Free Meal Plans

Free Weekly Meal Plans - Free Printable Grocery Lists & Recipes

Enjoy free meal planning ideas. Click on a Meal Plan to see recipes for the week and get a printable grocery list!

These meal plans started with this post on how I couldn’t find weekly meal plans for busy moms that fit with my family…. so I just came up with my own. Since writing that post, I have been contacted or contacted the publishers of well-known food websites with permission to use their recipes. I am not a food blogger just a mom sharing great recipes I love or make myself.

Scroll down to view menus and links to yummy food websites for more recipe and meal planning ideas. I hope my menus save you time and a little bit of money too!

 

Week 1 Meal Plan

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  • Chicken with Olives, Raisins and Spinach Rice
  • Margherita Pizza
  • Slow Cooker: Beef Stroganoff
  • Grilled Ham and Cheese with Pears
  • Real Simple Lasagna

Week 2 Meal Plan

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  • Avocado Enchiladas
  • Salina-Style Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
  • Turkey Burgers with Horseradish & Cheddar Cheese
  • Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Week 3 Meal Plan

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  • Jazzed Up Mac & Cheese
  • Barbecue Chicken Pizza
  • Cheesy Twice Baked Potato with Hamburger
  • Grilled Chicken, Rice & Veggies
  • Sausage Potato Soup

Week 4 Meal PlanFree weekly meal planning

Week 5 Meal PlanFree weekly meal planning

  • Hash Brown Ham & Broccoli Quiche
  • Homemade Cheese Pizza & Salad
  • Grilled Salmon with Rice & Spinach
  • BBQ Grilled Chicken & Corn on Cob
  • Leftover Chicken with Broccoli & Rice Casserole (Slow cooker)

Week 6 Meal Plan

  • Cream Cheese-and-Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
  • Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas
  • Salmon Cakes & Mashed Potatoes
  • Four Cheese Baked Penne
  • Turkey, Tomato & Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Week 7 Meal PlanFree weekly meal planning

  • Turkey Burgers
  • Cream Cheese-and-Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
  • Salina-Style Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
  • BBQ Chicken & Cornbread Casserole (Crockpot dinner)
  • Spicy Dirty Rice & Turkey

Week 8 Meal PlanFree weekly meal planning

  • Grilled Basil & Lemon Salmon with Tomatoes & Asparagus
  • Rotisserie Chicken with Grilled Corn on the Cob & Sweet Potatoes
  • Lentil Brown Rice Casserole
  • Garden Fresh Panini with Leftover Roasted Chicken
  • Creamy Italian Crock-Pot Chicken

Week 9 Meal Plan - Fast & EasyFree weekly meal planning

  • One Pan Dinner – Cheesy Chicken, Rice and Broccoli
  • Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
  • Make Your Own Pizza Night
  • Salmon Patties & Mashed Potatoes
  • Spicy Turkey Crock-Pot Lasagna

Week 10 Meal Plan - Easy Summer RecipesFree weekly meal planning

  • Minty Fresh Summer Chicken & Rice
  • Black Pepper Tilapia, Veggies & Rice
  • Lemon Pasta
  • Barbeque Chicken Soft Tacos
  • Spicy Turkey Crock-Pot Lasagna

Week 11 Meal Plan - Kid Friendly MealsFree weekly meal planning

  • Mini Sponge Bob Krabby Patties (Turkey Burgers)
  • Tortilla Pizza
  • Chicken, Rice & Broccoli Casserole
  • Pigs in a Blanket
  • Mini BBQ Beef Pies

Week 12 Meal Plan

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  • Grilled Basil & Lemon Salmon with Tomatoes & Asparagus
  • Baked Chicken Nuggets
  • Fast & Easy Tortilla Roll-Ups
  • Jazzed Up Mac & Cheese
  • Creamy Italian Crock-Pot Chicken

Week 13 Meal Plan- Recipes from my Favorite Food Sites

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  • Sun Dried Tomato Cheese Pasta
  • Zucchini Goat Cheese Pizza
  • Honey Mustard Pecan & Walnut Crusted Salmon
  • Slow-Cooker Beef Stroganoff
  • Marmalade Chicken

Week 14 Meal Plan - Comfort FoodsFree weekly meal planning

  • BBQ Meat Loaf
  • Easy Turkey Chili
  • Chicken Panini
  • Tortilla Soup
  • Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole

Week 15 Meal Plan  – Halloween DinnersHalloween Party - Free weekly meal planning

  • Mini Pizza Mummies
  • Sausage Potato Soup & Spooky Lady Fingers
  • Mummy Hot Dogs
  • Mummy Meat Loaf
  • Ghost Grilled Cheese

Week 16 Meal Plan  – Easy Meals by Tidy MomFree weekly meal planning

  • Fast & Easy Chicken Quesadillas
  • Three Cheese Baked Mostaccioli
  • Ranch & Herb Crusted Chicken Tenderloins
  • White Bean Chicken Chili
  • Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Week 17 Meal Plan – Kid Friendly & Easy by Tidy MomFree weekly meal planning

  • Simple Garlic Noodles & Shrimp
  • Garlic Ranch Chicken Pizza
  • Slow Cooker Beef
  • Spaghetti
  • Chicken & Veggie Mac & Cheese

Week 18 Meal Plan – Fast & Easy Free weekly meal planning

  • Grilled Salmon with Rice & Spinach
  • Taco Salad
  • Easy Chicken Stir-Fry
  • Turkey, Pesto & Mozzarella Panini
  • Creamy Italian Crock-Pot Chicken

Week 19 Meal Plan – Healthy, Kid Friendly Meals by LisaFree weekly meal planning

  • Healthy Pasta and Vegetables
  • Chicken Fingers & Homemade French Fries
  • Slow Cooker Mushroom Chicken
  • Vegetable Soup
  • Baked Herb Chicken

Week 20 Meal Plan – Family Meals by TidyMomFree weekly meal planning

  • Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
  • Cavatelli with Eggs and Bacon
  • Mustard Chicken
  • Jazzed up Mac & Cheese
  • Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs

Week 21 Meal Plan – by TidyMomLemon Pasta Recipe

  • Easy Lemon Pasta
  • Fresh Taco Salad
  • Chicken Bacon Ranch Calzones
  • Pizza
  • Slow Cooker Beef

Week 22 Meal Plan - Recipes by Our Best BitesBaked Creamy Chicken Taquitos Recipe

  • Chicken-Bacon Stuffed Pizza Rolls
  • Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
  • Crispy Coconut Chicken Fingers
  • Thai Peanut Noodles
  • Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos

Week 23 Meal Plan - Recipes by TidyMom

Chicken Penne Pasta Bake

  • Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake
  • Grilled Salmon with Rice & Spinach
  • Home Made Pizza Rolls
  • Slow Cooker Beef
  • Turkey, Pesto & Mozzarella Panini

Week 24 Meal Plan- Budget Friendly Recipes by All Youskirt steak mustard sauce Recipe

  • Orange and Balsamic Chicken Breasts
  • Creamy Pasta Shells with Broccoli and Ham
  • Hawaiian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
  • Skirt Steak with Mustard Sauce
  • Orecchiette with Broccoli, Tomatoes and Sausage

 

 

 

Here is a list of my favorite food web sites.

Visit them to get more great dinner ideas!

 

Comments

  1. Sian Breslin says:

    Hi Amy,

    I love that your flying the flag for meal planning! I myself have created Meal plan in colour, which we have just launched online at Siansplan.com. Something that we are looking to do is provide ready made dynamic meal plans that people can use, share, edit and customize based on portions etc. Just wondering if you would have any interest in partnering with us on that? Could be a great way to showcase you recipes and meal plans?

    Would love to hear from you,

    Thanks,

    Sian

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  2. I came for a visit from TT&J can’t wait to try this!

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  3. Yasmin says:

    this is fabulous!!! thank you so much!

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  4. Thank you for spending time on this

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  5. John says:

    This is wonderful – I’m fed up with all those other sites that make you sign up to see the meal plans. Great job.

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  6. some lovely food options-
    makes me hungry

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  7. Adele says:

    Many thanks for this! So many great recipes and inspiration for my own creations. :)

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  8. hannah says:

    yay- i was finding supper times for my kid becoming really boring- some cool plans and having a weekly menue means its all down- one large shop will sort everything out!

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  9. Mary Miller says:

    Love the recipes, however I have to admit I did notice a typo that kind of made me giggle. Under week 11 kid friendly meals I noticed one that said Mini Krappy Patties. It had me scratching my head there a bit until I clicked on the link and noticed it was supposed to read Krabby patties. I am just not sure if this had been pointed out or not. Normally typos don’t bother me, but this one just kind of stood out

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  10. What a great idea! I’m so glad that I came across your blog. I have been wanting to do something similar but haven’t gotten around to it. This is perfect! i will check in often.

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  11. Leslie Karamitas says:

    Love this website! I cannot seem to find the grocery list for several of the weeks, please advise. Thanks!

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  13. mike says:

    Awesome… I appreciate your post. Please keep sharing more and more and information I just had to give you a shout out on my blog!!!! I’m definitely following!!!!

    thanks

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  14. Hello, I stumbled upon your site today and I think it is wonderful! I am a new blogger and I recently started something called “Real Meals From the Deals” and I just do sort of like this site and put together 7 dinners each week from the current Kroger sale ad with a corrdinated shopping list and any coupon matchups that are available. I would love to be included on your site. In turn, I would like to send viewers your way as well (they may not like something on my menu one week and want to check out yours). That would be a great variety. I try to do healthy meal options; however, each week does usually include several meals that are quick and cheap based on items from the sale and may not necessarily be healthy. My site is dedicated to the busy mom who just doesn’t have a lot of time. Please feel free to check it out. If you get a chance to check it out, I would honestly love your true opinion. Since I am so new at this blogging thing, I am just not sure if I am headed in the right direction and I would really love some constructive critisism :) Thanks and have a blessed day!

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  15. Jazzy says:

    Thank God for you…

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  16. awwwww, thanks for the shout out! love ya back!

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  17. Caroline says:

    WOW – how come I never saw this before! This is AWESOME!! I’ll be visiting VERY regularly (or my hubby will ~ he’s the chef in our house!). Can I ask though… how many are recipes designed to serve? 4?

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  18. Jennifer says:

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this!

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  19. Anonymous says:

    hi i am trying to find a recipe i found on your website awhile back using chicken tenders, rice and brocoli and can’t! is there any chance you can help me? i want to make it for dinner tonight! :) my email is kkanthony@gmail.com. my name is kristen and i love ur website. thx!!!

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  20. Sandy says:

    Thanks you so much. I’m a working mom and often stuck with what to make for dinner. This is awesome!!!!!!! I just had to give you a shout out on my blog!!!! I’m definitely following!!!!

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  21. vanessa says:

    wow, such great meals. i can’t wait to try a week out!!

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  22. lora says:

    just want to say thanks for having these meal ideas ( with picking eater options!)

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  23. emma says:

    Love this! Thanks—

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  24. Cyn says:

    hey thought you might like to know about my favourite cookbook author sandi richard….she teaches about meal planning and offers weeks of meal plans with the accompanying shopping lists…she is a mother of 7 and learned how to do all of this as a way of coping with her large family’s needs…anyway she is canadian and has a show called Fixing Dinner on the Food Network up here but I know she has done some appearances in the US and that you can get her cookbooks from Amazon. She has been a lifesaver around here!

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  25. Mary Richardson says:

    Wow, thanks for all the work for these great sounding meals!

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