Simplify Your Week with Delicious and Easy Meal Plans
Are you looking for a way to streamline your week, reduce stress, and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals? Our weekly meal plans are designed for the real world. Forget about complicated recipes with hard-to-find ingredients or trendy fad diets. We focus on providing real food for real families, making healthy and tasty eating accessible to everyone.
Our meal plans are perfect for those who want to simplify their life and become more organized. Say goodbye to endless recipe searches! We’ve done the work for you, providing a complete weekly menu and a convenient grocery list, ready to use.
Maybe you’re searching for new ideas and recipes to spice up your weekly meal rotation. Our meal plans introduce fresh flavors and exciting dishes to make dinnertime something to look forward to.
Each plan features 5 delicious main dish recipes and one bonus recipe. Feel free to customize your week by choosing the meals you love and skipping those that don’t appeal to you. The recipes are adaptable; you can easily switch the days around to fit your schedule. All recipes are designed to serve 4 people unless otherwise specified.
The bonus recipe is a treat that can be prepared earlier in the week. It could be a breakfast option, a healthy snack, or even a delightful dessert.
This Week’s Menu: Delicious Recipes Ready for You!
Scroll down for recipe details, side dish ideas, and the link to download your free printable menu plan and grocery list!
- Monday: Pasta Amatriciana
- Tuesday: Shrimp Salad with Mango and Avocado
- Wednesday: Roasted Bone in Chicken Breasts and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
- Thursday: Chunky Cheeseburger Soup
- Friday: Chicken Enchiladas Verde
- Bonus: Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Want even more meal plan options? Explore all our past meal plans!
Why Meal Planning is a Game Changer
- Save Time and Simplify Your Life: Meal planning eliminates the daily question of “What’s for dinner?” It takes the guesswork out of busy weeknights. Post your meal plan where everyone can see it to involve your family.
- Save Money on Groceries: Planning your meals and buying only what you need reduces impulse purchases and food waste. Meal planning helps you avoid eating out, saving you money in the long run.
- Eat Healthier: Meal planning allows you to consciously incorporate healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains into your diet. Cooking at home is almost always healthier than eating out.
What Sets Our Meal Plans Apart?
There are many meal plans available, both free and paid. Here’s why you should choose ours:
- Designed for Busy Schedules: We focus on making meal plans practical and realistic. We don’t just throw together random recipes; we consider how meals can work together and save you time. For instance, sometimes you’ll prepare a larger amount of food on one day and repurpose it for another meal later in the week.
- Balanced Recipes: While many recipes are easy, some naturally have longer ingredient lists. We balance these with simpler recipes to make meal planning manageable. We also typically feature a meatless recipe each Monday.
- Fun Fridays!: We make Fridays easy with fun, simple meals. Think tacos, pizza, or other family-friendly recipes that use a few store-bought shortcuts.
- Categorized Grocery Lists: Our categorized grocery lists make shopping a breeze and show you which day an ingredient is needed. If you skip a meal, you can easily cross off its ingredients.
- Meal Prep Options: We include ideas for meal prepping to get ahead. A little preparation on the weekend can make a huge difference during the week!
What to Expect from Our Meal Plans
We release a new meal plan every week, usually on Thursdays, giving you plenty of time to plan, shop, and prep. We’re always adding new plans, including seasonal and specialty options like gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian plans.
You can always revisit past meal plans; your favorite recipes will always be available!
How to Get Started with Our Meal Plans
Here’s how to get the most out of our meal plans:
- Print the meal plan and grocery list.
- Visit each recipe and print it or view it on your device. Use the “jump to recipe” button for easy navigation, or read through the post to learn more about the recipe. Many posts include tips on how to personalize the recipes. If you plan to make changes, remember to note them on your grocery list.
- Review the grocery list and cross off any ingredients you already have or ingredients for recipes you won’t be making.
- Go grocery shopping with your organized list.
- Cook, enjoy, and share your creations on social media! We love seeing your photos and appreciate your comments and reviews. Don’t hesitate to ask questions; we’re happy to help!
Meal Plan #8: Your Delicious Week at a Glance
Here’s what’s on the menu this week! Click here to download and print the meal plan and grocery list!
Monday: Pasta Amatriciana – This recipe makes 8 servings, perfect for leftovers for lunch or another dinner. It also freezes well. Serve it with a simple green salad (included on the grocery list!) to complete the meal.
Tuesday: Shrimp Salad with Mango and Avocado – Double the recipe to make four servings (the grocery list reflects this). If you have extra jalapeño peppers, cilantro, avocado, and red onion, save them to top the enchiladas on Friday, if desired.
Wednesday: Roasted Bone in Chicken Breasts and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes – Prepare a double batch and refrigerate half of the chicken for Friday’s dinner. Each serving is one-half of a chicken breast (about 8 oz.). Serve with the potatoes, baking them on separate pans at the same time. Round out the meal with your favorite vegetable or a bagged salad (included on the grocery list).
Thursday: Chunky Cheeseburger Soup – This recipe makes 8 servings. Save the leftovers for another dinner or lunch! We’ve included green onions on the grocery list instead of chives, as they can also garnish Friday’s enchiladas.
Friday: Chicken Enchiladas Verde – This recipe is very versatile! You can add vegetables to the enchiladas, like grilled peppers and onions, or a can of rinsed and drained black beans (add to your grocery list if you decide to). Instead of salsa verde, try using red enchilada sauce or homemade salsa verde. Optional garnishes include sliced green onion, chopped red onion, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, avocado, sour cream, and fresh tomatoes.
Bonus: Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies – These cookies are a crowd-pleaser! They store well or can be frozen. The dough can also be frozen for up to 2 months, so you can bake fresh cookies as needed.