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.
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
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!
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.
Thanksgiving
My weekly meal plans always include a printable shopping list that is measured out and ready to go. It makes things so easy!
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.