Busy? Here’s Some Quick Meal Ideas the Family Will Love

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Busy? Here’s Some Quick Meal Ideas the Family Will Love

Busy nights don’t need to mean grabbing fast food while on the go. While fast food is an option at times, it’s not the healthiest choice and should be done infrequently. For parents who are busy, finding the right meals to make is crucial. Meals need to taste amazing so everyone will enjoy them, but they need to be made in a hurry while the kids are saying they’re starving. Try out the following ideas to make busy nights a little bit easier and still have home-cooked meals.

Weekly Meal PlanUse a Meal Plan

Meal plans are perfect for fast meals. Everything is ready, the food just needs to be heated up, and there are tons of options to pick from. Purchasing ready-made meals is a great way to make sure everything is healthy and that there’s always something that can be made in a hurry. Meals can also be prepped ahead at home if there’s a day during the week that isn’t so busy.

Basic Chicken Stir FryStir Fry

Stir fry is a great option that allows for mixing it up a little bit. Stir fry generally comes together fast and can be a healthy meal option that everyone will love. Play around with the meat ingredients as well as the vegetables to create a new family favorite. With everyone’s input, the end result can be a stir fry that’s easy and fast to make, as well as delicious.

21 Sheet Pan MealsSheet Pan Recipes

Sheet pan recipes are perfect because they’re easy to prep, can be prepped ahead of time, and don’t make a huge mess. Everything is placed in a single pan together, then cooked in the oven. Plus, there are tons of options for sheet pan recipes, so it’s easy to try out something different and find a new family favorite. When prepping ahead, most meals can all be frozen together, so all that needs to be done is thaw and place it on the sheet before cooking. For some recipes, thawing may not even be needed.

Grilled Cheese SandwichGrilled Cheese

Grilled cheese is always a favorite. Turn it into a filling meal by serving it with a bowl of tomato soup for dipping. Tired of having the same grilled cheese all the time? Add meat to the sandwich or try different types of cheeses. Many different types of cheeses are perfect for grilled cheese and can change the flavor just enough to make it a great option for the whole family.

Chicken Rice with Parmesan CheeseChicken and Rice

Chicken and rice is another standby that’s the perfect option for busy parents. It’s easy to make, and a creamy chicken and rice meal is going to be a hit with everyone. Plus, it’s possible to make it all in one pot, so there’s not a lot of dishes to do once dinner is over.

Ready to leap into healthier eating? If you rely on fast food too often or you’re just tired of being tired at the end of the day, try out these ideas for fast meals the whole family will love. 
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