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This Meal Plan 74 takes guesswork out of dinner by following this weekly meal plan. Keep your family on track by serving these balanced meals to save time and money.
Stretch your food budget and use your leftovers to create another meal. Scroll to the bottom to see how we used our leftovers this week to create dishes that nobody knew they were eating leftovers.
If you love this meal plan, make sure to check out all of Weekly Meal Plans including Meal Plan 73, Meal Plan 72 and Meal Plan 71.
What's in this post: Meal Plan 74
Print Shopping List
Before heading to the store, make sure to print the easy shopping list. All the ingredients are categorized so you can easily shop the store or your pantry.
Monday – Chicken Alfredo Bake
All the cozy and comfort flavors of a classic Fettuccine Alfredo, but in a melty, family-size casserole dish that’s make-ahead friendly and perfect for weeknights. Serve this with some Roasted Asparagus… Yum!
Tuesday – Chicken Tortilla Soup
Soup season is my favorite time of the year, and this Chicken Tortilla Soup is hearty, filling, tastes amazing, and so comforting.
Wednesday – Crock Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Crock Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is made with minimal prep time and is the perfect family cozy soup or to meal prep for the week. Serve it with these Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks for a restaurant-feel dinner!
Thursday – Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken
This classic Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe requires minimal prep, simple pantry staples, and has kid-approved flavor!
Friday – Calzone
My kids love this Calzone recipe because they can add their favorite toppings and enjoy it for a quick lunch, snack, or dinner. The filling makes it satisfying and keeps them full to tackle their busy schedules. If not, a simple salad on the side will do.
Breakfast – Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
These Chorizo Breakfast Burritos are easy to prep, freezer-friendly, and reheat like a dream! Making them perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, or feeding a brunch crowd without breaking a sweat.
Dessert – Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls
These Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls turn out with a soft texture, with a slight crisp edge, but full of buttery, cinnamon sugar mixture that is perfect for holiday brunch, weekend breakfast, or a delicious after-dinner dessert or snack!
If you are looking for an easy way to meal plan, check out the Lazy Day Cooking Club. When you sign up for this club we show you how to spend about 2 minutes throwing dinner in the slow cooker in the morning and it is ready when you return home.
Easy Side Dish Recipes
Ways to Use Leftovers
- Chicken Alfredo Bake – We love to stir in Steam Broccoli or peas and top with bread crumbs for a delicious variations.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup – Stir in extra beans or leftover Instant pot White Rice Recipe to stretch those leftovers when reheating.
- Chicken Gnocchi Soup – Make a Rice Bowl with your leftovers. Our soup usually thickens so it make a perfect topping over Basmati Rice.
- Sweet and Sour Chicken – I love dicing up the leftovers and making Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe for a quick dinner the next day.
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