10 Weeknight Dinners Even Your Picky Eaters Will Love

What's for dinner? It's the ultimate question, and if you have kids (or teens!) in the house, it's probably followed by groans or shouts of excitement. Of course, that completely depends on what you make for dinner and what your kids like to eat. And as parents, we know our kids tend to change what they like to eat regularly.

There are many factors that influence a child's food preferences, and it's not always easy to find dinner recipes that everyone will enjoy, but this list of easy weeknight dinners will give you some ideas to save for later. If you're in a pinch and can't think of what to make for your family, try one of these simple weeknight meals that even your picky eaters will love.

Mac and cheese is a favorite dish among kids and adults. Who needs store-bought mac and cheese when you can easily make this skillet version at home? With just a few simple ingredients, you'll have a creamy pasta everyone will enjoy.

Get the recipe: Skillet Macaroni and Cheese

The Mexican Pizza from Taco Bell was a favorite menu item, but when you don't feel like eating out, you can easily make this copycat recipe at home. While you could make a more elaborate version with homemade tortillas, this recipe is simple to make and can be customized to fit your family's preferences.

Get the recipe: Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Spaghetti and meatballs is the kind of dish even picky eaters look forward to. This recipe includes a fun twist with the cheese-stuffed meatballs. The good news is, it's still simple to make since the only additional step is adding a cheese cube to the middle of each meatball before cooking.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Stuffed Meatballs and Spaghetti

Stuffed shells are another favorite pasta recipe that even picky eaters can't say no to. With each shell stuffed with a creamy blend of parmesan, ground sirloin, and seasonings, this might just become your family's new favorite meal.

Get the recipe: Jumbo Stuffed Shells

If your kids love to dip everything in ranch, try this parmesan ranch chicken recipe. It comes together in less than 45 minutes, and with a mix of ranch dressing, bread crumbs, parmesan, salt, and pepper, the chicken ends up being full of flavor.

Get the recipe: Parmesan Ranch Chicken

Enchiladas make a fantastic weeknight or weekend meal for the family. One of the best parts is that this recipe makes two pans of enchiladas, and you can easily freeze one for future use. These enchiladas filled with beef, cheese, and corn are bound to be a meal everyone finishes.

Get the recipe: Beefy Green Chili Enchilada Casserole

This kid-friendly recipe is great for families as a tasty and easy meal you can make any day of the week. The chicken sausage adds some extra flavor, and buying it precooked makes this a meal you can throw together in less than 30 minutes.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Sausage Ziti

Chicken parmesan is a classic dish, but you may not have time for frying chicken during the week. This easy recipe is a baked version that's just as tasty. The flour mixture and cream of wheat cereal ensure the chicken is still crispy.

Get the recipe: Baked Chicken Parmesan

Fettuccine Alfredo is a creamy pasta dish made with lots of cheese, butter, and heavy cream. This pasta recipe is even better when it's topped with baked or grilled chicken breast. You don't even have to buy Alfredo sauce since it's simple to make at home with just a few ingredients.

Get the recipe: Chicken Alfredo

Meatballs taste great on top of spaghetti, but they can also be the star of the show in a recipe like this. This simple and tasty skillet meal includes garlic meatballs, potatoes, green beans, and tomatoes. It leaves you with minimal clean-up since you can make most of it in one dish.

Get the recipe: Skillet Garlic Meatball Dinner