75 Easy Family Meals for Any Night of the Week
Everyone will love these ideas, kids included!
By Erin Cavoto
Making a family-friendly dinner that everyone approves of is no easy task! Whether you're feeding picky-eaters, hungry cowboys, or simply a crew of family members with lots of opinions, you're going to need some easy dinner recipes that you know will please everybody. Luckily, you've come to the right place! The Pioneer Woman is your one-stop shop for family meal ideas. From back-pocket chicken dinners to quick pasta recipes, this list has it all! We've even included ways to make weeknight dinner fun—like Tex-Mex recipes for taco Tuesdays, breakfast-for-dinner ideas, homemade pizzas, and a Sunday dinner that's fit for a crowd.
Here, you'll find tons of quick 30-minute meals, Instant Pot recipes, and sheet pan suppers that make cleanup easy. Looking for something big enough to feed your hungry crowd of kids? Look no further than The Pioneer Woman's best casserole dishes —like her green chile enchilada casserole or the chicken spaghetti. You'll also find some new twists on childhood classics, like a sloppy joe casserole that's both fun and messy to eat! Along with these comfort food recipes, we've made sure to include some healthy dishes that even a cowboy would approve of. Check out the air fryer pork chops, taco salad, or one of the tasty salmon recipes ahead. So skip the takeout and opt for one of these for hearty meals—your family will thank you!
Cheeseburger Sliders
This recipe lets you skip forming individual patties in favor of an easier method for cheeseburger sliders. We love to pile them high with pickles and lots of melty cheese.
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Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
This easy pasta recipe is loaded with tender chicken, sautéed spinach, and a creamy tomato sauce. It tastes like it took all day to cook, but it's really ready in less than an hour!
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Chicken Teriyaki
Try your own variation on this popular takeout dish. It has a savory-sweet sauce that's ready in just 30 minutes!
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Meatball Subs
You can make this comfort food favorite into big sandwiches or smaller subs by cutting each sandwich into 3 pieces and securing with a skewer.
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Grilled Salmon
If you're looking for a healthy dinner, salmon is a great choice! You can serve it up with veggies or brown rice, or any of your favorite grilling recipes.
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Chicken Florentine
Florentine is a classic French sauce made with cream, wine, garlic, and spinach. It makes this chicken dish look so impressive, but it's actually easy to make! In fact, you only need one skillet to do it.
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Huevos Rancheros
Give breakfast-for-dinner the cowboy treatment by making these ranch-style eggs. You can serve them up with a side of avocado, crispy potatoes, or even bacon!
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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Garlicky Broccoli
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts might not sound like the most exciting, but that's not the case when they're wrapped in bacon! It's savory, salty, and packed with flavor.
Get Ree's Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Garlicky Broccoli recipe.
Beef Enchiladas
Store-bought enchilada sauce makes this ground beef recipe easier than ever. It's a supermarket hack that'll make dinnertime a breeze.
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Pizza Casserole
Can't decide between pizza night and pasta night? Now, you don't have to! This hearty pizza casserole is loaded with noodles, sauce, cheese, and all your favorite pizza toppings.
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Grilled Pork Chops
Looking for an alternative to chicken or steak? Try a pork dinner that's made on the grill! It's perfect for serving with potatoes, corn, salad, and more.
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One-Pot French Onion Pasta
The savory-sweet flavor of French onion soup meets a hearty pasta dish with this one-pot recipe. It's a fun way to switch up a classic comfort food meal.
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French Bread Pizza
This is Ree's trick for making pizza easy! It swaps the pizza dough for store-bought French bread as the crust. Then, you can get as creative as you want with this toppings!
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BBQ Salad
Make mouth-watering bbq into a weeknight meal with this easy recipe that uses leftover pulled pork, smoky salad dressing, and homemade cornbread croutons!
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Air Fryer Fish
Skip the frozen fish sticks and try this homemade crispy fish that's made in an air fryer instead! You can serve it up with your favorite French fries and homemade tartar sauce for dipping.
Get the Air Fryer Fish recipe.
Asparagus Pasta
This creamy, cheesy pasta is totally customizable. You can swap the asparagus for any veggie that's in season. Try chopped broccoli florets, chopped kale, or shredded Brussels sprouts.
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
This method for making chicken thighs is totally foolproof! It's crispy and golden on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside—perfect for serving with mashed potatoes, rice, salad, or veggies.
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Hamburger Soup
A big pot of this soup will put a smile on anyone's face—it's hearty, satisfying, and a great way to sneak extra veggies into your kids' meal.
Get Ree's Hamburger Soup recipe.
Air Fryer Pork Chops
Juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and healthier than your typical fried pork chop—this recipe puts the air fryer to good use. It's perfect when served with potatoes and a salad for a complete family dinner.
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Cowboy Casserole
This dinner is truly a complete meal in one pan—under that incredibly crispy tater tot topping is a layer of creamy beef filling.
Get the Cowboy Casserole recipe.
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