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20 Minute Meals Kid Friendly

By Laura Fuentes Updated Feb 5, 2025

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When you need to feed the kids and only have 20 minutes to spare, these meals save the day!

Selecting the top 15 kid-friendly recipes was no easy task, so I let the numbers speak for themselves. Each of these recipes is delish and has raving reviews!

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20 Minute Dinners for Kids

These kid-favorite dinners come together in 20 minutes, faster than the drive-thru, and they’re enjoyed by adults, too! Now you can cook one meal for everyone and eat healthier together at home.

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BBQ Chicken Tostadas
4.94 from 16 votes
Stacked high with epic shredded BBQ chicken and sour cream for a stress-free dinner.
Total time: 13 minutes
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Scrambled Egg Tacos with Cheese & Salsa
5 from 21 votes
Ultra-quick breakfast is waiting for you with this taco recipe. Simple, delish, and finished with epic toppings.
Total time: 10 minutes
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chicken cobb salad in a bowl
Chicken Cobb Salad
5 from 24 votes
Up your salad game with this epic, high-protein blackened chicken Cobb Salad.
Total time: 20 minutes
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Skillet Spinach Tortellini
5 from 30 votes
Mega-delicious and comes together super quick in one skillet.
Total time: 20 minutes
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Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
5 from 19 votes
Spicy Shrimp Tacos are made with black bean salsa and the perfect amount of Cajun spices.
Total time: 15 minutes
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simple fettuccine alfredo on a white plate
Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce with Cream
5 from 30 votes
Made with cream and milk-the simplest ingredients for the classic alfredo taste you love.
Total time: 10 minutes
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two tacos rancheros on a sheet pan
Easy Tacos Rancheros
5 from 22 votes
Classic Taco Rancheros with delicious ingredients.
Total time: 10 minutes
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spicy cajun salmon with green beans
Quick Cajun Salmon
5 from 29 votes
This recipe is so fast and easy, you'll want to make it on repeat.
Total time: 20 minutes
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spaghetti carbonara
Easy Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
5 from 37 votes
Bring the authentic flavors of Italy to your dining room table. Yum!
Total time: 18 minutes
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blackened chicken salad
Blackened Chicken Salad of your Dreams
5 from 19 votes
This salad is one that dreams are made of with fresh ingredients and incredibly seasoned chicken.
Total time: 20 minutes
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sausage hoagie sandwich cut in half on a plate
Sausage and Pepper Sandwich
5 from 12 votes
The best comfort meal that is easy to make and flavorful.
Total time: 17 minutes
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two chili taco boats on a plate
Loaded Chili Tacos
5 from 13 votes
Chili Tacos wrap all the goodness of homemade chili in a warm tortilla.
Total time: 12 minutes
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pulled pork taco sin a skillet topped with sliced jalapenos
Skillet Pulled Pork Nachos
5 from 7 votes
Make these skillet pulled pork nachos as an appetizer or a fun dinner idea that will disappear fast!
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overhead view of blue plate with mango shrimp stir fry
Sweet and Spicy Mango Shrimp Stir Fry
5 from 75 votes
This recipe combines a sweet and spicy kick for a refreshing and delicious meal you can make in minutes!
Total time: 12 minutes
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All American Beef Tacos Worth Making!
5 from 21 votes
Perfect family-friendly recipe to make on Taco Tuesday!
Total time: 20 minutes
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Making dinner that’s also kid-friendly is possible any night of the week. Remember that you can always grab a rotisserie chicken at the store and pair it with one of these easy sides!

by Laura Fuentes

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