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    23 Easy All-Purpose Family Dinners That Won't Stress You Out

    From one parent to another.

    Figuring out dinner every night can be tough.

    And that's especially true for parents: We're always on the hunt for fast, filling, budget-friendly recipes that actually taste good. Even better when those meals are customizable — so you can quickly swap a few things to win over any (shall we say) more ~selective~ palates at your table. Here are several favorites!

    1. Easiest Chicken & Avocado Burritos

    2. Instant Pot Chili Mac 'n' Cheese

    3. 10-Minute Baked Tostadas

    4. Oven-Baked Pizza Chicken

    5. Lighter Broccoli Chicken Casserole

    6. Loaded Quesadillas

    7. Sheet Pan Sliders

    8. Crock Pot Tortellini Soup

    9. Sheet Pan Taco Flatbread

    10. Crock Pot Meatloaf With Carrots & Potatoes

    11. Vegetarian Enchilada Bake

    12. Mini Turkey Sliders

    13. Shortcut Chicken Parmesan

    14. Garlic Butter Steak and Lemon Green Beans

    16. Southwestern Veggie-Packed Tater Tot Casserole

    17. Chicken Sausage, Roasted Potatoes & Corn

    18. Slow Cooker Turkey Chili With Cornbread Dumplings

    19. Foil Packet Steak & Potato Bites

    20. Slow Cooker Veggie Burrito Bowls

    21. Chicken & Vegetable Ramen

    22. Slow Cooker Beef Casserole

    23. Build-Your-Own French Bread Pizzas