Busy Parent’s Guide: 8 Easy Dinner Recipes to Simplify Your Week
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Life as a busy parent can feel like a whirlwind, and finding time to make dinner shouldn’t add to the stress. That’s why we’ve put together five easy, wholesome dinner recipes that will make your weeknights a breeze! From quick-prep casseroles to flavorful sheet-pan meals, these dishes are designed to save you time without sacrificing taste. Whether you’re balancing work, school drop-offs, or soccer practice, these meals come together effortlessly and are sure to become family favorites. Say goodbye to dinner dilemmas and hello to simpler, stress-free weeknights!
Baked Nachos
Baked Nachos (AKA Sheet Pan Nachos) are a quick, kid-friendly dinner that will please the whole family. Top with a bunch of veggies, and you’ve got a pan meal! Use our pro tips below to make them EXTRA delicious!
Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders
These new-and-improved baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders produce a crispy, yet healthy version that rivals any deep-fried tender. A delicious chicken tender recipe that cooks straight from frozen! Or try Air Fryer Chicken Tenders instead.
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Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Craving a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than these Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches. Made with a savory ground beef filling and melted cheese that is nestled between two slices of perfectly toasted sourdough bread, these sandwiches are a delightful twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak.
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Instant Pot Crispy Carnitas
Instant Pot Carnitas can be prepped in minutes and yield flavorful, tender pork every time. This recipe will feed a large number of people or make great leftovers. Give it a quick broil for that deliciously desired crisp.
Easy Meatball Subs
This homemade Easy Meatball Sub recipe is hands down one of my family’s favorite sandwiches of all time. With only 4 main ingredients, this mouthwatering meal comes together in just 15 minutes. Be sure to double it and freeze a batch for later using our freezer meal instructions.
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Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Try our quick and addictive Shrimp Scampi Pasta! In 30 minutes or less, you can enjoy the perfect combination of succulent shrimp, comforting pasta, and an Italian-inspired lemon garlic butter sauce that will knock your socks off.
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Creamy Chicken Taquitos
Chicken Taquitos are a delicious meal that the whole family will love! After the chicken mixture cooks to perfection in the slow cooker, it’s then wrapped up in a flour tortilla and baked. You’re left with a crowd-pleaser meal that came together with minimal effort.
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Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Chicken Parmesan Casserole is by far one of the most popular (and simple) recipes on Thriving Home. Shredded chicken, flavorful marinara sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping make up this quick and comforting casserole. Enjoy “as is” or serve over pasta.
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