Healthy Kid-Friendly Lunch Recipes | Ambitious Kitchen https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/kid-friendly-lunch/ Inspiring you in and out of the kitchen Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:34:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-AK-for-small-sizes-1-2-64x64.png Healthy Kid-Friendly Lunch Recipes | Ambitious Kitchen https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/kid-friendly-lunch/ 32 32 Copycat Portillo’s Chopped Salad https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/copycat-portillos-chopped-salad/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/copycat-portillos-chopped-salad/#comments Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=83532

Copycat Portillo’s Chopped Salad

Enjoy Portillo’s right at home with the perfect copycat Portillo’s chopped salad recipe! This iconic salad is filled with textures and flavors from crunchy veggies, savory bacon and gorgonzola cheese, juicy chicken, and your fav pasta. It’s the perfect weekday lunch or side dish for your next party or BBQ! I first shared this delicious,

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Grilled Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/grilled-mediterranean-chicken/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/grilled-mediterranean-chicken/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:00:11 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=95911

Grilled Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables

Delicious grilled Mediterranean chicken with beautiful vegetables and the best herby tzatziki sauce. This high-protein, veggie-packed dinner is perfect for summer and ready in just about 30 minutes! Serve everything up with warm pita bread or your favorite grains, and plenty of fresh herbs. I teased this incredible new summer grilling recipe a couple of

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AK Cookbook Club: June https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/cookbook-club/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/cookbook-club/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:00:40 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=91136

AK Cookbook Club: June

The AK Cookbook Club is a FREE monthly series dedicated to celebrating all the fun, vibrant recipes in The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook. Each month I’ll pick a new recipe from the cookbook for us all to make and share on social media for a chance to win an amazing prize. Stay tuned for exclusive, LIVE

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Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/herby-chicken-meatball-pitas/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/herby-chicken-meatball-pitas/#comments Wed, 28 May 2025 16:00:36 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=89111

Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki

Absolutely delicious herby chicken meatball pitas piled high with flavorful, protein-packed chicken meatballs, fresh veggies, and a creamy homemade jalapeño tzatziki sauce. This easy, nourishing dinner comes together in 30 minutes and is the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and fresh. Um, HELLO. Have you seen a more vibrant meal? I mean, it’s always my

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One Pan Baked Pesto Orzo with Chicken Meatballs https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/chicken-meatball-pesto-orzo/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/chicken-meatball-pesto-orzo/#comments Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:00:32 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=88117

One Pan Baked Pesto Orzo with Chicken Meatballs

Delicious melt-in-your-mouth pesto chicken meatballs made with shredded zucchini for a boost of nutrition. Paired alongside an incredible creamy pesto orzo with vitamin D packed mushrooms and brightness from lemon! Get your veggies and nutrition in, all while having a comforting well-rounded meal. An incredible skillet dinner that’s too good not to re-share. This one

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30-Minute Sesame Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/chicken-green-bean-stir-fry/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/chicken-green-bean-stir-fry/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:00:04 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=40308

30-Minute Sesame Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry

Healthy sesame chicken green bean stir fry made with gorgeous veggies like fresh green beans, carrots and red bell pepper all cooked in a flavorful sesame ginger sauce. This easy chicken and green bean stir fry takes just 30 minutes to make for a paleo friendly, protein-packed weeknight dinner that’s great for meal prep. Enjoy

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One Pan Southwest Chicken and Rice Fajita Skillet https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/fajita-chicken-and-rice/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/fajita-chicken-and-rice/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:00:46 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=95127

One Pan Southwest Chicken and Rice Fajita Skillet

One pan fajita chicken and rice skillet packed with bold Southwest seasonings, tons of beautiful veggies, and plenty of protein from both black beans and chicken. This easy chicken fajita rice skillet is delicious topped with salsa, avocado, and pickled red onion, and makes incredible leftovers. The perfect weeknight meal that’s bursting with flavor! Move

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The Best Minestrone Soup https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/minestrone-soup-recipe/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/minestrone-soup-recipe/#comments Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:00:14 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=41050

The Best Minestrone Soup

Vegetarian minestrone soup packed with veggies like celery, carrots, green beans, and spinach and simmered in a flavorful, Italian seasoned tomato broth. Use your favorite noodles in this minestrone soup recipe and pack in the protein with kidney beans! Delicious with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a side of garlic bread. Who else remembers

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Pesto Mushroom Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/chicken-lasagna-roll-ups/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/chicken-lasagna-roll-ups/#comments Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:00:06 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=68473

Pesto Mushroom Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups

Delicious mushroom chicken lasagna roll ups with flavorful pesto ricotta and luxurious garlic parmesan cheese sauce. These easy lasagna roll ups are the perfect cozy comfort food and a great way to use up leftover chicken! Freezer-friendly and kiddo-approved. Winter is here and you deserve something warm, cozy, and 10/10 delicious. I’ve already perfected the

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Healing Ginger Coconut Chicken Brown Rice Soup https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/ginger-chicken-soup/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/ginger-chicken-soup/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:00:52 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=68149

Healing Ginger Coconut Chicken Brown Rice Soup

Healing ginger chicken soup packed with feel-good ingredients like fresh ginger and turmeric, plus a lovely creaminess from coconut milk. This nourishing, one pot coconut chicken and rice soup has a boost of whole grains from brown rice and is delicious topped with fresh garnishes! A wonderful meal for colder months. I’m back with another

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Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup with Mini Turkey Meatballs https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/tomato-orzo-soup/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/tomato-orzo-soup/#comments Sun, 26 Jan 2025 17:00:52 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=49290

Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup with Mini Turkey Meatballs

Deliciously creamy tomato orzo soup with protein-packed mini turkey meatballs simmered in a flavorful coconut milk tomato broth. This satisfying, healthy turkey meatball tomato orzo soup packs in protein & veggies from spinach and carrots and is delicious with a touch of basil pesto! This is one of those soups you just can’t stop eating.

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Mom’s Slow Cooker Beef Stew https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/moms-slow-cooker-beef-stew/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/moms-slow-cooker-beef-stew/#comments Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:00:51 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=39564

Mom’s Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Mom’s best ever slow cooker beef stew cooked to perfection with dry red wine, garlic, fresh herbs and tender potatoes and carrots. This easy beef stew recipe is just like the classic one you grew up with and makes a delicious, protein-packed dinner the whole family will love! Can you believe that this slow cooker

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