12 Timesaving Back-to-School Meals
School time is right around the corner, and we need to make some plans to ensure dinnertime is quick, healthy, and fueling. Look no further than these 12 Back-to-School Dinner Recipes that will bring the family together around the table after a long day and take no time (or extra effort) to throw together! From sheet-pan meals to slow cooker options to easy skillet shenanigans... there's flavor and fun for every night of the week.
1. Easy Pesto Skillet Pasta
This Easy Pesto Skillet Pasta is a quick and delicious dinner that you can whip up in just 30 minutes! It features tender penne pasta tossed in tangy basil pesto, topped with sharp parmesan cheese. And the best part? You can choose your own flavor adventure! Enjoy customizing this cheesy, pasta goodness to your own liking with your favorite mix-ins like juicy sun-dried tomatoes, tender grilled chicken, nutty artichokes, nourishing spinach or crispy broccoli. Add them all or just a few... the choice is yours! Whether you're cooking for one or feeding a family, Easy Pesto Skillet Pasta is a winner!
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Golden on the plate and golden on the tongue; that's the best summation of One-Pot Mexican Chicken & Rice. The rice is tender-cooked in rich seasonings and spices, and the chicken is juicy with a gorgeous roasted crust. One-Pot Mexican Chicken & Rice is cheesy, comforting, warm, and hearty, and can be made ready in less than half an hour. So, you can enjoy your weeknight outside the kitchen with a sparkling, beautiful meal on the table. It's the best of all worlds!
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Looking for a quick meal for two or an even bigger crew? If so, we certainly have what you are looking for! Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry is a sweet success and will have dinner on the table for you in no time! The sweet, tangy glazed chicken breast with the tender, crunchy broccoli and carrots makes this brilliant concoction the perfect go-to for filling you up any time of the week. This easy, versatile meal is perfect for everyone. If you're an empty-nester, you may have leftovers. If you're a family of five, you may want to double it up so you can have leftovers too... but then again, maybe you won't... because it's just so good! Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry is so magical that everyone will be eating their vegetables, cleaning their plates, and looking forward to tomorrow's potential leftovers! The only thing left to do is to hope this dish can get your dinner guests to actually wash their own plates! Now, that would be magical!
See More4. Steak Fajita Foil Dinner
Cooking in foil packets helps food retain its moisture and protects it from burning, so meats and veggies remain tender and juicy even as they're grilled quickly over high heat. The Steak Fajita Foil Dinner takes advantage of this trick to make a complete fajita dinner in 30 minutes or less! The steak is savory, the vegetables are bright, and everything is coated in a beautiful combination of Mexican-style spices — exactly what you dream of piled on top of tortillas! Topped with your favorite flavors, the Steak Fajita Foil Dinner is an easy and delicious new weeknight meal that you'll be excited to add to your rotation!
Click Here5. Quick & Easy Manicotti
Quick & Easy Manicotti is a hearty Italian dish that is perfect for dinner any night of the week! In Italian, manicotti means "little sleeve." These little sleeves are stuffed with garlic, beef, and cheese, and covered with marinara sauce. Make Quick & Easy Manicotti for a cheesy, savory meal that’s so delicious, you'll feel like you're at an Italian restaurant!
See More6. Sheet-Pan Chicken Quesadillas
Sheet-Pan Chicken Quesadillas help you get ready for a dinner party, game day, or even just when you want quesadillas on the double. In under an hour, you'll have plenty of golden-brown, crispy, cheesy quesadillas stuffed full of savory chicken and hearty beans. Lightly spicy and extremely satisfying, Sheet-Pan Chicken Quesadillas will get everyone jumping with joy! Don't forget plenty of salsa for dipping!
See More7. Oven-Baked Sausage & Potatoes
Let's hear it for all the sheet-pan meals out there! We literally couldn't make it without them. If you're wondering, one of our most beloved is this Oven-Baked Sausage & Potatoes. It's so, so quick to whip together and the result is a whole delicious meal of spicy sausage, flavorful onions, and beloved potatoes. You can absolutely eat it on its own, or serve it atop some fluffy rice, or whatever else you can dream up! We love versatile dishes, and we think you will love this one, specifically. Oven-Baked Sausage & Potatoes is a quick and delicious way to make dinner happen!
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Everyone wants their weekday meals to be quick, easy, and affordable. But with Quick Barbeque Pork Chops, you can add "delicious" to that list as well! Slathered in tangy, sweet and sour barbeque sauce, Quick Barbeque Pork Chops are so juicy they positively drip with flavors. Tender, roasty, and convenient, this main course will completely change how you approach your Tuesday night; you can whip this dinner up in an instant and it's so delectable you'll need to stop yourself from eating it in an instant.
See More9. Lazy Lentil Soup
Why interrupt your precious weekend time of lounging around and doing as little as possible by fussing over dinner? Why not let Lazy Lentil Soup take the reins for a while? It practically does all the work for you, cooking up tender, hearty lentils in a savory and very aromatic chicken broth. All you need to do is put it together in the slow cooker and then do a quick bit of blending so the delicious bean flavor infuses every sip. Nothing to do now but wait for Lazy Lentil Soup to finish up... perfect for continuing on with the best lazy day ever!
See More10. Easy Lemon Salmon in Foil
This simple salmon recipe is a dinnertime trifecta; healthy, filling, and quick. And one more thing: it’s easy to clean up as all the ingredients cook inside aluminum foil (hence the name). Fresh lemon juice and fresh dill brighten up the flavor profile, while butter and garlic give the salmon a comforting richness. Serve this Easy Lemon Salmon in Foil alongside a side salad or wild rice for a well-rounded meal.
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Ever catch yourself daydreaming about cheese? Well, make your dreams a reality with this Easy Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Bake — the most perfect creamy creation that literally embodies everything your cheesy dreams are made of! When tender penne pasta, savory diced chicken, and an incredible garlic-infused, parmesan and mozzarella cheese-ladened Alfredo sauce comes together, you'll be living out your delightful dairy dreams. When a quick, dreamy, delicious dinner is on your mind, Easy Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Bake will lay to rest any reservations you may have about making a homemade Italian dish. It's everything you ever dreamed of!
See More12. One-Pot Pork Roast & Veggies
Nothing quite warms the soul like a big, 'ole pot roast right out of the oven. One filled with your favorite veggies, cooked to the softest perfection... so buttery and tender it requires hardly any effort to chew. And speaking of tender, the meat! It's always so juicy and rosy and satisfying to bite into. Sounds like a cold weather dream of a feast, eh? Well, that dream is actually a reality and it's called One-Pot Pork Roast & Veggies. It's not a figment of your imagination, it's an explosion of flavors on your tastebuds. Ready to feel the coziest you've ever felt? One-Pot Pork Roast & Veggies are waiting for you!
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