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Family Meal Plan
MONDAY
- Main Dish: – Lasagna Chicken Bake– Packed with ALL the delicious flavor of Lasagna, but WAY quicker to make, this protein packed chicken dinner is fast and filling for a busy week night win. Plus, the kids were obsessed with the cheesy sauce!
- Side Dish:
- Garlic Bread – You need this to soak up all the delicious sauce!!
- Pasta- We like angel hair or penne pasta, or if you want to keep it lighter, you can use spaghetti squash, zoodles etc.
TUESDAY
- Main Dish: Zucchini Enchilada Bake– It’s zucchini season, and this Mexican style casserole is one of my favorite ways to use it!
- Side Dish:
- Side salad – Top it with this amazing Cilantro ranch dressing
- Toppings – Add sour cream, guacamole, or pico de gallo to the top for even more deliciousness!
WEDNESDAY
- Main Dish: Crockpot Tuscan Chicken– This recipe is a reader favorite! The combination of how easy it is to prep and how delicious the end result is to eat, is a rare combination!
- Side Dish:
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes – These work well if you want to scoop the meat and juices right on top!
- Italian Tortellini Salad– Love this as a compliment, and the leftovers make great lunches.
THURSDAY
- Main Dish: Steak Fried Rice – This is a regular family request, and conveniently, one of my fastest recipes to make!
- Sides:
- Yum Yum Sauce– We can’t make it without the sauce that goes on top!
- Sriracha Slaw– If you don’t mind a little spice, this is my favorite side (I actually put it right on top!)
- Sides:
FRIDAY
- Main Dish: Baked Chicken Tenders– Perfect for a fun Friday meal, these healthier chicken tenders are easy to make, easy to clean up, and so, so good.
- Side:
- Dipping Sauce- my favorites are homemade ranch (easier than you may think!), or honey mustard sauce.
- Baked Potato Wedges– These can cook alongside the chicken and have all the french fry vibes.
- Side:
- Dessert – Smores Bars– All the great flavor in a campfire free version!
APPETIZER
- Jalapeno Ranch Dip– This recipe is used more at our house for dipping than it is for salad dressing. It is amazing with ruffles or tortilla chips, a veggie tray, or any type of fried food. I am “famous” for this recipe locally and always asked to bring it if I go somewhere! (You can adjust the heat so it is very mild, or more spicy based on your preference)
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