25 Easy Back-to-School Dinners

I love the start of school – the beginning of autumn, it always feels like a refresher for everything. One of the best parts of this time of year (depending on where you live, of course!) is the cooler weather and creating more comfort meals. Now, if you are reading this as a mother, which I suspect you probably are, then you know the stress that planning dinners can be, especially with multiple kids who are picky eaters! So, to help you come up with some dinner ideas, I have compiled a round-up of some EASY back-to-school weeknight dinners, that I hope, a few of your kids will enjoy! And if not, then maybe you can have a nice dinner with your husband as your kids eat frozen chicken nuggets for the third night in a row – no judgment, we have all been there – 

 
 

SIDE DISHES FOR YOUR PICKY EATER

As you explore the meals below, a lot of the articles will have recommendations for the sides that go best with each meal. I know how hard it can be to find a meal that your little one will eat, never mind a fresh and healthy side. We use the same few, alternating throughout the week so they don’t get bored of the same one every night — we all know how often that can happen.

OUR FAVORITE SIDES FOR PICKY EATERS

Peas (with butter)

Fresh carrot sticks with ranch to dip

Roasted or steamed carrots

Small (and by small, I mean very small) salad - variations of crispy green lettuce, shredded carrot, cherry tomato, cucumber and croutons + favorite dressing

Corn (with butter and salt)

Mashed potatoes

Crispy potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Apple slices (or other seasonal fruit, fruit cup, etc.)


 
 


CREAM CHEESE PASTA

 

Photo Credit:Green Bowl 2 Soul

 

CHEESY GROUND BEEF QUESADILLAS

 

Credit Photo: On My Kids Plate

 

CHICKEN & POTATOES

 
25 Easy Back to School Dinner Ideas

Photo Credit: Healthy Recipes 101

 

ONE POT CHEESY CHICKEN BROCCOLI RICE

 

Photo Credit: On My Kids Plate

 

ONE PAN SAUSAGE & VEGETABLES

 
25 Easy Back to School Dinner Ideas

Photo Credit: Chef Savvy

 

ZUCCHINI BOATS WITH GROUND BEEF

 
25 Easy Back to School Dinner Ideas

Photo Credit: On My Kids Plate

 

HEALTHY CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN

 
25 Back to School Dinner Ideas

Photo Credit: Healthy Recipes 101

 

RIGATONI POMODORO

 
25 Easy Back to School Dinner Ideas

Photo Credit: The Littlest Crumb

 

KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSAROLE

 

Photo Credit: Serendipity & Spice

 

SHEET PAN LASAGNA

 

Photo Credit: Love From the Oven

 

THE BEST ONE POUND MEATLOAF

 
25 Easy Back to School Dinner Ideas

Photo Credit: Caramel & Cashews

 

PINK SAUCE PASTA

 

Photo Credit: Spice Up the Curry

 

THE BEST TURKEY SMASH BURGERS

 
25 Easy Back to School Recipe Ideas

Photo Credit: Two Cloves Kitchen

 

CHEESY CHICKEN FAJITA CASSEROLE

 
25 Easy Back to School Dinner Ideas

Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

 

HONEY CHICKEN

 
25 Easy Back to School Dinner Ideas

Photo Credit: Modern Honey

 

CHEESY CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATBALLS

 
25 Easy Back to School Dinner Ideas

Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

 

ROASTED CHICKEN VEGETABLE QUESADILLAS

 
 

BACK TO SCHOOL CASSEROLE

 

Photo Credit: The Cookin Chicks

 

EASY SALISBURY STEAK

 
25 Easy Back to School Dinner Recipes

Photo Credit: Affordable Foodie Recipes

 

HOMEMADE HAMBURGER HELPER

 

Photo Credit: Dish n the Kitchen

 

THE BEST CHEESY 5- INGREDIENT TACO CASSEROLE — with crescent rolls

 

Photo Credit: Kim Schob

 

RAVIOLI LASAGNA

 

Photo Credit: I Heart Vegetables

 

CREAMY RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE

 
25 Easy Back to School Dinner Ideas

Photo Credit: Salty Side Dish

 

HOMEMADE CHICKEN NUGGETS

 

Photo Credit: Easy Chicken Recipes

 

EASY CHICKEN & BROCCOLI

 
 
 
 
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