5 Easy Family Friendly Meals for your first week of Back-to-School

1️⃣ Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips

• 3 bell peppers (any color), sliced

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Tortillas + toppings (shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, avocado)

Recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Spread chicken, peppers, and onion on a sheet pan.

3. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with spices, toss well.

4. Bake 20–25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

5. Serve with tortillas and toppings.

2️⃣ One-Pot Creamy Pesto Pasta

Ingredients:

• 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)

• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth

• 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)

• 1 cup cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)

• 1/2 cup prepared pesto

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt & pepper to taste

Recipe:

1. In a large pot, bring pasta, broth, and milk to a boil.

2. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered until pasta is al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed (about 10–12 min).

3. Stir in cooked chicken, pesto, and Parmesan.

4. Serve warm.

3️⃣ Baked Turkey & Veggie Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 1 cup breadcrumbs

• 1/2 cup grated zucchini (squeeze out water)

• 1/2 cup grated carrot

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 jar marinara sauce

• Pasta or rolls for serving

Recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Mix turkey, breadcrumbs, veggies, egg, and seasonings.

3. Roll into golf ball-sized meatballs; place on baking sheet.

4. Bake 18–20 min until cooked through.

5. Toss with marinara sauce and serve over pasta or in rolls.

4️⃣ BBQ Chicken & Veggie Quesadillas

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works)

• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)

• 1 cup diced bell peppers or corn

• Flour tortillas

• Olive oil for cooking

Recipe:

1. Mix chicken with BBQ sauce.

2. Heat a large skillet with a little olive oil.

3. Place tortilla in pan, sprinkle cheese, add chicken mixture, peppers/corn, more cheese, and top with another tortilla.

4. Cook 2–3 min each side until golden brown.

5. Slice and serve.

5️⃣ Mini Muffin-Tin Egg Bakes (Perfect for breakfast-for-dinner)

Ingredients:

• 6 large eggs

• 1/4 cup milk

• 1/2 cup diced ham or cooked sausage

• 1/2 cup shredded cheese

• 1/2 cup chopped spinach or bell peppers

• Salt & pepper to taste

Recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

3. Grease a muffin tin, divide ham/sausage, cheese, and veggies evenly into cups.

4. Pour egg mixture on top.

5. Bake 18–20 min until set.