54 Easy Dinner Ideas for Kids They’ll Absolutely Love

Flavorful beef layered with tater tots and melty cheese is sure to be a winner every time — especially when served alongside a big dish of "special sauce."

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This elevated take on mac 'n' cheese brings together pasta, peas and Parmesan. It's the perfect comfort food, plus it takes just 30 minutes to make.

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This hearty soup served over rice is similar to chili. It's healthy thanks to the protein-packed beans, but all your kids will realize is that it's delicious!

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If your kids love beef and broccoli from your local Chinese restaurant, they'll be excited to see you set down this homemade five-spice steak and broccoli that brings all the savory flavors to the table.

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This easy sheet pan meal brings together succulent chicken, delicata squash and gala apples for an easy and crowd-pleasing dinner. Plus, it doesn't create a ton of dishes. Win-win!

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Breakfast for dinner? Why not! On nights when you've truly got no time to cook, you can just heat up a few of these make-ahead frozen burritos and know the kids are still getting a nutritious meal of eggs, sweet potatoes and black beans.

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There'll be no fighting over who gets the biggest slice with this recipe that gives everyone their own adorable mini meatloaf. This recipe can be made in the air fryer for a quick and delicious dinner any night of the week.

Get the Balsamic-Glazed Mini Meatloaves recipe.

This is the perfect Sunday dinner. Slow-simmered pork is infused with applesauce and cider and then served on fluffy buns with a flavorful slaw. This recipe makes eight servings, so you'll likely have leftovers to munch on throughout the week.

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This is an easy make-ahead meal. Simply layer bouillon base, veggies and instant rice vermicelli in a mason jar. When it's time to chow down, just pour boiling water over the top.

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Get the napkins ready! The classic saucy beef mixture is spooned over crispy toast in this creative take on Sloppy Joes.

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These sandwiches are not only kid-friendly, they're packed with veggies. Best of all, they take just 15 minutes to make.

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If your kids love corn on the cob and pasta, why not bring them together in this creative dish? Plenty of fluffy cheese on top will convince any kid to give it a try.

Get the Creamy Corn Pasta recipe.

This fresh, veggie-packed salad has plenty of protein and is easy to modify. If your kids don't like chickpeas, you could sub in white beans or black beans, or omit them altogether and make this a side salad instead of a main.

Get the Chickpea Salad with Smashed Cucumbers recipe.

Putting crunchy potato chips on a sandwich will officially make you the coolest parent ever. Plus, they'll be getting some protein and greens in.

Get the Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe.

If your kids always ask for chicken strips, this salad is an easy way to mix things up (and to get more greens in, but they don't have to know that's why you're making it!).

Get the Crispy Chicken Salad recipe.

This cozy Italian dish packs a good amount of protein in, thanks to the beans and other veggies in this pasta soup. It's also easy to modify, based on what your kids like.

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If bags of BBQ chips disappear quickly in your house, this meal is sure to be a hit. Plus, it takes less than 30 minutes to make.

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Breakfast for dinner is always a fun idea! These sandwiches incorporate piquanté peppers, but you can swap in roasted red peppers or leave the peppers out altogether, depending on what your kids like.

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The sweetness of this beautiful salmon dish means that the kids are sure to enjoy it. Serve it with lots of fluffy white rice.

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This cheesy, decadent meal is sure to be a big hit with kids and adults at the dinner table.

Get the Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan recipe.