If dinner made itself, we’d all be living the dream. Until that miracle happens, this weekly meal plan has your back with quick, 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’re over 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 dinnertime. And, they might even win you a quiet moment at the table.
- Monday: Chicken Pesto Pasta
- Tuesday: Homemade Shepherd’s Pie
- Wednesday: Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
- Thursday: Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos
- Friday: One-Pot Swamp Soup
Chicken Pesto Pasta
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Chicken Pesto Pasta is made creamy with Parmesan, mozzarella, and heavy 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 saucy ground beef base, vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes. It's a hearty make-ahead meal for busy weeknights 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 glossy 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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Switch up 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 soup with sausage, potatoes, and veggies is cozy, 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 get your week started. It provides five meals that will feed 4-6 (depending on whether you are feeding adults or kids), AND it includes a shopping list!
Why Even Bother With Meal Planning?
- Less Last-Minute Scrambling: No more 5 p.m. panic, just a calm, confident “I’ve got this.”
- Fewer Decisions: Take the guesswork out of dinnertime and save your mental energy for everything else.
- Smarter Shopping: You’ll buy what you actually need and waste less food (and money).
- More 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 Sweet to Finish the Week
Thanksgiving
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2-Ingredient Pumpkin Cake
35 minutes
Desserts
Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars
50 minutes
Desserts
Apple Dump Cake
1 hour
My weekly meal plans always include a printable shopping list that is measured out and ready to go. It makes things so easy!
Storing Leftovers for Meal Planning
I stick to Monday–Friday because, well, weekends are unpredictable. Sometimes we go out, sometimes we live on leftovers, and I’m not mad about it. Just stash any leftovers in an airtight container and call it a win.
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