Family Friendly Menu Planner

These five nutrient rich, kid-approved weekday dinners include side dish recommendations to help eliminate mealtime madness.

Each of the 5-day family-friendly dinner suggestions include kid-tested recipes of less than 650 calories per serving, limited fat and saturated fat, and at least 20 grams of protein per serving. Add your family’s favorite side dishes and seasonal vegetables, and the menu is set for kid-approved weeknight dinners!

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Friday

Entree: Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

337 calories, 4g sat fat (20%DV), 25% calories from fat, 28.5g protein

Pairing Suggestion: Shredded lettuce, fat-free refried beans, and sour cream to complete this delicious meal.

Thursday

Entree: Cheddar Corn Cakes with Pulled Pork

633 cal, 7g sat fat (35%DV), 25% cal from fat, 46.5g protein

Pairing Suggestion: Shredded or thinly sliced cabbage and carrots, topped with your favorite slaw sauce.

Wednesday

Entree: “Not Fried” Chicken Nuggets

215 calories, 1g sat fat (5%DV), 19% calories from fat, 29g protein

Pairing Suggestion: Honey for dipping, a side of quinoa, and steamed broccoli topped with a little cheese.

Tuesday

Entree: Ham & Mushroom Pizza Bake

222 calories, 3.5g sat fat (18%DV), 36% calories from fat, 16g protein

Pairing Suggestion: A simple Caesar salad made with romaine, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan cheese, optional croutons, and topped with Caesar dressing.

Monday

Entree: Stovetop Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

372 calories, 6.5g sat fat (33%DV), 27% calories from fat, 21.5g protein

Pairing Suggestion: A crisp green, lightly-steamed veggie such as snap peas or green beans. Sprinkle with a dash of salt and pepper.