20 Minute Weeknight Dinner Ideas | Easy Family Dinner Recipes by MOMables

By admin | February 10, 2025 |

These quick and easy dinner ideas are perfect for busy weeknights. See how I make 3 of my favorites for my family with these mid-week meals. In this video you’ll learn some of my top time-saving cooking tips to help you every night of the week.
🖨 TOSTADAS RECIPE: https://www.laurafuentes.com/bbq-chicken-tostadas/
🍲 CHILI MAC RECIPE: https://www.laurafuentes.com/instant-pot-chili-mac/
🍤 MANGO SHRIMP RECIPE: https://www.laurafuentes.com/sweet-spicy-mango-shrimp-stir-fry/
🚨FREE MEAL PLAN THIS WEEK: http://bit.ly/ExclusiveMP

Watch more recipe videos:
BBQ CHICKEN TOSTADAS: https://youtu.be/PmPMbK0gTxc?si=ZOITH5g5MUZz58fP
INSTANT POT CHILI MAC: https://youtu.be/bJbSiviiNqU?si=axJGIiVclB6M9zLp
MANGO SHRIMP STIR FRY: https://youtu.be/Q468WZNlW-4?si=mbItW_AT0RXI6cGC
DINNER IDEAS FOR TONIGHT: https://youtu.be/zzLDElLCODI?si=N_yMv7RL5cKnZ8RF

📝 BBQ Chicken Tostadas
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 ½ cups barbecue sauce, divided
2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, divided
8 Baked Tostadas
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Sour cream, for serving

📝 Chili Mac:
1 lb ground turkey or beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
2.5 cups chicken broth
4 ounce can green chilis
15 ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
8 ounces elbow macaroni
15 ounce can diced tomatoes
15 ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

📝 Mango shrimp:
2 tablespoons oil
½ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-2 teaspoons sriracha, chili paste
1 pound large raw deveined shrimp , with tails removed
1 large fresh mango, peeled and cubed
Steamed white rice, for serving
Unsweetened shredded coconut for garnish
Chopped green onions for garnish
lime for garnish

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Weeknight dinner ideas
0:15 Crispy tostadas
0:25 Easy swaps for this dinner idea
0:35 Rotisserie Chicken tostadas
0:45 How to make 10 minute tostadas
0:55 Easy weeknight dinner with chicken
1:05 Toppings for this easy weeknight meal
1:15 Quick weeknight family dinners
1:25 Instant pot chili mac
1:35 How to prep this easy weeknight dinner
1:55 How to make easy family dinners
2:05 Quick weeknight meals in the instant pot
2:15 Easy cheesy meals for school nights
2:25 Kid favorite weeknight dinner idea
2:35 Family weeknight dinners fast
2:45 Quick shrimp stir fry
2:55 Easy one-skillet stir fry
3:20 Simple dinner ideas for families
3:30 Three minute shrimp recipe
3:45 How to save time making dinner

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