{"id":348740,"date":"2025-10-03T19:25:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T00:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/03\/weekly-meal-plan-61-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T19:25:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T00:25:33","slug":"weekly-meal-plan-61-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/03\/weekly-meal-plan-61-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Meal Plan #61 | 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=\"Tired of the dinner scramble? Peek inside this week\u2019s plan and see how 5 simple recipes + a shopping list can save your sanity.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Tired of the dinner scramble? Peek inside this week\u2019s plan and see how 5 simple recipes + a shopping list can save your sanity.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Collage of the hero shots from  the meals from this weekly meal plan.\" class=\"wp-image-313330\" title=\"Can you believe we\u2019re already at week 61 of our meal plans? That\u2019s a whole lot of delicious dinners we\u2019ve shared together! The best part about following these weekly meal plans is how much easier life feels. You\u2019ll stay organized, save money, and keep weeknight stress to a minimum.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-61\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #61\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"Collage of the hero shots from  the meals from this weekly meal plan.\" class=\"wp-image-313330\" title=\"Can you believe we\u2019re already at week 61 of our meal plans? That\u2019s a whole lot of delicious dinners we\u2019ve shared together! The best part about following these weekly meal plans is how much easier life feels. You\u2019ll stay organized, save money, and keep weeknight stress to a minimum.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-61\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #61\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>This free weekly meal plan is just what you need to kick off the week! It includes 5 delicious dinners that serve 4\u20136 (perfect whether you\u2019re feeding hungry adults or picky kids) plus a free shopping list! With fresh flavors and easy-to-make recipes, this plan keeps dinnertime simple, organized, and stress-free.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<p>Don\u2019t like something on the menu? Take a look at my other weekly meal plans <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/meal-plans\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. Sign up for my newsletter <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/join-our-newsletter\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>, so you don\u2019t miss a week!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-210745 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\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\/04\/coconut_curry-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coconut_curry-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coconut_curry-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coconut_curry-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coconut_curry-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-61\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #61\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coconut_curry-1-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coconut_curry-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\/2023\/04\/coconut_curry-1-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coconut_curry-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coconut_curry-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coconut_curry-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coconut_curry-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coconut_curry-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-61\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #61\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coconut_curry-1-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Coconut Curry Chicken<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Coconut curry chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a blend of aromatic spices, all simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce. Serve it up with naan and basmati rice for a meal your family won\u2019t be able to get enough of!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/coconut-curry-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=\"Coconut Curry 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-204579 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\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\/02\/foccacia-pizza-3-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foccacia-pizza-3-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foccacia-pizza-3-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foccacia-pizza-3-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foccacia-pizza-3-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-61\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #61\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foccacia-pizza-3-2-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foccacia-pizza-3-2-250x250.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\/02\/foccacia-pizza-3-2-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foccacia-pizza-3-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foccacia-pizza-3-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foccacia-pizza-3-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foccacia-pizza-3-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foccacia-pizza-3-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-61\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #61\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foccacia-pizza-3-2-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Focaccia Pizza<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">As if focaccia bread wasn\u2019t good enough, now you can level it up with your favorite pizza toppings! Focaccia pizza is cheesy and flavorful, all on top of the most soft and dreamy crust!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/focaccia-pizza\/\" 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=\"Focaccia Pizza\" 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-261930 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\/06\/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas-1-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas-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-61\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #61\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas-1-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas-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\/2024\/06\/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas-1-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas-1-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-61\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #61\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas-1-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Sheet pan steak fajitas are beautiful and bursting with flavor. Easy to throw together on busy weeknights, they feature tender steak and crisp, colorful vegetables in every bite. You will definitely want to add this to your weekly meal planning!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/sheet-pan-steak-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=\"Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas\" 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-311889 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\/09\/kung-pao-noodles-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/kung-pao-noodles-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/kung-pao-noodles-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/kung-pao-noodles-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-61\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #61\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/kung-pao-noodles-1-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/kung-pao-noodles-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\/2025\/09\/kung-pao-noodles-1-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/kung-pao-noodles-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/kung-pao-noodles-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/kung-pao-noodles-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/kung-pao-noodles-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-61\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #61\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/kung-pao-noodles-1-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Kung Pao Chicken Noodles<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Juicy chicken and tender noodles tossed in a bold, spicy-sweet Kung Pao sauce. A quick, saucy dinner that beats takeout any night of the week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/kung-pao-chicken-noodles\/\" 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=\"Kung Pao Chicken Noodles\" 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-283876 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\/01\/creamy-cajun-chicken-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/creamy-cajun-chicken-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/creamy-cajun-chicken-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/creamy-cajun-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-61\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #61\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/creamy-cajun-chicken-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/creamy-cajun-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\/01\/creamy-cajun-chicken-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/creamy-cajun-chicken-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/creamy-cajun-chicken-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/creamy-cajun-chicken-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/creamy-cajun-chicken-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-61\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #61\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/creamy-cajun-chicken-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Creamy Cajun Chicken<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Creamy Cajun Chicken is the perfect combination of bold, zesty flavors and rich, velvety sauce. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/creamy-cajun-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=\"Creamy Cajun 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-should-i-meal-plan\">Why Should I Meal Plan? <\/h2>\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: <\/strong>Say goodbye to 4:00 PM dinner panic. With a meal plan, you know exactly what\u2019s on the menu and exactly what you need.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Money Saver:<\/strong> Meal planning works wonders for your wallet. When you organize your shopping list for the week, 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: <\/strong>When meals are planned and groceries are stocked, you\u2019re less likely to hit the drive-thru. 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<p>Each weekly meal plan has a grocery list that is easy to print and convenient for taking with you while grocery shopping. Simply cross off or check mark each grocery item as you go!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" alt=\"Image of the free printable shopping list. \" class=\"wp-image-313329\" title=\"Can you believe we\u2019re already at week 61 of our meal plans? That\u2019s a whole lot of delicious dinners we\u2019ve shared together! The best part about following these weekly meal plans is how much easier life feels. You\u2019ll stay organized, save money, and keep weeknight stress to a minimum.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-61\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #61\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan--1200x927.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan--150x116.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan--1200x927.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan--1200x927.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the free printable shopping list. \" class=\"wp-image-313329\" title=\"Can you believe we\u2019re already at week 61 of our meal plans? That\u2019s a whole lot of delicious dinners we\u2019ve shared together! The best part about following these weekly meal plans is how much easier life feels. You\u2019ll stay organized, save money, and keep weeknight stress to a minimum.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-61\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #61\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan--1200x927.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-61-Meal-Plan--150x116.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-serve-on-the-side\">What To Serve On The Side!<\/h2>\n<p>Want to add some sides to your dinner? Here are a few that go great with this week\u2019s meals!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\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-meal-planning-with-leftovers\">Meal Planning with Leftovers<\/h3>\n<p>I only meal plan Monday through Friday because we sometimes have plans over the weekend, or I have leftovers that we can use to finish off the week. 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