Weekly Meal Plan #49
I hope you had a great long weekend! After all the grilling and prepping and hosting, I wanted dinners that basically run themselves. Air fryer, instant pot, foil packets, sheet-style stuffed peppers — easy entrees, every single night.
Check what’s left in your fridge from last week first. This list is short and easy, just like the week ahead. Then grab what you need from the shopping list below.
Monday — Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Sticky, garlicky chicken thighs that crisp up in the air fryer with almost no effort. After a full week of holiday cooking, this is exactly the kind of easy I’m craving.
Tuesday — Baked Feta Pasta
One block of feta, a pan of cherry tomatoes, and the oven does the rest until it all turns into a creamy sauce. I still can’t believe how little work this one takes.
Wednesday — Chicken Tinga – Instant Pot
Shredded chicken simmered down in a smoky, slightly spicy tomato sauce until it’s fall-apart tender. I love having this in tacos, on nachos, or straight over rice.
Thursday — Pork Chops with Tomato & Green Onion Relish
Juicy pork chops topped with a fresh tomato and green onion relish that cuts right through the richness. One skillet, under 30 minutes, and packed with flavor.
Friday — Lemon-Dill Salmon Foil Packets
This is the recipe I reach for when it’s too hot to stand over the grill babysitting anything. Wrap it up, toss it on, and the salmon comes out perfectly every time.
Saturday — Taco Stuffed Tomatoes
Seasoned beef and melty cheese stuffed into tomatoes instead of tortillas for a lighter spin on taco night. Quick, low-carb, and just as satisfying as the real thing.
Sunday — Lemon Chicken Orzo Skillet with Broccoli
Chicken thighs get a golden sear before the orzo and broccoli go in to finish everything together in the same pan. Sunday dinner doesn’t always have to be a production and this one proves it.
That’s seven nights of dinner figured out for you. None of these recipes are going to ask much, which feels right after the week we just had. Don’t forget to grab your shopping list.