Delicious Cheap & Easy Family Dinners (Dinner Recipes)

I’m always looking for quick and easy dinner ideas for my hungry kids. It’s not easy finding recipes everyone can agree on, especially when I’m tired and want simple meals that don’t cost a lot of money. I also prefer recipes that makes large portions that can be reheated for dinner or lunch the next day. If you’re a busy mom or dad on a budget with picky eaters to feed, you’ve got to check out this list of cheap and easy family dinners! They are all made with just a handful of ingredients and most of them are really fast to make for last minute school night meals. Here you will find everything from simple ground beef casseroles to slow cooker chicken recipes. You’re sure to find a few recipes to add to your weekly meal plan!

1. Chicken Parmesan & Pasta Casserole

If you’ve got a house full of picky eaters, this chicken casserole is always a hit! You can use any chicken you’d like including rotisserie, canned, leftover, baked, etc. The crispy garlic crumb topping adds the perfect crunch to the creamy and delicious pasta. Serve with a caesar salad for the ultimate meal!

2. Slow Cooker Chicken & Gravy

My crockpot is my favorite kitchen appliance because it makes dinner time a breeze! Simply dump a few chicken breasts, a can of soup, a little sour cream, and a few packets of chicken gravy mix into your slow cooking magic machine, and you’ve got a simple dinner your family will love! Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

3. Lazy Lasagna

This is seriously the laziest meal you will ever make. Simply layer frozen ravioli in a baking dish with pasta sauce and lots of cheese, bake, and voila! You can also add ground beef or sausage to the layers, as well as a few veggies like spinach, zucchini, or onion.