I love a weekly meal plan with easy meals. This one has one of my kids’ all-time favorites, the Taco Casserole! These recipes are so delicious, you will love them!
What’s on the Menu?
This weekly meal plan is all about variety, flavor, and ease. Each recipe is simple to make, family-friendly, and full of fresh ideas to keep dinner interesting. If you don’t like what you see, switch things up and check out my other weekly meal plans here!
- Monday: Texas Cowboy Stew
- Tuesday: Tuscan Chicken Orzo Bake
- Wednesday: Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken
- Thursday: Taco Casserole
- Friday: Boursin Pork Chops
Texas Cowboy Stew
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Smoky, beefy, and beyond easy! My Texas Cowboy Stew is the one-pot dinner every busy mom needs in her weeknight rotation.
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Tuscan Chicken Orzo Bake
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This Tuscan Chicken Orzo Bake combines tender chicken, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes into one dish that’s both elegant and easy.
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Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken
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This slow cooker honey teriyaki chicken is so easy to throw together, and the flavor is out of this world!
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Easy Taco Casserole
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Easy taco casserole is beef, cheese, and tortilla chips layered up and loaded with rich flavor throughout. It is an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dinner that will be a hit with everyone!
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Boursin Pork Chops
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Boursin Pork Chops are savory, tender and super tasty covered in a cheesy cream sauce. This one-pan recipe is the perfect easy main that can be on your dinner table in just 30 minutes!
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How Many Does it Feed?
This free weekly meal plan is just what you need to kick off the week. It includes five dinners that feed 4–6 people (perfect for families!) plus a complete shopping list. With fresh ideas and easy recipes, this menu plan makes weeknight cooking simple.
Why Meal Plan?
If you’ve never tried meal planning, get ready for a game-changer.
- Save Time: No more 4 PM dinner panic. You’ll know exactly what’s for dinner and what you need.
- Save Money: A weekly plan helps you buy smart, use leftovers, and stretch your budget.
- Skip Takeout: With meals planned and groceries ready, eating at home is easier, cheaper, and healthier.
Side Dishes for Dinner
Easy
Homemade Cornbread
35 minutes
Recipe Skill Levels
Rosemary Focaccia
3 hours 30 minutes
Side Dishes
Amazing Mexican Corn Salad
15 minutes
Side Dishes
How to Make Perfect Instant Pot Rice
20 minutes
My weekly meal plans always include a printable shopping list that is measured out and ready to go. It makes things so easy!
Storing Leftovers for Meal Planning
I only meal plan Monday-Friday because we sometimes have plans over the weekend, or I have leftovers to finish off the week! If you do have leftovers, make sure to store them properly in an airtight container in your fridge.