Recipes for Picky Eaters the Whole Family Will Eat

This easy crockpot chicken recipe is well-loved by kids and adults, and has enough exotic flavor to be interesting but still a safe crowd-pleaser. For kids who haven't had Indian food, this is a great intro to new flavors! From Damn Delicious

Stephanie W. said:  Saute bite-sized chicken breast and chopped broccoli in a simple stir-fry sauce. Spoon onto a bed of rice and your easy weeknight dinner is served! To make this an even simpler recipe, we use microwaveable rice and frozen broccoli. From Gimme Some Oven

Alexandra F. said:  I am always surprised by how well my pickiest eaters will eat salmon (but no other fish). Of course, they'll only eat it if we make it as simply as possible, which is fine by me! This recipe is about as fancy as we can get with them, and even so we'll still often eliminate the garlic, herbs and/or lemon to keep it super duper simple. We like to serve it with potatoes and a simple veggie side dish. From La Creme de la Crumb

Alexandra F. said:  Taquitos are my go-to meal for using up leftover rotisserie chicken - even my picky eaters love them, and they are easy to make when you are short on time. Shred or cut the chicken into small pieces, roll some into a tortilla (corn is traditional but flour is also good), then fry it in vegetable oil about an inch deep. I warm the tortillas in the microwave covered with a damp paper towel to keep them from cracking, and a toothpick through each taquito helps hold it together when you first put it in the oil. Serve plain, with sliced avocado, shredded lettuce, salsa, cheese, crema or whatever you like!

Alexandra F. said:  This is another easy meal that everyone in our family eats without fail, and it's an especially great meal for picky eaters because everyone can assemble their own nachos to add whatever they like. We sauté a pound of ground beef on the stove, adding about 1/3 cup of water and 2-3 tablespoons of this DIY taco seasoning once it's cooked. We melt some grated cheddar cheese on tortilla chips in the microwave (or not, depending on the picky eater!), then add ground beef, refried beans, guacamole, avocado pieces, sour cream, tomatoes and/or salsa as everyone prefers.

Kelly R. said:  This Ritz cracker cod is universally loved in my family, which is a big win because my kids generally turn up their noses at any "homemade" fish that's not fish sticks. It will work well with any flaky white fish your family prefers, and the kids love helping crush up the crackers. From Simply Recipes

Alexandra F. said:  We know that simple meals are usually best for our picky eaters, and this easy recipe for oven baked ribs does the trick. We don’t bother making our own seasoning or sauce because we really like Famous Dave’s dry rub and Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, and it makes it pretty easy to put this yummy meal together. Best of all, we know it will get eaten! From Lauren’s Latest

Kelly R. said:  One of the best chicken breast recipes for picky eaters (like mine) who will try pretty much anything with ranch dressing! We love this kid-friendly crockpot chicken as a change from the typical beef tacos that we have so often, and each family member can add whatever toppings they prefer. From Creme de la Crumb

Alexandra F. said:  Chicken fajitas is our go-to meal when we need to make sure our picky eaters will eat well, as they almost always go for seconds and thirds. We used to buy the fajita seasoning packages, but now like to make our own using this recipe. Serve with warmed tortillas, cheese, avocados, guacamole, and any other favorite add ons. From McCormick

Alexandra F. said:  This is NOT a recipe to make on a busy night, but if you have time to put forth the effort, Ina Garten's recipe for spaghetti and home-cooked meatballs is a great meal for picky eaters. We don't use the ground pork because I can't find it easily, but it is super delicious using just the ground beef and veal (I use a little more of each to make up for the pork). This gets gobbled up by my entire family every time, no exceptions. From Food Network

Kelly R. said:  We love to serve this baked acorn squash as a main dish for dinner in the fall and winter, along with a veggie side. It basically tastes like dessert, so it's a great recipe for picky eaters, and it's nice for kids who need some variety added to their diet. From Simply Recipes

Kelly R. said:  My family loves this spin on pepperoni pizza, the ultimate picky eater dinner favorite! It's very dunkable, so we serve it with plenty of marinara sauce. I always use pizza dough instead of the frozen bread dough the recipe calls for. From Allrecipes

Kelly R. said:  I always serve recipes for picky eaters with toppings that can be customized for each person's individual tastes. This baked potato soup is one of our favorites, especially since my kids are picky about soup texture (they prefer blended). The added cauliflower is undetectable and a great way to sneak in veggies. From Skinnytaste