
If you have kids, you after school until dinner is the craziest time of day! That’s when homework, errands, lessons, and practices all seem to happen. Thank the heavens for whoever invented the slow cooker! It is a lifesaver for busy parents that want to put a hot meal on the table at the end of the day. The Cajun sauce is creamy with just a little kick. Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta – If you love the combination of shrimp and pasta, this dish is for you.And yes, it really is ready to serve in 15 minutes! 15 Minute Beef and Noodles Skillet – This 15 minute, one skillet dinner, is hearty, cheesy, and delicious.A creamy chicken sauce is served over rice, and then topped with colorful fruits, veggies, and coconut flakes. Hawaiian Haystacks – This was a family favorite when we were kids.Seriously! Add ground beef, cheese, and taco toppings to an individual size bag of crushed up Doritos. Walking Tacos – It doesn’t get any easier than walking tacos.Add a garden salad for a delicious vegetarian meal. Lemon Spaghetti – Kids love this flavorful dish, and pasta recipes are super easy to put together.The broiled sandwich with deli roast beef and melted cheese is dipped in a hot au jus. French Dip Sandwiches – This meal comes together so fast.French Bread Pizza – Dinner can be done in a snap! Buy a loaf of French bread and top it with all of your favorite pizza herbs and toppings, like garlic, mushrooms and fresh basil.This oven method makes cooking and clean up so much easier! Sheet Pan Fajitas (recipe below)- You’ll never make fajitas the same way again.Run to the grocery store instead, grab a few ingredients, and prepare a healthy, home-cooked meal that everyone will love. Another tip, save some of these recipes on your phone for those times when you are pondering hitting a drive-thru…again. Keep ingredients for these meals on hand for nights when you don’t want to be in the kitchen all night.

And we mean quick! All of these recipes can be prepared in 30 minutes or under.
