This Week’s Family Meal Plan: 5 Easy Dinners for Busy Nights
Another week, another five dinners to take the guesswork out of what’s for dinner! This week’s meal plan has a little bit of everything: creamy pasta, flavorful rice bowls, a cozy one-pot chicken dinner, classic tacos, and fresh lettuce wraps.
These are the kinds of meals that make weeknight cooking feel a little easier. Pick all five or just a couple that sound good to your family!
1. Lemon Alfredo Pasta
Get the Recipe: Lemon Alfredo Pasta
Creamy, comforting pasta with a bright lemon twist. This is a great way to start the week when you’re craving something cozy but don’t want anything too complicated.
Why we love it: It’s a simple pasta dinner that feels a little more special than your usual weeknight meal.
Serve it with: Breaded or grilled chicken, roasted broccoli, or a simple green salad.
2. Easy Korean Beef Bowls
Get the Recipe: Easy Korean Beef Bowls
These Korean beef bowls from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe are packed with flavor! Savory ground beef, rice, fresh crunchy slaw, and a creamy garlic-lime sauce make for such a delicious combination.
Why we love it: Everyone can build their own bowl with the toppings they like. Plus, you can prepare the slaw and sauce ahead of time to make dinner even easier.
Serve it with: Rice, sliced avocado, fresh lime wedges, and extra cilantro.
3. One-Pot Lemony Chicken Thighs and Rice
Get the Recipe: Lemony Chicken Thighs and Rice
This one-pot chicken dinner from Jenn Eats Goood combines seasoned chicken thighs, fluffy rice, kale, coconut milk, and fresh lemon for a comforting meal full of flavor.
Why we love it: Everything comes together in one pan, which means fewer dishes at the end of the night. It’s hearty, fresh, and perfect for a chilly evening.
Serve it with: A simple green salad or roasted vegetables. It’s also a complete meal on its own!
4. Classic Beef Tacos
Get the Recipe: Classic Beef Tacos
Sometimes you just need a good old-fashioned taco night! Seasoned ground beef, your favorite tortillas or taco shells, and all the toppings make this an easy dinner everyone can customize.
Why we love it: Taco night is simple, familiar, and easy to adjust for everyone’s preferences. It’s also a great way to use up extra vegetables and toppings in the fridge.
Serve it with: Mexican rice, black beans, chips and salsa, or fresh fruit.
5. Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Get the Recipe: Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Thai-inspired chicken lettuce wraps from Tastes Better From Scratch are full of fresh vegetables, ground chicken, and a sweet and savory peanut sauce. They’re light, flavorful, and come together in about 25 minutes.
Why we love it: They’re quick to make, packed with vegetables, and a fun change from the usual dinner rotation. The filling can also be prepared ahead of time.
Serve it with: Jasmine rice, fresh fruit, or extra lettuce leaves for wrapping.
Five Dinners, One Less Thing to Think About
That’s what’s on the menu this week! A little comfort food, a few fresh favorites, and plenty of easy dinners to keep everyone fed.
Feel free to steal the whole meal plan or just the recipes that sound good to you. We’re six sisters sharing the meals we’re making for our own families, hoping they make your week a little easier, too.
Save this meal plan for the next time you’re wondering what to make for dinner!
XO -The Threads Between Sisters
