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Easy Dinner Recipes and Ideas

 Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated! These easy dinner recipes are perfect for busy families who want to cook delicious dinners and make mealtimes easier but don’t have a ton of time to spend in the kitchen. 

easy dinner recipes for family

We have something for everyone and every cooking level. You don’t need to be a master chef to recreate these good easy dinner ideas for your family. 

You will be able to find some super easy slow cooker dinners, meal prep dinner ideas, 30-minute meals, one-pot meals, and so much more. 

Even the most basic beginner home cook can recreate these easy dinner ideas. Some of them are even just fun and creative ways you can elevate typical canned food and boxed meals!

My Favorite Easy Dinner Recipes for my Family

All of these dinner recipes are mom and kid-approved dishes! Even my pickiest eater loves these quick family dinner recipes.

Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Chicken

Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken Tenderloins

Kid-friendly, delicious, and easy to make, bacon-wrapped BBQ chicken tenderloins are a weeknight family favorite recipe!

Birria Tacos

Freshly made Birria Tacos on a plate with beef and cilantro

Birria tacos have taken the internet by storm, and for good reason! These beef tacos with onions, cilantro, and cheese are so delicious and perfect to make in the slow cooker. 

Balsamic-Glazed Chicken With Avocado Salad

Balsamic Glazed Chicken With Avocado Salad

Low carb and easy to make! This Balsalmic glazed chicken will be a new family favorite from the very first bite.

Easy Italian Stuffed Shells

Easy Italian Stuffed Shells

Italian stuffed shells are some of my favorites! It is a super simple recipe that anyone can recreate, even if you aren’t Italian.

Low Carb Cauliflower Soup

Loaded cauliflower casserole. Keto and Low Carb

Want a low-carb option? This low-carb cauliflower soup is a family-friendly dinner winner!

Potato Corn Chowder

potato and corn chowder recipe

Not worried about carbs in your soup? This potato corn chowder is delicious and easy to make.

Crock-Pot Salsa Chicken

Remove the chicken and salsa from the crock pot, cover with cheese, and bake until the cheese is melted.

Toss it all in the slow cooker and let it go all day! This slow cooker salsa chicken is SO simple to make and a hit with the entire family. We use it for tacos, wraps, and over rice! You can make a few days’ worth of meals in just one go with this. Perfect for meal prep and picky eaters. 

Stuffed Chicken Breast

easy dinner recipe stuffed chicken breast

Another simple chicken dish is this sundried tomato stuffed chicken breast. You will feel like you are eating a fancy meal, but really it is a super simple family-friendly dinner.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

pulled pork step 1

Another simple slow cooker meal, this slow cooker pulled pork is a great meal prep dinner. It can be used in many different ways when it is done! Cook one day, then eat all week!

Cheeseburger Macaroni

simple cheeseburger macaroni

Even better than hamburger helper. This cheeseburger macaroni is simple and delicious. It will fill the desire to eat hamburger helper without having to actually buy that boxed dinner.

Slow Cooker Beef and Rice

Crock Pot Beef Tips

We love a slow cooker over here! Check out this slow cooker beef tips and rice for a simple weeknight meal on a budget.

Fish Tacos

Fish taco with avocado and cilantro slaw

Simple summer dinner that the kids will love! These fried fish tacos are a hit with kids and adults! They give you a fun new way to use fish sticks and elevate them to a family-friendly dinner. 

Cranberry & Bacon Wrapped Turkey

Cranberry & Bacon Wrapped Turkey Tenderloin

Turkey isn’t just for Thanksgiving. You can make and enjoy these cranberry and bacon-wrapped turkey tenderloins all year long.

If you want more super easy dinner recipes, then stick around a while! There will be new recipes added every week. 

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