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

2. Creamy Pesto Chicken Meatballs

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3. Cheesy Meatballs Casserole {Low Carb}

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4. Creamy Spinach Turkey Meatballs

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5. Cheesy Baked Pasta with Creamy Meat Sauce

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6. Grilled Chicken Pesto Skewers

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7. Cheesy Mushroom Ravioli Casserole with Spinach

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8. Pepperoni Pizza Cups

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9. Tomato Spinach Sausage Pasta Recipe

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10. Creamy Chicken Soup with Pasta and Spinach

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11. Fried Butter Gnocchi with Garlic & Parmesan

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12. Air Fryer Salmon Tacos

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13. Easy Oven Baked Chicken Bites

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14. Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Noodles

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15. One-Pot Chicken Fajita With Orzo Pasta

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16. Easy Fish Tacos Recipe

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17. French Toasts Pizza

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18. Instant Pot Sausage and Potato Casserole

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19. Mini Grilled Cream Cheese Sandwiches with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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20. Creamy Chicken Pot Pie

21. Best Cream of Potato Soup

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22. Pizza Toast with Ham,Tomato and Mozzarella

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23. Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Soup with Kale and Potato

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24. Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

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25. Creamy Pesto Gnocchi

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26. Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet

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27. Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake

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28. Beef Pasta in Tomato Sauce {Beef Ragu Pasta}

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29. Baked Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

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30. Baked Feta Gnocchi

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31. Chicken Ramen Noodle Stir Fry

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32. Creamy Chicken Pasta

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33. Chicken Pasta Soup

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34. One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice

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35. Chicken Orzo Soup with Sun-dried Tomatoes

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36. Healthy Tomato Zucchini Pasta

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37. 10-Minute Pizza Zucchini Noodles with Marinara Sauce & Pepperoni

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38. Crispy Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Fritters

39. Ground Turkey Pasta Skillet

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40. Baked Salmon and Pasta

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41. Spinach Orzo Pasta with Garlic, Parmesan & Cream Cheese

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42. Garlic Broccoli Stir-Fry with Pasta

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43. Baked Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

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44. Tortellini Pasta in Garlic Spinach Tomato Sauce

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45. Gnocchi and Broccoli Stir-Fry

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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
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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