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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.

What's in this post: Meal Plan 55
Print Shopping List
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Easy Salad
Easy Caesar Salad Recipe
Easy Side Dishes
Roasted Red Potatoes
Easy Side Dishes
Easy Homemade French Fries
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.
If you try this meal plan this week, make sure to rate or comment on the recipe. We love hearing how these recipes help make dinnertime easier for your family.