Meal Plan 93 is all about simple dinners, easy-to-find ingredients, and stretching leftovers into meals your family will actually eat. Less stress, more dinner wins!
Scroll to the bottom to see exactly how our family used leftovers throughout the week. Turning one dinner into multiple meals to stretch our food budget and keep dinner easy.
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Print Shopping List
Print the shopping list before heading to the store. Items are grouped by category to help you shop your pantry first and save time at the grocery store.
Monday – Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet
This Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet is comfort food made easy — creamy, filling, and cooked all in one pan. A simple weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Tuesday – Chicken Fajita Casserole
All the bold fajita flavor without the extra work! This Chicken Fajita Casserole is cheesy, oven-baked, and packed with tender chicken, peppers, and Tex-Mex seasoning — perfect for busy nights.
Wednesday – Instant Pot Pork Roast
This Instant Pot Pork Roast is juicy, tender, and full of flavor — made fast thanks to pressure cooking. A comforting dinner that feels special but is easy enough for weeknights.
Thursday – Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Let the slow cooker do the work! This Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for busy days when you want dinner ready and waiting.
Friday – Baked Chicken Bites
These Baked Chicken Bites are tender, juicy, and made with simple ingredients. A budget-friendly dinner or snack that’s perfect for dipping, meal prep, or busy weeknights.
Breakfast – Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls
Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls melt in your mouth with soft cinnamon layers and pockets of gooey chocolate that make mornings feel like a treat.
Dessert – S’Mores Cones
S’Mores Cones turn the classic campfire treat into a fun, mess-free dessert that’s gooey, chocolatey, and perfect for sharing.
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Easy Side Dish Recipes
Ways to Use Leftovers
- Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet – Use your leftovers and make Stuffed Peppers for a tasty meal the next night.
- Chicken Fajita Casserole – Turn your leftover into Chicken Quesadilla Recipe. My kids love this for a filling after school snack.
- Pork Roast – Dice up the leftovers and make Pork Fried Rice Recipe for a simple and tasty meal.
- Chicken Bites – These leftover chicken bites can be used for many delicious chicken recipes. Our favorite is this Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe!
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