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It’s week one of meal planning! Here you will find a free weekly menu plan with a printable shopping list. I wanted to take all of the stress and hassle out of what to make for dinner by providing you with delicious, easy, and family friendly dinners to make all week long.

This week’s Menu Plan includes some reader favorites like this delicious and easy Crockpot Bourbon Chicken!

What’s on the Menu?

This free Weekly Menu Plan is just what you need to get your week started. It provides 5 meals that will feed 4-6 (depending on if you are feeding adults or kids) AND it includes a shopping list! With fresh new ideas and easy to make recipes this weekly menu plan will be a life-saver.

Weekly Menus

Don’t like something on the menu? Don’t worry! I have a weekly meal plan coming out each week and you can switch out and replace any meals that you want! If you want to make sure that you receive all of the meal plans every week, sign up for my newsletter here!

Glazed Honey Garlic Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Cooked in less than 10 minutes, these perfectly glazed honey garlic air fryer salmon bites are so delicious. This is such a quick dinner, you will never want to cook salmon any other way!
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Million Dollar Spaghetti

5 from 4 votes
This Million Dollar Spaghetti casserole has the perfect name- it really tastes like a million bucks! It's the perfect combination of lasagna and spaghetti, how can it get better than that?
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Crockpot Bourbon Chicken

4.57 from 23 votes
Tender and juicy chicken thighs simmered in a brown sugar bourbon sauce all day long. Your family will love this melt-in-your-mouth crockpot bourbon chicken. A classic New Orleans recipe made easy in the crockpot!
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Shredded Chicken Tacos- 4 Ways

5 from 4 votes
Shredded Chicken Tacos are a filling and flavorful dinner ready in just 10 minutes. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and served on a warmed tortilla topped with all of your favorite toppings. It's always a hit!
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Quick and Easy French Bread Pizza

French bread pizza is quick, easy, AND delicious! Topped with all of your favorite things, this simple pizza delivers amazing taste! It's definitely a winner!
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Why Should I Meal Plan?

If you haven’t tried planning your meals ahead of time, this is going to be a game-changer for you! Here’s why I swear by meal planning:

  • Time Saver: No more 4:00 PM panic about dinner. With a meal plan, you know exactly what’s on the menu, what you need, and how long it takes to cook.
  • Money Saver: Prepare to be amazed – meal planning works wonders for your wallet. When you organize your shopping list for the week, then you’ll easily spot opportunities to buy in bulk and creatively repurpose leftovers for future meals. It’s a clever approach that keeps more money in your pocket.
  • Bye-Bye Takeout: When meals are planned and groceries are stocked, you’re less likely to hit the drive-thru. That means more savings and healthier eating. Win-win!

Each menu plan has a grocery list that is easy to print and convenient for taking with while grocery shopping. Simply cross off or check mark each grocery item as you go!

Side Ideas

Want to add some sides to your dinner? Here are a few that go great with this weeks meals!

Meal Planning with Leftovers

I only meal plan Monday-Friday because we sometimes have plans over the weekend or I have leftovers that we can have to finish off the week! If you do have leftovers, make sure to store them properly in an airtight container in your fridge.

Post Updated on April 19, 2024

Originally Posted on June 20, 2015

About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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8 Comments

  1. Hi Alyssa! I am freaking out!!! Found one of your recipes on a friends Facebook page, clicked on it, and here I am finding recipe after recipe of deliciousness!!! I am especially intrigued with the Skinny Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken. I haven’t had a good Kung Pao Chicken since I left the California Bay Area in 1995!!! And now I’ve found the weekly menu with shopping list!?!?!? As long as they are not too fattening (dieting 🙁 ) I am all over these! Thank you so much for your hard work!!!
    ~Dani

    1. Awe! Thank you so much for your love and support. I really appreciate the sweet comment! Thank you for following along with me.

  2. Alyssa! This is my actual dream-come-true! All recipes my family will eat, and a printable grocery list! Thank you for your efforts in putting this together! (Please do this at least 178 more times and we can be friends forever.)

    1. You are so sweet!! I am so happy that you love the menu plans. Hope you love all the recipes and enjoy them each week!

  3. Alyssa! This is my actual dream-come-true! All recipes my family will eat, and a printable grocery list! Thank you for your efforts in putting this together! (Please do this at least 178 more times and we can be friend forever.)