Weekly Meal Plan Ideas: Crowd-Sourced from My Friends!
On Instagram, I love hosting "Asking for a Friend Fridays," where we crowdsource ideas, share tips, and connect over real-life struggles and wins. Last Friday, I asked for your favorite go-to dinner ideas to help us all build our weekly meal plans. The responses were amazing (and drool-worthy), so I compiled them into a weekly format for you. Plus, because pizza makes everything better, I added my favorite — Pizza Friday to round out the week. Let’s dig in!
Weekly Dinner Plan
Monday: Crockpot Comfort
Crockpot chicken with potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, and seasonings.
This one’s easy, hearty, and perfect for a cozy start to the week!
Tuesday: Zucchini Lasagna
A lighter twist on classic lasagna, using zucchini slices instead of noodles.
Perfect for when you’re craving something hearty but want to sneak in extra veggies!
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/11259067812841820/
Wednesday: Copycat Crunchwraps
Homemade crunchwrap supremes. Pair them with chips and guac for a fun midweek treat!
These are family-approved and so customizable—load them with your favorite toppings!
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/475763148149960607/
Thursday: Chicken Tortellini Pasta
A creamy dish with chicken, cheese tortellini, artichokes, spinach, and Greek or Italian dressing.
This is a one-pan wonder and can be made creamy or brothy—your choice!
Full Recipe:
1. Sauté garlic and onions.
2. Add Italian seasoning, artichokes, and chicken.
3. Toss in tortellini and cook in chicken broth (for soup) or add cream cheese for a creamy option.
4. Finish with Greek or Italian dressing and spinach.
Friday: Pizza Night!
Make it a tradition with homemade pizza or your favorite local spot.
Pizza Fridays never fail to bring the family together!
Saturday: Egg Roll in a Bowl
All the flavors of an egg roll but in a bowl—ground meat, veggies, and soy-based sauce.
Quick, flavorful, and a great way to use up leftover veggies.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/151785449935561112/
Sunday: Salmon Rice Bowls
Flaky salmon over rice with green onions, edamame, and your favorite toppings.
This one feels fancy but is surprisingly easy to throw together!
Try cooking the salmon in the air fryer @ 400* for 10 mins
Bonus Ideas from the my friends!
If you’re looking for more inspiration, here are a few other meal ideas my friends shared:
- Meatball Subs: Toasty, cheesy, and kid-approved.
- Cheeseburger Soup https://www.thereciperebel.com/cheeseburger-soup/
- BBQ Chicken bowls https://40aprons.com/bbq-chicken-bowls-with-sweet-potatoes-and-coleslaw-whole30/
- Chicken Pot Pie Crescent Braids - https://www.simplejoy.com/chicken-pot-pie-crescent-braid/
- Boston Butt for Tacos: Cooked low and slow, perfect for taco night with slaw and BBQ sauce.
I hope this weekly meal plan inspires you to mix up your dinners and enjoy time around the table with your family. Big thanks to everyone who shared their ideas on Instagram—I love building this community with you!
Do you have a favorite dinner idea or a go-to recipe? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to add it to our next round of meal planning! 🍲
