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Save yourself time, money, and stress with this easy (and fun) free weekly meal plan! This free meal plan includes 5 dinner recipes for the week and also includes one bonus breakfast, snack, and dessert recipe.
If you’re always on the hunt for new recipes, or if you’re trying to stay organized and avoid takeout, then you’ll love these meal plans.
This week, we’re making a high-protein soup, then we’re cooking chicken in the Instant Pot and smoking ham. Finally, we’re ending the week with pollo guisado and Philly cheesesteak casserole!
Table of Contents
What’s in this meal plan
- 5 dinner recipes
- 1 breakfast, 1 snack, and 1 dessert recipe
- Recipe tips + optional side dishes
- A printable grocery list
This week’s meal plan #36
- Monday: High protein soup
- Tuesday: Instant Pot shredded chicken
- Wednesday: Smoked ham
- Thursday: Pollo guisado
- Friday: Philly cheesesteak casserole
- Bonus breakfast: Overnight oats
- Bonus snack: Crispy zucchini chips
- Bonus dessert: Strawberry crisp
- Optional sides: Coconut flour biscuits, stuffed potatoes, air fryer carrots
Why we love meal planning
- No more decision fatigue. If you agonize over what to make for dinner, then save yourself the headache and let a meal plan do it for you.
- Saves money. Rather than buy a bunch of produce that goes bad or spices that gather dust, a meal plan can help simplify your grocery list and save you money.
- Healthier. When you have easy recipes on hand and a fridge full of groceries, you’re going to spend less time aimlessly munching or, worse, getting takeout!
- It’s fun. Meal planning encourages trying new recipes and breaking out of your comfort zone. But don’t worry; each recipe includes plenty of tips and tricks so you can customize them to your taste buds.
- Add more. Don’t forget to add some breakfasts, appetizers, snacks, and desserts to complement your meal plan. I do suggest 3 each week, but feel free to add more!
How to use the plan
- Read through each recipe and print the recipe card if desired.
- Print or download the grocery list. Note any ingredient swaps or substitutions, and add the ingredients for the optional side dishes or bonus recipes if desired.
- Check your pantry and cross off any ingredients you already have.
- Go shopping.
- Make the meal and leave a review, letting us know how it went!
Frequently asked questions
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If you have a dietary preference or allergy, make sure to click on the recipe you’re concerned about and read the full post. We always include a lengthy section on tips and substitutions. I also include notes on the printable menu with tested ingredient swaps.
