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Berry Protein Cheesecake Bites
With 10 grams of protein and a bite full of Oregon frozen blackberries, these berry protein cheesecake bites are a delicious high protein dessert recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth and nourish your body.
Stuffed Peppers With Ground Beef and Rice
These stuffed peppers with ground beef and rice are full of classic taco flavors that your entire family will love. A simple stuffing mix of ground beef, Spanish rice, beans, and other classic ingredients are all simmered together in one pot then stuffed into bell peppers, topped with cheese, and baked until melty and warm.
One Pot Lasagna
This delicious one pot lasagna recipe is the perfect dinner recipe for when you are craving lasagna but don't want to commit to layering lasagna. Deconstructed lasagna pulls together all of the cozy flavors of lasagna but in one pot and in under 35 minutes!
Chicken Pita Wraps
These easy chicken pita wraps are full of well-seasoned chicken, loaded with a fresh vegetable salad, and can be made to order based on your families tastebuds. Ready in under 20 minutes, this is a family friendly dinner recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ground Chicken Stir Fry
Loaded with protein, vegetables, and crunchy cashews, this delicious ground chicken stir fry comes together in one pot and can be on your dinner table in under 20 minutes!
Tuscan Tortellini Soup
This delicious and healthy tuscan tortellini soup is the perfect family friendly soup recipe for the cooler weather. It is full of marry me chicken flavors, made with no heavy creamy, and loaded with cozy tortellini for a satisfying bite that the entire family will love.
Baked Chicken and Orzo
Whether you need to feed a hungry family or a handful of friends, this one pan baked chicken and orzo is the perfect recipe to reach for. With just one baking dish you end up with perfectly cooked chicken thighs and orzo pasta that are perfect for meal prep or to pair with a vegetable side dish for a balanced dinner that everyone at your table will love.
One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken
This delicious one pan coconut lime chicken is ready in 30 minutes and is the perfect addition to rice bowls or noodles. Tender chicken is coated in a coconut soy sauce that is bursting with fresh flavors from fresh lime juice and cilantro for an easy and versatile weeknight dinner or meal prepped protein.
Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
This healthy butternut squash pasta sauce recipe is loaded with vegetables, high protein bone broth, and greek yogurt instead of heavy cream for a healthy twist on the classic fall recipe. With a thick and creamy consistency, this recipe is a delicious way to boost the nutrition of your next pasta night and stores perfectly in the freezer for busy weeknight dinners.
Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
This air fryer teriyaki salmon is coated in a tangy homemade teriyaki sauce and air fried until it is crispy on the outside yet juicy on the inside. It’s the perfect protein to pair with a side of roasted vegetables, add to salads, or to use in teriyaki salmon noodle bowls.
20 Back To School Dinner Ideas
From crockpot recipes to one pot wonders, chicken recipes to crispy salmon bites, these back to school dinner ideas feature easy to make and nutritious dinner recipes that your entire family will love.
Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Fajita Bowls
These delicious ground beef and sweet potato fajita bowls are the perfect meal prep recipe. Cooked ground beef, cubed sweet potatoes, and thinly sliced fajita vegetables are coated in a flavorful homemade taco seasoning blend and oven baked to a sizzling dinner that your entire family will love.
One Pot Sausage Tortellini with Spinach
This one pot sausage tortellini with spinach is ready in under 40 minutes, full of easy to use ingredients, and leaves you with minimal clean up. Coated in a simple cottage cheese pasta sauce, this one pot dinner is the perfect recipe to reach for on a busy weeknight that makes great leftovers and will be loved by all members of your family!
Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Tacos
Surprisingly crispy and full of flavor, these oven baked crispy chicken tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner. Loaded with seasoned ground chicken, fresh cilantro, and melted cheese then baked to a crispy bite, these chicken tacos will quickly become a family favorite.
Sweet Potato Ground Beef Bowl (Viral Recipe!)
Taking the internet by storm, this hot honey sweet potato ground beef bowl is an easy and high protein dinner recipe. Savory grilled onions add a delicious twist to the classic recipe of creamy avocado, cottage cheese, sweet potatoes, savory ground beef, and a drizzle of hot honey for a balanced and delicious bowl that your entire family will love.
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