12 Easy Dinners for Picky Eaters That Do Not Turn Dinner Into a Battle

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If the kids (or adults) in your life are picky, start with these family favorites.

Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting family dinner that feels homemade without taking all evening.

If you are feeding picky eaters, you already know the struggle. Some nights it feels like you need a backup plan for your backup plan, and nobody agrees on what sounds good.

But if you keep this list of easy, reliable dinners handy, even your pickiest eaters will be happy. These are the recipes to make when you want a weeknight dinner that does not turn into a negotiation and whine fest.

1. Pizza Casserole

Pizza casserole is a cheesy, kid-approved dinner that brings pizza night vibes in an easy baked meal.

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Pizza Casserole is a fun twist that still feels familiar if pizza night is always a win at your house. Also, try our Pizza Quesadillas.

2. Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos

These crispy bean and cheese burritos are a quick, kid-friendly dinner that is perfect for busy nights and easy lunches the next day.

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Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos are crispy on the outside, warm and melty on the inside, and very kid-friendly. Also, try our Cheese Enchiladas.

3. Mini Meatloaf

Mini Meatloaf is a fast comfort-food dinner that bakes quicker than traditional meatloaf and makes serving kids simple.

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Mini Meatloaf bakes faster than traditional meatloaf, and everyone gets their own portion.

4. Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie

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Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie gives you all the cozy comfort of pot pie with a shortcut topping that makes it weeknight-friendly.

5. Lasagna Soup

Lasagna soup delivers all the cozy lasagna flavor in an easier one-pot dinner that even your pickiest eaters will love.

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Lasagna Soup gives you all the cozy flavor of lasagna without any layering or fuss.

6. Hawaiian Bowls

Hawaiian Bowls are a fresh, fun dinner bowl that makes weeknights feel easy while still being something the whole family will actually eat.

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Hawaiian Bowls are one of those dinners that feels fun and fresh, but still totally doable on a weeknight.

7. Walking Tacos

Walking Tacos are a quick build-your-own dinner that keeps everyone happy and makes cleanup easy.

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Walking Tacos are an easy, kid-approved dinner that is perfect for busy nights, game days, or anytime you want zero fuss.

8. One Pan Skinny Chicken Alfredo

One Pot Skinny Chicken Alfredo is an easy one-pot pasta dinner that feels creamy and cozy without being too heavy.

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One Pan Skinny Chicken Alfredo is a lighter, weeknight-friendly pasta dinner that still tastes like comfort food. Also, try our Spaghetti Pie.

9. Chicken Gyros

Chicken Gyros are a family-friendly dinner that makes picky-eater nights easier with simple toppings everyone can choose.

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Chicken Gyros are a fun build-your-own dinner that lets everyone customize their plate, which is a big win for picky eaters. We also have traditional Gyros and Beef Gyros.