20 A+ BACK TO SCHOOL DINNER RECIPES

20 Weeknight A+ Back to School Dinner Recipes for families that need quick meals. Not only are the quick and easy recipes great for busy school nights, but they’re also convenient all year.

There’s no other way to describe it, back to school time is chaotic! Sports practice, late school pick-up, tutoring sessions. Part of my plan to have anxiety-free meals with the family is to plan some easy to make that we all like. I keep this list of our favorite recipes on the refrigerator and regularly ask the kids what they want for dinner. They complain a lot less when they have input in planning.

I curated these 20 recipes that are delicious and made in less than 30 minutes. Some of them are even made in one pan. Can I get a ‘yahoo!’ for easy cleaning?

Check out these quick and easy dinner recipes that the entire family will love! Pin to save and try a few of these amazing meals that will satisfy the entire family!

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1 MONTH A+ BACK TO SCHOOL DINNER RECIPES

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Best Creamy Chicken Spaghetti

This family favorite recipe is a creamy, saucy, comfort food that you'll crave.

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GRAPE TOMATO BURRATA CHICKEN PASTA

This vibrant recipe is a 30-minute comfort food entree your whole family will love.

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Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles

Easy to make Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles is sweet, spicy, and perfect for busy weeknights! You can make this in 30 minutes or less and it tastes even better than the restaurant version.

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ONE PAN BAKED CAPRESE ORZO

One Pan Baked Caprese Orzo recipe bakes in 1 dish in the oven for a 30 minute easy meal with pantry staple ingredients.

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SHEET PAN HOOSIER STEW

Sheet Pan Hoosier Stew is an entire meal that’s made on a sheet pan in 30 minutes! Green beans, ham, and sweet potatoes is an unbelievably easy recipe that the whole family will love.

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Healthy 20 Minute Chili Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Recipe

Healthy 20 Minute Chili Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Recipe is an easy weeknight dinner staple. Crispy veggies, tender chicken and shrimp are seasoned with chili pepper and lime juice then served with healthy tortillas.

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20 Minute Pork Chop Rice One Pot Recipe

A mouth-watering and satisfying meal ready in less than 30 minutes. Your family will love this hearty 20 Minute Pork Chop Rice One Pot Recipe and you'll enjoy the short prep time and easy clean-up.

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Sausage Dogs! Easy and Delicious 15 Minute Meal

Sausage Dogs! Easy and Delicious 15 Minute Meal – Sausage dogs are grilled and layered with sauce and cheese for an easy and delicious meal! 

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Chicken Egg Rolls Bowl

Chicken Egg Rolls Bowl is an easy, quick, and delicious weeknight dinner option for those busy nights! 

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Best Spaghetti Pie Recipe

Best Spaghetti Pie Recipe is a fun twist on Italian comfort food!

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15 MINUTE CHICKEN BACON RANCH WRAP {Crack Wrap}

15 Minute Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap {Crack Wrap} recipe is an easy and quick meal that's packed with flavor. Wraps are perfect for packing for lunches or picnics as well as for a simple weeknight meal

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MONGOLIAN MEATBALLS RAMEN RECIPE

Beef meatballs in a sensational Mongolian sauce with ramen, super flavorful and easy to make.

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EASY GREEK CHICKEN GYRO WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

Packed with flavor and moist seasoned meat, Easy Greek Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce is a quick, easy, and nutritious dinner option that comes together in just 30 minutes!

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Million Dollar Baked Ziti

This is a great family weeknight dinner and doubles easily for a crowd.

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QUICK SKILLET SHRIMP FAJITAS

uick Skillet Shrimp Fajitas are a quick, healthy, delicious one-pot meal that the whole family loves.

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OLD FASHIONED TOMATO DUMPLINGS

Old Fashioned Tomato Dumplings, tender dumplings floating in tomato soup & smothered with cheese is quick and delicious.

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Mississippi Sin Pasta

Extra creamy, wildly delicious, and super easy is this MS Sin Pasta recipe is the ultimate comfort food. #pasta #ham #cheese #recipe #MSsindip #MississippiSinDipPasta

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Caribbean Jamaican Jerk Fish Tacos with Lime Crema

Spicy, sweet, and super flavorful, Caribbean Jamaican Jerk Fish Tacos with Lime Crema, are easy, delicious, and bursting with a complex mix of flavors.

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No Knead Crazy Crust Pizza

No Knead Crazy Crust Pizza is a quick pizza dough recipe that contains no yeast and requires no kneading. The pizza can be ready to eat in 20 minutes! 

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Three Cheese Layered Beef Pasta Bake

Convenient and tasty Three Cheese Beef Pasta Bake is sure to become a family favorite. Layers of hearty pasta, gooey cheese and tomato meat sauce is baked until golden brown!

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I hope this amazing round up of dinner recipes helps you take the stress out of dinner! Get ready to push the ‘easy’ button! Try a few of these yummy meals and get ready for rave reviews from the entire family.

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