25 Go-To Dinners for Busy Moms

Healthy at Home Approved

1. Taco Night – Ground turkey, low-carb tortillas, all the toppings. Done in 15. My kids personally love eating these as "walking tacos." I put chips in a bowl and they get to pick their toppings! My fave. 

2. Sloppy Joe Bowls – Use lean beef or turkey, serve over sweet potato or a low-carb bun.

3. Crockpot Chicken Tacos – Salsa + chicken breasts + seasoning. Shred after 6 hours.

4. Baked Pesto Chicken – Chicken breasts + pesto + mozzarella, bake and serve with salad.

5. Sheet Pan Fajitas – Chicken or steak + peppers + onions + seasoning. Toss & roast.

6. Mini Turkey Meatloaves – Bake in a muffin tin, serve with green beans, corn, or mashed potatoes.

7. Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls – High protein, no crust, totally kid-approved.

8. Breakfast for Dinner – Eggs, Kodiak pancakes, turkey bacon. Always a hit.

9. Spaghetti Squash + Meat Sauce – Light, filling, and sneaky healthy.

10. DIY Wrap Night – Low-carb tortillas, chicken and beef, cheese, and chopped veggies.

11. Buffalo Chicken Bowls – Canned chicken, buffalo sauce, cottage cheese, lettuce.

12. Baked Ziti with Turkey – Easy pasta bake with protein-packed ground turkey.

13. Chicken Quesadillas – Use Just Bare chicken bites and a tortilla press or skillet.

14. Greek Chicken Bowls – Chicken, olives, cucumber, tomato, feta, and tzatziki.

15. Protein Mac + Cheese – Use high-protein pasta or add cottage cheese to boost macros.

16. Taco Salad – Ground beef or turkey, lettuce, cheese, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream.

17. One-Pot Chili – Beans, lean meat, diced tomatoes, and seasoning. Simmer and serve.

18. Stir Fry Night – Pre-cut veggies, chicken, soy sauce, garlic. Serve over lettuce wraps. Or if you have picky eaters, hold the soy sauce, use tortillas for the kids!

19. Pizza Night – Flatbreads or low-carb crusts + sauce + toppings. Let the kids help!

20. Chicken Caesar Wraps – Quick, crunchy, and a family favorite.

21. Air Fryer Salmon + Broccoli – 15 minutes and dinner’s done. (My favorite has been the salmon from Costco!)

22. Tuna Melts or Tuna Lettuce Boats – Quick protein win.

23. Burrito Bowls – Rice or greens base, beans, meat, cheese, salsa, avocado.

24. Crockpot BBQ Chicken – Serve with mac n cheese or a quick side salad.

25. Baked Turkey Tacos – Assemble, bake in the oven, and watch them disappear.