Side Dishes
How to Make Perfect Instant Pot Rice
20 minutes
What’s on the Menu?
This free weekly meal plan is just what you need to kick off the week! It includes 5 delicious dinners that serve 4–6 (perfect whether you’re feeding hungry adults or picky kids) plus a free shopping list! With fresh flavors and easy-to-make recipes, this plan keeps dinnertime simple, organized, and stress-free.
- Monday: Coconut Curry Chicken
- Tuesday: Focaccia Pizza
- Wednesday: Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
- Thursday: Kung Pao Chicken Noodles
- Friday: Creamy Cajun Chicken
Weekly Menus
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Coconut Curry Chicken
Coconut curry chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a blend of aromatic spices, all simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce. Serve it up with naan and basmati rice for a meal your family won’t be able to get enough of!
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Focaccia Pizza
As if focaccia bread wasn’t good enough, now you can level it up with your favorite pizza toppings! Focaccia pizza is cheesy and flavorful, all on top of the most soft and dreamy crust!
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Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
Sheet pan steak fajitas are beautiful and bursting with flavor. Easy to throw together on busy weeknights, they feature tender steak and crisp, colorful vegetables in every bite. You will definitely want to add this to your weekly meal planning!
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Kung Pao Chicken Noodles
Juicy chicken and tender noodles tossed in a bold, spicy-sweet Kung Pao sauce. A quick, saucy dinner that beats takeout any night of the week.
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Creamy Cajun Chicken
Creamy Cajun Chicken is the perfect combination of bold, zesty flavors and rich, velvety sauce.
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Why Should I Meal Plan?
If you haven’t tried planning your meals ahead of time, this is going to be a game-changer for you! Here’s why I swear by meal planning:
- Time Saver: Say goodbye to 4:00 PM dinner panic. With a meal plan, you know exactly what’s on the menu and exactly what you need.
- Money Saver: Meal planning works wonders for your wallet. When you organize your shopping list for the week, you’ll easily spot opportunities to buy in bulk and creatively repurpose leftovers for future meals. It’s a clever approach that keeps more money in your pocket.
- Bye-Bye Takeout: When meals are planned and groceries are stocked, you’re less likely to hit the drive-thru. That means more savings and healthier eating. Win-win!
Each weekly meal plan has a grocery list that is easy to print and convenient for taking with you while grocery shopping. Simply cross off or check mark each grocery item as you go!
What To Serve On The Side!
Want to add some sides to your dinner? Here are a few that go great with this week’s meals!
Dressings, Sauces, and Dips
Candied Walnut and Pear Salad with a Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
20 minutes
Dressings, Sauces, and Dips
Guacamole
15 minutes
Breakfast
Quick and Easy Southern Grits
Meal Planning with Leftovers
I only meal plan Monday through Friday because we sometimes have plans over the weekend, or I have leftovers that we can use to finish off the week. If you have leftovers, store them properly in an airtight container in your fridge.
