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This week’s meal plan is all about keeping things simple and delicious! I’ve rounded up a fresh batch of easy-to-make dinners that’ll make your weeknight cooking a breeze. These are the kind of meals your whole crew will devour—yes, even the picky ones!
What’s for Dinner?
Get ready for a week of dinners that do all the work so you don’t have to! This lineup is packed with quick-prep winners, slow cooker gems, and easy clean-up meals (hello, one-pan magic!). They’re low-effort, big on taste, and guaranteed to fill your house with the kind of mouthwatering smells that’ll have everyone asking, “Is dinner ready yet?”
- Monday: Garlic Ranch Chicken Skewers
- Tuesday: Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
- Wednesday: Stuffed Pepper Casserole
- Thursday: 3 Packet Crockpot Chicken
- Friday: 30-Minute Pasta Carbonara
Garlic Ranch Chicken Skewers
Garlic Ranch Chicken Skewers are the perfect way to enjoy kabobs this summertime. Get grilling with this easy to make chicken that has all the flavor on each skewer!
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
AMAZING and tender beef barbacoa that is better than any restaurant I have had! The flavor is amazing and it slow cooks to perfection!
Easy Stuffed Pepper Casserole
All the hearty, flavorful goodness of a stuffed pepper in one easy-to-make casserole! Stuffed pepper casserole is easy, cheesy, and packed to the brim with delicious seasoned rice and vegetables.
3 Packet Crockpot Chicken
3 Packet Crockpot Chicken takes just 5 minutes to prep and comes out juicy, tender, and full of flavor.
Easy Creamy Pasta Carbonara
This creamy carbonara uses simple ingredients and easy techniques to help busy moms get that classic Italian flavor right at home.
How Many Does it Feed?
This free weekly meal plan is exactly what you need to make your week a little easier! These five recipes will feed 4-6 people (depending on your crew), plus it includes a shopping list to keep things simple.
Why Should I Meal Plan?
If you haven’t tried planning your meals ahead of time, this is going to be a game-changer for you! Here’s why I swear by meal planning:
- Time Saver: No more 4:00 PM panic about dinner. With a menu plan, you know exactly what’s on the menu, what you need, and how long it takes to cook.
- Money Saver: Meal planning works wonders for your wallet. When you organize your shopping list for the week, then you’ll easily spot opportunities to buy in bulk and creatively repurpose leftovers for future meals. It’s a clever approach that keeps more money in your pocket.
- Bye-Bye Takeout: When your dinners are planned ahead of time and groceries are stocked, you’re less likely to hit the drive-thru. Because you are cooking at home, that means more savings and healthier eating. Win-win!
My weekly meal plans always include a printable shopping list that is measured out and ready to go. It makes things so easy!
Favorite Dessert Ideas
Storing Leftovers for Meal Planning
I only meal plan Monday-Friday because we sometimes have plans over the weekend or I have leftovers that we can have to finish off the week! If you do have leftovers, make sure to store them properly in an airtight container in your fridge.
About Alyssa Rivers
Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.
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