Trying to feed a full household? Tired of the same old thing? This list has six of our favorite meals that will appeal to everyone. From Tex-Mex classics like chicken tacos and beef burritos to pesto-packed tortellini and ricotta unstuffed shells, this collection has got you covered.
1) Salsa Chicken
Busy weeknights call for quick and easy dinners that don’t skimp on flavor. Our salsa chicken is ultra delicious and is fast to prepare. Store bought salsa is a great weeknight meal hack for adding lots of flavor without a ton of work. Filled with vegetables, chicken, and cheese, this tasty meal is one the whole family will love.
2) Easy Unstuffed Shells
We love the flavor of baked, stuffed shells, but sometimes prepping the ricotta-spinach mixture and meticulously filling each pasta shell gets tedious. This recipe is for those nights you want tender pasta, creamy ricotta filling, and tangy marinara without all that effort. For an extra flavorful filling, we add lemon zest and red pepper flakes to our ricotta-spinach mixture and top everything off with a generous helping of fresh herbs.
3) Classic Chicken Noodle Casserole
This tried-and-true casserole is a classic dish that we can’t resist. Savory chicken, tender egg noodles, and hearty vegetables come together in a rich, creamy sauce topped with crispy, buttery cracker crumbs.
4) Crunchy Beef and Bean Burritos
This is a home-cooked version of the crispy, crunchy delicious burrito you can get at your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant. This is the comfort food burrito of our dreams: layers of refried beans and seasoned ground beef are drizzled with nacho cheese, then stuffed into crispy hard shell tacos and smothered in sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes and Mexican cheese.
5) Slow Roasted Green Tortellini
Shelf stable tortellini are the ideal pantry item because they are ready in a snap, taste great, and have a bit more intrigue than standard pasta. We use this pantry powerhouse to our advantage in this verdant meal. Herby pesto, roasted zucchini, and cheese tortellini come together for a delicious weeknight meal everyone will love.
6) Cilantro Lime Tacos
Treat yourself to a food truck inspired meal at home with our cilantro lime chicken tacos. We focused on building flavor in our chicken by slow cooking the meat in salsa verde along with aromatic onion and cumin. Lastly, we topped our tacos with crispy radish and creamy avocado for a fresh finish. Freeze leftovers or serve over rice for another delicious take on this simple meal prep staple.
