50 Easy Family Dinner Ideas That Are So Quick to Make

These tasty nachos are easy to make and can be served family style, so you're saving even more time!

Get the Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos recipe.

Your kids will go wild for this creamy pasta and the fun bow tie noodles. They won't even realize they're eating some ultra-healthy broccoli.

Get the Creamy Chicken-and-Broccoli Pesto Bow Ties recipe.

Store-bought rotisserie chicken gets a second life with these chicken salad sandwiches.

Get the Mediterranean Chicken Salad Sandwiches recipe.

This hearty dish is all cooked using one pan, so not only is it easy to make, but it's even easier to clean up.

Get the Sweet Potato Kale Frittata recipe.

You don't have to spend hours in the kitchen to put an elevated dish on the table for your family. This perfectly seasoned pork chop and polenta takes just 25 minutes.

Get the Pork Chops and Garlicky Tomatoes with Parmesan Polenta recipe.

Tacos are the perfect family dinner food — everyone can assemble their own just how they like it!

Get the Smoky Beef Tacos recipe.

There'll be no complaints from your family that chicken is boring after getting a taste of this recipe. In fact, they'll be asking for it week after week.

Get the Smoky Chicken with Charred-Corn Salad recipe.

A vegetarian twist on the traditional spaghetti carbonara is both healthy and tasty.

Get the Spring Vegetable Carbonara recipe.

The Challah buns and shrimp patty make this the lightest burger ever.

Get the Po Boy Style Shrimp Burgers With Cajun Spiced Tots recipe.

Even the pickiest of eaters will find something to like about this salad, and it's probably going to be the drool-worthy honey balsamic chicken!

Get the Honey Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Arugula Salad recipe.

A healthy twist on the old favorite. These pita pizzas are also easy to customize depending on your family's preferences.

Get the Spinach and Cheese Pita Pizzas with Tomato Salad recipe.

This healthier version of take-out only has 340 calories per serving.

Get the Vegetarian Fried Rice recipe.

It only takes 30 minutes to cook up this delicious seafood dinner.

Get the Mashed Potatoes with Shrimp and Sausage recipe.

This is the perfect recipe to try when you've had some stale bread sitting in the fridge.

Get the Roasted Citrus Chicken Salad recipe.

For a cheaper meal, buy drumsticks to get more bang for your buck.

Get the Grilled Buffalo Chicken with Cucumber Salad recipe.

For an added boost of flavor, add cheese rinds into the stew as it cooks.

Get the Kale and Chickpea Soup recipe.

Chicken dogs are just as yummy as regular hot dogs, but healthier.

Get the Chicago-Style Chicken Dogs recipe.

This pasta dinner is flavorful and light at the same time.

Get the Skillet Chicken and Orzo recipe.

Turn pizza night into a family affair by making these pita pizzas that come up to less than 400 calories per serving.

Get the Mediterranean Pita Pizzas recipe.

You can make this entire meal on just one sheet pan in 30 minutes.

Get the Fish Chowder Sheet Pan Bake recipe.

Not in the mood to cook? No problem. Just combine all the ingredients in a bowl, and you'll be good to go.

Get the Shrimp Rolls recipe.

Kids love fish sticks so add these healthier ones, made with tortillas rather than breading, to your weekly dinner rotation.

Get the Crunchy Tortilla Fish Sticks with Purple Cabbage Slaw recipe.

Spread the flatbread with a coconut and herb butter to for an explosion of flavor in every bite.

Get the Spiced Tomato Soup with Flatbread recipe.

Your kids won't taste the artichoke in this recipe when you pack it under two types of cheese.

Get the Cheesy Artichoke Toast recipe.

Spice up your grilled cheese recipe by adding ham and mild pimentos.

Get the Ham and Pimiento Grilled Cheese recipe.

It just takes 10 minutes to make homemade ragu, so forget all about that bland store-bought sauce.

Get the Pasta with Easy Sausage Ragu recipe.

Sweet potato gets even better when you add it to this pizza, which comes together in just 30 minutes.

Get the Sweet Potato and Chorizo Pizza recipe.

Bacon always makes everything better, even Brussels sprouts.

Get the Spaghetti with Bacon and Parmesan Brussels Sprouts recipe.

Mac 'n' cheese is always going to be a crowd favorite, but this version has two extra cheeses for added taste.

Get the Stovetop Mac 'n' Cheese recipe.

Cook the greens beans for just three minutes to keep the crunchiness of the veggie.

Get the Thai-Spiced Salmon and Coconut Noodles recipe.