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This week’s menu plan includes some reader favorites, like this delicious and easy Crockpot Bourbon Chicken!
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This free weekly menu plan is just what you need to start your week. Provides 5 meals that will feed 4 to 6 people (depending on whether you are feeding adults or children) AND includes a shopping list! With fresh New ideas and easy to make, this weekly menu plan will be a lifesaver.
Don’t like something on the menu? Don’t worry! I have a weekly meal plan that comes out every week and you can swap and substitute whatever meals you want! If you want to make sure you get all the meal plans every week, sign up for my newsletter here!
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Honey and Glazed Garlic
Cooked in less than 10 minutes, these perfectly glazed Honey Garlic Air Fryer Salmon Bites are so delicious. This is such a quick dinner you’ll never want to cook salmon any other way!
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Million Dollar Spaghetti
This million dollar spaghetti casserole has the perfect name – it really tastes like a million dollars! It’s the perfect combination of lasagna and spaghetti, how can it get better than that?
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Crockpot Bourbon Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken thighs simmered in brown sugar bourbon sauce all day. Your family will love this melt-in-your-mouth bourbon chicken. A classic New Orleans recipe made easy in the slow cooker!
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Shredded Chicken Tacos – 4 Ways
Shredded Chicken Tacos are a filling and flavorful dinner ready in just 10 minutes. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and served in a warmed tortilla topped with all your favorite ingredients. It’s always a success!
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Quick and Easy French Bread Pizza
French bread pizza is quick, easy and delicious! Topped with all your favorite things, this simple pizza packs an incredible flavor! It’s definitely a winner!
Why should I plan meals?
If you haven’t tried planning your meals in advance, this will be a game changer for you! This is why I swear by meal planning:
- Time saving: No more panic at 4pm about dinner. With a meal plan, you know exactly what’s on the menu, what you need, and how long it takes to cook.
- Money Saver: Prepare to be amazed – meal planning does wonders for your wallet. By organizing your shopping list for the week, you’ll easily identify opportunities to buy in bulk and creatively repurpose leftovers for future meals. It’s a smart approach that keeps more money in your pocket.
- Goodbye to travel: When meals are planned and groceries are stocked, you’re less likely to hit the drive-thru. This means more savings and healthier eating. Win-win!
Each menu plan has a shopping list that is easy to print and convenient to take with you while shopping. Simply cross out or check off each grocery item as you go!
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Parallel ideas
Want to add some sides to your dinner? Here are some that go great with this week’s meals!
Meal planning with leftovers
I only meal plan Monday through Friday because sometimes we have weekend plans or I have leftovers we can eat to finish off the week! If you have leftovers, be sure to store them properly in a airtight container in your refrigerator.
Post updated April 19, 2024
Originally posted June 20, 2015