It’s that time of year again that you’re crazy busy shuttling kids to school, games, practice and everything else that makes you such a great parent. But you’re tired and having to manage feeding your hungry kids is probably a priority that wears you down. We’ve got some awesome recipes that kids absolutely love that won’t add too much strain on your schedule or pocket book. Seriously, you’re doing a great job and feeding your hungry kiddos shouldn’t be that difficult. We’ll make it easier for you with some delicious and nutritious inspiration.

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Back to School Taco Sandwiches Kids Lunch Ideas @bestrecipebox
Back to School “Taco” Sandwiches
These fun little sandwiches make kids lunch boxes so colorful. They think they're eating a taco but it's actually a sandwich!
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Microwave Breakfast Burrito Recipe| BestRecipeBox.com
Microwave Sausage & Egg Burritos/Tacos
Make them a fresh breakfast in minutes with this sausage & egg burrito or tacos that you cook in the microwave.
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Baked Chicken Tenders
This budget friendly dish tastes way better homemade. And you can make so much of it for leftovers as an afterschool snack for the next day.
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Easy Air Fried Hot Dogs Recipe in Air Fryer @BestRecipeBox
Air Fryer Hot Dogs in 5 min
Parents love these more than the kids. Why? Because they're so quick and easy to make. Less dishes to wash too.
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Garlic Butter Noodles
Kids love butter noodles but add a little fragrant garlic and it's a great dish for both kids and parents! But if your kiddo doesn't like garlic, then don't use it.
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Skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheese recipe @bestrecipebox
Skillet Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese
The ever so popular mac and cheese just got better. Ground beef and cheese makes this totally taste like cheeseburger pasta!
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Skillet Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli everyone will love! | @bestrecipebox
Skillet Creamy Garlic Chicken with Broccoli
this is a great way to get your kids to eat veggies. The broccoli is so flavorful from the chicken and creamy pasta sauce.
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Chicken Enchilada Pasta
here's another pasta dish that's perfect for kids who love chicken enchiladas. This times, it's a hearty version by adding your favorite cooked pasta.
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Cheddar Broccoli Bake with Parmesan Cheese | Broccoli Cheese Casserole | @bestrecipebox
Broccoli Cheddar Bake
when broccoli is baked with the creamy cheese, they don't know that it's all veggies! Shhhh, just let them enjoy each cheesy bite and tell them later that they ate alot of broccoli.
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One Pot Taco Chicken and Rice Recipe is an easy Mexican Dinner | @bestrecipebox
One Pot Taco Chicken and Rice
This a great comfort dish for kids who love rice and tacos. Combine them together for a great bowl of taco chicken with rice.
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Mummy Hot Dogs
With Halloween around the corner, it's not too early to start enjoying these cute mummy hot dogs. Kids love helping make these too.
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BBQ Chicken Pull Apart Sliders - Chicken Sliders Recipe | @bestrecipebox
BBQ Chicken Pull Apart Sliders
A dish of these tasty chicken sliders will feed a hungry family. Kids love these especially when there's some extra cheese.
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The Ultimate Homemade Sloppy Joes
These juicy and flavorful sandwiches are great for a big day after school, soccer, dance, music lessons and karate! They're so satisfying, you busy parents will appreciate making a big pot of easy sloppy joes.
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Crispy Cheese Tacos
They’re also called burnt cheese tacos and these crispy shells with melted crispy lacy cheese is fantastic. You must make these soon.
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Easy Dumpling Soup in 10 Minutes
This quick soup is oh so tasty. They'll never believe it only took 10 minutes to make, but you will.
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