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If you are looking to get dinner on the table with easy and budget friendly recipes, check out Meal Plan 62. These recipes are kid approved and includes a classic – Crock Pot Pinto Beans!

These recipes make great leftovers! Make sure to scroll to the bottom to see how we turned our leftovers into another meal idea.

Our readers have loved these Weekly Meal Plans. If you have missed any meal plans, make sure to check out Meal Plan 61, Meal Plan 60 and Meal Plan 59.

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Another great thing about this Meal Plan is we include a easy to use Shopping List. Before heading to the store, print this shopping list. We recommend shopping your pantry first, as it is possible you may already have the ingredients.

Monday – Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken

Slow cooking the chicken in the sweet and savory sauce gives it so much flavor, and this recipe is kid-approved! Serve over rice with a side of veggies for a complete meal idea.

A bowl of white rice topped with Pineapple Chicken—tender chunks of chicken, pineapple, red bell peppers, and green onions—with a slow cooker and a wooden cutting board in the background.
Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken
Tender chicken simmers in a flavorful sauce made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic, and more, creating a perfectly balanced dish that’s comforting and refreshing.
Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken

Tuesday – Crock Pot Pinto Beans

Crock Pot Pinto Beans is a classic recipe that is always a family favorite. We love making this Fried Cornbread for a delicious addition to this pinto beans recipe.

Crock Pot Pinto Beans
It is a simple comfort food recipe that is made with easy ingredients.
Crock Pot Pinto Beans

Wednesday – Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

This is the perfect recipe to serve for you next summertime BBQ or for the 4th of July holiday. You can serve this with plenty of side dishes, but you’d love it with this Mediterranean Pasta Salad.

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
Hot dogs wrapped with bacon is a delicious dinner idea in about 15 minutes or less depending on which method you cook them.
Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

Thursday – Fried Pork Chops

Quick and Easy Fried Pork Chops are a family favorite. Pork Chops are seasoned with easy ingredients and then fried to perfection. And this Twice Baked Potatoes would be a great side.

Fried Pork Chops
Pork chops are easy to quick and easy to fry. Dinner is on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Fried Pork Chops

Friday – Crock Pot Chicken Lo Mein

No need to order take out when you can make this easy and delicious Crock Pot Chicken Lo Mein Recipe at home.  The slow cooker does all the work and you can have delicious lo mein ready and waiting.

A black skillet filled with noodle stir fry inspired by a Crock Pot Chicken Lo Mein Recipe, featuring snow peas, broccoli, carrots, red bell peppers, and sesame seeds, sits on a wooden board beside a bowl of green onions and chopsticks.
Crock Pot Chicken Lo Mein
Save time and money and make Crock Pot Chicken Low Mein at home. The ingredients are simple and the slow cooker does all the work.
Crock Pot Chicken Lo Mein

Breakfast – Strawberry Mango Smoothie

Strawberry Mango Smoothie is a light and refreshing smoothie. It is delicious and makes the perfect breakfast smoothie or afternoon snack.

Strawberry Mango Smoothie
You can easily make this smoothie with frozen fruit or fresh fruit. The creamy texture and the fruity taste make for an easy way to get my kids to eat fruit.
Strawberry Mango Smoothie

Dessert – Scotcheroos Bars

These all-time favorite treats are simple, chewy, and full of flavor.

Scotcheroos Bars
These Scotcheroos Bars is the perfect combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and Rice Krispie cereal. This is an easy treat that you can make anytime of the week.
Scotcheroos Bars

Make meal planning even easier by using the Lazy Day Cooking Club. We show you how to spend about 2 minutes throwing dinner in the slow cooker in the morning with simple steps. Then when you get home, dinner is done. Makes it perfect for those busy weeknights.

Easy Side Dish Ideas

Ways to Use Leftovers

  • Pineapple Chicken – Dice up your leftovers and make Hibachi Fried Rice.
  • Pinto Beans – I love to use the leftovers and make Chipotle Chicken Bowls. Top the chicken with pinto beans, shredded cheese and lettuce for a delicious meal idea.
  • Fried Pork Chops – We love to dice the pork chops up and use to make Pork Fried Rice Recipe for a quick lunch or dinner the next day.
  • Chicken Lo Mein – Heat the leftovers up and wrap in a lettuce wraps for a light lunch the next day.

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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.

At Eating on a Dime, I share simple, budget-friendly recipes that are tested in my own kitchen and approved by my 8 kids. With millions of readers each month, I’m here to help you cook real food for real families — without the stress.

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