The middle of August is here, which means busy schedules, school preparations, and plenty of weeknight juggling. This week’s meal plan is filled with easy family dinners that are simple to make, full of flavor, and perfect for keeping dinner stress-free during these busy summer days.
From fresh burrito bowls and crispy comfort food to a creamy pasta dinner, slow cooker favorite, and a fun pizza night, this week’s lineup has something everyone will look forward to.
On the menu this week:
Monday starts with Shrimp Burrito Bowls, a fresh and flavorful dinner made with seasoned shrimp, rice, and all your favorite burrito toppings. It’s an easy way to kick off the week with a meal everyone can customize.
Tuesday brings Chicken Fried Chicken to the table. Crispy breaded chicken topped with creamy country gravy makes this classic comfort food dinner one the whole family will request again and again.
Wednesday features Salsa Verde Chicken Pasta, a creamy pasta dinner packed with tender chicken, salsa verde, and plenty of cheesy goodness. It’s an easy weeknight meal that’s big on flavor.
Thursday is all about Mississippi Roast, a slow cooker favorite that’s incredibly tender and full of rich, savory flavor. Serve it over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or alongside your favorite vegetables for a satisfying dinner.
We’re ending the week with Pull Apart Pizza Bread on Friday. Made with refrigerated biscuit dough, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and pizza seasoning, it’s a fun family dinner that’s perfect for movie night, game night, or simply celebrating the start of the weekend.
Make the week even easier:
Before heading to the grocery store, check your pantry for rice, pasta, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, pizza seasoning, and your favorite spices. Several of this week’s recipes use pantry staples you may already have on hand.
Cook the rice for Monday’s Shrimp Burrito Bowls ahead of time and refrigerate it until dinner. It makes assembling the bowls quick and easy.
Add the Mississippi Roast ingredients to the slow cooker before leaving for the day on Thursday. You’ll come home to a flavorful dinner that’s ready to serve.
Set out toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, salsa, shredded cheese, and sour cream for the burrito bowls so everyone can build their own perfect dinner.
Round out this week’s meals with simple sides like fresh fruit salad, watermelon, corn on the cob, roasted vegetables, garlic bread, or a crisp green salad while summer produce is still at its best.
Ready to make dinner easy this week? Scroll down for all five recipes and save this meal plan for later. Be sure to check out Weekly Meal Plan #10 for another week of simple family-friendly dinners!
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