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Family Meal Plan
MONDAY
- Main Dish: – Crispy Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs– With only THREE ingredients and 5 min of prep, you can make the most tender JUICY chicken of all time. This recipe is a must try.
- Side Dish:
- Mashed Potatoes – These are our go to recipe. SO GOOD!
- Roasted Green Beans– Too easy, kid friendly, and there are several flavor options to choose from!
TUESDAY
- Main Dish: Pineapple Salsa Chicken– This recipe is one I make ALL SUMMER LONG. It is perfect for the grill or in a skillet. Really, it is so, so, so good!!
- Side Dish:
- Refried Beans – You will not believe how easy these are to make!!
- Cilantro Lime Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!
WEDNESDAY
- Main Dish: Italian Beef & Rice Casserole– This easy casserole comes together quickly and makes a hearty delicious meal, all in one casserole dish!
- Side Dish:
- Side salad with Creamy Italian Dressing– This salad dressing is SO worth the 5 minutes it takes to make it!!
- Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli– The classic way. Simple and delicious!
THURSDAY
- Main Dish: Million Dollar Pork Chops – Comfort food without the guilt! This dish gives you all the flavor of a Big Mac, but made in a skillet at home in minutes. You can eat it as a salad (like me!) or on a bun (like my kids) so it is customizable for each person.
- Sides:
- Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
- Sautéed Spinach– There isn’t an easier or healthier side dish than this!!
- Sides:
FRIDAY
- Main Dish: Cheater Homemade Alfredo Sauce– This fun Friday dinner gives you all the flavor of a rich delicious alfredo sauce in JUST MINUTES!! Optional make these Italian Chicken Cutlets to go with it!
- Side:
- Pasta- fettuccini is traditional, but any pasta you have on hand will be just as delicious.
- Garlic Roasted Veggies– I love these right on top of the pasta, but goes well on the side too!
- Side:
- Dessert – Caramel Snickerdoodles– If you love Snickerdoodles, these take it up another delicious notch. They are a MUST TRY!
APPETIZER
- Cajun Chicken Dip– I have been thinking of our neighbors to the west in Louisiana all week long. This might be the best dip you have ever had, and it is perfect for football watching!
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