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Make dinners less stressful this week by using Meal Plan 77! Easy, family-friendly recipes that are simple to prep, budget-friendly, and full of flavor.

Before throwing out your leftovers, scroll to the bottom to see how we used our leftovers to create another meal.

These Weekly Meal Plans have saved our readers a ton of money! If you need more meal ideas check out Meal Plan 76, Meal Plan 75 and Meal Plan 74.

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Before heading to the store, print this attached shopping list to stay organized and to save money. You will love that this shopping list is categorized by ingredients which makes it easy to shop your pantry and fridge.

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Monday – Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe is easy and delicious, making it the perfect weeknight dinner idea. The sauce is flavor-packed and amazing served over white rice and with roasted zucchini.

A plate of white rice topped with shredded crock pot teriyaki chicken, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Chopsticks rest on the plate, alongside a small bowl of sesame seeds and a slow cooker.
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken
Make mealtime simple with our Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken recipe. A delicious, easy dish that your family will love!
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Tuesday – Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup

Our family loves Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup, and it has everything you need for a great meal. You will love coming home to this one-pot meal with tons of savory beef, cabbage, and more.

A Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup simmers in the slow cooker, brimming with ground meat, rice, chopped cabbage, tomatoes, and carrots. A ladle rests inside while fresh parsley decorates the background.
Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup
This warm and comfort soup is made with ground beef, rice, simple seasoning and cabbage.
Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup

Wednesday – Instant Pot Crack Chicken

Try the Instant Pot Crack Chicken for a deliciously easy and cheesy meal that your whole family will love. Serve on buns with these yummy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries.

Overhead view of creamy shredded chicken in an Instant Pot, garnished with green onions. Surrounding the pot are ingredients like shredded cheese, bacon bits, green onions, and sandwich buns—perfect for this instant pot crack chicken recipe.
Instant Pot Crack Chicken
Instant Pot Crack Chicken is filling, delicious, and so simple to make. Each bite is loaded with lots of ranch flavor, tender chicken, and tons of cheese for the best meal.
Instant Pot Crack Chicken

Thursday – Crock Pot Brisket

Make an amazing Crock Pot Brisket that falls apart. Slow cooking brings out delicious flavors you will love any night of the week. Especially when served with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, as well as these Green Beans and Bacon.

An oval platter with sliced Crock Pot BBQ Brisket, garnished with fresh parsley, sits on a white table next to a bowl of barbecue sauce, creamy mashed potatoes, and a blue-and-white towel.
Crock Pot Brisket
It is packed with smoky BBQ flavors and is so tender that it melts in your mouth. It takes 10 minutes to prep and the slow cooker does the rest!
Crock Pot Brisket

Friday – Pizza Burger

You’ll love a Pizza Burger because it delivers the best parts of two comfort icons in one juicy, handheld bite! Serve it with a side of Easy Caesar Salad for a complete meal idea.

A Pizza Burger on a white plate features a beef patty topped with melted cheese, marinara sauce, and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan on a toasted bun. A small bowl of grated cheese sits in the background.
Pizza Burger
Simple ingredients, easy to make, and completely customizable, this burger makes the perfect weeknight dinner as it is ready in 20 minutes.
Pizza Burger

Breakfast – Lazy Day Cinnamon Biscuits

Each bite of these Lazy Day Cinnamon Biscuits has tons of cinnamon and sugar, and the glaze is decadent and amazing.

A plate of glazed biscuits with a blue and white striped napkin.
Lazy Day Cinnamon Biscuits
Lazy day cinnamon biscuits take only minutes to prepare and make a delicious and frugal breakfast idea. You only need 5 ingredients!
Lazy Day Cinnamon Biscuits

Dessert – Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

Indulge in Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies with chewy centers and crispy edges. Perfect for any occasion or dessert craving.

Three Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies are stacked on top of each other, with more cookies and chocolate chips scattered in the background on a white surface.
Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
The walnuts adds a delicate crunch with every bite and it pairs well with the melty chocolate chips combined with the tender and rich dough.
Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
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Check out the Lazy Day cooking club to get dinner done quickly. Spend 2 minutes throwing dinner in the crockpot in the morning and come home with dinner waiting on you.

Easy Side Dish Ideas

Ways to Use Leftovers

  • Teriyaki Chicken – Use you leftovers and make Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe for an easy meal idea.
  • Cabbage Soup – This soup makes great leftovers! Often times we will stir in cooked pasta then layer in a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
  • Crack Chicken – Everyone cleans their plate with this meal! We usually have just a small serving of leftovers which makes it perfect to top on Microwave Baked Potatoes.
  • Brisket – Take your leftovers to a whole new level and make Quesadillas for a quick 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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