Side Dishes
Cilantro Lime Rice
25 mins
These meal plans have been saving my sanity! I’m so grateful to all of you for showing up, making dinner happen, and proving that yes, we can feed our people without losing our minds! This week’s menu has some of my absolute favorites!
This Week’s Meals = Chef’s Kiss
From saucy skillet dinners to crispy chicken that might just earn you a slow clap, this week’s lineup is solid. Meal planning has become my saving grace. With a plan in place, my grocery trips are (mostly) organized, and best of all, I avoid the dreaded 5 p.m. fridge stare-down. So with that, let’s get into it.
- Monday: Instant Pot Carnitas
- Tuesday: Bang Bang Chicken
- Wednesday: Skillet Salisbury Steak
- Thursday: Easy BBQ Chicken Pizza
- Friday: Classic Chicken Piccata
Is This Enough To Satisfy Your Whole Crew?
Feeding a crew of 4–6? You’re covered. This plan includes five weeknight winners and a shopping list so you can hit the store once and feel like a total boss all week long. Just click the pink button.
Instant Pot Carnitas
Making carnitas in an Instant Pot is foolproof. With just a few simple ingredients and the magic of pressure cooking, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal ready in no time. Make a batch of this juicy shredded pork for your next taco night, you won't regret it!
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Bang Bang Chicken
Bring a bang to your dinner table with this explosive bang bang chicken! It’s crispy but tender and coated in a thick, creamy sauce that’s savory, spicy, and sweet all at once!
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Skillet Salisbury Steak
Skillet Salisbury steak is a classic meal with a mouthwatering tender beef patty drowning in a rich homemade brown gravy. Serve it over some mashed potatoes and peas and you have yourself a winner!
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Easy BBQ Chicken Pizza
Jam-packed with onions, cilantro, cheese, BBQ sauce, and chicken, this pizza will be a hit with your family! Using a pre-made crust makes this recipe easy and delicious!
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Classic Chicken Piccata
This chicken piccata is a light and delicious Italian dish that never disappoints. The juicy breaded chicken is smothered in a fresh lemon-caper sauce that explodes with flavor in every bite.
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Why Meal Planning Is My Secret Weapon
Meal planning doesn’t make life perfect, but it makes dinner doable, and that’s more than enough for me.
- It cuts the grocery bill: I shop with a plan, not vibes. No more wilted spinach graveyard in the crisper drawer.
- It saves my sanity: I already made the dinner decision before the chaos hits. That alone deserves a trophy.
- It keeps us eating real food: When dinner’s already picked out, I’m way less likely to default to drive-thru mode.
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!
Perfect Pairings for This Meal Plan
Side Dishes
Dad’s Famous Mashed Potatoes
30 mins
Salads
Kale Caesar Salad
10 mins
Bread
The Best Homemade Garlic Bread
25 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 leftovers, pop them in an airtight container and save them for when the week gets busy.
