Weekly Meal Plan: August 16, 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 week we are making a colorful chicken and veggie stir fry, shrimp tacos with a zesty citrus slaw, homemade hamburger helper, country fried chicken with a white gravy, honey balsamic chuck roast, and apple cobbler cake!

This Meal Plan Includes

Colorful Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry

We all need meals we can get on the table in a hurry. However, just because we need a few quick and easy meals in our back…
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Shrimp Tacos with Citrus Slaw

Shrimp Tacos with Citrus Slaw are fresh, bright, and full of flavor with spiced shrimp, crunchy citrus slaw, and an easy taco-night feel.
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Homemade Hamburger Helper (Easy One-Pot 30-Minute Dinner)

This Homemade Hamburger Helper is an easy one-pot dinner made with ground beef, pasta, cheddar cheese, and simple pantry ingredients. Ready in 30 minutes and even better…
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Easy Country Fried Chicken with White Gravy (Crispy & Foolproof)

This country fried chicken with white gravy is crispy, creamy, and full of Southern-style comfort. Tender chicken gets coated, fried until golden, and served with a rich…
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Honey Balsamic Chuck Roast

Honey Balsamic Chuck Roast is slow braised until fork tender in a rich honey balsamic gravy. This easy Dutch oven dinner is packed with savory flavor and…
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Apple Cobbler Cake

This Apple Cobbler Cake combines the cozy flavors of homemade apple cobbler with the soft, buttery texture of apple cake. Filled with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, a…
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Meal Prep & Ingredient Swaps

Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry: I used a combination of yellow squash, zucchini, and snow peas. Feel free to use your favorite combination. Carrots, mushrooms, and bell peppers would be great in this as well.

Shrimp Tacos with Citrus Slaw: Large and extra-large shrimp work great for this shrimp recipe, giving you tender shrimp in every bite. Feel free to use frozen shrimp, just thaw them first.

Homemade Hamburger Helper: Add 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, and diced pickles before serving for cheeseburger helper.

A plate of Country Fried Chicken with White Gravy rests atop mashed potatoes, served alongside green beans on a wooden table.

Country Fried Chicken: To reheat in the oven, place the chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet and warm at 375°F until heated through. To reheat in the air fryer, warm at 350°F for a few minutes, flipping once.

Honey Balsamic Chuck Roast shredded and served in a white bowl with fresh parsley garnish.

Honey Balsamic Chuck Roast: Cook until the roast easily pulls apart with a fork. If it still feels firm, continue cooking for another 30 to 60 minutes. Serve with scalloped or mashed potatoes.