30 Easy Toddler Dinners the Whole Family Will Love

A one-pot wonder with ground beef and cheddar cheese that channels all the Hamburger Helper vibes.

This retro recipe for chicken and broccoli casserole is ultra-comforting.

This comforting soup uses canned corn to deliver a sweet-and-savory taste in a pinch. Serve it alongside some cheesy garlic bread for an easy dinner.

A quick 5-ingredient pasta dinner filled with broccoli and cheese that's made in just one pot.

For the best-ever toddler-sized mini chicken sandwiches, mix shredded chicken with mayo, sour cream, and green onions. Melty cheese and buttery rolls take things to the next level.

Everything you love about spaghetti and meatballs made so much easier in this one-pot dinner.

Perfect for chilly weather, this vegetarian soup has a creamy tomato-based broth loaded with tender cheese tortellini and spinach.

This one-pot weeknight dinner will remind you of Panera’s broccoli cheddar soup, and it’s so much better.

This quick and easy ragù made with ground beef, crushed tomatoes, garlic, and spices, is sure to become a weeknight favorite.

This cozy classic has everything you love and cooks in just 30 minutes.

These tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken breast — flavored with garlic and a generous shower of nutty Parmesan, are perfect for tiny hands.

This one-pot dish cooks orzo pasta in flavorful stock and is finished with lemon, green peas, and Parmesan for a lighter take on creamy risotto.

Spaghetti and meatballs is Italian American comfort food at its very best and a guaranteed hit with even the pickiest eaters. When it comes to the meatballs, skip the fussy frying and bake them instead for equally satisfying results.

Chicken Alfredo pasta is the macaroni and cheese-adjacent dish that's a win for the whole family. Learn the basics of Alfredo sauce and how to use it for making easy chicken fettuccini Alfredo for those busy weeknights.

These easy kid-sized sliders have it all: sweet slices of ham, irresistibly gooey Swiss cheese, squishy Hawaiian rolls, and a savory butter drizzled over top.

Between the tender egg noodles, super creamy sauce, and flaky tuna, this is sure to be an instant hit with the whole family.

This comforting dish of ground beef, potatoes, and veggies comes together in a single skillet and is endlessly customizable.

Mac and cheese is always a guaranteed win with kids. This recipe uses a no-roux method for faster (and tastier!) macaroni and cheese on the stovetop, made with just 5 ingredients.

A hearty kid-friendly casserole with the flavors of a classic sloppy joe but with none of the messy eating.

This lemony blend brightens up these ground chicken meatballs that are finished in a savory but not-too-rich creamy sauce that gives cozy chicken pot pie vibes.

This simple beef and cheese lasagna is about as low-lift as you can get while still achieving cheesy, crowd-pleasing results. Since this recipe starts with a jar of marinara for ease, make sure it’s one that tastes great.

These easy snacks for dinner take less than 20 minutes to assemble, plus they're a hit with kids and adults alike.

A fun twist on classic chicken Parmesan, these meatballs eschew spaghetti in place of extra marinara and a whole lot of melty mozzarella, and the whole thing comes together in just one skillet.

A recipe for creamy broccoli-cheddar risotto that's both family-friendly and fit for a weeknight.

Tightly covering the baking dish in aluminum foil forces the pasta to steam-cook in the marinara sauce, which eliminates the need to pre-boil the noodles. It's a weeknight recipe win!

Sautéed ground beef and onions, gooey cheese, and the perfect dipping sauce make these the most delicious sliders the whole family will love.

Plump gnocchi are baked in an easy Alfredo sauce that’s loaded with Parmesan cheese.

Tender, bite-size pieces of chicken breast flavored with a simple sauce that tastes just like French onion dip.

Turkey and cheese hand-held sliders on Hawaiian rolls are the easiest and cheesiest dinner bites.

Everything you love about classic layered lasagna, only way easier. Choose a good-quality store-bought sauce (or make marinara from scratch!).