Meal Plans are the best way to cook healthy meals for your family, save money, AND SAVE TIME! When I am meal planning for my family, I try to stay in season to keep grocery bills low as well as find foods that will serve our bodies the best during these seasons. As a busy mama it’s our jobs to keep our family happy, healthy, and their bellies full. This week’s meal plan I have some new recipes like a one pan creamy sausage pasta, chicken tzatziki, butter squash and black bean enchilada skillet. as well as some repeats like Pizza Casserole and Cozy fall chicken dinner! Let’s jump into it!
As a busy mom you are juggling family, house chores, working, running errands, getting kids to their weekly activities and the list goes on and on with all the duties us mama’s play.
I was constantly stressed about cooking wholesome and healthy meals for my family that has the least number of processed ingredients in them. As mothers we want recipes that are packed full of vitamins and minerals and not foods that will cause heart disease, cancers, and diabetes. knew that if I was stressing about this there has to be other moms that are as well.
So, let’s jump into this week’s healthy, delicious, nutrient dense meal plan that is quick, efficient, and that you can make ahead and store in the freezer!
Week 6 Meal Plan
I have some new meals here on my meal plan this week that I am so excited to try. A lot of them are from Ambitious Kitchen, Whole Kitchen Sink, The Seasoned Mom, and me! These three food bloggers are my go-to. I love that all their recipes are quick, healthy and super super delicious! If you are looking for some other recipe inspiration or quick meals check out my blog page linked here!
For a lot of these recipes, I am looking for ingredients that will boost the immune system and keep us healthy during these colder months. Some immune-boosting ingredients are red peppers, broth, minced garlic, spinach, and oregano. I always base my meals on what will fuel our bodies the best. I also keep a high-protein diet for my family, and these meals will help me do just that.
Below, I put pricing/total for each item listed below. Cooking wholesome meals can be inexpensive if we allow it. Most of these recipes have a serving size of 4-8. I like to have leftovers/ for lunch or choose one night out of the week where I do not have to cook dinner.
Where I shop
It is so important to watch what we put into our bodies. Our bodies are investments. When we feel good, we perform well. We are more successful and accomplish more when we perform well, happier when we feel good. We have less risk of cancer, diseases, and diabetes when we eat wholesome and clean foods!
Lately I have been getting all my groceries delivered from Kroger and Amazon. I know a lot of you on my Instagram page wanted more local grocery stores and though I love Walmart and Aldis, Kroger I am realizing has WAY more options for organic produce and the produce are 10000X’s better. Also, they deliver to my house, and you just cannot beat that.
Also, with being a stay-at-home mom, I really do not have time to do much research on ingredients. I was tired of going to the store, reading the nutrition label and seeing all the harmful ingredients that was in some of the sauces, canned items, and baking items. I wanted to make sure all my condiments, cereals, and baked goods were all clean and organic. That is when I discovered Thrive Market. Thrive Market is an online grocery store that delivers groceries right to your door in just a couple of days. If you are wanting 40% off your first order. Shop the link here!
Monday: Immune Boosting One-Pan Creamy Sausage Pasta
Grocery Cost
- 1 LB Ground Pork Sausage: $3.57
- 1 Onion: $1.69
- 1 Garlic Clove: $0.99
- 12 OZ Pasta: $4.49
- 4 Cups Chicken Broth: $4.99
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream: $6.49
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese: $4.49
- 2 Cups Kale: $1.99
- 1 Cup Mushrooms: $3.69
- 1 Cup Your favorite Vegetable Peas, more kale or mushrooms, carrots, spinach.
- Salt: $0.10
- Pepper: $0.10
- Red Pepper Flakes for a little kick if you’d like.
Total Cost of meal: $32.59
6 Servings…Total cost per serving: $5.43
Tuesday: Butter Squash & Black Bean Enchilada Skillet
Grocery List
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil: $0.46
- 3 cups 1/2-inch-diced, peeled butternut squash: $3.61
- salt: $0.10
- pepper: $0.10
- 1 medium yellow onion: $1.69
- 3 cloves garlic: $0.99
- 1/2 jalapeno: $0.28
- 1 teaspoon cumin: $0.20
- 1 teaspoon chili powder: $0.20
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans: $1.00
- 8 yellow corn tortillas: $8.99
- 1 (15 ounce) can red enchilada sauce: $5.99
- 1 cup shredded Colby jack or Mexican cheese: $4.79
- cilantro, for serving: $1.69
- Greek yogurt, for serving: $6.49
Total Cost of meal: $36.58
4 Servings…Total cost per serving: $9.15
Wednesday: Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki and Rice
Grocery List:
- 1.75 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs: $11.09
- 3.5 tablespoons lemon juice: $0.28
- 3.5 tablespoons olive oil: $0.46
- 1.75 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes): $1.49
- 1.75 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (or ½ teaspoon dried oregano): $0.13
- 1.75 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme): $2.49
- 1.75 teaspoon smoked paprika: $0.20
- 1.31 teaspoon seasoned salt: $0.43
- 0.88 teaspoon cumin: $0.20
- 0.88 teaspoon onion powder: $0.20
- 0.88 teaspoon garlic powder: $0.20
- 0.44 teaspoon ground black pepper: $0.10
- 0.44 teaspoon turmeric: $0.20
- 0.22 teaspoon cayenne pepper: $0.15
- 1.75 cup uncooked long grain white rice: $4.99
- 1.75 medium Zucchini, 1 lb – Kroger $0.90
- 3.5 cups chicken broth: $4.99
- For serving: tzatziki sauce, pita bread, chopped fresh herbs such as fresh dill, basil, parsley, or chives, and fresh lemon
Total Cost of meal: $23.51
6 Servings…Total cost per serving: $3.92
Thursday: Slow Cooker Kielbasa Soup
- Slow Cooker Kielbasa Soup By Whole Kitchen Sink
Grocery List
- 14-ounce Parkview Polska Kielbasa: $3.99
- 1.5 pounds gold potatoes: $2.75
- 2 large carrots: $2.99
- 1 medium yellow onion: $1.69
- 1.5 tablespoons Stonemill Minced Garlic: $0.37
- 1 (15 ounce) Cannellini Beans: $1.00
- 1 (15 ounce) can Canned Diced Tomatoes with liquid: $1.25
- 6 cups Chicken Broth (or 4 cups chicken broth plus 2 cups water): $4.99
- 1 teaspoon salt: $0.10
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley: $0.20
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper: $0.10
- 1.5 cups Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese: $4.79
- 1 cup Half & Half: $2.75
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese: $2.79
Total Cost of meal: $29.79
6 Servings…Total cost per serving: $4.96
Friday: Veggie Packed Pizza Casserole
Grocery List
For the chicken:
- 1 LB Ground Sausage: $4.99
- 1 LB Ground Beef: $7.99
- 24 OZ Pasta Sauce I did 2-24 OZ to make it extra saucy.: $6.99
- 1 Spaghetti Squash: $4.26
- 9 OZ Lasagna Noodles I like the jovial brand: $6.69
- 5 OZ Parmesan Cheese: $4.49
- 15 OZ Ricotta Cheese: $4.49
- 6 OZ Mozzarella Cheese: $3.50
- Your favorite pizza toppings
Total Cost of meal: $43.40
Serving of 8….Cost per serving: $5.43
Saturday: Cozy Fall Chicken Dinner
- Cozy Fall Chicken Dinner By Wholesome Family Roots
- I love prepping this meal on weekends so then the following week I have leftover chicken to use in meals as a quick dinner.
- You can also make some AMAZING chicken broth with the left-over bones and joints!
Grocery List
- 1-4-5 LB whole chicken (Remove the giblets) : $19.55.
- 1 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil: $0.46
- 1 TBSP of Italian seasoning: $0.20
- Salt to taste: $0.10
- Pepper to taste: $0.10
Total Cost of meal: $20.41
Serving of 8….Cost per serving: $2.55
Sunday: The Lords Day- Order Out or Enjoy Leftovers
Equipment
- Crockpot
- Sheet Pan
- 9X13 Pan
- Skillets
- Veggie Chopper
- Meat Chopper
- Meat Thermometer
- Storage Containers
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Liquid Measuring Cup
Printable Grocery List!
What type of quick recipe is your favorite?
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