23 Easy Back to School Dinner Recipes

"When taco night meets mac and cheese, magic happens. Melty cheese, hearty ground beef, and a creamy Tex-Mex inspired sauce come together in this taco-mac skillet for a maximum comfort food meal. You can absolutely prep this cheesy dinner bake ahead of time to make for even easier weeknight prep."

"This quick and easy wilted cabbage dish comes together in under 30 minutes, all on the stovetop. And since you use just one skillet and one pot, cleanup is a breeze, which makes this tasty recipe perfect for a busy weeknight supper."

"It’s quick and easy to whip up on any night of the week – it’s loaded with tons of flavor. Kids love it. Adults love it. It’s currently stocked in my freezer for a rainy day. And it satisfies by daily cheese obsessed when I load it up with freshly shaved Parmesan!"

"This cheese and bean stuffed, rotisserie chicken baked tacos will have your people asking for seconds."

Do you ever need a quick and easy recipe using leftover chicken? This is a favorite and the Easiest Chicken Enchiladas Ever! No dipping tortillas in sauce, simple ingredients, simple prep. Easy weeknight dinner!

This Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is an easy pasta dish and family favorite dinner. A blend of lean ground beef, macaroni, chili beans, tomatoes, and spices. And, of course, melting cheddar cheese. An easy dinner to table meal in around 15 minutes, give or take a few.

"Quick-cooking chicken breast tenders get a grown-up spin but, we assure you, the kids will still love them."

You say… “15 minutes for a warm and yummy White Bean Soup?” I say, “Yes!” Any day of the week!

If you're looking for a healthy Instant Pot Turkey Chili recipe, this is one you have to try! We've fallen in love with the robust flavors expected in a great chili, yet still quick and easy to make any day of the week. And, best of all, healthy! 

"This Teriyaki Chicken Pizza is loaded with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, spring onions, crispy bacon, and melty mozzarella cheese. All topping that distinctively sweet yet savory teriyaki sauce we love."

Fast food can be tempting on busy weeknights. I promise -- this is fast food made simply at home -- and quicker than driving through the takeout window!

Whether you have tacos in mind or burrito bowls or even quesadillas -- this versatile slow cooker beef does double and triple duty for weeknight dinners!

"Tex-Mex meets tater tots in this easy, inexpensive, and all-around comforting one-dish dinner."

An under 30-minute favorite soup -- made super easy in the Instant Pot or stovetop. A simple comfort classic.

"It’s sigh-worthy comfort food at all levels. Fluffy russet potatoes, perfectly seasoned bbq sauce, cheese, sour cream… It’s, well, perfect."

"Instant Pot Turkey Vegetable Pasta Soup has become a delicious weeknight mainstay in our kitchen. Everyone seems to love this soup! It’s quick and simple, packed with veggies, and simmered in a fragrant herb and spice broth."

"Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie is rich and creamy comfort food heaven. With all the flavors you love in a chicken pot pie, with very little effort. Ready when you are, easily made from scratch. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners."

"Look no further for the ultimate, easy chili recipe. With just a push of a button, your weekday dinner is taken care of as the chili cooks away in the slow cooker."

"When it comes to easy weeknight dinners, this Southwestern Chicken Quinoa Bake with Spinach is the best! Loaded with healthy nutrients and protein, not to mention incredible Southwestern flavor, it’s a family favorite every time it shows up on the dinner table."

"Easy Skillet Spinach and Chicken Enchilada Pie is a hearty and healthy weeknight meal. And it’s made with ingredients you may already have on hand."

"Perfect for Friday nights, when you’re feeding a crowd, or busy nights when you need something easy."

"When you need simple comfort food, Muffin Tin Mini Turkey Meatloaves are a healthy and easy option."

This Instant Pot Burrito Bowl is a 20-minute, one-pot dinner that is incredibly delicious. Mexican spices blend to cook tender, pull apart chicken with black beans, corn, and rice... in one irresistible bowl.