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Save yourself some time, money, and stress by using this FREE meal plan that includes five main dish ideas with accompanying side dishes and a dessert to top it all off!

Weekly Meal Plan #197
Each week, I share with you a FREE meal plan that consists of 5 dinner ideas (Monday-Thursday plus one Weekend meal), 5 side dishes, and 1 dessert!
This is meant to help simplify menu planning, shopping, and cooking so you can more easily enjoy meals with your family throughout the week!
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Monday – Mexican
Chicken Tortilla Soup
3 hrs 10 mins
Jalapeño Cornbread
30 mins
- This chicken tortilla soup is the easiest, most delicious soup you’ll ever make! It comes together in just minutes and is an ultra-comforting meal—just like your favorite taco in a bowl!
- This deliciously sweet & spicy jalapeño cornbread is so simple and so flavorful! It’s perfect with soup, especially Mexican varieties.
Tuesday – Italian
Triple Cheddar Chicken Pasta
35 mins
Pesto Salad Dressing
5 mins
- With a creamy homemade cheese sauce, pasta, chicken, seasonings, and LOTS of cheese this triple cheddar chicken pasta has become one of our favorite chicken and pasta dishes.
- This simple creamy pesto salad dressing is delicious on any salad! Plus, it only requires 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make.
Wednesday – Brinner
Breakfast Tacos
15 mins
Pico de Gallo Recipe
10 mins
- These breakfast tacos will become your morning mealtime hero with all of your breakfast favorites stuffed into tortillas.
- Everyone loves a good pico de gallo recipe. With few ingredients and only minutes to make, it’s an addictive favorite!
Thursday – Asian
Firecracker Chicken
50 mins
Chow Mein Recipe
25 mins
- Coated in a fiery sauce with the perfect hint of sweetness, this crispy better-than-takeout firecracker chicken checks every box!
- This wok-fried chow mein recipe is ready in under 30 minutes! It’s perfect for pairing with your favorite Asian dishes.
Weekend – Classic
Smothered Pork Chops
35 mins
Parmesan Potatoes
30 mins
- This creamy lemon and thyme smothered pork chops recipe always gets rave reviews. It’s flavorful and ready in 35 minutes or less.
- Simple and delicious baked parmesan potatoes are the perfect side dish, made from cubed potatoes coated in parmesan and a few simple seasonings.
Dessert
Banana Pudding Cake Recipe
For More Desserts
Banana Desserts
Banana Cupcakes
21 mins
Banana Pudding Cheesecake
2 hrs 30 mins
Banana Bars
30 mins
Banana Oatmeal Cookies
20 mins
Download Our Fillable Meal Plan!
Click the link below to download a FREE meal plan template! You can add this week’s meals + your own; added bonus: there’s a section for your grocery list and notes.
And remember – if you want to create your own menu, be sure to check out all our recipes and visit our recipe pages, including: Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Desserts, Appetizers and Breakfast!
Thanks Kristyn, I love all your recipes, and look forward to getting thm. I do not always comment, but I will start to keep the AI away if this works for you.
Thanks for letting us know what is going on with these bots. Shame on google, and etc…
Please keep doing what you are doing, for this southern Alabama old lady loves them!!
Vicky