15 Quick and Easy Dinners for Busy Dads

Kids will cheer when you bring these sizzling beef fajitas to the table. Strips of tender, inexpensive skirt steak are flash-fried on the stove top with bell peppers, onions, and Mexican spices, and served with tortillas and your choice of toppings.

Pasta noodles are tossed with flaked canned tuna and bacon in a creamy sauce, in this winning family dinner inspired by a classic Italian recipe. With plenty of protein, and tons of flavor and crunch, it's a tasty meal you can feel great about serving your kids.

When you're in a hurry to feed your family, count on this stir-fry recipe for a delicious, Chinese take-out style dinner in only 20 minutes. Moist chicken strips are cooked in a tasty, thickened orange juice and soy sauce mixture, and topped with crunchy cashew nuts. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Family favorite pork chops and peppers is a filling, nutritious meal that cooks quickly in one skillet, for easy clean-up. Worcestershire sauce and pantry spices add great savory flavor to meaty pork and vegetables.

Kids love saucy sloppy Joes. With a mixture of ground beef, onions, diced bell pepper, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar, these hot sandwiches make a quick, fun and filling dinner that you can cook and serve in under an hour.

Frozen store-bought meatballs and purchased pesto sauce make it easy to put together this family favorite, cheesy spaghetti dinner. Kids will enjoy the green-colored pasta in this satisfying weeknight dinner that you can put together in just 30 minutes.

Dial up the nutrition on dinner, when you serve these easy, 30-minute baked fish fillets with a crunchy parmesan cheese and breadcrumb coating that kids love to eat. Serve with hot cooked rice for a healthy dinner, or French fries for a treat.

Satisfy vegetarian kids' pizza cravings with this tasty pesto pizza recipe that begins with a store-bought crust. Simply layer on prepared pesto sauce and Mediterranean toppings, and bake in a hot oven until your pizza is hot and crispy.

Say olé to these 30-minute enchiladas that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy. With corn tortillas, two kinds of cheese, and store-bought Mexican sauce, they couldn't be easier to assemble and bake. Go ahead and add some cooked beef or chicken, if you have leftovers in the fridge.

Crockpots are a busy dad's best friend for getting hot dinners on the table, without rushing around after work. Assemble the ingredients for this hearty beef and vegetable chili quickly in the morning, and come home to a rib-sticking family meal.

Make taco night a healthy night for your family when you serve up turkey tacos! Lean ground turkey is flavored with Mexican seasonings, and piled into taco shells or tortillas, along with lettuce, salsa, store-bought guacamole, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Creamy chicken stroganoff makes a wonderfully warming dinner on cold or rainy evenings. Juicy chicken thighs, onions, mushrooms, and a rich and easy sauce add up to a satisfying, homey meal. It's budget-friendly, too!

Tasty tofu cubes and plenty of crunchy vegetables are stir-fried in a creamy peanut butter sauce with Asian flavorings, for a healthy and filling dish that may become your vegan family's new favorite dinner. It's ready to serve in just 20 minutes!

Homemade macaroni and cheese is a kid favorite meal you can make on your stovetop in just 30 minutes. Just a handful of ingredients, plus salt and pepper to taste, is all that is needed to cook up this classic recipe. Toss in some steamed broccoli florets, if you like, for an extra boost of nutrition.

Dig into a cheesy, savory pasta casserole for dinner on busy weeknights. This hearty family pasta bake with leftover cooked ham, penne pasta, peas, and a creamy cheddar cheese sauce can be made ahead for your freezer, to reheat easily on rushed weeknights.