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School is over and I’m so excited to have my kids home! I love the quieter mornings, the extra time together, and all the memories of summer. But let’s face it, having everyone home also means everyone is hungry all dayso I’m going to go back into meal prep mode to keep the week a little less chaotic.
What am I preparing for food this week?
Summer days are full, messy, and somehow everyone is hungry all the time. This week’s meal prep is here to help with easy dinners that keep things simple, delicious, and a little less “what are we eating tonight?”
Monday: Hawaiian Pork Chops
Tuesday: million dollar chicken
Wednesday: Taco Pan
Thursday: Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Meatballs
Friday: Tender and Juicy Air Fryer Chicken
Hawaiian Pork Chops
Juicy slow-cooked pork chops in a sweet and savory pineapple sauce with colorful peppers
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million dollar chicken
Million Dollar Chicken is juicy baked chicken topped with a creamy layer of cheese, crispy bacon, and crunchy almonds.
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Easy Taco Skillet
My Easy Taco Skillet is layered with seasoned ground beef, vegetables, rice, and beans. Everything is cooked in one pan for a quick and flexible dinner.
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Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Meatballs
Tender and juicy Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Meatballs simmered in the most tempting sweet spicy sauce that everyone goes crazy for! Perfect appetizer or delicious and easy meal!
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Tender and Juicy Air Fryer Chicken
Tender, juicy Air Fryer Chicken is golden and crispy on the outside and moist and delicious on the inside.
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How many do you feed?
This free weekly meal plan helps you start the week with five easy dinners that fuel 4-6 people (depending on whether you’re feeding adults or children), plus a complete shopping list to keep things simple.
Why should you meal prep?
If you haven’t tried planning your meals ahead of time, it can really make your entire week feel less chaotic. Here’s why I swear:
- Save time: No more panicking at dinner at 4:00 pm You already know what’s on the menu, what you need and how long it takes.
- Save money: A planned shopping list helps you shop smarter, use what you already have, and make the most of leftovers.
- Less takeout: When dinner is planned and shopping is done, it’s much easier to skip the drive-thru and cook at home.
My weekly menu meal prep always includes a printable shopping list, measured and ready to go. Makes things so easy! If you don’t see something you like, check out my other weekly meal plans here.
Easy side dishes to prepare this week
Fittings
Quick and easy coconut rice
20 minutes
Fittings
Easy Air Fryer Broccolini
10 minutes
Recipe Skill Levels
fried bread
1 hour 30 minutes
Salads
Fruit salad with poppy seeds, lime and honey
10 minutes
Storing leftovers for meal planning
I only meal plan Monday through Friday because we usually have plans over the weekend! And I always have leftovers we can use to finish the week! If you have leftovers, be sure to store them properly in an airtight container in your refrigerator.
