Quick Meals for Kids

Updated January 20, 2010
Oxmoor House

Short on time? Whip up one of these kid-approved dinner recipes in less than 15 minutes.

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Kid-Approved Meals

Credit: Beau Gustafson

Kid-Approved Meals Tout

Our panel of kid judges convened to taste super-quick supper recipes, and they had quite a few favorites! Hannah, 6, chose Quick Chicken and Dumplings, BBQ Chicken Pizza was tops for Trent, 9, and pasta-lover Christina, 10, picked Alfredo Sauce (with fettuccine).

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Alfredo Sauce (with fettuccine)

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Alfredo Sauce (with fettuccine) Recipe

If you have extra time, dress up this simple and creamy pasta dish by stirring in cooked shrimp or chicken and veggies such as peas, broccoli, or red bell pepper strips.

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Speedy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas

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Speedy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas Tout

Quick and filling enchiladas received the highest marks from Christina. "These are delicious. I like everything about them--the peppers, the sauce, and the meat." Get creative and substitute lean ground beef, pulled pork, or black beans for the chicken.

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Quick Chicken and Dumplings

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Quick Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

This creamy one-dish meal cuts the prep time in half by using flour tortillas instead of homemade dumplings. The recipe received the highest marks from all three judges, with Trent commenting that "everything was cooked just right."

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BBQ Chicken Pizza

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BBQ Chicken Pizza Tout

Pizza slathered with barbecue sauce was a pleasant surprise for Trent. "I'm not usually a big fan of barbecue, but this is my favorite!" he said. Christina agreed that she liked the barbecue's sauce, but prefers traditional tomato sauce. Feel free to use your child's favorite sauce when making this pizza.

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Skillet-Grilled Ham with Glazed Pineapple

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Skillet-Grilled Ham with Glazed Pineapple Recipe

Hannah was all smiles when she sampled this simple grilled ham with pineapple topping. "I like the sweet pineapple! It's good!"

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