If dinner cooked itself, we would all be living a dream. Until that miracle happens, this weekly meal plan will keep you safe quick and delicious recipes and the kind of leftovers that make you feel like you’ve got life figured out.
This week’s dinners are DELICIOUS
If you’ve finished the daily “what’s for dinner?” debate, I get it. This week’s meal plan is full of simple family favorites that take the stress out of dinner time. And they might even give you a moment of tranquility at the table.
- Monday: Chicken Pesto Pasta
- Tuesday: Homemade shepherd’s pie
- Wednesday: Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
- Thursday: Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos
- Friday: Swamp soup in one pot
Chicken Pesto Pasta
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Chicken pesto pasta is made creamy with parmesan, mozzarella and cream. Fresh basil pesto coats this pasta and chicken for the perfect pop of flavor in every bite. This is a quick and easy recipe that everyone will love!
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Shepherd’s pie
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This easy Shepherd’s Pie recipe is made with a base of saucy ground beef, veggies and creamy mashed potatoes. It’s a hearty make-ahead meal for busy weekdays or Sunday dinner!
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Air Fryer Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
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Juicy salmon fillets air fried to perfection and coated in a shiny, homemade teriyaki glaze. A quick 30 minute dinner you can feel good about!
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Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos
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Transform taco night with these 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Ranch Tacos! The chicken shreds perfectly and is packed with flavor. Dinner has never been easier!
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Swamp soup
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Don’t let the name fool you, this hearty sausage, potato and veggie soup is homey, comforting and way tastier than it sounds!
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How many does it feed?
This free weekly meal plan is just what you need to start your week. Provides five meals they will feed 4-6 (depending on whether you are feeding adults or children) AND it includes a shopping list!
Why even bother with meal planning?
- Fewer last minute scrambling: No more panic at 5pm, just a calm and confident “I got this.”
- Fewer decisions:Take the guesswork out of dinner time and save your mental energy for everything else.
- Smarter shopping:You’ll buy what you actually need and waste less food (and money).
- Most enjoyable meals:With a plan in place, dinner feels less rushed and more like quality time.
- Healthier choices:Planning ahead makes it easier to work in balanced, nutritious meals.
A little sweetness to end the week
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My weekly meal plans always include a printable, measured, ready-to-use grocery list. It makes things so easy!
Save leftovers for meal planning
I stick to Monday-Friday because, well, weekends are unpredictable. Sometimes we go out, sometimes we live on leftovers, and that doesn’t make me mad. Simply place the leftovers in an airtight container and call it a win.
