25 Quick Healthy Weeknight Dinners for Families with Picky Eaters (2024)

Just 3-ingredients for this easy Pizza Chicken Bake, it's a healthy dinner idea that can be made dairy-free, gluten-free, allergy-free, low-carb keto, or paleo.

Kids will love this chicken casserole recipe that can be customized with homemade marinara sauce and any pizza toppings you want.

Saucy and filled with flavor, this homemade sloppy Joe recipe is made without ketchup or brown sugar.

Plus, it's filled with hidden veggies to make it a healthy version of the classic recipe we all know and love.

It's easy to make in just one pan, making it the perfect quick and easy meal.

These hearty meatless meatballs are packed with lentils, quinoa, and veggies.

Baked, eggless, made without breadcrumbs, and perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs, this easy and kid-friendly recipe is great for a spaghetti dinner, subs or sandwiches, and paired with any sauce!

Tender, juicy chicken breasts are tossed with a homemade marinade of lime, cumin, and chili powder.

Quickly sauteed with bell peppers and onions to crisp perfection, then piled high in a warm tortilla, it tastes like restaurant food at home.

This one-pot Vegan Hamburger Helper is an easy, meatless homemade swap for the classic boxed cheeseburger pasta!

Hearty, full of flavor, and ready in 20 minutes, this budget-friendly weeknight dinner recipe is healthy, packed with protein, and something both kids and adults will love.

If your family likes buffalo wings, or a bit of spice, they’ll love Buffalo Chicken Casserole.

It is just spicy enough and packed with bold flavors that both kids and adults alike appreciate. Use regular or cauliflower rice, depending on your preferences.

This healthy, easy stovetop chili recipe is hearty, warming, and insanely delicious.

Packed with flavor and perfect for the entire family, the prep work is simple, and everything cooks in one big pot on the stove in less than an hour.

Moist and flavorful with the fresh, bright flavor of robust basil pesto, your whole family will enjoy these tender meatballs.

They pair perfectly with your favorite pasta, vegetable side, or crusty bread.

This zucchini pasta sauce is a great way to add veggies to your dinner table without the kids noticing.

In addition to tomatoes and a touch of cream, it creates a beautiful pink sauce that tastes amazing.

If you’ve been on the lookout for an easy, healthy, mostly hands-off recipe to add some spice to your weeknight dinner routine, this is for you.

These quick and simple Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas are made with fewer than 10 ingredients and just a few minutes of active prep time.

Pasta e fa*gioli, or pasta and beans, is a quick and easy, inexpensive, nutritious and delicious meal that the entire family will enjoy.

Don’t let its simplicity fool you; this is an authentic and delicious Italian recipe!

These easy and juicy turkey burgers on the stove are the perfect go-to dinner.

Made without egg or breadcrumbs, they're deliciously flavored with simple seasoning, and you can whip them together in less than 30 minutes.

Grilled honey balsamic chicken breasts are grilled juicy and glazed in a sweet and tangy marinade that your family will devour.

Serve it alongside your favorite side dishes, or in a sandwich or wrap.

This creamy, cheesy, low carb Chicken Broccoli Bake is an easy way to make a healthy, keto meal for the whole family.

Use shredded rotisserie in this gluten free cheddar chicken broccoli casserole to make it even easier. You can even serve it with some noodles or rice for the kids.

Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are super flavorful and take less than 30 minutes to make, and are a healthier, low carb swap for burgers or tacos.

Serve the meat mixture on buns, tortillas, or rice if your kids won’t be into the lettuce.

Ready in just 30 minutes, Keto Taco Casserole is perfect for Taco Tuesday and anytime you’re looking for a family-friendly low carb dinner.

Loaded with tons of cheese and Mexican flavors, and it’s a great meal for the whole family.

These salmon patties are made with simple ingredients, come together in under 20 minutes, and are packed with flavor.

They can be eaten on their own alongside rice or veggies, as a burger, or on a salad.

Simplify stir fry by making it on a sheet pan!

This sheet pan chicken and mango is packed with flavor and super easy to make on a busy weeknight. Serve over a bed of rice for a balanced meal.

You can even swap the chicken for different proteins like shrimp or tofu.

This easy Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili is a dump-and-go crockpot meal you can set and forget!

It’s a healthy three bean chili that’s also vegan, gluten-free, allergy-free, and full of plant-based protein, veggies, and bold Southwest flavors.

Enjoy all the flavors of pizza, but on a chicken breast! It’s protein-packed, low carb, and filling for big eaters.

Such a fun, healthy twist on traditional pizza!