50 Fast and Easy Back to School Dinners
Back to school is almost upon us again, so I decided to share with you 50 Fast and Easy Back to School Dinners. Soon starts the running to activities, homework, meetings, and more.
When we are all running in different directions, we need to get a great meal on the table quickly and without fuss. You want it to be more than a bologna sandwich, though!
Something that is nutritious, delicious, and that your family loves. That is where these wonderful recipes will come to help you.
I have divided the recipe into beef/pork, chicken/turkey, fish/seafood, and vegetarian for you. There are a few recipes that could actually fit into all of the categories as they give you protein options.
Beef/Pork
Cheesy Sloppy Joe Macaroni Casserole by Noshing With The Nolands
Love Your Leftovers – Shortcut Taco Soup by Peas and Crayons
Homemade Crunchy Taco Hamburger Helper (30 Minute Meal!) by Iowa Girl Eats
Sesame Beef Squash Noodle Bowl by Omnivore’s Cookbook
Baked Bell Pepper Tacos by Peas and Crayons
Cheeseburger Burrito by Noshing With The Nolands
Thai Steak Salad by Flavor Mosaic
Mexican Impossible Pie by Noshing With The Nolands
Skillet Mexican Lasagna by Reluctant Entertainer
P F Chang’s Beef a la Sichuan Recipe by Noshtastic
Cuban Style Bubble Pizza by Lemons for Lulu
Smoked Sausage, White Bean and Spinach Pasta with Toasted Pine Nuts by A Cedar Spoon
Chicken/Turkey
Asian Skillet Stir Fry by Noshing With The Nolands
30 Minute Korean Chicken and Broccoli by Allergy Awesomeness
Skillet Pizza Chicken by Manu’s Menu
Chicken Potato Bake by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Noodle Casserole by Noshing With The Nolands
Lemon-Herb Chicken and Potatoes (One Pan!) by The Blond Cook
20 Minute Healthier Orange Chicken by Nutmeg Nanny
Parmesan Chicken Baked Ziti by Life is But a Dish
20-Minute Chicken Fajita Quinoa Dinner Skillet by An Edible Mosaic
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells Recipe by Julie’s Eats and Treats
Easy Chicken Ramen by Fox and Briar
Chicken Marengo by Noshing With The Nolands
BLT Chicken Alfredo French Bread Pizza by Inside BruCrew Life
Stuffed Taco Chicken by Wine & Glue
Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry by The Lemon Bowl
One-Skillet Mediterranean Chicken Recipe with Tomatoes and Green Olives by The Mediterranean Dish
Fried Chicken Tacos by Give Recipe
Easy Chicken Enchilada Skillet Dinner by Flavor Mosaic
Healthy Chicken Stir Fry by Back to Her Roots
Light & Spicy Southwest Chicken Pizza – Easy 20 Minute Recipe by The Creative Bite
Buffalo Chicken & Sweet Corn Tostadas by The Creative Bite
Easy Baked Tacos by Julie’s Eats and Treats
Unstuffed Bell Pepper Skillet by Kristine’s Kitchen
One Pot Cheesy Taco Zucchini Noodle Skillet by With Salt and Wit
Fish/Seafood
Best Tuna Melt Casserole by Noshing With The Nolands
Spicy Cilantro Baked Salmon by Tasting Page
Easy Baked Cod Recipe with Pistachio Cilantro Pesto by The Mediterranean Dish
Spiced Rubbed Cedar Plank Salmon with Strawberry Salsa by Joyful Healthy Eats
Tuna Cakes Italian Style with Just Four Ingredients! by Recipe for Perfection
Fettucine with Salmon and Tomatoes by Give Recipe
Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Lemon Sauce Recipe by Home Cooking Memories
Vegetarian
Baked Tortiglione with Three Cheese Vine Tomatoes and Herbs by Noshing With The Nolands
Extra Cheesy Lemon Asparagus Pasta Skillet by Will Cook For Smiles
Egg in a Basket by Neighborhood Food
Quick and Easy Ravioli and Spinach Lasagna by Melanie Makes
Quinoa Quiche by Noshing With The Nolands
Pesto Alfredo Tortellini by Will Cook For Smiles
One Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac by Kristine’s Kitchen
Meghan | Fox and Briar says
So many great recipes here, I just pinned a bunch of them! Thanks for including my Easy Chicken Ramen!
Jennifer says
I don’t know if my kids would eat it, but I would totally scarf down that Thai Steak Salad. YUMMY!
Stacie says
What a great collection of fast and easy dinner ideas. When school starts back up it can get quite hectic at my place.
Lisa Collins says
I don’t even know where to start! This gives me lots of ideas for the first month of school – thanks!
Liz Mays says
For the next 50 days I could eat these meals and be completely happy! I can’t believe what an amazing roundup this is.
Tess says
Those are great recipes. I would love to pin them for dinners.
Kathy says
All of those dishes sound amazing! I can’t wait to try some of these out too. I bet my family is really going to enjoy a lot of them.
Kait says
I’m all about easy dinners these days! Those noodle bowls in the green peppers looked great!!
Cathi Crismon says
Are we ever really ready for back to school? These awesome dinner recipes are a big step in the right direction!
Kelly Hutchinson says
Wow! What an amazing list. Now I am all set for a few months! Thanks so much. I want to try all of them!
Toni | BoulderLocavore.com says
What a great collection of back to school dinners! All looks so delish!
Alicia says
All of these look so delicious! I am always looking for more easy dinner ideas so thanks for sharing.
Jennifer says
Okay these look amazing, saving this right now! There is never enough time in a school day.
Elizabeth Lampman says
I am always looking for dinner ideas. Thanks for the amazing list. I will have to start with the Homemade Crunchy Taco Hamburger Helper.
Ann Bacciaglia says
Thank you for the great collection of recipes. I am excited to give them a try. I am always trying to figure out what to make for dinner.
Tammi Roy says
These are great recipes for busy nights. This list will keep me going for a while.
Reesa Lewandowski says
i am bookmarking this page so that I can get some of these recipes into my binder. The school year is crazy for us so these will be amazing.
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
All of these look absolutely AMAZING! Thank you so much for including my chicken dish. Can’t decide on which one of these I want to make first! 🙂
Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
So many great ideas here – I’m bookmarking this because I know it’ll come in handy for meal planning this fall! Thank you so much for including me!
Tanya Schroeder says
Our schedules have gotten crazy since school has started. I’m saving this for all the wonderful ideas!
Tara Noland says
I hope this roundup helps you to get dinner on the table easily!!