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Meal Plan 61 will make dinnertime a breeze if you are tired of the same recipes each week! It includes my favorite Chicken Enchilada Skillet Recipe as it is made in one-pan.

If you are looking for an easy way to stretch your food budget, use your leftovers to create another meal. Make sure to scroll to see how we used our leftovers with this week recipes.

These Weekly Meal Plans save dinnertime each week for my family. If you love meal planning as much as I do, then you need to check out Meal Plan 60, Meal Plan 59, and Meal Plan 58.

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One of my favorite things about this meal plan, is the easy to use Shopping List. Before heading to the store, make sure to print this shopping list. Make sure to check your pantry first, as you may already have the ingredients.

Monday – Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Make Parmesan Crusted Chicken for a simple chicken dish that everyone will love! This oven-baked chicken has the best crispy texture, juicy center, and amazing flavor.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken
The parmesan breadcrumb mixture gives this chicken amazing flavor while it helps to lock in the moisture.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Tuesday – Chicken Enchilada Skillet

If you are craving Enchiladas, then make this Chicken Enchilada Skillet Recipe. It is the perfect one-pan dinner that is loaded with delicious flavors. You can serve it with all kinds of sides, but a salad is a great choice.

Chicken Enchilada Skillet
The tender chicken is cooked in a delicious sauce and then mixed with black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Then topped with melty cheese for a meal that everyone loves.
Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Wednesday – Instant Pot Beef Stir Fry

Instant Pot Beef Stir Fry makes it so easy to enjoy a delicious meal even during busy weeknights.  Make this meal in just 5 minutes and everyone can enjoy tender beef and veggies.

Instant Pot Beef Stir Fry
The seasoning is so tasty and the bell peppers really add to the flavor.  We all just love this easy meal.
Instant Pot Beef Stir Fry

Thursday – Homemade Hamburger Helper

Skip those box mixes and make this delicious hamburger helper recipe from scratch. If you want to get some veggies in there, this Green Beans and Bacon goes great with it and only takes a few minutes to prepare.

A white bowl filled with creamy macaroni and cheese, reminiscent of Homemade Cheeseburger Helper, garnished with chopped herbs. A fork is placed in the bowl, ready to scoop some of the pasta. A blue and white striped napkin is partially visible on the right side. Another bowl of plain macaroni is in the background.
Homemade Hamburger Helper
You only need a few simple ingredients to make homemade hamburger helper. This easy skillet meal is not hard at all.
Homemade Hamburger Helper

Friday – Taco Burger

You may never make a normal burger again after trying this Grilled Taco Burger Recipe. Serve it with a classic side dish, like this Baked French Fries.

Taco Burger
The blend of the taco seasoning ingredients mixed with ground beef makes a delicious combination. The burger cooks easily, and prep time is very minimal.
Taco Burger

Breakfast – Baked Oatmeal

Baked Oatmeal makes a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack idea. Customize the ingredients to what you prefer for a great way to start your day!

Baked Oatmeal
The combination of the ingredients bakes perfectly and tastes amazing with the toasted oats and nuts.
Baked Oatmeal

Dessert – Chocolate Popcorn

Homemade Chocolate Covered Popcorn is a delicious sweet and salty snack that you will be making year round. It is addicting and a chocolate lovers dream.

Chocolate Popcorn
Chocolate Popcorn is loaded with chocolate flavor. Simple ingredients make this sweet and salty treat easy to make.
Chocolate Popcorn

We make meal planning even easier by using the Lazy Day Cooking Club. This club is great because we show you how to spend about 2 minutes throwing dinner in the slow cooker in the morning. Then when you get home it is ready.

Easy Side Dish Recipes

Ways to Use Leftovers

  • Parmesan Crusted Chicken – Combine cooked pasta and diced parmesan crusted chicken in a casserole dish and top with cheese for a delicious Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake.
  • Chicken Enchilada Skillet – If we have leftovers over this enchilada skillet meal, we love to make Mexican Rice and serve it over the top.
  • Beef Stir Fry – Use your beef stir fry leftovers and make Hibachi Fried Rice.
  • Taco Burger – I like to dice up the leftover taco burger and serve it on salad for the ultimate burger bowl.

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Hi, I’m Carrie Barnard — a professional food blogger with over 14 years of experience helping busy families make dinner fast, easy, and affordable.

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