This week’s meal plan is all about easy, comforting dinners with plenty of variety. You’ve got a fresh pasta, a cheesy taco casserole, a cozy soup, a hearty chicken casserole, and a slow-cooked roast to finish the week strong.
What’s for Dinner This Week?
This week has a little bit of everything, from fresh bruschetta chicken pasta to cozy swamp soup and a hearty 3 packet roast. These are easy, family-friendly dinners that make getting through the week a whole lot simpler. You can find even more ideas here!
- Monday: Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
- Tuesday: Easy Taco Casserole
- Wednesday: One-Pot Swamp Soup
- Thursday: Funeral Potato and Chicken Casserole
- Friday: 3 Packet Roast
How Many Does This Weekly Meal Plan Feed?
This free weekly menu plan provides 5 meals that will feed 4-6 (depending on whether you are feeding adults or kids) and includes a free shopping list!
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
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Fresh summer tomatoes, basil, garlic, juicy chicken, and angel hair pasta come together in this easy Bruschetta Chicken Pasta.
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!
Swamp Soup
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Don’t let the name fool you, this hearty soup with sausage, potatoes, and veggies is cozy, comforting, and way tastier than it sounds!
Funeral Potato and Chicken Casserole
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Funeral potato and chicken casserole is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken and hash browns, then topped with buttery, crunchy cornflakes.
Easy 3 Packet Roast
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This 3 packet roast is my go-to for an easy but delicious Sunday dinner. Add brown gravy, Italian dressing, and ranch dressing powders to a slow cooker with your beef and then let it work its magic! It creates an ultra-tender, flavorful roast you’ll love coming home to at the end of the day.
Why Should I Meal Prep?
When you have a plan, it makes the whole week run a little smoother. Here’s why I love planning dinners ahead of time:
- Less Stress: You already know what’s for dinner, so there’s no last-minute scrambling.
- Save Money: Planning helps you stick to your grocery list, waste less food, and order less takeout.
- Eat at Home More: When you have a plan and the ingredients ready, cooking dinner feels much easier.
- Save Time: Fewer grocery trips and less time figuring out what to make each night.
- Easier Evenings: Dinner is one less thing to think about during a busy week.
My weekly meal plans always come with a printable shopping list, all measured out and ready to go! It makes things so easy!
Side Dishes for Dinner
Weekly Meal Plan Leftovers
I only meal plan Monday through Friday because weekends are usually more flexible. We may have plans, eat out, or finish up leftovers from the week. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge so they’re ready to enjoy later.
