15-Minute Dinner Recipes For Kids

1 Balsamic Chicken With Vegetables

After you whip up this recipe for one-skillet balsamic chicken with vegetables, you'll end up with a delicious dish topped with a layer of balsamic reduction — all in under 15 minutes.

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2 Lime Cilantro Chicken With Mixed Rice and Black Beans

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When you combine fresh lime, flavorful cilantro, and an unbelievably fast recipe, you're bound to have a winning meal that will have the whole family excited that it's time for dinner.

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3 Thai Chili Basil Chicken Stir-Fry

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This delicious take on a classic Thai takeout dish can be prepped and served in no time. Plus, it uses hassle-free, everyday ingredients.

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4 Creamy Salmon Orzo

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Although it might be hard to believe, it's possible to quickly serve up this recipe for creamy parmesan orzo with salmon — even on a busy school night when you're running completely behind schedule.

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5 Ranch Chicken and Vegetable Skillet

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When you have lots of leftover produce that needs to be used up in little time, consider this crowd-pleasing recipe for ranch chicken and veggies. With little prep and lots of flavor, both you and your kiddos will be equally pleased with how this dish turns out.

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6 Lemon-Butter Grouper Fish Tacos

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This recipe for fish tacos will become a welcome addition to your weeknight repertoire. Bonus: seasoned kitchen pros can make it in 10 minutes!

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7 Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp With Angel Hair Pasta

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Both angel hair pasta and shrimp cook particularly quickly, and when you add lemon, butter, and garlic to the mix, you end up with a dish that might cut time but definitely not flavor!

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8 Fish Piccata With Crispy Smashed Potatoes

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Just because your schedule is packed doesn't mean you can't serve an impressive homemade meal. This dinner of pan-fried fish with asparagus and crispy smashed potatoes can be put together when you and your little ones have a small amount of time but major appetites.

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9 Lemon Pepper Pork

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Get this: not only is it possible to find a recipe that isn't intimidating for lemon pepper pork with grilled vegetable couscous, but you can also make it from scratch in a matter of minutes without being stressed out.

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10 Chicken With Creamy Marsala Sauce, White Bean Puree, and Asparagus

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Filled with helpful shortcuts and beneficial tips, this recipe for creamy chicken marsala (and two sides!) can actually be prepped and plated in so little time that you'll actually be able to sit down and enjoy dinner.

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11 Teriyaki Chicken

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There's something about teriyaki chicken that both kiddos and adults love. From the sweet and tangy homemade sauce to the protein-packed chicken, this is one dinner that everyone can get behind.

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12 Zucchini Pasta With Cherry Tomato Basil Sauce

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It's amazing the difference some fresh produce can make when it comes to a memorable meal. You might not think that it's possible to serve a farm-to-table-inspired dinner in minimal time, but this recipe for zucchini pasta with a cherry tomato basil sauce will prove any doubters wrong.

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