Back to School Dinners
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These easy back to school dinners are absolutely delicious and ready for you need a meal on the table quickly. You and your family will love these back to school recipes!
These easy back to school dinners will help you transition from the carefree summer days to your hectic fall schedule. When the kids start back to school, life always feels extra busy. That's why we came up with this list of easy back to school dinners. You'll find all sorts of recipes here, from kid-approved favorites like tacos and 10-minute pizza to cozy pasta and one-pot wonders. All of these recipes are perfect for busy weeknights.
We've organized this list into four sections so that you can quickly find the perfect back to school dinner recipe for you.
- Back to school dinners in under 30 minutes
- Kid-approved casserole recipes
- Slow cooker family recipes
- One pot favorites
Make sure to bookmark this page so you can come back to make all of these easy back to school dinners this season!
Back to school dinners in under 30 minutes
Naan Pizza Recipe
Here's a simple recipe for naan pizza that's delicious and quicker than takeout. We use naan bread as the base, then top it with a rich tomato sauce, melty cheese, and our favorite toppings for an easy family-friendly dinner that's ready in just 15 minutes.
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Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake Recipe
This cheesy white bean tomato bake is the ultimate easy and cozy dinner recipe. We take canned white beans and simmer them in a fire-roasted tomato sauce then smother them with cheese.
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Creamy Boursin Chicken Recipe
This Boursin chicken is creamy, comforting, and easy to make. It's pan-fried chicken simmered in a rich cream sauce flavored with herbs and garlic. It's a versatile dish for weeknights, and it's ready in just 20 minutes!
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Simple Tomato Bacon Soup Recipe
This tomato bacon soup is a simple recipe that you can whip up in less than 30 minutes. It's made with kitchen staple ingredients so you can create a delicious lunch or dinner whenever the tomato soup mood strikes!
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Greek Shrimp Recipe
Greek shrimp is an easy and healthy recipe made with tender shrimp cooked in a garlicky cherry tomato sauce with feta cheese. This Mediterranean meal is ready in under 30 minutes making it the perfect weeknight dinner!
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
Lemon pepper chicken is an all-time classic crowd-pleasing chicken dish. Chicken breasts are lightly breaded and pan-fried until golden, then served in a creamy citrusy sauce. It's an easy recipe that uses mostly pantry ingredients, and it's ready in just 30 minutes!
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Crispy Shrimp Tacos Recipe
These crispy sheet pan shrimp tacos are our newest obsession! We stuff tortillas with seasoned shrimp, shredded cheese, and sliced cabbage then bake them until they're golden and crispy. Serve them with your favorite sauces and sides for an easy weeknight dinner that's ready in just 40 minutes!
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Kid-approved casserole recipes
Mom's Tuna Rice Casserole Recipe
This is the tuna rice casserole recipe that mom always made. It's flavorful, creamy, cozy, easy to make, and the buttered bread crumbs are the best things on earth.Ā
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Pulled Pork Shepherd's Pie
Pulled pork shepherd's pie is a delicious twist on a classic recipe. It's made with tender pulled pork, tasty sauteed veggies, and creamy mashed potatoes baked together in a casserole dish.
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Pumpkin Pasta Bake Recipe
This cheesy Sage Pumpkin Pasta Bake is the ultimate grown-up, autumn casserole recipe. It's dotted with kale, topped with butter pecans, and smothered in an easy to make and healthy creamy pumpkin sauce.
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Mediterranean Quinoa Casserole Recipe
This Mediterranean-style quinoa casserole is the most flavorful yet nourishing meal. It's a hearty vegetarian main that's loaded with veggies and herbs and topped with melty mozzarella and feta cheeses. It's easy enough for weeknights, and it's ready in an hour!
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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe
There is no debating the inherent comfort of mac and cheese: warm, creamy, cheesy goodness clinging to tender pasta ā does it get any better?! This pumpkin mac and cheese is a seasonal twist on an old classic and is loaded with pumpkin and spinach.
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Slow cooker family recipes
Crockpot General Tso's Chicken Recipe
This General Tso's chicken recipe is savory and sweet with the right amount of heat. Slowly cooked chunks of chicken are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfectly coated in the most delicious sticky-sweet sauce. Make this easy recipe on a weeknight for a healthier than takeout meal that everyone will love!
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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is an easy crockpot recipe and a true family favorite. We use skinless chicken thighs (although chicken breast works, too!) and slow cook them in a sticky honey garlic sauce. Serve them whole with the sauce poured over the top, or shred the meat and mix it with some of the deliciously sweet sauce. Either way, you're going to love it!
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Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe
Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup is easy to make and so delicious. It's a great year-round recipe that is loaded with healthy veggies and tender chunks of beef.
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Crockpot Butter Chicken Recipe
This crockpot butter chicken recipe is the slow cooker version of our popular easy butter chicken. It's a simple recipe that is a guaranteed winner!
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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili Recipe
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili is as easy as it gets and so delicious. Dump everything into your crockpot then walk away while your dinner cooks itself. Leftovers taste amazing and it freezes very well. This is the ultimate easy, healthy dinner recipe!
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One pot favorites
Chicken Taco Soup Recipe
This creamy chicken taco soup is easy to make and super flavorful. It's full of tender chicken, sweet corn, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and the most delicious creamy broth.Ā
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Vegetarian Skillet Enchiladas Recipe
These vegetarian skillet enchiladas are loaded with fresh veggies, crispy tortillas strips, and melty cheese. It's an easy and healthier weeknight meal that everyone will love, and it's ready in under an hour!
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Easy Turkey Chili Recipe
Easy Turkey Chili is a hearty and delicious weeknight dinner recipe. It's made with healthy ground turkey, kidney beans, and tasty chili spices. It's a guaranteed winner!
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Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry Recipe
This easy to make creamy coconut lentil curry is a healthy vegan recipe that makes a perfect Meatless Monday dinner recipe.Ā It takes less than an hour (mostly hands-off time) to make and is packed full of delicious Indian flavors. Make extras and you'll have a giant smile on your face at lunch the next day.
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Creamy Chicken Stew Recipe
This creamy chicken stew with dumplings is comfort food at its best. The deliciously creamy chicken and vegetable stew is topped with easy homemade dumplings that are light and fluffy. You don't want to miss this easy one-pot dinner!
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Back to School Dinners Recipe Index
These easy back to school dinners are absolutely delicious and ready for you need a meal on the table quickly. You and your family will love these back to school recipes!
Recipe Index
Back to School Dinners in Under 30 Minutes
- Naan Pizza
- Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake
- Creamy Boursin Chicken
- Simple Tomato Bacon Soup
- Greek Shrimp
- Lemon Pepper Chicken
- Crispy Shrimp Tacos
- Mom's Tuna Rice Casserole
- Pulled Pork Shepherd's Pie
- Pumpkin Pasta Bake
- Mediterranean Quinoa Casserole
- Pumpkin Mac and CheeseĀ
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