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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 #226
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
Mexican Soup
50 mins
Mexican Cornbread
50 mins
- Filling and flavorful Mexican soup is packed with chicken, beans, and veggies with just a little bit of heat!!
- This Mexican cornbread is soft, cheesy, and packed with flavor—perfect as a side for chili, tacos, or any fiesta night!
Tuesday – Italian
Triple Cheddar Chicken Pasta
35 mins
Pizza Salad
8 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.
- Pizza salad is hearty & refreshing. All of the flavors of pizza are served on a bed of greens and topped with a homemade herb dressing!
Wednesday – Brinner
Fresh Salsa Recipe
10 mins
- This is the best breakfast burritos recipe – perfect for on-the-go breakfasts! Load them with all your favorite fixings.
- This fresh salsa recipe is made in minutes and perfectly customizable to your preferred texture and spice level.
Thursday – Soup
Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup
45 mins
Homemade French Bread
1 hr 15 mins
- Thick and creamy broccoli cheddar potato soup is packed with veggies and flavor for a hearty favorite in under an hour!
- Soft, simple and no-fail, this homemade French bread has simple step-by-step directions and comes out perfect every time!
Weekend – Classic
Roast Chicken Recipe
1 hr 30 mins
Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole
3 hrs 10 mins
- This simple and delicious roast chicken recipe tastes like you spent all day cooking it, but only needs 10 minutes of prep!
- Enjoy this easy crockpot hashbrown casserole that is simple, delicious and a set it and forget side that is perfect for any meals and especially holidays.
Dessert
1 Cookie Bars Recipe
For More Desserts
Bar Desserts
M&M Cookie Bars
28 mins
Sugar Cookie Bars
35 mins
Magic Bars Recipe
45 mins
No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
2 hrs 12 mins
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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!
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