20 Favorite Quick Family Recipes For Busy Nurses

Dinner can be a very stressful time for many families. Not only is it the decision as to what to make, but also, is it easy and healthy, and will my family eat it? Nurses feel this burden, too, especially after working a 12-hour shift or multiple shifts in a row. The desire to nourish their family is still there, but the energy to make an entire meal is unavailable.

The good news is that you and your family will enjoy making many quick, easy options, often healthy, for dinner. Here is a diverse range of 20 quick family recipes that will take less than 30 minutes to prepare. Many are part of my weekly meal-planning menus. From comforting soups to flavorful stir-fries, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Chicken Dishes

Beef and Pork Dishes

Crockpot Dishes

Crockpot Tuscan Chicken
Crockpot Meatballs
Crockpot Shredded Chicken
- You can use it on salads, as pulled chicken sandwiches with BBQ sauce, or added to other dishes of your choosing.
Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe with Ravioli
- You can prepare the ground beef beforehand to make it an easier meal prep.

Fish and Vegetable Dishes

Dinner should be a smooth time for families. It should be a time to sit down, catch up on the day, and enjoy each other’s company. I hope you find the above list helpful in planning your weekly dinner menus and that it provides more time with your family around a home-cooked meal.

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Kasee Wiesen

Kasee Wiesen, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner and freelance writer. She has a passion for education at the bedside and in the classroom and has been a nurse educator for more than ten years.