Between school pickups, errands, and everything else, dinner shouldn’t be the hard part. This grab-and-go meal plan has five easy recipes and a shopping list to make your week run smoother.
No Time? No Problem!
This week’s meal plan is made for the chaos. Whether you’re chasing kids, running late (again), or just not in the mood to cook, these meals are quick, easy, and ready to roll. No fancy stuff—just simple, tasty recipes you can throw together and take with you
Monday: Air Fryer Grilled Cheese: The Best EVER
Tuesday: Easy Grape Jelly Meatballs
Wednesday: Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
Thursday: Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Friday: Fajita Style Quesadillas
printable meal plan and shopping list
How Many Does This Meal Plan Feed?
This plan serves 4–6 and includes five delicious, family-friendly dinners. Plus, there’s a ready-to-go shopping list (click on the pink button) so you can shop once and feel set for the week.
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
4.88 from 8 votes
This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is the best I have ever had! Perfectly grilled to a crunchy golden brown on the outside and melty goodness on the inside. It's life changing.
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Easy Grape Jelly Meatballs
5 from 5 votes
These grape jelly meatballs are simple and easy, and my family loves them! They pack so much flavor and are the perfect meal or appetizer for any occasio
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Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
My high-protein Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is bold and crunchy, perfect for sandwiches or a tasty snack. It's a pickle lover's dream!
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Air Fryer Hot Dog
5 from 2 votes
Air Fryer Hot Dogs taste better than any grilled, boiled or game-day hot dog you have ever had! Making them in the Air Fryer is a game changer!
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Fajita Style Quesadillas
5 from 1 vote
A fun and delicious twist on quesadillas with fresh ingredients added to taste like a fajita!
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Why Meal Planning Is The BEST
I didn’t start meal planning to be organized; I started because I was tired of the chaos. Now, it’s the one thing that makes my week feel less like a scramble and more like a win. Here’s what it solves:
Cuts the grocery bill: A plan means I buy what I need and actually use it.
Saves my sanity: I already made the hard decision, what’s for dinner, before the day got crazy. That’s a win!
Helps me eat real food: When meals are planned out, I’m way less tempted to hit the drive-thru.
Each weekly plan comes with a free printable grocery list that’s already measured and organized for you. Just print it out, head to the store, and enjoy feeling way more on top of life than you did five minutes ago!
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Easy Sides for Dinner This Week
Salads
Creamy Grape Salad Recipe
5 mins
Dressings, Sauces, and Dips
Easy Veggie Dip
5 mins
Salads
The Best BLT Pasta Salad
39 mins
Side Dishes
Creamy Cucumber Salad
15 mins
Leftovers Make Life Easier
I stick to planning dinners Monday through Friday. Weekends are for winging it, relaxing, or grabbing something fun. If you’ve got extras, pop them in an airtight container and save them for a no-effort dinner when the week gets busy.