12 Easy Weeknight Dinners for Busy Fall Sports Nights

September is here, and that means fall sports are on the horizon. As a sports parent, you know how challenging it can be to drive your kids from one athletic event to another, while still keeping up with everything at home. Unless you keep up with meal prepping, planning what's for dinner is one of the things that might get tossed to the side, and then you find yourself scrambling at the end of a long day.

If this sounds like your fall sports season, we've got you covered. Dinner doesn't have to be complicated when you have these easy weeknight dinners that are perfect for busy fall sports nights.

Macaroni and cheese is a classic choice for kids of all ages — even teenagers can't get enough of it. But you don't have to resort to eating mac & cheese out of a box just because it's fall sports season. This skillet macaroni and cheese recipe is delicious, simple, and can be ready in less than 20 minutes.

Get the recipe: Skillet Macaroni and Cheese

Casseroles are the perfect choice for busy weeknights — not only because casseroles are simple to make, but they also usually lead to leftovers for another night. This easy Mexican Casserole comes together with just a handful of ingredients that you may already have in the pantry.

Get the recipe: Mexican Casserole

Instead of simply baking chicken for dinner, why not mix things up and create a tasty sesame chicken dish? This recipe is easy enough to cook on weeknights when you don't have a lot of time, but it tastes delicious on a bed of rice or with a side of vegetables. If you want to make it even simpler, you can cook the chicken and sauce in the slow cooker or pressure cooker instead.

Get the recipe: Sesame Chicken With Broccoli

Pasta is a great weeknight meal because there are so many ways to cook it. With this Broccoli and Pasta Casserole, you can have a tasty and simple meal on the table in less than an hour. The milk and cheese add some protein to this dish, but you can also add in some cooked chicken or another protein if you choose.

Get the recipe: Broccoli and Pasta Casserole

Grilled cheese is another classic meal that kids and teens of all ages love. If you're looking for a way to mix up your typical grilled cheese recipe, this Sweet and Spicy Grilled Cheese is the way to do it. The sharp cheddar and pepper jack cheese pair perfectly with the caramelized onions and juicy tomatoes.

Get the recipe: Sweet and Spicy Grilled Cheese

When you think of Chicken Cordon Bleu, you might think of eating out at your favorite restaurant. However, a dish like Chicken Cordon Bleu doesn't have to be complicated or fancy. You can use this Quick and Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe to make your own simple version at home with ingredients you can pick up at any store.

Get the recipe: Chicken Cordon Bleu

Lasagna is the kind of dish the whole family loves. Made with hearty meat, cheese, noodles, and vegetables, it's savory and delicious. While some lasagna recipes are more in-depth, this sausage lasagna recipe couldn't be simpler and doesn't require you to cook the lasagna noodles.

Get the recipe: Sausage Lasagna

This Chicken and Veggie Enchilada recipe includes a main entree and side dish your family will love. Made with chicken, mushrooms, spices, and fresh cilantro, it will keep your kids full and ready to tackle any game.

Get the recipe: Chicken and Veggie Enchiladas

It's not hard to see why so many people, including kids, love chicken parmesan. Cooking it on the stove, however, isn't always easy on busy weeknights. This recipe calls for you to bake the chicken instead, and you can easily add it to a bed of noodles or vegetables for a satisfying meal.

Get the recipe: Baked Chicken Parmesan

Nothing says fall sports like sloppy joes for dinner. This meal has been the go-to for sports events, barbecues, and lazy weeknights for decades. Every mom may have a slightly different sloppy joe recipe, but ours includes a tablespoon of brown sugar to slightly sweeten up this tasty and simple meal.

Get the recipe: Sweet Sloppy Joes

Stuffed shells are an easy and kid-approved meal. They're also a simple way to sneak in some vegetables without your kids noticing. This stuffed shells recipe includes cheese, rotisserie chicken, and baby spinach. Even if your kids don't like spinach, they won't even notice it mixed in with the tasty cheese filling.

Get the recipe: Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Shells

If you're looking for a quick but healthy dinner, baked fish is an excellent choice. You can choose which white fish to use and have a delicious, healthy meal on the table in less than 45 minutes. The buttered crackers or crumbs give the fish a crispy coating and wonderful flavor.

Get the recipe: Baked Fish