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Weekly Meal Plan #5 features delicious, comforting meals the whole family will love. I've specifically included a few pot recipes that will make your life easier!

Save some money by buying chicken in bulk for this week's menu! You're going to love Crockpot Salsa Chicken and 8 Can Chicken Taco Soup! You can see all of my weekly meal plans here.

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What's for dinner?

My weekly meal plan will make your life easier! You'll receive 5 meals to feed 4-6 people (depending on whether you're feeding adults or children) and a shopping list is included!

Don't like something on the menu? are you okay! Each week you'll get a weekly meal plan and you can swap out or substitute any meals you like! If you'd like to receive all of my meal plans each week, sign up for my newsletter here!

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Doggy Salsa Chicken

Make an easy weeknight dinner with Doggy Salsa Chicken! You can make tender and flavorful chicken with just 5 ingredients. This is a versatile recipe the whole family will love!

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Sheet Pan Crispy Parmesan Garlic Chicken

Sheet Pan Crispy Parmesan Garlic Chicken is a super easy meal featuring crispy breaded chicken with potatoes and asparagus. Easy to make, easy to clean, and the perfect meal for any occasion!

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Air Fryer Flank Steak

You no longer have to grill to enjoy juicy, tender steaks. This flavorful flank steak is marinated, air-fried to perfection and comes together quickly!

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Eastern style turkey lettuce wrap

Asian turkey lettuce wraps are filled with tender meat and seasoned, crunchy vegetables. These light and delicious wraps are perfect as a healthy appetizer or dinner!

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8 cans chicken taco soup

You will fall in love with this quick and easy 8 can Chicken Taco Soup recipe! This is the perfect dinner for when you don't have time to run to the grocery store but the family needs to eat dinner (like now). Grab these ingredients right from your pantry and whip up a delicious, flavorful soup!

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Sides to go with Weekly Meal Plan #5

Why should I plan my meals?

If you don’t plan your meals ahead of time, this will be a game changer for you! Here's why I swear by meal planning.

  • Save time: No more panicking about dinner when it’s 4pm. Meal planning lets you know exactly what's on the menu, what you need, and how long it will take to cook.
  • Save money: Prepare to be amazed – meal planning does wonders for your money. Organizing your shopping list for the week makes it easy to spot bulk-buying opportunities and creatively recycle leftovers for future meals. It's a clever approach that keeps more money in your pocket.
  • Say goodbye to takeout: Planning your meals and stocking up on groceries will make you less likely to hit the drive-thru. This means saving more money and eating healthier. Win-win!

Perfect your home-cooked meals with our easy-to-read grocery list and weekly meal plan #5 that will help you all week long. No more worrying about what to eat and what to make every night. This recipe is here for you and will take some of the stress out of your life.

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Storing Leftover Food

I only meal plan Monday through Friday because sometimes I have plans for the weekend or have leftovers to finish off the week! If you have leftover food, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Post updated: May 17, 2024

Originally Posted: July 18, 2015