Easy Pizza Portobello Stuffed Mushrooms are a tasty low-carb way to satisfy your pizza cravings. They’re so simple and ready in a flash! IngredientsView Post

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Lentil Chili

Crock Pot Vegetarian Lentil Chili

This Crock Pot Vegetarian Lentil Chili with sweet potatoes is a healthy spin on comfort food – it's the perfect hands-off dump dinner!  How to makeView Post

How to meal prep

Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

Crockpot Breakfast Casserole with hash browns, bacon, eggs and veggies is a make-ahead breakfast option for meal prep or holidays.  Ingredients in Crockpot Breakfast CasseroleView Post

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