Finding extra easy family recipes that you can always count on makes life a lot simpler, especially when you’re busy. These 23 recipes are about making cooking easy and reliable, perfect for both beginners and experienced cooks. They save time to ensure you can always have a meal with your family, even on your busiest days.
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Spinach Chicken Bake
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A quick 30-minute meal, great for families. It mixes chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella, and spinach in one pan. Easy for anyone to make, it’s a great pick for a no-fuss family dinner. Plus, only one pan means less cleaning up afterward.
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Sausage and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner
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Ready in just 30 minutes, this meal is cooked all on one sheet pan. It includes tasty roasted sausage and vegetables. It’s a complete meal, perfect for busy nights. Easy to make, this dish is great for both new and experienced cooks.
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Creamy Italian Sausage Soup
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This soup takes 30 minutes and is made in one pot. It has Italian sausage, cream cheese, tomatoes, and cream, making a hearty meal. It’s simple to cook, so it’s great for those just starting to cook. This soup is filling enough to be the whole meal, so you don’t need to worry about prepping a side dish too.
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup
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In just one hour, you can enjoy this one-pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup. It’s hearty, creamy, and cozy, perfect for family dinners. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this soup is an ideal choice for a comforting meal on any night.
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Fajita Baked Chicken
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This dish, ready in 30 minutes, combines chicken, cream cheese, sweet peppers, and mozzarella. It’s straightforward and great for beginners. Serve it hot from the oven for a full meal on busy weeknights.
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Loaded Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
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This casserole combines steamed broccoli, cauliflower, cheese, and bacon. It’s simple to prepare and can be tailored to your family’s liking. Enjoy it hot from the oven for a comforting and quick meal, perfect for family dinners.
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Canned Chicken Patties
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With only 20 minutes of prep time, these canned chicken patties are super easy and quick to make. They’re versatile, served alone or as sandwiches, making them ideal for busy families.
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Crock Pot Taco Soup
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This slow cooker taco soup needs just 20 minutes of prep. Featuring ground beef and common pantry items, it’s a fuss-free recipe. Set it in the slow cooker and let it do its magic, perfect for a convenient family meal.
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Twice Baked Potato Casserole
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Always a family favorite, this potato casserole combines bacon, potatoes, sour cream, and cheese. You can prepare it in advance, making it an extra flexible option for family meals during busy weeks.
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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
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These chicken bites, cooked in a buttery garlic sauce, are ready in just 20 minutes. This simple stovetop recipe pairs well with various sides, offering a quick and flexible option for family dinners.
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Ground Beef Skillet with Cauliflower Rice
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Make a quick dinner in 30 minutes with this skillet recipe. It has ground beef, cheese, cauliflower rice, and mushrooms. Easy to cook in one pan, it’s a good choice for a simple weeknight family dinner.
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Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Soup
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In about an hour, you can make this soup with sweet potatoes and red peppers. It’s all done in one pot. This recipe is good for a relaxed family meal on the weekend.
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Creamy Garlic Chicken
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This chicken dish is ready in 30 minutes and cooked in one pan. The garlic cream sauce makes the chicken rich. It’s easy to cook, great for beginners. Pair with veggies or rice for a full meal.
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Cheesy Beef Casserole with Cauliflower Rice and Spinach
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This all-in-one 30-minute casserole features ground beef, cauliflower rice, spinach, and cheddar cheese. It’s a straightforward dish that’s easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Plus, it’s great for leftovers, making meal planning easier.
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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad
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This salad perfectly balances the heat of jalapeños with a smooth mayo dressing. It includes chicken, making it hearty enough to stand as a main dish. It’s easy to put together and leftovers are delicious for tomorrow’s lunches!
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Cabbage and Sausage
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A simple meal made with just cabbage and sausage, this dish is cooked in one pan. It’s a complete meal on its own, perfect for busy family nights with no extra fuss. It’s a recipe that just will never let you down.
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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken
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In just 30 minutes, create a flavorful chicken dish with a rich sun-dried tomato sauce. This one-pan recipe is easy, even for beginner cooks. Pair it with rice or pasta for a fuller meal, ideal for a quick family dinner.
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Fried Cabbage with Bacon
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Ready in 25 minutes, this one-pan meal combines cabbage, bacon, and onion. It’s straightforward and needs no side dishes, making it a great option for a quick and easy family dinner.
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Chicken Corn Soup
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This soup, ready in under an hour, mixes tender chicken with veggies in a tasty broth. Simple to make, it’s a great choice for family dinners, especially when time is short. The soup is a complete meal, saving you the hassle of having to prepare any side dishes.
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Hungarian Mushroom Soup
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A warming 45-minute soup that’s easy to make in one pot. Perfect for any night of the week, it’s a straightforward recipe suitable for cooks of all levels. Enjoy this hearty soup for a complete meal that’ll never let you down.
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Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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This 30-minute recipe gives you chicken in a delicious mushroom sauce, all from a single pan. It’s easy to follow and pairs well with rice or noodles. Quick and convenient, it’s ideal for a family dinner.
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Shawarma Kebabs
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Enjoy flavor-packed skewers in about 30 minutes. Whether grilled or broiled, these kebabs are easy to make. Serve with rice or salad for a complete meal, perfect for families on a tight schedule.
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Wild Rice Mushroom Soup
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In about an hour, you’ll have a creamy, nutty-flavored Wild Rice Mushroom Soup. It’s a hearty soup where the rice cooks alongside other ingredients, saving you as much time as possible. It’s always a family favorite.
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