Stress-Free Weeknight Dinners Your Kids Will Actually Eat!


As the school year kicks into full swing, finding time to make quick, tasty, and nutritious dinners for your family can feel like a real challenge. Between busy weeknights, picky eaters, and jam-packed extracurricular schedules, it’s easy for mealtime to become stressful.

That’s why we’ve created a solution: easy, kid-approved dinners that the whole family will love! Our featured recipes and the 5-Day Meal Plan below are designed to make weeknight dinners simple, delicious, and stress-free. From comforting casseroles and hearty one-pot meals to family favorites that sneak in extra veggies, there’s something for everyone at the table.

Save time and energy this school year while still serving up wholesome, flavorful meals that keep your kidssatisfied and your evenings a little less hectic. For even more inspiration and family-friendly recipes, visit Create Kids Club and discover how easy mealtime can be

Featured Recipes!

Crockpot Pizza Casserole

This Crockpot Pizza Casserole has all the cheesy, saucy goodness you love of a pizza, with the convenience of a slow cooker. Packed with beef, pepperoni, melty cheese, and peppers, it’s perfect for busy weeknights. Customize it with family favorites like different veggies, pineapple and ham, or spicy pork sausage, and let the crockpot do the work..

Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

Get ready for a flavor-packed family favorite- Chicken Pot Pie with Red Lobster Biscuits! Imagine juicy chicken, colorful veggies, and a creamy herb sauce tucked under golden biscuits. It’s comfort at its best, perfect for laid-back family dinners or a cozy night in.

Walking Taco Casserole

Introducing a delicious twist on the classic walking taco – the Walking Taco Casserole! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines all the flavors you love from the popular portable snack but transforms it into a convenient and comforting casserole. Imagine layers of seasoned ground beef, zesty cheese, crisp frito chips, and your favorite taco toppings all baked to perfection in one satisfying dish.

Chuck Roast in the Oven

Chuck roast in the oven is comfort food at its best. Beef chuck roast is seared and then baked slowly with potatoes and carrots for a complete meal that kids love. Gluten-free.

Have you seen our new recipe round-up showcasing 100+ recipes for back-to-school dinner ideas? Try any of these recipes designed to save time yet offer a nutrient-dense meal.


Family-Friendly Dinners

Are you ready to tackle this week of gluten-free dinners with ease? Feeding kids is hard enough, but add in gluten-free, and it’s even more challenging. Let us help with these simple gluten free recipes. Make homemade meals together as a family that are great tasting, simple and kid-friendly.

Monday: Sheet Pan Lasagna

Tuesday: Chicken Sausage Pasta + Artisan Bread​

Wednesday: Creamy Pasta with Ground Beef

Thursday: Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Soup

Friday: Baked Chicken Ziti Casserole

Weekend Meals

Round out the weekend by serving leftovers on Saturday and Sunday or enjoying your favorite local restaurants. The goal is for your family to spend less time in the kitchen and more time together on the weekend.

Have a great week!

Jodi and the CKC Team

Create Kids Club - Kid-Friendly Gluten-Free Recipes

At createkidsclub.com we share easy gluten-free recipes that kids love. All recipes have simple ingredients and kid-friendly instructions to encourage kids to cook.

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