It is back-to-school time here, and I’m already channeling all my good energy to get dinner on the table with the tighter schedules + evening practices and activities.

This is the list of back-to-school dinners I keep in my back pocket all school year. The recipes are easy, quick, filling, and most importantly: DELICIOUS. My kids love each and every one of these meals, and I do, too!

I’ll keep adding to this list as I post new recipes or think of others that fit the bill, so chime in on the comments if any of your favorite meals are missing from this list! Cooking dinner for a family is no easy feat. We’ve got this! 👊🏼

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Instant Pot Spaghetti

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Three easy sheet pan chicken fajitas on white board topped with sour cream and guacamole.

Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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Floating Taco Bowls with Creamy Lime Dressing

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spoon scooping up pasta shells in creamy alfredo sauce in white bowl

Instant Pot Pasta Alfredo

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Chinese Cashew Chicken {30-Minute Meal}

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serving of chicken lasagna in white bowl with spoonful of ricotta and fresh basil leaves

One-Pot Easy Chicken Lasagna

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naan bread in white bowl with rice, chicken, broccoli and brown sauce

Quick and Easy Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

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four chicken quesadilla triangles stacked on white plate

The Best Chicken Quesadillas

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close up top down view of bbq chicken totchos with sour cream, tomatoes and guacamole

Loaded BBQ Chicken Totchos

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Plate with broccoli, rice and saucy chicken tenders.

Sweet Spicy Sticky Chicken

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White bowl with rice, Korean beef, slaw, sauce, and lime wedges.

Easy Korean Beef Bowls

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Spatula holding square of cheesy chicken spaghetti in white pan with the rest of the casserole.

Baked Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

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Top down view of two enchiladas on gray plate topped with red enchilada sauce, cheese, cilantro, sour cream, tomatoes, and avocados.

Ground Beef Enchiladas

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Slow cooker beef on crusty rolls with provolone cheese and one bite taken out; hand holding sandwich.

Slow Cooker Italian Beef

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White bowl with cooked chicken, chopped tomatoes, cilantro lime rice, chopped avocados, black beans, roasted corn, and lettuce.

Easy Chicken Burrito Bowls

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Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken

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Serving spoon with scoop of creamy orzo, spinach and chicken.

One Pot Creamy Lemon Orzo with Chicken

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Serving spoon with cooke chicken, broccoli, carrots, bell peppers and red onions.

Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies

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Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

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Cooked ground beef, pickles, lettuce, pickled red onions, tomatoes, fries and creamy sauce in white bowl.

Loaded Burger Bowls with Special House Sauce

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Two half beef and bean wraps on gray plate with salsa and sour cream.

Crispy Beef and Bean Wraps

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Portion of cornbread topped beef and bean casserole on white plate with fork.

Cowboy Dinner {Cornbread Beef and Bean Casserole}

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sloppy joe on white plate

The Best Sloppy Joes

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cheesy chicken enchilada bake over brown rice on white platter

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake

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two halves of crispy wrap stacked on each other on wood cutting board

Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps

Holy moly, these crispy chicken bacon ranch wraps are so crazy delicious, you won’t believe it. Plus, they take just minutes to throw together!
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Twisting ramen noodles on fork with beef and broccoli on white plate.

Easy One Pot Beef and Broccoli Ramen Noodles

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White bowl with Instant Pot creamy baked ziti and piece of focaccia bread.

Amazing Instant Pot Creamy “Baked” Ziti

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White plate filled with meatballs drizzled in sweet and sour sauce and roasted vegetables.

Sheet Pan Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli

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Bite taken out of honey balsamic BBQ pork sandwich on white plate.

Honey Balsamic BBQ Pork Sandwiches {Instant Pot or Slow Cooker}

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Ground turkey, cabbage, naan in white bowl drizzled with sweet and sour sauce.

Quick and Easy Egg Roll Skillet Meal {30-Minute Meal}

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Cutting a slice of ham and cheese sheet pan panini on wood cutting board.

Easy Sheet Pan Panini

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large white bowl with greens, pasta, chicken, grapes, fresh basil, and pine nuts

Vineyard Chicken and Pasta Salad

A perfectly light, fresh dinner, this vineyard chicken and pasta salad is crazy delicious! So many tasty ingredients and that dressing…yum!
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Three halves of crispy chicken wraps stacked on wooden board with cherry tomatoes.

Crispy Chicken Enchilada Wraps

These crispy chicken enchilada wraps are a fantastic weeknight dinner (or lunch!) solution – they are fast, easy, customizable and so, so delicious!
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Monterey BBQ chicken pasta in a big skillet.

Monterey BBQ Chicken Pasta

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Mexican Haystacks

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The Best Ground Beef Taco Meat

This is the best ground beef taco meat! Made from scratch with every day pantry spices, it is so flavorful and perfect for tacos or salads.
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Turkey wrap in spinach tortilla stacked on two other wraps.

Turkey Avocado Veggie Wraps

These simple turkey avocado veggie wraps are crazy delicious! Shaved turkey, tons of fresh vegetables, and a creamy avocado spread – YUM!
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Serving spoon with scoop of creamy orzo, spinach and chicken.

One Pot Creamy Lemon Orzo with Chicken

This one pot creamy lemon orzo recipe is a perfect, easy weeknight meal. The bright lemon flavor with the pasta and chicken is so good!
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Four triangles of quesadillas stacked with cilantro on top.

Tuna Quesadilla Melts {20-Minute Meal}

Tuna reinvented! These easy tuna quesadilla melts come together FAST and are a perfect meal for busy weeknights (or for a quick lunch!).
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Top down view of White ridged plate with chopped taco salad and drizzled with homemade catalina dressing.

Chopped Taco Salad with Homemade Catalina Dressing

This chopped taco salad with homemade dressing comes together in less than 30 minutes. It is easily adaptable and so yummy!
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Saucy pasta with shredded zucchini piled high on plate with fork scooping bite.

Easy One-Pot Saucy Zucchini Pasta

This easy one-pot zucchini pasta combines pasta, lots of sauce, zucchini, and Parmesan for a simple, delicious, family-friendly dinner.
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Skillet Baked Spaghetti

This one pot, 30-minute baked spaghetti recipe is sure to please even the pickiest eater! It is simple to prepare and super delicious.
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Top down view of white cast iron skillet filled with sliced fajita chicken breasts, bell peppers and onions.

My Favorite Easy Chicken Fajitas

These flavorful, smoky fajitas are a super easy, perfect weeknight meal! Loaded with flavor, the chicken and veggies are delicious in tortillas or built into bowl-style meals or salads.
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