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This week’s meal plan is full of easy dinners that make busy nights feel a little easier. I picked five family-friendly recipes with plenty of variety, so you can spend less time figuring out what to make and more time enjoying dinner together.
This week’s menu has a little bit of everything! You’ve got cozy comfort food, an easy salmon dinner, and even something for the grill. Add these 1-Hour Dinner Rolls or Parmesan Roasted Vegetables to any of the meals when you need an easy side.
Cowboy Meatballs
Cowboy meatballs are loaded with cheddar, bacon, and bold seasonings, then simmered in a smoky BBQ tomato sauce.
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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
Crockpot chicken spaghetti is creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken and pasta. It’s an easy comfort food dinner made for busy weeknights.
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Grilled Tuscan Pork Skewers
Grilled Tuscan Pork Skewers are made with tender pork tenderloin cubes that are loaded with flavor, paired with fresh, summertime vegetables that enhance texture and flavor that will leave your tastebuds wanting more
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Maple Glazed Salmon
Maple glazed salmon is an easy weeknight dinner with tender, flaky salmon coated in a sweet and savory glaze that caramelizes as it cooks.
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Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
A delicious, hearty casserole made with stuffing mix, shredded chicken, vegetables, and all the tasty seasonings. Chicken and stuffing casserole is a fun twist on a classic dish and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving lineup!
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How Many Does it Feed?
This includes five easy dinners that serve 4–6 people, depending on whether you’re feeding adults or kids. Plus, you’ll get a shopping list to make planning and grocery shopping even easier.
Why Meal Planning Works for Me
Meal planning makes my week so much easier. I don’t have to figure out dinner at 5 p.m., and I’m way less likely to grab takeout because I already have a plan.
- Less Dinner Stress: I already know what I’m making, so there’s no last-minute scramble.
- More Variety: A plan helps me mix things up instead of making the same few dinners every week.
- More Time Together: When dinner is handled, we can actually sit down, eat, and enjoy being together.
Even planning just a few meals ahead can make a big difference!
My weekly meal plans always include a printable shopping list, measured out and ready to go. It makes things so easy!
Side Dishes for Dinner
Side Dishes
Perfectly Soft Buttery Rolls
1 hour 45 minutes
Salads
Wedge Salad
10 minutes
Side Dishes
Rice Pilaf
40 minutes
Side Dishes
Easy Air Fryer Broccolini
10 minutes
Storing Leftovers for Meal Planning
I only meal plan Monday-Friday because we sometimes have plans over the weekend, or I have leftovers that we can have to finish off the week! If you do have leftovers, make sure to store them properly in an airtight container in your fridge.
