Back-to-school season always seems to make the evenings fly by. Between homework, practices, activities and trying to get everyone ready for the next day, dinner needs to be something you can get on the table without a lot of fuss. These six easy dinners are made with simple ingredients, don’t require complicated prep and are…
Category: fast family meals
10 Easy Back-to-School Lunch Ideas
Back-to-school mornings are busy enough without trying to figure out what to pack for lunch! These 10 easy lunch ideas are simple, kid-friendly and made with everyday foods you can easily keep on hand. From turkey and cheddar pinwheels and homemade Lunchables to mini pizzas, quesadillas and pizza grilled cheese, there’s a little something for…
BBQ Chicken Flatbread + Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesServings: 2 Ingredients BBQ Chicken Flatbread 2 naan breads or flatbreads ½ cup BBQ sauce 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Simple Side Salad 4 cups mixed greens 1 cup…
Creamy Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesServings: 5 Ingredients 12 oz rotini pasta 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1½ cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ½…
Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Serves: 4 | Ready in: 10 minutes Ingredients 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce 4 large flour tortillas Shredded lettuce Shredded cheddar Ranch dressing Instructions Toss chicken with Buffalo sauce. Layer tortillas with lettuce, cheese, chicken, and ranch. Roll tightly and slice in half. Serve with chips or fresh veggies.
Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Serves: 4 | Ready in: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 12 oz penne pasta 1 jar marinara sauce 1½ cups mozzarella cheese ¼ cup grated Parmesan 1 tsp Italian seasoning Instructions Cook pasta and drain. Warm marinara with the chicken. Stir in cooked pasta. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Broil for 2–3…
Loaded Baked Potatoes
Serves: 4 | Ready in: 15 minutes (using microwaved potatoes) Ingredients 4 large baked potatoes 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1½ cups shredded cheddar Butter Sour cream Bacon bits Green onions Instructions Bake or microwave potatoes until tender. Split open and fluff with butter. Fill with chicken and cheddar. Microwave 1–2 minutes to melt the…
Chicken Fried Rice
Serves: 4 | Ready in: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 3 cups cold cooked rice 2 eggs 1 cup frozen peas & carrots 3 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp butter 2 green onions, sliced Instructions Scramble eggs in butter; remove from skillet. Cook vegetables for 3–4 minutes. Add rice and chicken. Stir…
BBQ Chicken Sliders
Serves: 6 | Ready in: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken ¾ cup BBQ sauce 12 slider buns 1 cup shredded cheddar Dill pickles Melted butter (optional) Instructions Heat chicken with BBQ sauce. Fill slider buns with chicken and cheddar. Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until cheese melts. Add pickles and serve…
Creamy Chicken Alfredo
Serves: 4 | Ready in: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 12 oz fettuccine 1 jar Alfredo sauce ½ cup grated Parmesan 1 tsp garlic powder Black pepper Parsley (optional) Instructions Cook pasta according to package directions. Warm Alfredo sauce in a skillet. Stir in chicken, garlic powder, and Parmesan. Toss with drained…
