{"id":269502,"date":"2025-01-24T13:42:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T13:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/24\/weekly-meal-plan-34-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:09:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:09:36","slug":"weekly-meal-plan-34-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/24\/weekly-meal-plan-34-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Meal Plan #34 | The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Week-34-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Weekly Meal Plan #34\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Week-34-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Say goodbye to mealtime stress with this week\u2019s meal plan, packed with easy, delicious recipes your whole family will love!\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Week-34-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png\" alt=\"A collage of 5 photos and a graphuc that says week 34 meal plan and shopping list. \" class=\"wp-image-284645\" title=\"Say goodbye to mealtime stress with this week\u2019s meal plan, packed with easy, delicious recipes your whole family will love! \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-34\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #34\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Week-34-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Week-34-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Week-34-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.png 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Week-34-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.png 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Week-34-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Week-34-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-for-dinner\">What\u2019s for Dinner? <\/h2>\n<p>Meal planning is the secret to stress-free, delicious dinners all week long! It\u2019s so satisfying knowing what\u2019s on the menu and having everything prepped and ready to go. Plus, with recipes that are easy to make and packed with flavor, you\u2019ll spend less time wondering what to cook and more time enjoying amazing meals with your family.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-268635 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/korean-beef-lettuce-wraps-3-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/korean-beef-lettuce-wraps-3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/korean-beef-lettuce-wraps-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/korean-beef-lettuce-wraps-3-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/korean-beef-lettuce-wraps-3-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-34\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #34\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/korean-beef-lettuce-wraps-3-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/korean-beef-lettuce-wraps-3-250x250.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/korean-beef-lettuce-wraps-3-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/korean-beef-lettuce-wraps-3-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/korean-beef-lettuce-wraps-3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/korean-beef-lettuce-wraps-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/korean-beef-lettuce-wraps-3-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/korean-beef-lettuce-wraps-3-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-34\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #34\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/korean-beef-lettuce-wraps-3-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Enjoy delicious Asian flavors in these Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps! This appetizer or main is loaded with tasty lean ground beef, saut\u00e9ed shredded carrots, red bell pepper, and garlic, all tossed in a mouthwatering sauce and spooned into lettuce leaves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/korean-beef-lettuce-wraps\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-96888 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-34\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #34\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-250x250.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-34\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #34\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Shepherd\u2019s Pie<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This easy Shepherd&#8217;s Pie recipe is made with a saucy ground beef base, vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes. It&#8217;s a hearty make-ahead meal for busy weeknights or Sunday dinner!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-shepherds-pie\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Shepherd's Pie\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-55857 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Cooking a whole chicken has never been easier than this Instant Pot roasted chicken! The chicken cooks in just 30 minutes and produces a moist and juicy bird that's the perfect simple dinner option!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/instant-pot-roasted-chicken-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/instant-pot-roasted-chicken-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/instant-pot-roasted-chicken-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/instant-pot-roasted-chicken-500x500.jpg 500w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-34\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #34\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/instant-pot-roasted-chicken-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/instant-pot-roasted-chicken-250x250.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/instant-pot-roasted-chicken-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Cooking a whole chicken has never been easier than this Instant Pot roasted chicken! The chicken cooks in just 30 minutes and produces a moist and juicy bird that's the perfect simple dinner option!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/instant-pot-roasted-chicken-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/instant-pot-roasted-chicken-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/instant-pot-roasted-chicken-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/instant-pot-roasted-chicken-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-34\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #34\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/instant-pot-roasted-chicken-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Instant Pot Roasted Chicken<\/h2>\n<p>Cooking a whole chicken has never been easier than this Instant Pot roasted chicken! The chicken cooks in just 30 minutes and produces a moist and juicy bird that\u2019s the perfect simple dinner option!<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/instant-pot-roasted-chicken\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Instant Pot Roasted Chicken\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-168713 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/airfryerporkfajitas-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/airfryerporkfajitas-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/airfryerporkfajitas-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/airfryerporkfajitas-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/airfryerporkfajitas-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-34\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #34\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/airfryerporkfajitas-1-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/airfryerporkfajitas-1-250x250.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/airfryerporkfajitas-1-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/airfryerporkfajitas-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/airfryerporkfajitas-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/airfryerporkfajitas-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/airfryerporkfajitas-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/airfryerporkfajitas-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-34\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #34\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/airfryerporkfajitas-1-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Air Fryer Pork Fajitas Recipe<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Celebrate with these insanely delicious and easy air fryer pork fajitas! They are restaurant-quality fajitas in the comfort of your own home, and your entire family will go crazy over them!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/air-fryer-pork-fajitas\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Air Fryer Pork Fajitas Recipe\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-118782 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slowcookercrackchicken-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slowcookercrackchicken-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slowcookercrackchicken-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slowcookercrackchicken-600x600.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-34\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #34\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slowcookercrackchicken-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slowcookercrackchicken-250x250.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slowcookercrackchicken-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slowcookercrackchicken-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slowcookercrackchicken-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slowcookercrackchicken-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slowcookercrackchicken-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-34\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #34\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slowcookercrackchicken-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Slow Cooker Crack Chicken<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This slow cooker crack chicken (cheddar ranch chicken) is an addicting combination of chicken, cheese, bacon and ranch dressing. Cooking this in the slow cooker takes all the work out of it and makes it a super simple hearty dinner for busy days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-chicken\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Slow Cooker Crack Chicken\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-how-many-does-it-feed\">How Many Does it Feed?<\/h2>\n<p>This free weekly meal plan is just what you need to get your week started. It provides five meals that will feed 4-6 (depending on if you are feeding adults or kids), AND it includes a shopping list! With fresh new ideas and easy-to-make recipes, having a weekly menu plan will be a lifesaver.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-should-i-meal-plan-nbsp\">Why Should I Meal Plan?\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t tried planning your meals ahead of time, this is going to be a game-changer for you! Here\u2019s why I swear by meal planning:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time Saver:\u00a0<\/strong>No more 4:00 PM panic about dinner. With a menu plan, you know exactly what\u2019s on the menu, what you need, and how long it takes to cook.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Money Saver:<\/strong>\u00a0Meal planning works wonders for your wallet. When you organize your shopping list for the week, then you\u2019ll easily spot opportunities to buy in bulk and creatively repurpose leftovers for future meals. It\u2019s a clever approach that keeps more money in your pocket.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bye-Bye Takeout:\u00a0<\/strong>When your dinners are planned ahead of time and groceries are stocked, you\u2019re less likely to hit the drive-thru. Because you are cooking at home, that means more savings and healthier eating. Win-win!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-and-easy-desserts\">Quick and Easy Desserts <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<p>My weekly meal plans always include a printable shopping list that is measured out and ready to go. 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