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Jun 12, 2023
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Dinner recipes for kids – Feeding kids can be a challenge… and a joy! From garlic butter steak bites and zucchini noodles to sausage pasta, these dinner recipes for kids are ready in 30 minutes or less to help make mealtime easier for busy parents. Whether you’ve got picky eaters or adventurous appetites, you’ll find something to please everyone at your dinner table with our easy meals. Enjoy!
Dinner Recipes for Kids: Quick Dinner Recipes for Kids Ready in 30 Minutes or Less
1. Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
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2. Creamy Pesto Chicken Meatballs
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These creamy chicken meatballs are comfort food at its tastiest!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
3. Cheesy Meatballs Casserole {Low Carb}
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This low carb turkey meatball casserole recipe is absolutely fabulous if you're looking for a great low carb dinner option!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Creamy Spinach Turkey Meatballs
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These turkey meatballs are Gluten-free, low-carb, and veto-friendly - Perfect for a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner. The creamy spinach turkey and chicken meatballs just melt in your mouth, it's so good!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Cheesy Baked Pasta with Creamy Meat Sauce
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This baked pasta casserole with meat sauce is the best weeknight meal for the whole family!
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. Grilled Chicken Pesto Skewers
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These grilled chicken breast marinated in pesto are an easy way to enjoy a healthy, flavorful chicken dinner. Get your grill fired up, and get ready for some delicious grilled chicken pesto skewers!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Cheesy Mushroom Ravioli Casserole with Spinach
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Our cheesy mushroom ravioli casserole is an easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love. The best ravioli pasta casserole ever!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Pepperoni Pizza Cups
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You might want to double the recipe, because these won't last long.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Tomato Spinach Sausage Pasta Recipe
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This sausage pasta dinner recipe is crazy delicious and only 30 minutes of work! One of the best sausage pasta recipe ever!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. Creamy Chicken Soup with Pasta and Spinach
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This creamy chicken pasta soup is nutritious, easy and big on flavor. Try our chicken pasta soup recipe tonight, it's done in less than 30 minutes!
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
11. Fried Butter Gnocchi with Garlic & Parmesan
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Comfort food at its finest! This easy skillet gnocchi recipe takes only 15 mins to make and is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
12. Air Fryer Salmon Tacos
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Make these airy fryer salmon tacos for an easy and festive weeknight dinner!
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
13. Easy Oven Baked Chicken Bites
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Try our juicy oven baked chicken bites recipe! Boneless chicken breasts are cut in small bites and deliciously seasoned before baked in the oven until tender!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
14. Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Noodles
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This Instant Pot chicken noodle recipe is both filling and yummy, perfect for a weeknight dinner everyone will enjoy!
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
15. One-Pot Chicken Fajita With Orzo Pasta
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This chicken fajita orzo pasta is a nourishing one-pot dish that screams comfort food!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
16. Easy Fish Tacos Recipe
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These fish tacos are so simple to put together and the flavors are wonderful. You can make the fish tacos in 30 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
17. French Toasts Pizza
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These french toast pizza make a gorgeous breakfast you’ll want everyday.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
18. Instant Pot Sausage and Potato Casserole
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Sausage and potatoes cooked in the Instant Pot with a creamy, cheesy sauce is a winner for dinnertime. Try this Instant Pot sausage and potatoes recipe tonight!
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
19. Mini Grilled Cream Cheese Sandwiches with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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These mini grilled cheese sandwiches are a great appetizer for parties, potlucks, or get-togethers!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
20. Creamy Chicken Pot Pie
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21. Best Cream of Potato Soup
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This homemade potato soup recipe is creamy, thick, and luxurious. It is the best creamy potato soup you'll ever have!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
22. Pizza Toast with Ham,Tomato and Mozzarella
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Your new go-to breakfast! pizza toasts with Ham,Tomato and Mozzarella are a sure hit for a gourmet breakfast.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
23. Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Soup with Kale and Potato
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This Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Soup tastes wonderful and it is super easy – Comfort food at its very best!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
24. Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
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Honey garlic chicken bites is the easiest dinner to throw together! Make it all in one skillet and let the flavors blow your mind!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
25. Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
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Creamy pesto gnocchi is an easy and comforting weeknight recipe you’ll keep making again and again. Gnocchi is cooked in a delicious creamy pesto sauce loaded with flavor!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
26. Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet
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This garlic butter chicken and potatoes skillet is the easiest and tastiest weeknight dinner - One skillet for amazing flavors!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
27. Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake
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This crazy good chicken breast bake with salsa Fresca is so quick and easy to make - a guaranteed hit for tonight!
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
28. Beef Pasta in Tomato Sauce {Beef Ragu Pasta}
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Ground beef pasta recipe is so delicious and so comforting! Everything is cooked in one pot - Everyone will love this easy pasta dish!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
29. Baked Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
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Baked Chicken and Potatoes Recipe - Incredibly delicious, juicy, tender and fool-proof.
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
30. Baked Feta Gnocchi
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Baked Feta Gnocchi is on the table in under 40 minutes and is ideal for a busy weeknight family meal. This Feta Gnocchi Bake is delicious and super easy to make!
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Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
31. Chicken Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
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This easy chicken ramen stir-fry recipe takes only 25 minutes from start to finish and is perfect for lunch or dinner!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
32. Creamy Chicken Pasta
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This chicken pasta recipe skillet is a thick and creamy meal that will wow your entire family for dinner!
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
33. Chicken Pasta Soup
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This chicken pasta soup is comforting and rich in flavor, the whole family will love it!
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Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
34. One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice
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This creamy parmesan chicken and rice is dinner perfection in less than 25 minutes! All the flavors of chicken risotto in the comfort of your kitchen!
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
35. Chicken Orzo Soup with Sun-dried Tomatoes
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This easy one-pot meal is the ultimate feel-good food!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
36. Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta
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Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta is the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal. Filled with fresh vegetables this vegetarian pasta recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
37. 10-Minute Pizza Zucchini Noodles with Marinara Sauce & Pepperoni
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A complete low carb meal you will feel great about eating!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
38. Crispy Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Fritters
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39. Ground Turkey Pasta Skillet
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Try this quick and easy ground turkey pasta skillet is ready in less than 30 minutes - perfect for busy weeknights! Packed with hearty flavors, this turkey pasta dinner is sure to be a hit!
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
40. Baked Salmon and Pasta
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This delicious baked salmon and pasta dish is top restaurant-quality. You'll love the salmon and pasta combo - 100% guaranteed!
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
41. Spinach Orzo Pasta with Garlic, Parmesan & Cream Cheese
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This creamy garlic parmesan orzo pasta with spinach is a family favorite for weeknight dinners!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
42. Garlic Broccoli Stir-Fry with Pasta
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This broccoli stir fry recipe with pasta cannot get easier or quicker! It's loaded with flavor and ready in less than 30mn.
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
43. Baked Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
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This baked turkey meatballs recipe is absolutely fabulous in every way imaginable!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
44. Tortellini Pasta in Garlic Spinach Tomato Sauce
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This tortellini recipe is the pasta dish that's the perfect answer to your weeknight dinner prayers!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
45. Gnocchi and Broccoli Stir-Fry
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Broccoli Gnocchi Recipe - You'll love this gnocchi and broccoli stir-fry recipe! With a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, this quick stir-fry with gnocchi and broccoli makes a flavorful and satisfying meal in no time!
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
45 Quick Dinner Recipes for Kids – Ready in 30 Minutes or Less: Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
by eatwell101
Yield: 4-5 servings Prep Time: 5 min Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients you need for the Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
12 oz (340g) dry elbow macaroni
4 cups (1l) water
1 bouillon cube (vegetable or chicken, optional)
1/4 cup (60g) butter
1 1/2 cups (350ml) milk
1 cup (120g) light cream or sour cream
1/4 onion, finely minced
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
Salt & pepper to taste
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar, divided
1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese
A dash of hot sauce of your choice (we used Sriracha)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Directions
1. In the insert of your Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker, combine dried pasta, water, bouillon cube, butter, mustard, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and hot sauce.
2. Give a good stir, lock the lid in place and make sure the vent is closed. Use manual mode to set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 4 minutes.
3. Once the pressure cooker finishes the 4 minute countdown, open the vent and turn the Instant Pot completely off, otherwise the “keep warm” mode might overcook the pasta. Once the Instant Pot has released the pressure, turn the lid to open.
4. Stir in milk, cream then shredded cheddar and parmesan and continue stirring until cheese in completely melted.
5. Serve immediately, sprinkled with fresh chopped parsley and additional parmesan. Enjoy!
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