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 am trying a couple new recipes out like chicken and rice soup, slow cooker chicken fajitas, and a delicious sheet pan herby lemon garlic chicken and potatoes. We also have my favorite sheet pan meatloaf recipe that is super easy to make kids just devour. The recipes I have planned out are super simple to make and are nutrient dense! Let’s jump into these meals!
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 8 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! 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!
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!
Helpful Tips
- Adjust it accordingly to your family.
- For the whole garlic you will need a garlic press. If you would rather purchase minced garlic this is the one I like! Link Here.
- I try to get everything as organic as possible, however, if this financially too expensive for you that is ok. Groceries are CRAZY EXPENSIVE. Getting just whole foods in your diet is super important. Organic or not!
Monday: Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup
- Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup By Whole Kitchen Sink
- Now I will be honest, I have never used an instant pot before, nor do I own one. So, I plan to make this in a slow cooker!
- Serving Size of 6
Grocery Cost
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced, about 2 tsp)
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 medium carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1.5-pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2.5 cups water
- Optional for serving lots of chopped parsley, black pepper, lemon wedges (Not added on the grocery list!!)
Tuesday: Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Fajitas
- Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Fajitas By Whole Kitchen Sink
- Serving Size of 6
Grocery List
- 1.5 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 4 slices of cored pineapple, canned in 100% juice, or fresh
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, omit if sugar free/Whole30
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red onion, halved then thinly sliced
- Optional toppings: sour cream, hot sauce, cilantro
Wednesday: Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaf and Vegetables
- Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaf and Vegetables by Whole Kitchen Sink
- This is a repeat, but this is something my kids absolutely love, and it is so simple to make.
- 4 Servings
Grocery List:
- For the Mini Meatloaves:
- 1-pound ground beef
- 1-pound ground pork
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup quick cook oats
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 medium onion
- 2 tablespoons Primal Kitchen Ketchup
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- For the Meatloaf Topping:
- 1/4 cup Primal Kitchen Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Worcestershire (can substitute coconut aminos)
- For the Vegetables:
- 3–4 cups halved baby potatoes
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Thursday: Healthy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole
Grocery List
- 8 Medium-sized potatoes I don’t peel them, but you can if you’d like. Cut thin slices.
- 2 TBSP Butter
- 1 LB Ground Beef
- 1 LB Carrots
- 1 Can Corn
- 1 Block Cheddar Cheese
- 1/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream Or Beef Broth
- Onion Powder to taste
- Garlic Powder to taste
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Total Cost of meal: $
Serving of 6…Cost per serving: $
Friday: Dump-and-Bake Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Grocery List
- 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta
- 1 (22 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce (about 2 ½ cups)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup white wine (or substitute with an additional 1 cup of chicken broth or water)
- ½ cup frozen diced onion, thawed (or about ½ of a medium fresh onion, finely minced)
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic (about 3-4 fresh garlic cloves)
- 1 (4 ounce) jar diced roasted red peppers (pimentos), drained (about ½ cup)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or Italian cheese blend
- 2 lbs. raw peeled and deveined shrimp (I use medium (41-50 count) shrimp)
- Optional garnish: grated Parmesan cheese; fresh chopped parsley, basil, or other herbs- Not added to the grocery list!!
Total Cost of meal: $
Serving of 8….Cost per serving: $
Saturday: Sheet Pan Herby Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Grocery List
For the marinade:
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 lemons, juiced (about ½ cup fresh lemon juice)
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- LOTS of freshly ground black pepper
- For the potatoes:
- 1 pound fingerling potatoes, halved vertically (cubed Yukon Gold potatoes will also work)
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- For the chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- To garnish:
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled*
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- Red pepper flakes, if desired
- Freshly ground salt, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Total Cost of meal: $
Serving of 4….Cost per serving: $
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?
Do you have a simple, quick, and delicious recipe you use weekly? Let me know down below in the comments some of your favorite recipe!
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