Have you tried a slow cooker? It takes a little extra time the evening or morning before, but dinner is ready when you get home. I have even done a "roast" chicken in my slow cooker. Chicken wings also can be done in large quantities in a slow cooker. If you are interested I'll look through my recipes.
Other than that, I have found that either an entree with a simple salad or 'one pot' meals are pretty quick (and less clean-up). My favorite is a rice dish that I make up differently each time out of my head...
basically
1 lb. ground turkey or lean beef, onion and garlic - brown in skillet, add 16 oz. frozen vegatables of choice, 2 cups water or broth and 1 cup rice, cover and simmer until rice is cooked, adding water if necessary. Season with what ever you prefer. The rice takes a little time, but at least you aren't fussing over a bunch of pots on the stove while it cooks. (or use the directions for water and rice amounts from a box of quick rice) Sometimes I add tomatoes. Of course with four kids this may not be enough.
I'll change it around by using cubed chicken or pork, adding salsa or sweet and sour sauce, or eliminating the rice and serving with pasta.
I posted something about using left-over BBQ for quick, hot bagel sandwiches on a thread here somewhere - I'll look it up, as it would work with any left over meat or even sliced Deli meat.
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