53 Dinner Recipes for Kids Even the Pickiest Eaters Will Love

If your home-burger experience is limited to cooking it on the grill, then you'll want to give this a try. It's easy, fast, and super yummy.

Get the recipe for Stovetop Cheeseburgers.

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Known around the Upper Midwest as "hot dish," this pure comfort-food classic is one of our favorite ways to get picky eaters to stop, well, picking, and clean their plates.

Get the recipe for Tater Tot Casserole.

Nothing beats fish sticks for that certain kind of kid—but that doesn't mean you need to get the frozen stuff. This recipe allows you to adjust the seasoning however you like, and at 20 minutes from start to finish, it's also plenty fast!

Get the recipe for Cornflake Crusted Fish and Chips.

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Whether you need a last-minute dinner or a lightning-fast snack, nothing beats this yummy dish. We've even got a sneaky-smart way to keep it a little less messy—and cook it faster.

Get the recipe for Bagel Pizzas.

This classic kid food (which, we'll admit to enjoying just as much as adults) is made with real cheese, but all in one pot—so it's easier than the boxed stuff. How? Check out the recipe to find out!

Get the recipe for Easy-Peasy Stovetop Mac 'n Cheesy.

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The secret to these super delicious, easy-as-pie weeknight quesadillas? A quick sauce made from flour and stock flavors the cooked veggies and helps them to stick together, so they don't fall out as you're eating.

Get the recipe for Chicken Quesadillas.

Why are meatballs such a fun food? These playful spheres are dressed in a sweet honey-ginger sauce, just like the the take-out they're inspired by, for a kid-friendly food that adults will like, too.

Get the recipe for Sesame Chicken Meatballs.

We also turned an even sweeter takeout classic, sweet and sour chicken, into a meatball. Who can resist that? (You're welcome.)

Get the recipe for Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Meatballs.

But of course the all-time best meatball is the Swedish variety. You can make these with beef but we think ground chicken tastes every bit as good, and is a bit healthier.

Get the recipe for Swedish Meatballs.

Covered in cheese and crunchy breadcrumbs, casseroles are classic dishes with whole family appeal. If you get some whining about the green bits, do what mama always did: put a little ketchup on it.

Get the recipe for Ground Chicken Noodle Casserole.

Taco night: possibly the kid-friendliest dinner of them all. Cook up the ground meat, warm the shells, and put out the toppings. Everyone gets to assemble them however they want.

Get the recipe for Ground Chicken Tacos.

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Cornflake crusts aren't just for fish sticks. We've made the other kid-food classic into a fast and easy weeknight dinner as well!

Get the recipe for Cornflake Chicken Tenders.

It's not just for when your youn'uns are sick — it's also for when you're sick of you regular weeknight meals, and want something filling and yummy that everyone can eat.

Get the recipe for Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup.

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Want to see big smiles show up on everyone's faces? Serve up this cracker-covered, ranch-flavored yum-fest.

Get the recipe for Ritzy Ranch Mac ’n’ Cheese.

Chicken enchiladas are an easy way to use up extra or leftover chicken. Skipped the bottled sauce and make your own.

Get the recipe for Tex-Mex Chicken Enchiladas.

Topped with a golden, flaky crust and oozing creamy chicken and veggies, a scoop of this this pot pie on a cold day is pure heaven.

Get the recipe for Classic Chicken Pot Pie.

Forget seasoning packets or cans of meat. Sloppy Joes are easy enough to make with fresh ingredients, and they taste far better that way.

Get the recipe for Easy Sloppy Joes.

When it comes to both comfort food and figuring out what to do with ground beef, meatloaf is never a bad option.

Get the recipe for Weeknight Meatloaf.

Made mostly with pantry ingredients, it's easy to keep everything you need to make it on hand.

Get the recipe for Tuna Noodle Casserole.

Whether you're looking for something elegant-but-simple, trying to switch up pasta night, or just want to do something different with the chicken in the fridge, this tried-and-true recipe is the one for you.

Get the recipe for Chicken Alfredo.

Got a kiddo that thinks they don't like fish? This buttery dish may just change their mind!

Get the recipe for Butter Baked Salmon.

Keep some crusty bread on hand for soaking up all the juices in this Sunday dinner staple.

Get the recipe for Roast Chicken with Tarragon-Braised Fennel.

Orange chicken is sweet, crunchy, and absolutely delicious. It's also surprisingly easy to make at home, and comes together in about the time it would take you to order take-out.

Get the recipe for Chinese-Style Orange Chicken.

You're only 45 minutes away from this classic comfort food.

Get the recipe for Chicken Parmesan.

This rich, stew-like chicken dish has a sauce that's just unbeatable.

Get the recipe for Chicken Marsala.

Add this hearty Southern soup to your weeknight meal rotation!

Get the recipe for Weeknight Chicken and Dumplings.

This Sunday dinner staple offers big flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture with minimal hands-on time.

Get the recipe for Braised Beef with Tomatoes and Onions.

With a combo of three different cheeses and plenty of fall flavors, you want to try this seasonal pizza when your favorite pears are at their ripest.

Get the recipe for Pear, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese Pizza.

It's delicious, easy to make, and oh-so comforting. Serve it up tonight with some mashed potatoes and peas.

Get the recipe for Easy Weeknight Salisbury Steak.

Make this long-cooking sauce on a Sunday afternoon and enjoy it over spaghetti or in lasagna.

Get the recipe for Sunday Bolognese Sauce.