Weekly Meal Plan: August 23, 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 one pot beef ramen, verde chicken enchiladas, fried chicken salad, easy cheeseburger pasts, Mississippi chicken roast, and peanut butter cookie bars.

One Pot Beef Ramen (Less Than 30 Minutes!)

I love a good one-pot meal, especially when it’s packed with flavor and quick to make. This One Pot Beef Ramen is a simple, delicious dinner recipe…
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Verde Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Looking for an easy and tasty dish that won’t have you stuck in the kitchen for hours? Try the Verde Chicken Enchiladas recipe! It’s a flavorful option…
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Fried Chicken Salad

Try our Fried Chicken Salad for a unique twist on traditional salads. This dish features crispy fried chicken mixed with fresh vegetables, tomatoes, eggs, and bacon, all…
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Easy Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe

Easy Cheeseburger Pasta is a simple, family-friendly dinner made with ground beef, pasta, and a creamy cheesy sauce. It has all the cozy cheeseburger flavor in an…
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Chicken Mississippi Roast Recipe

If you’re in the mood for a comforting meal that’s easy to whip up and bursting with flavors, the Chicken Mississippi Roast recipe is the answer to…
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Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

These Peanut Butter Cookie Bars are thick, chewy and packed with rich peanut butter flavor. Add chocolate chips for an extra gooey peanut butter and chocolate treat.
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Meal Prep & Ingredient Swaps

One Pot Beef Ramen: While this recipe calls for ground beef, you can easily swap it out for ground turkey, chicken, or even ground pork. The flavors will shift a little depending on the meat you choose, but it will still be delicious.

Verde Chicken Enchiladas: Feel free to tweak the recipe to your liking—add extra veggies, toss in some black beans for more fiber, spice it up with more jalapenos, or top it with your favorite garnishes for a personalized touch.

A bowl of fried chicken salad recipe featuring crispy chicken strips, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced tomatoes, peas, bacon pieces, and sliced cucumbers on a bed of lettuce, set on a wooden surface.

Fried Chicken Salad: Customize the salad with additional ingredients like cheese, different types of greens, or avocado slices to personalize your meal.

Bowl of cheeseburger pasta with shell pasta, ground beef, and a cheesy tomato-based sauce, with shredded cheddar and relish blurred in the background.

Easy Cheeseburger Pasta: This pasta reheats well, which makes leftovers great for lunch. I used shells because they catch the sauce really well, but elbow pasta and rotini also work.

Chicken Mississippi Roast: Include sliced carrots and potatoes for a complete one-pot meal. You can use boneless, skinless chicken pieces, adjusting the cooking time accordingly to ensure they are cooked through.

Peanut Butter Cookie Bars with chocolate chips and flaky sea salt

Peanut Butter Cookie Bars: Don’t overbake these if you want that gooey center! Pull them while the middle still has a slight jiggle. They’ll continue cooking and setting from the heat of the pan.