Easy Weeknight Dinner Ideas Ready in 20 Minutes or Less

This post is sponsored by MorningStar Farms. All opinions and text are 100% my own.

Serving up a delicious dinner you can feel good about feeding your family is a snap with these Easy Weeknight Dinner Ideas Ready in 20 Minutes or Less!

The dinner rush at my house can be pretty hectic some nights. There’s homework to get done, activities to shuttle everyone around to, and in the middle of it all, I need to get a balanced meal on the table. That might seem like a challenge, but with these Easy Weeknight Dinner Ideas Ready in 20 Minutes or Less and MorningStar Farms Chik’n Nuggets and Original Chik Patties, it’s a breeze! 

EASY WEEKNIGHT DINNER IDEAS READY IN 20 MINUTES OR LESS
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One of my biggest goals for this year has been to help my family have better food choices at home. Whether it’s pre-cut fruit and veggies ready for snacking in the fridge or making simple substitutions in our favorite recipes, there are some really easy ways to get more balance into our eating habits.

*Chik’N Nuggets from two packages shown.*

One of my favorite substitutions has been MorningStar Farms Chik’n products. It’s easy to make room in our meals for this healthy choice. I simply trade out chicken for MorningStar Chik’n Nuggets and Chik Patties. No crazy rearranging of recipes, just simple swaps that get more plant-proteins in our diet.

I wasn’t sure how this change would go over with my guys, but they loved the Chik’n nuggets, which meant they were completely on board when I broke out the Chik Patties. No wonder MorningStar Farms is America’s number one veggie Chik’n brand.

These vegan nuggets and patties now make regular appearances in our dinners and lunches. So today, I’m sharing 3 of my favorite easy weeknight dinner ideas to get you started with MorningStar Farms!

BBQ Chik Tortilla Wraps

• MorningStar Farms Chik Patties
• Classic Coleslaw
• BBQ Sauce
• Flour Tortilla

Bake MorningStar Farms Chik Patties according to package directions. Cut patties into slices.

Spread tortilla with a smear of BBQ sauce. Top with coleslaw and Chik Patty slices. Wrap up tortilla and enjoy!

Chik’n Nuggets Bar

• MorningStar Farms Chik’n Nuggets

Sauce options

• Yum Yum Sauce
• Fry Sauce
• Sweet and Sour Sauce
• Ketchup

Side Options

• Sweet Potato Fries
• Baked Onion Rings
• Garlic Ranch Potato Wedges
• Carrots
• Apple Slices

Bake MorningStar Farm Chik’n Nuggets according to package directions. Transfer to a serving tray.

Set up Chik’n Nuggets Bar with dinner plates and utensils followed by Chik’n Nuggets tray, sauces in bowls (with spoons for serving) and side options on plates (with forks or tongs for serving). Let everyone grab a plate, a pile of nuggets and their favorite sauces & sides!

Southwest Chik’n Salad

• MorningStar Farms Chik’n Nuggets (original or new BBQ)
• Lettuce
• Corn
• Black Beans
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Avocado
• Red Bell Pepper
• Ranch Dressing

Bake MorningStar Farms Chik’n Nuggets according to package directions.

Toss together lettuce, corn, black beans, tomato, and bell pepper. Drizzle on dressing and toss once more. Top with sliced avocado and Chik’n Nuggets cut into bite-sized pieces. Grab a fork and enjoy!

*Chik’N Nuggets from two packages shown.*

These recipes are so easy to make that my boys can even whip them up. They microwave the MorningStar Farms Chik’n Nuggets and Chik Patties instead of baking them, and they’re all set.

As much as I like the Original Chik’n Nuggets, I’m really excited about the new BBQ Chik’n Nuggets too. BBQ and chicken have always been best friends in my life.

For more recipe inspiration and information be sure to visit the MorningStar Farms website, Facebook page, and Instagram account.

Which recipe are you excited to try first?