These easy dinner ideas will make planning out a week of meals simple, stress free and of course, tasty!
In case I haven’t mentioned it before, my husband is in the military. Our family is currently in the middle of preparing for a huge cross country move which makes for busy days. The last thing that I want to do is think about what to do for dinner!
Having easy dinner recipes on the forefront of my mind is so helpful. Whenever I can get a hold of easy breakfast recipes and easy dinner ideas, that’s a win. Also, back to school season is basically here and while that’s not a season I’m in yet, I know that lots of you moms out there are! I’m always looking for ways to keep things simple and organized in these kinds of phases of life.
One way I keep my meals organized is by keeping a weekly meal plan. Everything is written down so that on those super busy days when it feels overwhelming to think about dinner, I can just refer back to what I planned earlier in the week!
That being said, sometimes people hear “easy” and the words boring or gross come to mind. Trust me, I may want stress free meals but I’m also serving a husband who feels love through what’s put on the table. Meals in our home will still be delicious, then, of course!
S, fear not! Your scatter-brained, frazzled, worn out self can still impress those seated around your table with these oh so good yet oh so easy dinner ideas.
FAQs
How do I prepare for dinner for a week?
- Take a few minutes to meal plan at the beginning of the week
- Choose meals that use similar ingredients to make grocery shopping easier
- Prep food ahead of time if necessary and store in the fridge/freezer
- Figure out what leftovers/ food you already have that needs used up
How do I plan a dinner menu for the week?
- Consider your schedule for the week and how much time you can spend on dinner
- Look to see what’s leftover in the fridge and build meals off of that food
- Utilize what’s in your pantry first
- Pick meals that use similar/on hand ingredients to make grocery shopping easy and effective
- Write out a weekly meal plan
- Cook with a mix of fresh, frozen and pantry items
7 Easy Dinner Ideas For A Week Of Meals
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
Start out your week with an easy slow cooker meal. A juicy, tender chuck roast makes the perfect french dip sandwich to enjoy!
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
I’d love to serve this soup with some homemade no knead bread or these dinner rolls that are a family recipe!
Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake With Feta
It’s the perfect time of year for this pesto pasta bake…time to use up all of that overgrown basil! Dish this out alongside some roasted veggies or a fresh green salad.
A simple one pan meal that takes advantage of the delicacy of fresh cherries. Plate this with some roasted veggies or creamy mashed potatoes.
Oven Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato soup is one of my husband’s comfort foods and favorite meals. We love to serve this with a grilled cheese and some chips!
Baked Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Another super simple yet super scrumptious one pan meal. A fresh side salad would pair perfectly with the flavors of this caprese baked chicken.
Finish out the week with an easy sandwich. Take your family out for a fun picnic lunch, serve this sandwich with a pickle and some chips, and enjoy quality time together!
If you loved any of these recipes, I’d love for you to let me know in the comments! Share these easy dinner ideas for the week with a friend in need of some fresh ideas!
Love your planning ahead for the week idea! I can simply weary of thinking up”what to make for dinner” on a busy day. And your recipes are certainly not boring but perfect for company coming over… will be making them. Love your blog 🤗
Granny💕
Thank you Granny! 🙂