{"id":347488,"date":"2025-08-29T07:49:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T12:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/29\/weekly-meal-plan-56-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-08-29T07:49:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T12:49:16","slug":"weekly-meal-plan-56-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/29\/weekly-meal-plan-56-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Meal Plan #56 | The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\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\/\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Save time, money, and stress with this weekly meal plan! Easy family dinners, kid-approved recipes, and a printable shopping list to make weeknights simple.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Save time, money, and stress with this weekly meal plan! Easy family dinners, kid-approved recipes, and a printable shopping list to make weeknights simple.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re dreaming of <strong>calmer evenings<\/strong> and meals <strong>everyone actually enjoys<\/strong>, this weekly meal plan is for you. Print the shopping list, stock up, and get ready for comforting, <strong>easy recipes<\/strong> that make dinnertime feel good again.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Collage of this weekly meal plan with different images of the meals on the menu. \" class=\"wp-image-310613\" title=\"If you\u2019re dreaming of calmer evenings and meals everyone actually enjoys, this weekly meal plan is for you. Print the shopping list, stock up, and get ready for comforting, easy recipes that make dinnertime feel good again.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-56\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #56\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"Collage of this weekly meal plan with different images of the meals on the menu. \" class=\"wp-image-310613\" title=\"If you\u2019re dreaming of calmer evenings and meals everyone actually enjoys, this weekly meal plan is for you. Print the shopping list, stock up, and get ready for comforting, easy recipes that make dinnertime feel good again.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-56\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #56\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-for-dinner-this-week\">What\u2019s for Dinner This Week?<\/h2>\n<p>This week, we\u2019re serving up some cozy chicken recipes, seasoned shrimp, and cheesy baked pasta. They will all hit the spot and can be customized with simple sides like my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/garlic-herb-mashed-potatoes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">garlic mashed potatoes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/rice-pilaf\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">rice pilaf<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/caesar-salad\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">my favorite caesar salad<\/a>! In the mood for something different? Check out my other meal plans <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/meal-plans\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\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 menu plan is just what you need to get your week started. It provides <strong>5 meals that will feed 4-6<\/strong> (depending on whether you are feeding adults or kids) AND it includes a shopping list! With fresh new ideas and easy-to-make recipes, this weekly menu plan will be a lifesaver<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-307424 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\/2025\/07\/slow-cooker-garlic-parmesan-chicken-and-potatoes--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/slow-cooker-garlic-parmesan-chicken-and-potatoes--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/slow-cooker-garlic-parmesan-chicken-and-potatoes--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/slow-cooker-garlic-parmesan-chicken-and-potatoes--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-56\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #56\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/slow-cooker-garlic-parmesan-chicken-and-potatoes--250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/slow-cooker-garlic-parmesan-chicken-and-potatoes--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\/2025\/07\/slow-cooker-garlic-parmesan-chicken-and-potatoes--250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/slow-cooker-garlic-parmesan-chicken-and-potatoes--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/slow-cooker-garlic-parmesan-chicken-and-potatoes--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/slow-cooker-garlic-parmesan-chicken-and-potatoes--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/slow-cooker-garlic-parmesan-chicken-and-potatoes--96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-56\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #56\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/slow-cooker-garlic-parmesan-chicken-and-potatoes--250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes has juicy chicken, tender potatoes, and a rich, creamy parmesan garlic sauce. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-parmesan-garlic-herb-chicken-potatoes\/\" 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 Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes\" 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-178823 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\/07\/chickentenders-2-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chickentenders-2-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chickentenders-2-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chickentenders-2-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chickentenders-2-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-56\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #56\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chickentenders-2-1-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chickentenders-2-1-250x250.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\/07\/chickentenders-2-1-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chickentenders-2-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chickentenders-2-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chickentenders-2-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chickentenders-2-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chickentenders-2-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-56\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #56\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chickentenders-2-1-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Grilled Chicken Tenders<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Juicy and flavorful, these 4-ingredient grilled chicken tenders are going to be your favorite thing to cook up this summer! They have a delicious honey lime glaze you&#8217;ll be licking off your fingers!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grilled-chicken-tenders\/\" 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=\"Grilled Chicken Tenders\" 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-56497 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\/2023\/08\/cajun-shrimp-and-sausage-vegetable-sheet-pan-5-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cajun-shrimp-and-sausage-vegetable-sheet-pan-5-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cajun-shrimp-and-sausage-vegetable-sheet-pan-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cajun-shrimp-and-sausage-vegetable-sheet-pan-5-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cajun-shrimp-and-sausage-vegetable-sheet-pan-5-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-56\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #56\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cajun-shrimp-and-sausage-vegetable-sheet-pan-5-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cajun-shrimp-and-sausage-vegetable-sheet-pan-5-250x250.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\/2023\/08\/cajun-shrimp-and-sausage-vegetable-sheet-pan-5-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cajun-shrimp-and-sausage-vegetable-sheet-pan-5-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cajun-shrimp-and-sausage-vegetable-sheet-pan-5-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cajun-shrimp-and-sausage-vegetable-sheet-pan-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cajun-shrimp-and-sausage-vegetable-sheet-pan-5-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cajun-shrimp-and-sausage-vegetable-sheet-pan-5-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-56\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #56\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cajun-shrimp-and-sausage-vegetable-sheet-pan-5-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Sheet Pan<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Cajun shrimp and sausage vegetable sheet pan is so incredibly easy that it makes a perfect weeknight meal! It&#8217;s bursting with amazing Cajun flavor! This is a healthy and delicious one-pan dinner full of shrimp, sausage, and veggies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cajun-shrimp-sausage-vegetable-sheet-pan\/\" 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=\"Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Sheet Pan\" 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-128002 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\/2021\/03\/bakedrigatoni2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bakedrigatoni2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bakedrigatoni2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bakedrigatoni2-600x600.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-56\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #56\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bakedrigatoni2-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bakedrigatoni2-250x250.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\/2021\/03\/bakedrigatoni2-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bakedrigatoni2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bakedrigatoni2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bakedrigatoni2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bakedrigatoni2-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-56\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #56\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bakedrigatoni2-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Baked Rigatoni<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Baked Rigatoni is full of zesty meat, tender noodles and lots of cheese!\u00a0Super simple and incredibly delicious, this is the ultimate comfort food!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/baked-rigatoni\/\" 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=\"Baked Rigatoni\" 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-309379 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\/2025\/08\/peach-chicken-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/peach-chicken-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/peach-chicken-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/peach-chicken-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-56\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #56\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/peach-chicken-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/peach-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\/2025\/08\/peach-chicken-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/peach-chicken-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/peach-chicken-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/peach-chicken-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/peach-chicken-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-56\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #56\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/peach-chicken-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">One Pan Peach Chicken<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Juicy chicken coated in a sweet, sticky peach glaze is an easy skillet dinner that is full of fresh flavor and comes together in just 35 minutes!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/peach-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=\"One Pan Peach Chicken\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\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 weekly meal planning:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Less Stress, More Calm:<\/strong> No more last-minute \u201cwhat\u2019s for dinner?\u201d panic. Meal planning gives you a game plan so evenings run smoother.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save Serious Money:<\/strong> A thoughtful plan means fewer impulse buys, smarter bulk shopping, and leftovers that actually get used. It all adds up to real savings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Healthier Choices:<\/strong> Meal planning maps out your week and keeps the right ingredients on hand, making it easy to cook at home instead of grabbing takeout.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Back in Your Day:<\/strong> Meal planning keeps you from wasting time staring into the fridge or running to the store five times a week.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Happier Family Dinners:<\/strong> Having a plan means meals everyone actually looks forward to, and fewer dinnertime battles.<\/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-side-dishes-for-dinner\">Side Dishes for Dinner  <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<p>My weekly meal plans always come with a printable shopping list that is all measured out and ready to go! It makes things so easy!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" alt=\"Image of the weekly meal plan's printable shopping list.\" class=\"wp-image-310616\" title=\"If you\u2019re dreaming of calmer evenings and meals everyone actually enjoys, this weekly meal plan is for you. Print the shopping list, stock up, and get ready for comforting, easy recipes that make dinnertime feel good again.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-56\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #56\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan--1200x927.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan--150x116.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan--1200x927.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan--1200x927.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the weekly meal plan's printable shopping list.\" class=\"wp-image-310616\" title=\"If you\u2019re dreaming of calmer evenings and meals everyone actually enjoys, this weekly meal plan is for you. Print the shopping list, stock up, and get ready for comforting, easy recipes that make dinnertime feel good again.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-56\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #56\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan--1200x927.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Week-56-Meal-Plan--150x116.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout cwp-large\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storing-leftovers-for-meal-planning\">Storing Leftovers for Meal Planning<\/h3>\n<p>I only meal plan Monday-Friday because we sometimes have plans over the weekend, or I have leftovers that we can have to finish off the week! If you do have leftovers, make sure to store them properly in an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kQwCca\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">airtight container<\/a>\u00a0in your fridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-leftovers-callout --><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\">\n\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js' );\n\tfbq( 'init', '1748581388781497' );\t<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-56\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. If you\u2019re dreaming of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":347489,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[158],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/347488"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=347488"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/347488\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/347489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=347488"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=347488"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=347488"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}