Get ready to make weekdays easier with this free weekly meal plan! You will find 5 of them suitable for families dinners and a free printable grocery list to keep you organized. With proven recipes that are simple to prepare and always delicious, this plan is your shortcut stress-free dinners all week.
What’s for dinner this week?
These cozy, hearty meals are perfect for quick, delicious dinners all week long. This meal plan is designed to save you time and money while taking the stress out of “what’s for dinner?” I hope you can relax and enjoy more time with your family.
- Monday: Creamy vegetable tortellini soup
- Tuesday: Crockpot Apricot Chicken
- Wednesday: Cream Cheese Enchiladas
- Thursday: Monterrey spaghetti
- Saturday: Ground meat and broccoli
Weekly menu
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Creamy vegetable tortellini soup
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A welcoming, comforting soup filled with tender vegetables and cheese tortellini in a creamy broth. It’s filling, flavorful, and comes together easily
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Crockpot Apricot Chicken
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Apricot chicken is a super simple and incredibly delicious dinner that the whole family will love! Tender, juicy chicken covered in a sweet and savory glaze. It only takes 4 ingredients to make it and all you have to do is put everything in the slow cooker! It’s the perfect hearty weeknight meal.
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Cream Cheese Enchiladas
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Creamy and flavorful, these cream cheese enchiladas are easy to make and always a crowd favorite! They’re packed with chicken, three types of cheese, plenty of seasonings, and green enchilada sauce for a meal everyone will love!
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Monterrey spaghetti
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You’ll love the tasty flavors of these Monterey Spaghetti! Tender spaghetti cooked in a cheese mixture and topped with spinach and crispy fried onions. It’s a surprisingly delicious flavor combination and an easy weeknight dinner!
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Ground meat and broccoli
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Get ready to enjoy a delicious and easy beef and broccoli stir fry, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This flavorful dish combines tender broccoli, flavorful meat and a rich, tangy sauce, all served over steamed rice for a satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy.
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Why is meal planning useful?
If you haven’t tried planning your meals in advance, this will be a game changer for you! Here’s why I swear by meal planning:
- Save time: Avoid the 4pm dinner panic. With a plan in place, you’ll know exactly what’s for dinner and how long it will take.
- Saving money: Organized shopping helps you buy in bulk, reuse leftovers, and stretch your budget without sacrificing taste.
- Bye bye takeaway: Grocery shopping means fewer trips to the car, saving you money and keeping meals healthier and stress-free.
What to serve separately
Rolls
1 hour rolls
1 hour and 3 minutes
Side dishes
Dad’s famous mashed potatoes
30 minutes
Side dishes
Grilled Mexican corn
25 minutes
Dinner
Easiest Garlic Sesame Noodles
15 minutes
I’ve made it as easy as possible by also providing a FREE shopping list that’s easy to print and makes your shopping days a lot easier.
Meal planning with leftovers
I only meal plan Monday through Friday because sometimes we have plans on the weekend or I have leftovers we can have to finish the week! If you have leftovers, be sure to store them properly in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
