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Between school pickups, errands, and everything else, dinner shouldn’t be the hard part. This grab-and-go meal plan has five easy recipes and a shopping list to make your week run smoother.
No Time? No Problem!
This week’s meal plan is made for the chaos. Whether you’re chasing kids, running late (again), or just not in the mood to cook, these meals are quick, easy, and ready to roll. No fancy stuff—just simple, tasty recipes you can throw together and take with you
- Monday: Air Fryer Grilled Cheese: The Best EVER
- Tuesday: Easy Grape Jelly Meatballs
- Wednesday: Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
- Thursday: Air Fryer Hot Dogs
- Friday: Fajita Style Quesadillas
How Many Does This Meal Plan Feed?
This plan serves 4–6 and includes five delicious, family-friendly dinners. Plus, there’s a ready-to-go shopping list (click on the pink button) so you can shop once and feel set for the week.
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Easy Grape Jelly Meatballs
Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
Air Fryer Hot Dog
Fajita Style Quesadillas
Why Meal Planning Is The BEST
I didn’t start meal planning to be organized; I started because I was tired of the chaos. Now, it’s the one thing that makes my week feel less like a scramble and more like a win. Here’s what it solves:
- Cuts the grocery bill: A plan means I buy what I need and actually use it.
- Saves my sanity: I already made the hard decision, what’s for dinner, before the day got crazy. That’s a win!
- Helps me eat real food: When meals are planned out, I’m way less tempted to hit the drive-thru.
Each weekly plan comes with a free printable grocery list that’s already measured and organized for you. Just print it out, head to the store, and enjoy feeling way more on top of life than you did five minutes ago!
Easy Sides for Dinner This Week
Leftovers Make Life Easier
I stick to planning dinners Monday through Friday. Weekends are for winging it, relaxing, or grabbing something fun. If you’ve got extras, pop them in an airtight container and save them for a no-effort dinner when the week gets busy.
