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Meal Plan 55 is loaded with simple recipes that are perfect for a busy week. These recipes are all kid approved and includes my favorite Grilled Buffalo Chicken Recipe.

My family loves eating leftovers now because I love to turn them into a meal that doesn’t taste like leftovers. Make sure to scroll to the bottom to see how we save time and money by eating our leftovers.

If you love these Weekly Meal Plans, make sure to also check out Meal Plan 54, Meal Plan 53 and Meal Plan 52. These meal plan make dinnertime a breeze.

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Before heading to the store, make sure to print these easy to use shopping list. Everything is easily categorized so you can shop your pantry first. You will probably be surprised that you already have the majority of the ingredients.

Monday – Baked Ziti with Chicken

If you are looking for an easy casserole, this Baked Ziti with Chicken is it. Serve it with this Copycat Olive Garden Salad for a lighter side dish.

Baked Ziti with Chicken
In less than 30 minutes, you can prepare this dish for an easy, delicious casserole recipe.
Baked Ziti with Chicken

Tuesday – Taco Salad

This Taco Salad is packed with flavor and has a simple crunch. And our Homemade Catalina Dressing goes great with this salad.

A colorful taco salad with taco chips, seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, sour cream, black olives, salsa, and lime wedges, garnished with cilantro. A striped cloth and lime wedges are beside the bowl.
Taco Salad
Seasoned ground beef and cheese is layered on crisp lettuce and tortilla chips with your favorite toppings.
Taco Salad

Wednesday – Grilled Buffalo Chicken

Each bite is tender and delicious. If you love buffalo chicken, this recipe is a must-try. Some of our favorite side dishes for this Grilled Buffalo Chicken are Lemon Rice and Grilled Asparagus.

Grilled Buffalo Chicken
This recipe is made with only 3 ingredients, which makes it budget-friendly and the perfect weeknight meal.
Grilled Buffalo Chicken

Thursday – Ritz Cracker Chicken

Get dinner on the table fast and prepare to watch your family go crazy over this crispy baked chicken. Make it a complete meal by serving some Garlic Butter Rice and Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

Ritz Cracker Chicken
You only need a few ingredients to make this Ritz Cracker Chicken Recipe.
Ritz Cracker Chicken

Friday – Butter Burgers

There’s nothing better than the rich and savory flavor of a Butter Burger. And you can never go wrong with having any side you like for your burger, such as Air Fryer French Fries, or even some Grilled Broccoli.

Butter Burgers
These simple burgers are made with simple ingredients, crispy edges, and a juicy center.
Butter Burgers

Breakfast – Oatmeal Banana Bread

Start your day off with this delicious Oatmeal Banana Bread. It is the perfect breakfast bread that is moist, delicious, and easy to make.

Oatmeal Banana Bread
This oatmeal banana bread is made with simple ingredients that I usually have on hand.
Oatmeal Banana Bread

Dessert – Blueberry Cobbler

Blueberry Cobbler is bursting with blueberries and is amazing served warm! The best recipe to serve this summer for a quick and easy dessert.

Blueberry Cobbler
We love making Blueberry Cobbler because it is made with pantry ingredients, and the prep time is minimal.
Blueberry Cobbler

Make meal planning even easier by checking out the Lazy Day Cooking Club. We show you how to spend about 2 minutes throwing dinner in the slow cooker in the morning. Then it is ready when you return home.

Easy Side Dish Recipes

Ways to Use Leftovers

  • Baked Ziti – We love have this baked ziti leftover. I like to add in chopped bell peppers and top with more cheese. My kids think it taste even better the next day.
  • Taco Salad – Use your leftover taco meat and make Oven Nachos for a quick lunch the next day.
  • Buffalo Chicken – Dice up the chicken and make Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas for a quick dinner.
  • Ritz Cracker Chicken – This chicken bakes so tender that we like to shred it and add it to this Easy Fried Rice Recipe.

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