Since we have all been told to stay put in our homes and follow social distancing guidelines, I have been cooking up a storm for what feels like an army—my family. Feeding my army-sized family can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to finding something everyone can enjoy.
You might be finding yourself in a similar situation too. Cooking up a storm for your family every night, or even running out of quick and easy meal ideas that are kid-friendly. Well, I have a great news for you.
I found some amazing recipes. I’m not going to lie, but I have become a big fan of these 20-minute meals now. They might become more of a regular event in our home. What surprised me most about 20-minute meals is that they are still delicious and quick to pull together in under half an hour.
Try one of these 10 Easy Quick Kid Meals to Make While Surviving Quarantine. Your kids will definitely love them too!
Budget-Friendly DIY Taco Bar from Tablespoon
A taco bar sounds like a lot of work, but it requires little cooking and prepping. It is also a great way for everyone to fix their own tacos or taco bowls to their liking.
Pizza Quesadillas from The Seasoned Mom
The kids will love these pizza quesadillas and so will you with how fast and few ingredients are needed to make them.
Quick Weeknight Homemade Spaghetti Sauce from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
A simple and flavorful homemade spaghetti sauce and a whole meal ready for the family within 20 minutes!
20-Minute Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe from Crunchy Creamy Sweet
The ultimate comfort food never fails. It is quick and easy.
Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese from Jo Cooks
Stovetop mac and cheese has never tasted so good. This recipe is easy and makes a delicious, silky, cheesy mac and cheese meal all within 20 minutes.
Easy Baked Gluten Free Chicken Strips from The Movement Menu
Homemade chicken strips in 20-minutes? Count me in. These chicken strips are crispy and taste delicious. Add a side of steamed veggies and you got yourself a kid-friendly meal that is healhthy and delicous.
15 Minute Healthy Roasted Chicken and Veggies from Damn Delicious
A sheet pan meal is the way to go if you want something quick and easy. This roasted chicken and rainbow veggie meal is tender, juicy, and kid-approved!
Quick Chicken Fajitas from Cooking Light
Another tasty dinner that is quick and easy to make. Like a taco bar, you can make your own fajita bar. Serve favorite toppings like pico de gallo and radish slices.
Quick Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe from Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Sweet chicken teriyaki rice bowl that is swerved with steam veggies like broccoli. All made within 20 minutes and guaranteed to be a crowed-pleaser.
Spaghetti Carbonara from Damn Delicious
A 15-minute pasta that is loaded with parmesan and crispy bacon.
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These all look so good! I’m especially excited to try the taco bar and mac n cheese! I’m a sucker for good mac n cheese, and my toddler is definitely following in his mama’s footsteps!
The taco bar was one of my favorites too!
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