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Make dinnertime a breeze this week with Meal Plan 75. Featuring a week’s worth of delicious meals that are kid approved! These recipes will help you eat good this week without the hassle.

Scroll to the bottom to see how we turned our leftovers into another meal idea. There is no need to waste your leftovers, when you can enjoy them again to save time and money.

These Weekly Meal Plans have saved our readers time and money. Make sure to check out Meal Plan 74, Meal Plan 73 and Meal Plan 72 for even more delicious recipes.

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Monday – Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenders

Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenders combines a few simple ingredients into a delicious and flavorful meal. Try pairing it with our Crock Pot Velveeta Mac and Cheese and Steamed Broccoli!

A plate piled with Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenders, charred with grill marks and garnished with chopped herbs, served on a white dish.
Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenders
This recipe is easy to prepare using only 4 ingredients. The cooking time is minimum, and it all comes together effortlessly.
Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenders

Tuesday – One Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta

Chicken Pesto Pasta is the perfect one-pot meal and ready in under 35 minutes! This dish is rich, hearty, and made with simple ingredients.

A skillet filled with creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta—penne, chunks of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs—garnished with fresh basil. Surrounded by a bowl of grated cheese, tomatoes, plates, and utensils.
One Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta
Tender chicken and pasta are mixed in a creamy pesto sauce, making it a filling and satisfying dish made with simple ingredients.
One Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta

Wednesday – Mini Tacos

These mini tacos are made with a crispy mini shell with a delicious taco meat filling. Make it more filling by serving it with a side of Crock Pot Refried Beans.

A plate of Mini Tacos filled with ground beef, melted cheese, and drizzled with sour cream, garnished with cilantro, and served with lime wedges and a bowl of salsa in the center.
Mini Tacos
The ingredients are minimal, and we love to serve these for a quick dinner or a game day appetizer.
Mini Tacos

Thursday – Baked Spaghetti

Make Baked Spaghetti for the ultimate comfort food. Cooked spaghetti mixed with delicious sauce and baked to perfection for a delicious casserole recipe. Aside from the usual bread, this dish goes really great with salad.

Baked Spaghetti casserole in a white dish, topped with melted cheese and herbs. A serving spoon has scooped out a portion, revealing the flavorful noodles and sauce inside. A red-striped towel rests beside the Baked Spaghetti dish.
Baked Spaghetti
This Monday Night Dinner Idea recipe is ready in about 30 minutes, and the ingredients are so simple. You can make this easy baked spaghetti recipe ahead of time, and it also freezes great.
Baked Spaghetti

Friday – Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

Sweet, spicy, sticky, and gloriously crunchy, this Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich is guaranteed to steal the show at your next weeknight dinner or game-day feast.

A crispy Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich topped with coleslaw and sliced pickles is served on a black plate, with another sandwich bun visible in the background.
Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich is packed with flavor from the juicy buttermilk-fried chicken, sweet heat drizzle, toasted brioche with pickles, and creamy slaw. Ready in 15 minutes, and all you need are simple ingredients.
Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

Breakfast – Blueberry Banana Bread

Blueberry Banana Bread is a twist on a classic recipe. The fresh berries that are added give the bread amazing flavor and make a delicious treat.

A loaf of Blueberry Banana Bread sits on a wooden cutting board, with two slices cut and lying in front. Fresh blueberries and a banana are nearby, along with a knife and a bowl of blueberries in the background.
Blueberry Banana Bread
The combination of mashed bananas and fresh blueberries makes the bread delicious and the perfect amount of sweetness. This homemade bread bakes with a soft texture and amazing flavor.
Blueberry Banana Bread

Dessert – Slow Cooker Apples

Discover how to make Slow Cooker Apples, a delicious treat perfect for oatmeal, desserts, or holiday sides.

A wooden spoon stirs sliced apples coated in cinnamon and brown sugar inside a black slow cooker, creating delicious Slow Cooker Apples on a light countertop.
Slow Cooker Apples
Tender apple slices cook in simple warm spices that taste delicious and smell like fall! Just 15 minutes of prep, then the crock-pot does the rest.
Slow Cooker Apples
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If you are looking for away to get dinner started in less than 2 minutes, check out Lazy Day Cooking Club. We teach you how to freezer meal prep meals to stock your freezer which makes dinnertime a breeze.

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Ways to Use Leftovers

  • Chicken Tenders – Use your leftovers and make Chicken Alfredo Bake for a quick and easy meal the next day.
  • Chicken Pesto Pasta – If you have leftovers, we love to make this Easy Homemade Pasta Bake Recipe topped with melted cheese.
  • Mini Tacos – We always have leftover ground beef when we make these mini tacos. It makes a great addition to this Hamburger Soup.
  • Hot Honey Chicken – Dice up your leftover chicken and make this Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe for a delicious meal idea.

We love hearing from you! If you make any of these recipes for this week’s meal plan, make sure to let us know how it turned out by leaving a comment.

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