Just as we’re getting into the groove of summer snacks and grilling outdoors, it’s time to think about transitioning into back-to-school dinners. I don’t know about you, but I want them to be quick, easy, and delicious. To help all of us parents out, I’ve gathered 101 (yes 101!) recipes that are perfect for the busy weeknights ahead of us. Enjoy!
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101 Quick & Easy Back-to-School Dinners
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Chicken With Bacon and Water Chestnuts
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Food Faith Fitness
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Skinny Fajitas
40 minutes, start to finish
Photo: The Cookie Rookie
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Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
25 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Christina's Cucina
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Easy Beef and Broccoli
20 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Oh Sweet Basil
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Cumin Roasted Zucchini and Fennel With Couscous
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Karen Biton-Cohen
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Easy Cheesy Chicken-Potato Enchiladas
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Sarah Caron
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Meatball Biscuit Sliders
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Flavor Mosaic
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Fish and Corn Tacos
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
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Thai Chicken Basil Stir Fry
20 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Karen Biton-Cohen
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Southwest Chicken Skillet
35 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Persnickety Plates
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Skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni
25 minutes, start to finish
Photo: The Weary Chef
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Easy One Skillet Lasagna
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: i heart eating
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Creamy Tarragon Shrimp With Penne
15 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Christina Stanley
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Tortilla Chip Crusted Pork Chops with Avocado Lime Sauce
20 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Cooking on the Weekends
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Falafel Feta Salad
35 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Jew Hungry
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Sweet Sticky Coconut Quinoa Bowl
35 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Nosh and Nurish
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Crescent Roll Hot Dog Pockets
20 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Crazy Adventures in Parenting
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Skillet Egg Bake With Leeks, Swiss Chard and Feta
35 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Karen Biton-Cohen
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Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
35 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Christina Stanley
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Sweet Potato Fries With Chili and Cheese
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Shockingly Delicious
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Fish Taco Salad
20 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
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Taco Stroganoff
25 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Julie's Eats and Treats
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Gluten-Free Potato Cheeseburgers
35 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Petite Allergy Treats
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Sweet Red Pepper Soup
35 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Cooking on the Weekends
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Sloppy Burger Grilled Cheese
30 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Snappy Gourmet -
Turkey Quesadilla With Brie, Baby Kale and Apples
30 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Nibbles and Feasts -
Grilled Peach and Chorizo Pizza
35 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Cooking on the Weekends -
Hawaiian Chicken Burgers
35 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Cookie Rookie -
Grilled Miso Glazed Shrimp
15 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Christina Stanley -
Vegetarian Pad Thai Noodles
30 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein -
A Healthier Santa Fe Frito Pie
30 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Shockingly Delicious -
Baby Bok Choy With Crispy Garlic-Orange Sesame Sauce
20 minutes, start to finish
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Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Migas
35 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Presley's Pantry -
Vegetable Mint Stir Fry with Tofu Noodles
20 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: Cooking on the Weekends -
Crispy Baked Fish With Creamy Dill Sauce
30 minutes, start to finish
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Photo: From Valerie's Kitchen -
Healthy Meatballs
30 minutes, start to finish
Get the recipe
Photo: Wine and Glue -
Tilapia Melt
20 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
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Heirloom Apple Pizza
15 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Jolly Tomato
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Honey-Soy Glazed Tofu, Broccoli and Brown Rice
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
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Veggie Quesadillas in Foil
10 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Kelsey Banfield
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Honey Mustard Chicken
40 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Overtime Cook
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Homemade Corn Dogs
15 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Mom on Timeout
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Egg Marinara With Peas
10 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Rachel McFarland
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Light Chipotle Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas With Pineapple Pico de Gallo
15 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Krafted Koch
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15-Minute Mexican Blackened Salmon
15 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Cooking on the Weekends
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Shrimp and Zucchini Sauté
20 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Tasting Page
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Honey Orange Tilapia
25 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
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Parmesan and Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Veggies
35 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Rachel McFarland
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Honey Mustard Chicken Stir Fry
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Food Faith Fitness
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One Skillet Spicy Ranch Chicken
25 minutes, start to finish
Photo: The Law Student's Wife
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Best 10-Minute Chicken
10 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Stacie Billis
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Green Bean Pasta With Cherry Tomato Marinara
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: With Food and Love
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Open Face Cheesy Roast Beef and Veggie Melts
10 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Sarah Caron
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Panko Crusted Fish Sticks
20 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Christina Stanley
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Penne With Asparagus, Zucchini and Feta
35 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Christina Stanley
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Parmesan Rosemary Chicken
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Savour Fare
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Pasta and Beans
20 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Christina's Cucina
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Pea Shoot Sweet Potato Stir Fry
20 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Rachel McFarland
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Pesto Crusted Rack of Lamb
40 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
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Pizza Macaroni and Cheese
25 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Very Culinary
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Pizza Noodle Casserole
25 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Very Culinary
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PIzza Spaghetti Bake
40 minutes, start to finish
Photo: The Kitchen is My Playground
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Red Pepper Nachos With Sausage
25 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
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Portabella Chorizo Pizza
25 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Cooking on the Weekends
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Poor Mans Burrito
5 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Shockingly Delicious
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Gluten-Free Quinoa Crusted Chicken
25 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Cooking on the Weekends
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30-Minute Red Quinoa Vegetarian Chili
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
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Pork Chops With Fruit Salsa
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Christina Stanley
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The Best Vegetarian Enchilada Ever
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Cooking on the Weekends
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Quinoa Salmon Burgers
20 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Christina Stanley
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30-minute Chicken Stew
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
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Salmon Burgers
25 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Linette Gerlach
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Gluten-Free Savory Veggie Pancakes
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
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Sesame Chicken Shirataki Noodle Stir Fry
25 minutes, start to finish
Get the recipe here.
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Rosemary Tomato Frittata
30 minutes, start to finish
Get the recipe here.
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Parmesan Chicken Tenders
20 minutes, start to finish
Get the recipe here.
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Quick Bagel Pizza
5 minutes, start to finish
Get the recipe here.
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Shrimp Pasta Bagna Cauda Style
30 minutes, start to finish
Get the recipe here.
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Avocado Chili Lime Chicken Burgers
35 minutes, start to finish
Get the recipe here.
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Baked Coconut Shrimp
35 minutes, start to finish
Get the recipe here.
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BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza
25 minutes, start to finish
Get the recipe here.
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Bang Bang Chicken Stir Fry With Quinoa
25 minutes, start to finish
Get the recipe here.
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BLT Chicken Braid
35 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Inside BruCrew Life
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Blueberry White Pepper Lamb Chops
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: In Erika's Kitchen
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Bok Choy Risotto
25 minutes, start to finish
Photo: She's Cookin'
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Broccoli Cheese and Chicken Quiche
35 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Ellen Briggs and Dr. Sally Byrd
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Broiled Cilantro Chimichurri Dover Sole
35 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Cooking on the Weekends
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Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadillas
20 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Chocolate Moosey
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Cheddar Dijonb Baked Pretzel Chicken Tenders
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Krafted Koch
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Cheese Ravioli With Lemon-Basil Butter Sauce
25 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Two Peas and Their Pod
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Bacon Cheeseburger Pinwheels
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Mom on Timeout
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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Food Faith Fitness
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Cheesy Bacon Taquitos
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Dizzy Busy and Hungry
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Baked Spinach Macaroni and Cheese
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Sarah Caron
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French Onion Chicken Sandwiches
40 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Tablespoon
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Cherry Chipotle Meatball Sliders
40 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Not Ketchup
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Chicken and Bean Taquitos
35 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Kelsey Banfield
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Chicken Penne Alfredo
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: The Kitchen is My Playground
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Chicken Ramen Soup
20 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Valentina Kenney Wein
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Corn Caprese Panzanella Salad
35 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Sarah Caron
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Creamy Peanut-Coconut Noodles
30 minutes, start to finish
Photo: Karen Biton-Cohen