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4 Ingredient Artisan Bread
3 hours 55 minutes
Dinner just got easier! This meal plan includes cozy Italian wedding soup, tender chuck roast, cheesy hobo casserole, and two easy family favorites. Five delicious dinners, one handy shopping list, and less time wondering what to make!
What’s on the Menu?
If you’re tired of making the same dinners every week, I’ve got you covered! From cozy soup to cheesy casserole and saucy noodles, there’s something for everyone. Just print your shopping list, grab your groceries, and then you’re ready for the week!
- Monday: Classic Italian Wedding Soup
- Tuesday: Caramelized Chuck Roast
- Wednesday: Hobo Casserole
- Thursday: Crockpot Mississippi Chicken
- Friday: Dragon Noodles
How Many Does it Feed?
Each dinner serves about 4–6 people, depending on appetites. If you’re feeding a smaller family, you might even have leftovers for lunch the next day!
Italian Wedding Soup
Italian wedding soup is a cozy, hearty soup with tender chicken meatballs, acini di pepe, vegetables, and spinach in a flavorful broth.
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Caramelized Chuck Roast
Caramelized chuck roast is fall-apart tender, full of savory flavor, and finished under the broiler for sweet, sticky caramelized edges.
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Hobo Casserole
Hobo Casserole is a hearty, beefy, and cheesy dish your whole family will love. This a quick and simple recipe that makes a great make-ahead meal!
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Crockpot Mississippi Chicken
Crockpot Mississippi Chicken is all about fork-tender, juicy chicken that's bursting with flavor. You've got zesty pepperoncini peppers, ranch seasoning, au jus mix, and butter that slow cooks with it for some seriously amazing flavor. It's the perfect Southern comfort meal!
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Dragon Noodles
Dragon noodles are a fast and flavorful dinner with tender noodles, pork, and a perfectly balanced sauce.
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Why Meal Planning Works
- Less Stress: When dinner is already planned, you have one less thing to worry about on busy days.
- Save Money: Shopping with a list helps you stick to what you need and cut back on extra trips to the store.
- More Variety: Mix things up with different flavors and meals so dinner never gets boring.
- More Family Time: Spend less time figuring out what to cook and more time enjoying dinner together.
Every weekly meal plan comes with a free printable shopping list. I even include measurements to make your grocery trip quick and easy. Looking for more dinner inspiration? Check out all of my weekly meal plans!
Side Dishes for the Weekly Meal Plan
Side Dishes
Dad’s Famous Mashed Potatoes
30 minutes
Side Dishes
Air Fryer Roasted Garlic Broccoli
15 minutes
Appetizers
Chicken Potstickers
20 minutes
Storing Leftovers
I plan dinners Monday through Friday because our weekends are usually a little less predictable! If you have leftovers, let them cool, then store them in airtight containers in the fridge. Most will keep for 3–4 days, making lunch the next day even easier!
