Easy Weeknight Dinners for Busy Wisconsin Moms

Between naps, errands, school runs, and the evening chaos, weeknight dinners can feel impossible. Here are simple, crowd-pleasing meals that Madison, Sun Prairie, and Rio moms can throw together fast.

I honestly understand so much as to how daunting it can feel to meal plan every week. I have found that since I started meal planning with my Skylight, it is so much easier to do.

A few of our go to family favorites are below. Need a recipe? Let’s chat.

1. Sheet-Pan Chicken + Veggies

Toss everything on a pan, season, bake.

2. Tacos (Any Version)

Kids love building their own.

3. Crockpot Chicken + Potatoes

Set it and forget it.

4. Pasta with Sauce

Blend veggies into the sauce — no battles.

5. Breakfast for Dinner

Eggs, pancakes, fruit… always a hit.

6. Slow Cooker Chili

Leftovers freeze beautifully.

7. Roast Chicken + Veggies

Homemade, filling and delicious.

8. Pesto Tortellini

Boil, drain, toss — done.

9. Ham and Cheese Sliders

The perfect dinner for everyone.

You’re Doing Better Than You Think

Feeding your kids doesn’t need to be fancy.

They don’t want perfection — they want you.

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