Weekly Meal Plan: October 4, 2026
If you’re tired of thinking about what to make for dinner every night, my weekly meal plans to take the stress out of dinnertime! I’m here to do the thinking for you when it comes to cook this week. Save the recipes you want to make, head to the grocery store, and you can skip the frozen pizza and expensive delivery services!
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This Meal Plan Includes
This week we are making chicken ramen stir fry with veggies, Mexican street corn chicken chili, easy tuna pasta salad, green chile chicken smash burgers, chicken Milanese, and sticky
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Easy Chicken Ramen Stir Fry With Veggies And Garlic
Easy chicken ramen stir fry with veggies and garlic is a 30-minute dinner made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and saucy ramen noodles in a garlicky ginger…
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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chili
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chili is a creamy one-pot dinner made with ground chicken, sweet corn, sour cream, tomatoes, and bold Mexican-inspired spices.
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Easy Tuna Pasta Salad (Creamy 30-Minute Recipe)
This Tuna Pasta Salad combines creamy Greek yogurt, tangy Dijon mustard, and a pop of crunch from peas and optional celery, making it a light yet filling…
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Green Chile Chicken Smash Burgers
Green Chile Chicken Smash Burgers are juicy, flavor-packed burgers made with ground chicken, green chiles, caramelized onions, melty cheese, and a fried egg. They’re a savory burger…
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The Easiest Chicken Milanese
This Chicken Milanese is one of those dishes that makes you feel like you’re indulging in something fancy, without any of the fuss. In just 20 minutes,…
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Sticky Pudding Hummingbird Cake with Pineapple Toffee Sauce
This Sticky Pudding Hummingbird Cake is a rich twist on a Southern classic — moist banana-pineapple cake soaked in a buttery pineapple toffee sauce with toasted pecans…
Meal Prep & Ingredient Swaps
Chicken Ramen Stir Fry: Broccoli florets, snap peas, shredded carrots, cabbage, or thinly sliced onions all do well here. Just add firmer veggies earlier so they have time to cook, and quick-cooking ones like snap peas closer to the end.
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chili: Using shredded rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken is a great short cut. Stir it in during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Easy Tuna Pasta Salad: You can use any type of pasta for this recipe! Traditional pasta works well, but for a higher protein version, consider swapping it with chickpea pasta like Banza.
Green Chile Chicken Smash Burgers: For those perfectly crispy edges, the pan needs to be properly heated before the chicken goes in. A cast iron skillet or flat-top griddle works especially well.
Chicken Milanese: For the best flavor and crispy texture, I recommend using a high-quality olive oil. You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a juicier version of Chicken Milanese.
Sticky Pudding Hummingbird Cake: This cake actually gets better after sitting for a few hours or overnight. The pineapple toffee sauce continues to soak in, making the texture even more tender and the flavor deeper. Just cover it tightly once cooled.
