Back-to-School Dinner Ideas

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Who doesn’t love chicken parm? No one, that’s who. We take a good thing and make it even more irresistible by adding extra cheese and wrapping it inside golden, buttery crescent dough. Serve with a side of extra pasta sauce—or even ranch!—for dipping, and you’ll be golden, too.

Who doesn’t love chicken parm? No one, that’s who. We take a good thing and make it even more irresistible by adding extra cheese and wrapping it inside golden, buttery crescent dough. Serve with a side of extra pasta sauce—or even ranch!—for dipping, and you’ll be golden, too.

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If you’re wondering what makes this speedy dinner a back-to-school sanity-saver, it’s all in the name! We know this 20-minute meal is a winner, but don’t take our word for it: One five-star reviewer says, “I love this recipe. It's so versatile. I've used ground turkey, have subbed salsa verde for the enchilada sauce and have added corn. I've made this several times and my family always likes it.”

If you’re wondering what makes this speedy dinner a back-to-school sanity-saver, it’s all in the name! We know this 20-minute meal is a winner, but don’t take our word for it: One five-star reviewer says, “I love this recipe. It's so versatile. I've used ground turkey, have subbed salsa verde for the enchilada sauce and have added corn. I've made this several times and my family always likes it.”

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If chicken breasts are your go-to protein for easy weeknight dinners, this five-ingredient casserole is the back-to-school dinner for you! It’s ridiculously simple, ready to eat in just over half an hour, and we’ve yet to encounter a kid who doesn’t love the combo of cool ranch and melty cheddar.

If chicken breasts are your go-to protein for easy weeknight dinners, this five-ingredient casserole is the back-to-school dinner for you! It’s ridiculously simple, ready to eat in just over half an hour, and we’ve yet to encounter a kid who doesn’t love the combo of cool ranch and melty cheddar.

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Filled with pepperoni and cheese, and the perfect size for little hands, these pizza pockets might just be the ultimate kid-friendly dinner. And because you can make them ahead of time and stash ‘em in the freezer for dinners on demand, they’re pretty darn perfect for parents, too.

Filled with pepperoni and cheese, and the perfect size for little hands, these pizza pockets might just be the ultimate kid-friendly dinner. And because you can make them ahead of time and stash ‘em in the freezer for dinners on demand, they’re pretty darn perfect for parents, too.

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There is just so much to love about this dinner, but we’ll focus on how completely, ridiculously, unbelievably easy it is to make. You put all the ingredients except one in a 13x9 dish, cover it with foil (you don’t even have to stir), and walk away while dinner cooks itself. When the timer goes off, all you have to add is the cheese. So far, more than 60 reviewers rate it 4.5 stars—so what are you waiting for?

There is just so much to love about this dinner, but we’ll focus on how completely, ridiculously, unbelievably easy it is to make. You put all the ingredients except one in a 13x9 dish, cover it with foil (you don’t even have to stir), and walk away while dinner cooks itself. When the timer goes off, all you have to add is the cheese. So far, more than 60 reviewers rate it 4.5 stars—so what are you waiting for?

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This muffin-tin dinner features all the ingredients (get it?!) for success: Sloppy Joes? Check. Sweet Hawaiian biscuits? Check. Melty cheddar cheese? Check! Feel free to substitute ground turkey for beef based on your family’s preferences—either way, this recipe will help you cruise right through the back-to-school season.

This muffin-tin dinner features all the ingredients (get it?!) for success: Sloppy Joes? Check. Sweet Hawaiian biscuits? Check. Melty cheddar cheese? Check! Feel free to substitute ground turkey for beef based on your family’s preferences—either way, this recipe will help you cruise right through the back-to-school season.

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Instant Pot™? More like “Magic Pasta Pot”! Four ingredients go in, and a complete Italian meal comes out! Top with Parmesan and fresh basil for an extra pop of flavor. This one’s sure to become a go-to when you’re getting back to school routines, and with all the time you’ll save searching for recipes on Pinterest, you’ll be able to perfect your fork-twirling technique.

Instant Pot™? More like “Magic Pasta Pot”! Four ingredients go in, and a complete Italian meal comes out! Top with Parmesan and fresh basil for an extra pop of flavor. This one’s sure to become a go-to when you’re getting back to school routines, and with all the time you’ll save searching for recipes on Pinterest, you’ll be able to perfect your fork-twirling technique.

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Talk about stacking the deck: Between the flaky crescents, creamy Velveeta™ and the greatest taco seasoning of all time, this recipe has so much going for it it’s not even fair. We knew these chicken taco roll-ups were winners the second we tasted them in the Pillsbury test kitchens, and it’s our solemn duty to share them with you now.

Talk about stacking the deck: Between the flaky crescents, creamy Velveeta™ and the greatest taco seasoning of all time, this recipe has so much going for it it’s not even fair. We knew these chicken taco roll-ups were winners the second we tasted them in the Pillsbury test kitchens, and it’s our solemn duty to share them with you now.

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Another common theme to our favorite back-to-school dinners? One-pot meals. But instead of us telling you about it, we’ll let this real review from a Pillsbury fan do the talking: “My children and grandchildren love the taco spaghetti recipe! I keep ingredients on hand for last-minute meals because I know it will all be eaten.”

Another common theme to our favorite back-to-school dinners? One-pot meals. But instead of us telling you about it, we’ll let this real review from a Pillsbury fan do the talking: “My children and grandchildren love the taco spaghetti recipe! I keep ingredients on hand for last-minute meals because I know it will all be eaten.”

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When it comes to kid-pleasing dinners, “honey teriyaki” = slam dunk. Plus, with this recipe you’ll never have to overpay for a store-bought frozen meal kit again! Make this five-star dish all the way through now, or prep and freeze it ahead of time for a family-friendly dinner that will be there for you literally any time you need it.

When it comes to kid-pleasing dinners, “honey teriyaki” = slam dunk. Plus, with this recipe you’ll never have to overpay for a store-bought frozen meal kit again! Make this five-star dish all the way through now, or prep and freeze it ahead of time for a family-friendly dinner that will be there for you literally any time you need it.

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Great news: If you’ve got a pound of ground beef kicking around your freezer, you’re already 20 percent on your way to making these enchilada cups for dinner this week. Greatest news: If you’ve got a picky eater in the family, you can customize the spice level and toppings of individual cups so everyone gets exactly what they want.

Great news: If you’ve got a pound of ground beef kicking around your freezer, you’re already 20 percent on your way to making these enchilada cups for dinner this week. Greatest news: If you’ve got a picky eater in the family, you can customize the spice level and toppings of individual cups so everyone gets exactly what they want.