Ready to switch up your weeknight meal menu? These easy back-to-school dinner ideas are just what you need. Ready in about an hour, these go-to family meals require little prep time – allowing you to get other tasks done. From pork chops to soups to gyros to curry, you’ll be inspired to make these easy school dinner ideas.
Stuffed Pork Chops
“This is really easier than it looks when you use packaged stuffing mix. This is special enough for company, but easy enough to do on a weeknight.” - Jane
Skillet Chicken Gyros
“A quick and easy homemade skillet version of chicken gyros! The gyros are made with the skillet chicken stuffed into pitas along with your favourite gyros fillings; I like lettuce, tomato, cucumber, olives, feta, tzatziki, and pickled red onions!” - Kevin
The Best Chicken Pot Pie
“This is the best chicken pot pie I have ever had. It reminds me of my childhood. A real comfort food. Enjoy!” - Gail
10 Minute Veggie Ramen
“This easy, 10-minute veggie ramen recipe will please both kids and adults. Just add vegetables, ramen noodles, & mirin for a quick and simple meal.” - Shikha
Low Carb Low Fat Asian Lettuce Wraps With Dipping Sauce
“These healthy wraps are so good! The meat and vegetable mixture is full of delicious Asian flavors. Tangy and sweet with a hint of nuttiness, the dipping sauce is a super tasty complement to the ground turkey.” - Kitchen Crew
Cheesy Taco Skillet
“I have been making this for my family for a long time. We love it! It really stretches the food budget without giving up on flavor or having small servings!” - Chrissy
Mac Attack!! Cheeseburger Casserole
“This was very delicious. Was really enjoyed by my family. We particularly liked the sauce. Thank you for sharing.” - Karen
Easy Pepperoni Pizza Dogs
“My grandkids love these and they are fast and easy to make. Yummy too.” - Barbara
Panko Crusted Mustard Pork Cutlets
“Made this last week for the family, and they came out amazing! Very moist and the mustard adds a great flavor but its not at all overpowering (I have a daughter that hates mustard and even she enjoyed this!).” - Kirsten
Easy Chicken Fried Rice
“Love this stuff; it goes with anything! I like to cook it with Teriyaki chicken so I can drizzle the sauce over it.” - Hope
Easy And Delicious Stir-Fry
“Forget about take-out and make your own stir-fry with fresh veggies from your garden. This stir-fry recipe is so simple and tasty. The sauce is slightly thick, tangy and sweet, and goes great with the pork. It also perfectly compliments the zucchini, summer squash, and carrots. The hint of ginger is just enough to give the dish an Asian flair without being overpowering. We served ours over steamed jasmine rice and it was fabulous.” - Kitchen Crew
Mom's Chicken Curry
“This is the absolute best chicken curry I have ever tasted. You have to try it.” - Natalie