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Meal Plan 59 is made up of simple recipes that makes eating at home even easier. Enjoy Shrimp Stir Fry, Creamy Garlic Chicken and more to make dinnertime a breeze!

Save time and reduce food waste by eating your leftovers. Scroll to the bottom to see how we turned out leftovers into another meal idea.

These Weekly Meal Plans have saved our readers time and money. If you enjoyed this week’s recipes, you can still try Meal Plan 58, Meal Plan 57 and Meal Plan 56.

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Before heading to the store, make sure to print this week’s shopping list. We also recommend shopping your pantry first as you may already have the ingredients.

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Monday – Shrimp Stir Fry

If you need a quick and easy weeknight stovetop dinner idea, make this Shrimp Stir Fry. Make some rice as a side for this amazing dish.

Shrimp Stir Fry
This soy sauce-based sauce is delicious mixed with the shrimp and vegetables. It's easy to make with simple ingredients.
Shrimp Stir Fry

Tuesday – Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy Garlic Chicken is a one-pan recipe that the entire family will love! And it goes really well with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes and Parmesan Roasted Broccoli.

Four pieces of Creamy Garlic Chicken breast in a rich white sauce, garnished with chopped parsley, grated cheese, and cracked black pepper on a plate.
Creamy Garlic Chicken
The juicy chicken breasts cook in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce and are ready in under 30 minutes!
Creamy Garlic Chicken

Wednesday – Grilled Shrimp

This quick and easy Grilled Shrimp Recipe cooks in about 5 minutes. Add a side of Garlic Butter Rice and Grilled Carrots for a complete meal.

Grilled Shrimp
We love that the shrimp cooks with amazing flavor while still remaining juicy. This is my go-to meal when I need a quick and healthy dinner idea.
Grilled Shrimp

Thursday – Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches are perfect as a quick and easy dinner idea! You can serve it with any side you like, but we have even just served it with potato chips on busy nights.

A pulled chicken sandwich on a white bun sits on a white plate, with a bowl of shredded chicken and Instant Pot Pulled Pork in the background, and a black-and-white striped napkin nearby.
Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Easy pulled pork is so simple to make and also perfect for parties. The barbecue sauce is tangy and delicious.
Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Friday – Oven Fried Chicken

Make Oven Fried Chicken for a delicious and easy weeknight meal. Add your favorite side dishes, like some Roasted Zucchini or TikTok Mac and Cheese, for a complete meal idea.

Oven Fried Chicken
The breadcrumb and flour mixture gives the chicken the best golden, crispy texture and is a healthy alternative by baking in the oven instead of deep frying.
Oven Fried Chicken

Breakfast – Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Simple Ingredients make these Cottage Cheese Pancakes so delicious. These pancakes are soft, fluffy, and packed with protein!

A stack of cottage cheese pancakes topped with fresh blueberries and raspberries, drizzled with syrup, on a white plate. A bowl of berries and a white mug are in the background.
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
These cottage cheese protein pancakes are made with over 20 grams of protein. And you will love the soft texture and the light and creamy center.
Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Dessert – Fried Cheesecake

This Fried Cheesecake is perfect for any occasion, and even if you are not a fan of cheesecake, you will probably love this bite-sized crispy dessert.

Fried Cheesecake
The outside crunchy texture and the warm, gooey inside make them a crowd favorite. Top them with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or a drizzle of chocolate for amazing flavor.
Fried Cheesecake
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Check out the Lazy Day cooking club to make dinnertime even easier! This clubs teaches you how to spend 2 minutes throwing dinner in the crockpot in the morning and come home with dinner waiting on you.

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Ways to Use Leftovers

  • Shrimp Stir Fry – Chop up your leftovers and make Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe for a quick dinner the next day.
  • Creamy Garlic Chicken – Slice the chicken into bite size pieces and make pasta for a Creamy Chicken Pasta recipe.
  • Grilled Shrimp – Take your leftovers and make Grilled Shrimp Tacos for a tasty meal idea.
  • Pulled Pork Sandwiches – We always have leftover pulled pork and make these Pulled Pork Tacos for lunch the next day.

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