Weekly Meal Plan #88 – coolforests

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Week 88 and we’re still going strong over here. Honestly, I love that you keep coming back for these weekly meal plans because it means dinner is getting just a little easier for all of us. If figuring out what to make every night feels like the hardest part of the day, this plan has your back.

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How to Win at Dinner This Week

Some days just getting dinner on the table feels like a win, and this plan makes it happen without the stress. Five easy meals, one simple list, and suddenly you look like you’ve got it all together. Want more ideas? Check out all my other weekly meal plans here.

Monday: Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
Tuesday: Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Wednesday: Marry Me Pot Roast
Thursday: Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
Friday: Alice Springs Chicken

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Feeds 4–6 + Includes a Grocery List

This free weekly meal plan takes the guesswork out of dinner with five delicious, family-friendly recipes and a cute shopping list to make your week easier.

Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

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Chicken and wild rice casserole is an easy, comforting meal that the whole family will enjoy! You just can't go wrong with tender chicken and wild rice in a creamy sauce, and topped off with buttery breadcrumbs. It's a hearty, flavorful dinner that will be a new favorite!

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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

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These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are made with deliciously crunchy shrimp cooked to perfection and coated in a special sauce that's just bursting with flavor! It's a meal that's sure to impress.

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Marry Me Pot Roast

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This tender marry me pot roast is slow-braised in a creamy sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce for a rich and unforgettable dinner.

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BBQ Meatballs

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5 from 1 vote

BBQ Meatballs are cooked in a slow cooker and smothered in a delicious barbecue sauce. They are the easiest meatball recipe you'll ever try, and they are perfect for parties and simple appetizers.

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Alice Springs Chicken

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Loaded with bacon and honey mustard, this copycat Alice Springs Chicken is a zesty, cheesy dinner that the whole family will enjoy!

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Why I Stick With Weekly Meal Planning

When life gets busy, having dinner figured out is one less thing to stress about. Here are a few more reasons why I stick with it!

Save money: Groceries aren’t cheap. If you’re planning ahead, that means fewer impulse buys and less food waste.
Save time: No more 5 PM fridge stares or that “what’s for dinner?” panic.
Eat better: If I have a meal plan in place, I’m way less likely to grab takeout out of desperation.

Each weekly meal plan comes with a free printable shopping list that’s already measured and organized for you. Just print it, shop it, and you’re halfway to dinner already.

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What to Serve with This Week’s Meals

Bread

Slow Cooker Focaccia

3 hours 35 minutes

Dressings, Sauces, and Dips

Guacamole

15 minutes

Appetizers

Garlic Ranch Smashed Potatoes

50 minutes

Dinner

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

45 minutes

Storing Leftovers

I only plan dinners Monday through Friday. Weekends are our time to relax, be spontaneous, or treat ourselves to something fun. If you’ve got leftovers from the week, store them in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy a no-cook night when you need it most.