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Realistic Dinners for Busy Families
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items We’re two working parents with a 4-year-old, and these are the meals that actually make it to the table in our house. I don’t make separate meals for my daughter—she eats what we eat, with a fruit side added to every dinner. Each meal includes a main...
I don't know what it is about these, but my daughter requests seconds every time! We just dip them in a ketchup and ranch mix.
Broccoli Chicken Fritters
A cozy favorite—mild enough for littles, but still flavorful. We top ours with cheese and serve with taco shells (I crush and mix mine in; my daughter dips hers.) Leftovers reheat great!
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
Pasta in the Instant Pot! I skip the fancy garnishes and just serve with Mozzarella melted on top. Zero complaints from the kiddo.
Instant Pot Parmesan Chicken Pasta
I make sure to use a mild enchilada sauce and start the onions a little before the meat to ensure they are soft. Easy to prep ahead if needed and pop in the oven on busy nights.
Ground Beef Enchiladas
A great way to add beef to the rotation! I get about 2lbs of Boneless Top Round Steak from Aldi for a decent price to be sure there is enough for leftovers. Serve with rice.
Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef
My husband would eat rice at every meal if I allowed it. This one was originally his request, but it's a classic. I save this one for when I am working from home since it requires some simmering and extra time when I use brown rice. Everyone eats it ...
One Pot Chicken and Rice
Another one for when we WFH, since you have to add the biscuits after 4 hours. I cheat and just chop up baby carrots (I do not peel whole carrots because too much time and the rest will go to waste). My girl will fight you for an extra dumpling on th...
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
This can cook while you are at the office if needed. I make without potatoes and serve over instant mashed potatoes. Hearty and flavorful!
Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Pot Roast
Turkey tenderloin is super simple and healthy. I would suggest trying this one at home the first time because I never end up having to cook mine the full time. It always comes out super moist!
Crockpot Turkey Tenderloin
A favorite and so easy! Make the mix ahead of time and store it in the fridge. We make sure to get mild Rotel and green chilis, omit cayenne, and use 90-second brown rice in the recipe. There is enough stuffing leftover for us to make a second round ...
Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers
Cozy and hearty! Great during the winter! Prep and put everything in the pot the night before except the broth so that you aren't browning the meat during the morning rush.
Creamy Potato Hamburger Soup
I'm a fan of apples and pork together, so this one was for me, but my husband and daughter eat it without complaints. Toss it in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner’s done!
Crockpot Apple Pork Tenderloin
This one takes a little more time (about an hour) so it's perfect for a weekend or WFH day. But it’s so worth it—tender, flavorful, and my daughter loves dipping her sandwich in the au jus!
Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches
We don't eat sloppy joes on a bun... it's so good on a sweet potato! I put the sweet potatoes in the instant pot to cook them all the way through quickly. Throw the sloppy joe mix together on the stove (we usually use ground turkey, but beef is also ...
Whole30 Sloppy Joes with Sweet Potatoes (Paleo, Dairy Free) | The Healthy Consultant