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Planning dinner for the week doesn’t have to be stressful or expensive. Meal Plan 100 is packed with simple, family-tested dinners that are easy to make and full of flavor. Each meal is designed with affordable ingredients and realistic prep times so you can get dinner on the table without spending all evening in the kitchen.
We also love planning meals that help stretch your grocery budget, and this week’s plan makes that easy. Several of these dinners can create extra protein or sides that turn into lunches or quick second meals, helping you get the most from the groceries you buy. Scroll to the bottom to see how we turned our leftover into another meal.
If you love Weekly Meal Plans, you can also check out Meal Plan 99, Meal Plan 97, and Meal Plan 96 for even more ideas!
Why You’ll Love This Meal Plan
- Budget-friendly dinners – Each meal uses simple, affordable ingredients to help keep your grocery bill under control.
- Easy weeknight meals – Most of these recipes come together quickly so you can get dinner on the table without a lot of prep.
- Great for leftovers – Make a little extra and turn leftovers into easy lunches, wraps, rice bowls, or sandwiches throughout the week.
- A variety of meals – This plan includes grilled dinners, a crockpot recipe, and quick stovetop meals so the menu stays interesting.
- Includes a fun breakfast and dessert – A homemade Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuit and Root Beer Float Popsicles add something special to the week.
- Family-tested recipes – These are meals families love and come together with ingredients you can easily find at the grocery store.
Print Shopping List
Use the shopping list for this week’s meal plan to make grocery shopping easy. Don’t forget to check your pantry first because many of these recipes use everyday staples.
Monday – Teriyaki Chicken & Rice
Craving takeout? Teriyaki Chicken & Rice brings that sweet-savory flavor home with a simple dinner that’s faster than delivery.
Estimated Cost: $8.63 / $2.16 per serving
Tuesday – Grilled Chicken Legs
Grilled Chicken Legs make dinner easy with crispy skin, juicy meat, and big grilled flavor. A scoop of hibachi vegetables rounds it out perfectly.
Estimated Cost: $4.81, $1.20 per Servings
Wednesday – Steak Kabobs
These Steak Kabobs are loaded with tender steak and bold grilled flavor, making them a go-to when you want something simple but impressive. Mississippi Mud Potatoes are the perfect hearty side.
Estimated Cost: $13.92, $3.48 per Servings
Thursday – Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops
Some nights you just want dinner handled, and Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops make that easy. They cook up tender and full of creamy ranch flavor, and a quick side of air fryer carrots keeps the whole meal simple.
Estimated Cost: $9.45, $2.36 per Servings
Friday – Hibachi Shrimp
If you love the shrimp at your favorite hibachi spot, wait until you try making Hibachi Shrimp at home. It’s quick, flavorful, and surprisingly easy.
Estimated Cost: $8.28, $2.07 per Servings
Breakfast – Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuit
If you wake up craving a Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuit, this homemade version brings that crispy chicken and buttery biscuit goodness right to your own kitchen.
Estimated Cost: $8.87, $1.11 per Servings
Dessert – Root Beer Float Popsicles
Love a good root beer float? these Root Beer Float Popsicles turn that fizzy, creamy favorite into a fun dessert everyone gets excited about.
Estimated Cost: $3.73, $0.62 per Servings
Join our Lazy Day Cooking Club and make dinner even easier! We show you how to spend just a few minutes in the morning adding ingredients to your slow cooker so you can come home to a warm, homemade meal ready to enjoy.
Leftover Ideas
- Teriyaki Chicken & Rice – Making Chicken Fried Rice with your leftovers. Chop the leftover chicken and stir-fry with the rice, eggs, and any vegetables you have on hand.
- Grilled Chicken Legs – Remove the chicken from the bone and chop the chicken and make chicken quesadillas with shredded cheese.
- Steak Kabobs – Top baked potatoes with chopped steak and veggies for a quick lunch the next day.
- Hibachi Shrimp – Serve the shrimp in tortillas with shredded cabbage and a squeeze of lime for the best Fish Tacos!
Meal Plan FAQs
One of the easiest ways to stretch your grocery budget is to make extra when possible and use the leftovers for lunches or another meal. For example, cook extra rice for Monday’s Teriyaki Chicken to serve with Friday’s Hibachi Shrimp, or grill extra chicken legs on Tuesday to use in wraps, salads, or quesadillas later in the week.
Yes! Several meals in this plan can be prepped earlier in the day or the night before. You can marinate the steak for the kabobs ahead of time, season the chicken legs so they’re ready for the grill, or place the ingredients for the Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops in the slow cooker insert and refrigerate until morning.
Start by choosing a few simple recipes your family already enjoys and keep a list of easy side dishes you can rotate. Checking your pantry before grocery shopping and planning meals that use similar ingredients can also save time and money throughout the week.
Side Dish Ideas
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Meal Plan 100 is designed to make dinner easier with simple, affordable meals your family will actually look forward to. With a mix of quick recipes, slow cooker options, and meals that create helpful leftovers, this plan helps you get the most from the groceries you buy.
Feel free to follow the plan as written or switch things around depending on your schedule or what’s on sale that week. The goal is always the same—making dinnertime less stressful while helping your grocery budget go further.
