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Meal Plan 93 is all about simple dinners, easy-to-find ingredients, and stretching leftovers into meals your family will actually eat. Less stress, more dinner wins!

Scroll to the bottom to see exactly how our family used leftovers throughout the week. Turning one dinner into multiple meals to stretch our food budget and keep dinner easy.

If this meal plan worked for you, take a look at our other Weekly Meal Plans. Many readers also recommend Meal Plan 91, Meal Plan 90, Meal Plan 89.

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Print the shopping list before heading to the store. Items are grouped by category to help you shop your pantry first and save time at the grocery store.

Monday – Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet

This Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet is comfort food made easy — creamy, filling, and cooked all in one pan. A simple weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

A close-up view of a Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe, featuring creamy chicken and rice blended with peas, carrots, and perfectly melted cheese.
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe is a delicious one pot meal idea. In just 30 minutes, this cheesy chicken dish can be on the table.
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe

Tuesday – Chicken Fajita Casserole

All the bold fajita flavor without the extra work! This Chicken Fajita Casserole is cheesy, oven-baked, and packed with tender chicken, peppers, and Tex-Mex seasoning — perfect for busy nights.

A serving of Chicken Fajita Casserole with red and green peppers, topped with a dollop of sour cream and a cilantro leaf, sits on a white plate with a fork beside it and a colorful napkin underneath.
Chicken Fajita Casserole
This Chicken Fajita Casserole is a cheesy, flavorful, oven-baked dinner loaded with tender chicken, peppers, onions, and Tex-Mex seasoning. An easy, family-friendly weeknight dish!
Chicken Fajita Casserole

Wednesday – Instant Pot Pork Roast

This Instant Pot Pork Roast is juicy, tender, and full of flavor — made fast thanks to pressure cooking. A comforting dinner that feels special but is easy enough for weeknights.

A plate of food with sliced Instant Pot Pork Roast topped with gravy, mashed potatoes, and cooked carrots. A fork rests on the plate, spearing a carrot. Another plate of similar food is partially visible in the background.
Instant Pot Pork Roast
Instant Pot Pork Roast is a pork roast recipe that is cooked easily thanks to the pressure cooker. Easy ingredients makes an easy meal idea.
Instant Pot Pork Roast

Thursday – Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Let the slow cooker do the work! This Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for busy days when you want dinner ready and waiting.

A bowl of creamy penne pasta inspired by a crock pot cajun chicken pasta recipe, garnished with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of black pepper, with a fork and napkin in the background.
Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe is creamy and delicious with a little bit of heat. The Cajun flavor jazzes up this chicken dish for a great meal.
Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Friday – Baked Chicken Bites

These Baked Chicken Bites are tender, juicy, and made with simple ingredients. A budget-friendly dinner or snack that’s perfect for dipping, meal prep, or busy weeknights.

A wooden spoon scoops up Baked Chicken Bites, seasoned and garnished with chopped herbs, from a white dish. The golden brown chicken pieces are coated in visible spices and have a slightly crispy texture.
Baked Chicken Bites
These Baked Chicken Bites are tender, juicy on the inside, and made with a handful of ingredients. An easy, budget-friendly dinner or snack perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or dipping!
Baked Chicken Bites

Breakfast – Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls

Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls melt in your mouth with soft cinnamon layers and pockets of gooey chocolate that make mornings feel like a treat.

A close-up of a slice of chocolate chip cake with chocolate frosting and chocolate chips on top, being lifted from a pan—its gooey layers and rich topping reminiscent of decadent Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls in the background.
Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls
Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls are made from scratch with a soft, chewy texture and tons of chocolate flavor. Topped with chocolate chip cream cheese frosting, they’re an easy, irresistible treat.
Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls

Dessert – S’Mores Cones

S’Mores Cones turn the classic campfire treat into a fun, mess-free dessert that’s gooey, chocolatey, and perfect for sharing.

A close-up of a waffle cone filled with melted chocolate chips and toasted mini marshmallows, these s'mores campfire cones perfectly capture the classic dessert in a fun, portable treat.
S’Mores Cones
S’Mores Cones are gooey, melty, and loaded with chocolate and marshmallows. Roast them over a campfire, in the oven, or on the grill for a fun treat everyone will love!
S’Mores Cones

The Lazy Day Cooking Club helps take the stress out of dinner. Learn how to spend about two minutes tossing ingredients into the slow cooker and come home to a hot, ready-made meal.

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Ways to Use Leftovers

  • Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet – Use your leftovers and make Stuffed Peppers for a tasty meal the next night.
  • Chicken Fajita Casserole – Turn your leftover into Chicken Quesadilla Recipe. My kids love this for a filling after school snack.
  • Pork Roast – Dice up the leftovers and make Easy Pork Fried Rice Recipe for a simple and tasty meal.
  • Chicken Bites – These leftover chicken bites can be used for many delicious chicken recipes. Our favorite is this Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe!

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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.

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