On those hectic school nights, the last thing you need to deal with is complicated, time-consuming recipes.
That’s why we’ve gathered our favourite family-friendly dinners that are quick and easy to prepare and we know the kids will actually eat.
With the ready anytime between 10 and 30 minutes, lots of them are budget-friendly, too.
Packed with noodles, tofu and pre-prepared stir-fry vegies, this quick and easy dinner will be your new weeknight go-to.
30-minute chicken parmigiana bake
Take a rich tomato sauce base and top with tasty chicken schnitzels and eggplant for a family meal that’s ready when you are.
One-pan creamy pesto chicken & gnocchi
After a long day, there’s nothing better than snuggling up with a big bowl of creamy chicken pasta – especially if only takes 30 minutes to make.
Need a curry in a hurry? This creamy vegan dinner is on the table in 25 minutes.
17-minute beef satay salad bowl
This quick and easy satay noodle salad has a delicious peanut dressing and will be a hit with the whole family.
5-ingredient haloumi shakshuka
Just five ingredients and 30 minutes, and dinner is on the table! With haloumi, chorizo and eggs, it’s the perfect high-protein midweek meal with just enough spice to entice.
17-minute chicken and ricotta meatballs
This quick one-pan meatballs dish has a rich tomato sauce and will have the kids coming back for seconds.
5-ingredient meatball carbonara
A twist on the classic carbonara, these meatballs are great for kids.
17-minute creamy Japanese chicken curry
With only a handful of ingredients, the quick and easy curry is perfect for school nights. The whole family will love the creamy coconut flavour.
10-minute cheesy gnocchi and meatball bake
Dangerously short on time? This genius meatball bake means you can avoid a kitchen crisis and get dinner on the table in just 10 minutes.
You can make this Mexican-inspired zucchini slice up to two days in advance. Gently warm in the oven before serving, then top with the avocado, tomato and sriracha.
This creamy steak sauce tastes amazing when paired with grilled chicken breast.
17-minute zucchini and ricotta pizza
Instead of ordering takeaway, try making this quick vegetarian zucchini and ricotta pizza. It still has all the cheesy goodness you love and is ready in just 17 minutes.
Not only have we created a speedy, fuss-free version of classic pan lasagne, we’ve made it lower in fat and kept the authentic flavour.
10-minute cheesy salmon rice bake
This easy cheesy baked rice dish utilises a number of cheats – canned salmon, frozen veg, jarred sauce – to get a nutritious, filling dinner on the table tout suite.
For more quick and easy dinner recipes, go to taste.com.au
Originally published as Family-friendly dinners ready in 30 minutes or less
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