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Use Meal Plan 69 to make dinnertime easier this week! Make Poppyseed chicken or chicken and waffles for easy meals to get through the week! All these recipes are simple and made with easy ingredients.

See how we turned this week leftovers into another meal by scrolling to the bottom. Eating your leftovers will save time and money! Often times they taste even better the next day.

Using these Weekly Meal Plans have saved my time, money and my sanity since I don’t have to worry about what to make. If you missed any, you can still grab Meal Plan 68, Meal Plan 67 and Meal Plan 66.

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Before heading to the store, print this easy to use shopping list. We have all the ingredients categorized so you can easily shop your pantry and the store. You might be surprised what you already have.

Monday – Poppyseed Chicken

My entire family loves it, and I can add a simple vegetable, like this Roasted Zucchini, and dinner is done. Which makes this Poppyseed Chicken the best budget-friendly casserole recipe.

A close-up of a serving spoon lifting creamy Poppyseed Chicken casserole with a golden, crunchy cracker topping from a white baking dish. A black pepper shaker and a striped cloth are nearby.
Poppyseed Chicken
Poppyseed Chicken is a creamy, buttery casserole that Is ready in 30 minutes. It's a family-friendly recipe perfect for busy nights.
Poppyseed Chicken

Tuesday – Grilled Ribs

You will love how easy these Grilled Ribs are, and baby back ribs are our favorite summertime meat to grill. A simple side dish, like these Grilled Tomatoes, is enough to bring this dish to the next level.

Grilled Ribs
Simple seasoning blend and BBQ Sauce gives these Ribs so much flavor!
Grilled Ribs

Wednesday – Chile Colorado

This Chile Colorado cooks low and slow in a rich red sauce to create a Mexican Red Chile stew. Serve with your favorite Mexican Side Dishes, like rice and beans, for a complete meal idea.

A white bowl filled with Mexican rice, refried beans, and beef Chile Colorado chili garnished with chopped cilantro, placed on a light surface next to a blue-striped napkin and a small dish of herbs.
Chile Colorado
Chile Colorado combines tender stew meat, Mexican Chiles, and Spices that cook in a rich sauce to create a Mexican Stew that everyone will love!
Chile Colorado

Thursday – Crock Pot Mojo Chicken

Crock Pot Mojo Chicken Recipe is a delicious citrus-infused recipe served over rice with your favorite vegetable. Try this Fried Zucchini!

Crock Pot Mojo Chicken
The orange and lime juice combine with all of the seasonings for the most tender and delicious chicken.
Crock Pot Mojo Chicken

Friday – Chicken and Waffles

This made-from-scratch Chicken and Waffles recipe is always a family favorite because of the combination of the different flavors and texture.

A plate with a large waffle topped with two pieces of crispy fried chicken—a classic Chicken and Waffles dish. Nearby are forks, a blue-and-white napkin, and extra plates featuring more chicken recipes. The background is a light, textured surface.
Chicken and Waffles
The combination of Crispy Buttermilk Chicken and Golden Belgian Waffles with a drizzle of warm maple syrup creates the perfect meal for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
Chicken and Waffles

Breakfast – Dragon Fruit Smoothie

Change up your morning smoothie with this bright and delicious Dragon Fruit Smoothie. Simple ingredients makes this smoothie a family favorite.

Dragon Fruit Smoothie
This vibrant pink color fruit is packed with healthy benefits and blends easily with simple ingredients. And this smoothie is creamy and full of flavor!
Dragon Fruit Smoothie

Dessert – Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

Cottage Cheese Cheesecake is a game-changer because it is light, creamy, and packed with protein!

A slice of creamy cheesecake made with smooth cottage cheese is topped with whipped cream, fresh blueberries, and a halved strawberry on a white plate, with a fork nearby.
Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
This Cottage Cheese Cheesecake requires minimal prep time and is ready in about 30 minutes. It is packed with protein, naturally gluten-free, low carb and keto-friendly.
Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

We make meal planning even easier by using the Lazy Day Cooking Club. I created this club to you how to spend about 2 minutes throwing dinner in the slow cooker in the morning and it is ready when you return home.

More Easy Side Dish Recipes

Ways to Use Leftovers

  • Poppyseed Chicken – Turn your leftovers into Easy Pot Pie by place a serving into a muffin pan and then topping with a biscuit.
  • Grilled Ribs – Take the meat off the bone and make Pork Fried Rice Recipe for a quick and easy dinner the next day.
  • Chile Colorado – Take your leftovers and make Quesadillas for a delicious lunch the next day.
  • Mojo Chicken – I love turning my leftovers into mini Chicken Street Tacos by filling mini tortillas with the Mojo Chicken filling and topping with Black Bean Corn Salsa.

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