Parents are sharing the easy family dinner recipes they make on repeat, because everyone eats them! We have a lot of parent-curated lists of dinner ideas for families on Upparent, but this one collects all of the quick and easy greatest hits that our kids are happy to eat over and over again.
Add a recipe link for one of your favorite easy family dinner ideas below, and let us know why you and your kids love it. If you make anything on this list for your crew, please come back and add a review so we can be sure everything is truly a crowd pleaser!
lecremedelacrumb.com
One Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice
Kristy Pepping said: We have a few picky eaters, but everyone can agree on this easy family dinner idea! It's a good recipe for sneaking veggies - I hide spinach in the sauce! Basically, it is rice and chicken with avocado, lime and cilantro. It says white rice, but really you can use a different variety and it still turns out great. From Creme de la Crumb
2 reviews
traderjoes.com
W.O.W. Enchilada Casserole
Stephanie W. said: Trader Joe's has many easy family dinner recipes but this is my favorite one so far! This layered casserole is super flavorful and easy to make, especially if you use their recommended Pork Carnitas which is already cooked (easily substituted for ground beef if that sounds better to you!). Just layer corn tortilla strips, enchilada sauce, cheese and the meat mixture and bake. Your kids will love this yummy Mexican dish! From Trader Joe's
3 reviews
damndelicious.net
Spaghetti Carbonara
Kristy Pepping said: My kids love spaghetti and this 5-ingredient carbonara dish is super easy to throw together. One of my go-to easy family dinner ideas when I'm wondering what should I make! For an even healthier version, use turkey bacon and whole wheat pasta. From Damn Delicious
2 reviews
eatingwell.com
Cauliflower Chicken Fried "Rice"
Kristy Pepping said: This fried "rice" is a healthy and fast family dinner idea! Instead of rice, this recipe uses cauliflower which will get your kids the evening serving of veggies they need. Plus, picky kids won't even know this is cauliflower since it is so small! From EatingWell
2 reviews
foodnetwork.com
Beef and Black Bean Chili with Green Onion Corn Cakes
Amanda Banta said: This easy family dinner recipe proves that making a beautiful pot of chili doesn't have to be an all-day affair. In addition to being easy and quick, it's also loaded with good stuff. The black beans are a great source of protein and using a mix of red, green and yellow peppers will add beautiful colors to the pot. I use ground turkey instead of beef and toss in extra veggies for a lighter version. The soup still will taste amazing if you skip the jalapeno, which I do since my kids don't like spicy foods yet. From Food Network
1 review
mixandmatchmama.com
Pineapple Teriyaki Salmon
christadiserio said: It's not always easy to get the kids to eat fish but this pineapple teriyaki salmon is a hit. I do recommend marinating the fish for as long as possible (preferably overnight), as this really helps it absorb the flavors of the pineapple and teriyaki. Serve with rice and green beans or asparagus. From Mix & Match Mama
3 reviews
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