These Sunday dinner recipes are a great kid-friendly way to close out the weekend.

Oven-frying saves you fat and calories while producing chops that are crispy on the outside, yet juicy inside.

Serve with steamed broccoli and baked sweet potato for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

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with this easy one-skillet pasta recipe.

There are also 11 grams of filling protein in this hearty vegetarian side dish.

The result is a crispy exterior with moist and flaky fish inside.

Better-Than-Takeout Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries

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Cream cheese adds the final bit of richness and a hint of sweet tang.

Source: EatingWell.com, January 2019

Sloppy Joe Casserole

Like sloppy Joes?

Then you’ll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe.

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The grill turns the salmon flaky and moist while tenderizing the crispy pepper and onion pieces.

Round out the meal with brown rice or quinoa.

The homemade nuggets are healthier than fast-food versions–and more flavorful, thanks to the cornflake coating.

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you’re free to also cut the chicken into strips for air-fryer chicken tenders.

Be sure to cook those 2 to 3 minutes longer, or until done.

you could enjoy this super-cheesy mac and cheese in the same time it takes to cook the boxed version.

Air-Fryer Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Whole-wheat noodles add fiber, while sharp Cheddar adds richness.

A hefty twist of black pepper balances the cheese’s salty tang.

Not in a verde mood?

EatingWell’s Eggplant Parmesan

Use tomato salsa instead.

The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can cook in just one pot.

Try this with kids as a simple yet sophisticated alternative to standard mac and cheese.

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Lots of black pepper adds a touch of heat, priming picky palates for spicier food.

No leftover cooked turkey?

This healthy potpie is just as delicious with chicken.

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Serve it up any time you need a dose of comfort food for dinner.

Here, chicken thighs are marinated in buttermilk and dredged in a simple breadcrumb coating.

Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or slice them up to top a salad.

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Serve this healthy recipe with sliced scallions, avocado, fresh tomatoes and sour cream, if desired.

Here, they are paired with a fresh corn and tomato salad for a simple summer dinner.

When grilling skin-on chicken thighs, watch for flare-ups.

Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

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Move the chicken away from the flames and reduce heat, if necessary, to keep it from charring.

Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018

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Bruschetta-Topped Crispy Baked Chicken

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Air-Fryer Fried Chicken Thighs

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a grilled chicken thigh with a corn salad on the side