This Weekly Meal Plan is so good! Not only does it include a free shopping list, but it has easy dinners that are packed with flavor, are budget-friendly, and your whole family will gobble them up!
Easy Dinner Recipes
This weekly meal plan is packed with easy, reliable meals to make your week smoother. A mix of simple dinners, family favorites, and a few new ideas to keep things exciting.
- Monday: Creamy Garlic Bread Pasta
- Tuesday: Sausage and Potato Skillet
- Wednesday: Better than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
- Thursday: Mexican Chorizo Tacos
- Friday: Quick and Easy Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Weekly Menu
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Garlic Bread Pasta
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Creamy, garlicky, and topped with toasted breadcrumbs. This pasta tastes just like your favorite garlic bread, but in bowl form.
Sausage and Potato Skillet
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This sausage and potato skillet recipe is meant to be a simple one skillet meal! It has tender baby potatoes, smoked sausage, peppers, and delicious seasonings that take it over the top. It's hearty, satisfying and loaded with flavor!
Chicken Fried Rice
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Mexican Chorizo Tacos
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These Mexican Chorizo Tacos are the ultimate street food made right in your kitchen! Stuffed with mouthwatering Chorizo ground pork and topped with fresh herbs, this dish is sure to please a crowd. It only takes 15 minutes to make this meal that everyone will still be talking about tomorrow!
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
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Pepperoni rolls are absolutely delicious and savory! These only take about 20 minutes to make and are the perfect meal for those on the go nights!
Why is Meal Planning Helpful?
Your life is going to change if you use this weekly meal plan. Here’s why:
- Saves Time: No more 4 p.m. dinner panic. You’ll already know what’s on the menu and what you need.
- Save Money: Planning ahead helps you buy in bulk, use ingredients efficiently, and spend less on extras.
- Skip Takeout: With meals ready to go, you’ll eat better, save money, and avoid the drive-thru.
Don’t forget to grab the free shopping list. It has everything you need for this weekly meal plan, and makes getting dinner on the table easier. If you don’t like what you see, check out my other meal plans here.
Sides to Complement the Meals
Meal Planning with Leftovers
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.
This story originally appeared on TheRecipeCritic
