Back to School: Healthy Dinners for Kids (Slide 2)

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Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Crispy, Parmesan-flecked chicken tenders dipped in marinara sauce is an easy dinner the whole family will love. Dipping them in a mixture of plain yogurt with chopped fresh basil would be tasty too. Serve with sautéed green beans and roasted sweet potato wedges.

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Baked Mac & Cheese

Mac & cheese can be a true comfort on a gloomy day, and our healthy update takes advantage of extra-…View slide

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Te…

Crispy, Parmesan-flecked chicken tenders dipped in marinara sauce is an easy dinner the whole family…View slide

Hamburger Buddy

Very finely chopping onion, mushrooms and carrots in the food processor is not only fast—it makes …View slide

Smoky Corn & Black Bean Pizza

The secret to a grilled pizza is having all your ingredients ready to go before you head out to the …View slide

Skillet Tuna Noodle Casserole

Known as Tuna-Pea Wiggle to some, this family-friendly tuna noodle casserole tends to be made with c…View slide

Old-Fashioned Spaghetti & M…

To stretch the ground beef, we use high-fiber bulgur and whole-wheat breadcrumbs in the meatballs, w…View slide

Rich Chicken Stew

A blanquette is a classic French stew of veal, chicken or lamb with mushrooms in a velvety sauce. Th…View slide

The EatingWell Taco

Building the perfect taco is a very personal task—cheese under meat, cheese on top, no cheese at a…View slide

Sausage, Pepper & Mushroom …

This sausage, pepper and mushroom pizza is just a little more work than calling for delivery (but no…View slide

EatingWell Fish Sticks

You can make these homemade fish sticks in about the same amount of time it takes to bake a box of t…View slide

No-Bake Macaroni & Cheese

Not only is this ultra-creamy version of mac-and-cheese nearly as fast as the boxed variety, but you…View slide

Oven-Fried Chicken on a Stick

Here’s a fun way to serve oven-fried chicken for a picnic: put it on a stick. It’s fabulous serv…View slide

Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes

Potatoes are one of the great comfort foods, especially when stuffed with a satisfying mixture of le…View slide

BBQ Chicken Tenders

These crispy chicken “wings,” made with boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders, stay crispy w…View slide

Steak Burritos

Here’s a burrito inspired by San Francisco’s super burritos that come packed with meat, beans, r…View slide

Tortellini Primavera

This creamy tortellini and vegetable pasta is a real crowd pleaser. To make it even quicker, use fro…View slide

Skillet Cauliflower Gratin

Nonfat milk and a bit of sharp Cheddar combine to make a rich sauce without all the butter usually f…View slide

Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken Nu…

Tossing chicken tenders with cornmeal gives these chicken nuggets great crunch without deep-frying. …View slide

Cheesy Broccoli-Potato Mash

Mashing broccoli with cheese and potatoes might just be the ticket to getting your kids to eat their…View slide

Tuna-&-Tomato Mac & Cheese

Tuna mac & cheese takes a trip to the Southwest with spicy tomato and festive blue tortilla chips on…View slide

Ravioli & Vegetable Soup

Fresh or frozen ravioli cook in minutes and turn this light vegetable soup into a main course. Look …View slide

Cheesy Chicken Pasta

This ooey-gooey pasta dish is a crowd-pleaser for adults and kids alike—think rich and creamy maca…View slide

Broccoli with Creamy Parmes…

Topping steamed broccoli with a good-for-you cheese sauce is an easy way to entice picky eaters to e…View slide

Brisket Sloppy Joes

Chop the slow-cooked brisket and load up the sauce with veggies and some sweet and spicy seasonings …View slide

Broccoli, Beef & Potato Hot…

This easy casserole, full of ground beef, roasted broccoli and topped with hash browns, was inspired…View slide

Black Bean Quesadillas

In a hurry? These satisfying quesadillas take just 15 minutes to make. We like them with black beans…View slide

Crispy Baked Drumsticks wit…

These baked chicken drumsticks are crispy-crunchy outside and succulent and juicy inside. Serve with…View slide

Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu

To make traditional cordon bleu, you layer prosciutto (or other ham) and cheese in between thin slic…View slide

Neapolitan Meatballs

A touch of cinnamon distinguishes these delicious tomato-sauced meatballs. Adding whole-grain bulgur…View slide

Half-Hour Chili

This truly tasty half-hour vegetarian chili is made possible by using convenient canned beans and to…View slide

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