Healthy Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipes | Ambitious Kitchen https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/kid-friendly-dinner/ Inspiring you in and out of the kitchen Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:23:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-AK-for-small-sizes-1-2-64x64.png Healthy Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipes | Ambitious Kitchen https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/kid-friendly-dinner/ 32 32 30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/30-minute-grilled-veggie-orzo/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/30-minute-grilled-veggie-orzo/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:00:02 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=60022

30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo

Delicious 30 minute grilled vegetable orzo with rich brown butter and creamy goat cheese. This easy and flavorful veggie orzo recipe is the perfect way to use up fresh summer produce! Enjoy as-is or with your favorite proteins for a wonderful weeknight dinner or lunch. A savory summer dish you’re going to LOVE: this 30

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One Pan Cilantro Chicken Meatballs in Mango Coconut Sauce https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/cilantro-chicken-meatballs-mango-coconut-sauce/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/cilantro-chicken-meatballs-mango-coconut-sauce/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:00:15 +0000 http://test.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=32442

One Pan Cilantro Chicken Meatballs in Mango Coconut Sauce

One pan cilantro chicken meatballs simmered in a creamy sweet mango coconut sauce! This one pan meal cooks in just 30 minutes, is packed with protein and veggies and will knock your socks off with flavor. Serve with rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice or over noodles! YUM. I’m bringing back a one pan meal everyone is

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Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/herby-chicken-meatball-pitas/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/herby-chicken-meatball-pitas/#comments Sun, 09 Jun 2024 09:00:36 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=89111

Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki

Absolutely delicious herby chicken meatball pitas piled high with flavorful, protein-packed chicken meatballs, fresh veggies, and a creamy homemade jalapeño tzatziki sauce. This easy, nourishing dinner comes together in 30 minutes and is the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and fresh. Um, HELLO. Have you seen a more vibrant meal? I mean, it’s always my

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Mama’s Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/puerto-rican-chicken-and-rice-arroz-con-pollo/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/puerto-rican-chicken-and-rice-arroz-con-pollo/#comments Sat, 18 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000 http://test.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=22911

Mama’s Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

My mama’s famous Puerto Rican chicken and rice, also known as arroz con pollo, is made in one pan with homemade adobo-seasoned chicken sofrito and savory rice. This comforting dish is easy to make and the perfect nourishing weeknight meal. You’ll make this recipe again and again! All my life I’ve loved my Mom’s rice

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One Pan Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/one-pan-tomato-gnocchi/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/one-pan-tomato-gnocchi/#comments Thu, 02 May 2024 09:00:39 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=88584

One Pan Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage

Creamy one pan tomato gnocchi with protein-packed chicken sausage and a boost of veggies from fresh spinach. This comforting, easy tomato chicken sausage gnocchi takes just 30 minutes to cook for the perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will love! I’ve got a cozy, flavorful dinner for you that feels like a giant hug and

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Damn Good Salmon Taco Bowls For Two https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/salmon-taco-bowls/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/salmon-taco-bowls/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:00:01 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=40510

Damn Good Salmon Taco Bowls For Two

Delicious salmon taco bowls with homemade taco seasoned salmon and served with flavorful sofrito rice. Add avocado, salsa, green onion, cilantro and any other toppings your heart desires for a wonderful meal prep dinner for two! Ready for another DAMN GOOD recipe to start your week off right? I know I am! And this time,

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30 Minute Healthier Turkey Sloppy Joes with Homemade Sauce https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-turkey-sloppy-joes-homemade-sauce/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-turkey-sloppy-joes-homemade-sauce/#comments Sat, 20 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000 http://test.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=18939

30 Minute Healthier Turkey Sloppy Joes with Homemade Sauce

Delicious turkey sloppy joes with an easy homemade sauce and made with simple, wholesome ingredients. This healthy turkey sloppy joe recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd, and can even be made in your slow cooker! The perfect weeknight dinner that kiddos and adults love. I went through a phase in high

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Chipotle Black Bean Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/chipotle-black-bean-vegetarian-enchilada-casserole/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/chipotle-black-bean-vegetarian-enchilada-casserole/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2024 16:00:07 +0000 http://test.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=19108

Chipotle Black Bean Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole

Delicious chipotle black bean roasted veggie enchilada casserole with layers of veggies snuggled between black beans, corn tortillas, a homemade chipotle enchilada sauce and cheese. This easy vegetarian enchilada casserole is protein-packed and makes the perfect weeknight dinner for a family or incredible leftovers for meal prep! Today I’m bringing back one of my favorite

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One Pan Baked Pesto Orzo with Chicken Meatballs https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/chicken-meatball-pesto-orzo/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/chicken-meatball-pesto-orzo/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:32 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=88117

One Pan Baked Pesto Orzo with Chicken Meatballs

Delicious melt-in-your-mouth pesto chicken meatballs made with shredded zucchini for a boost of nutrition. Paired alongside an incredible creamy pesto orzo with vitamin D packed mushrooms and brightness from lemon! Get your veggies and nutrition in, all while having a comforting well-rounded meal. All I can say is WOW do I have the coziest, most

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The Best Healthy Turkey Lasagna You’ll Ever Eat https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/the-best-healthy-turkey-lasagna-youll-ever-eat/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/the-best-healthy-turkey-lasagna-youll-ever-eat/#comments Sat, 16 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000 http://test.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=19761

The Best Healthy Turkey Lasagna You’ll Ever Eat

The BEST turkey lasagna ever. This healthy turkey lasagna recipe is made with a homemade tomato basil sauce packed with fresh herbs & Italian spices, lean ground turkey, mozzarella, creamy ricotta and a touch of parmesan. Perfect for serving crowds, family-style dinners, or freezing for later! HI. It’s me. Your neighborhood healthy comfort makeover lady

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Bright & Herby Lemongrass Chicken Green Curry https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/green-chicken-curry/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/green-chicken-curry/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:47 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=87628

Bright & Herby Lemongrass Chicken Green Curry

Bright and herby lemongrass chicken green curry filled with beautiful vegetables and packed with protein. This flavorful one pot green chicken curry has a wonderful vibrance from fresh lemongrass and takes just 30 minutes to make for the perfect cozy weeknight meal. I’ve got a NEW curry for you today made with a few ingredients

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Burst Cherry Tomato Basil Chicken Rigatoni https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/tomato-basil-chicken-pasta/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/tomato-basil-chicken-pasta/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:00:59 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=87314

Burst Cherry Tomato Basil Chicken Rigatoni

Delicious tomato basil chicken rigatoni simmered in a creamy burst cherry tomato sauce with a kick of heat from red pepper flakes. This protein-packed chicken pasta is wonderful as is and perfect for customizing with extra veggies and gluten free, vegetarian, or dairy free swaps! Kiddos and adults will LOVE this weeknight meal. Remember this

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