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    Home » Recipes » Meal Plan

    Weekly Meal Plan 2

    [published_or_updated] · by Angela Paris · Leave a Comment[affiliate_disclosure]

    Weekly Meal Plan 2 features chicken casserole, Caesar salad, 20-minute steak bites with potatoes, and busy day soup, plus game day snacks like layered taco dip and healthy breakfast ideas, too.

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    • 📅Food Holidays
    • January 14 - Steak Bites and Potatoes
    • January 15 - Chicken Caesar Salad
    • January 16 - Mediterranean Chicken Casserole
    • January 17 - Instant Pot Beef Chili
    • January 18 - Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers
    • January 19 - Busy Day Soup
    • January 20 - Chicken Pasta Bake
    • Breakfast
    • Snacks
    • Dessert
    • Weekly Meal Plan 2 Worksheet
    • More Weekly Meal Plans
    • Find More Recipes
    • 💬 Comments

    Happy New Year, my friends! Here is your free Weekly Meal Plan for January 14-20 with ideas for snacks and desserts, too.

    In case you missed it, be sure to check out our Top 10 Recipes - Updated for 2022. And, check out all the new and updated recipes from this week (not featured in this meal plan) here:

    • Easy Lasagna Soup
    • Taco Bar Side Dishes
    • Pineapple Smoothie Bowl
    • Roasted Frozen Cauliflower

    I also updated this for Mermaid Crafts for Kids post and our Declutter Challenge Printable - freebie! And if you're looking for a fun activity for the kiddos, try this cute waffle snowman craft or Frozen-inspired sparkle playdough.

    📅Food Holidays

    Food holidays fun - and sometimes silly. It's can be a good chance to talk with kids about different foods, where they come from, and any cultural significance.

    • National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day - January 14
    • Strawberry Ice Cream Day - January 15
      • try our homemade strawberry ice cream recipe
    • International Hot & Spicy Food Day - January 16
      • try our spicy hot wings
    • National Fig Newton Day - January 16
      • make our oatmeal fig bars
    • National Bootlegger's Day - January 17
    • National Hot Buttered Rum Day - January 17
    • Peking Duck Day - January 18
    • National Popcorn Day - January 19
    • National Buttercrunch Day - January 20
    • National Cheese Lover's Day - January 20
      • make our fruit and cheese platter

    January 14 - Steak Bites and Potatoes

    Close up of Steak Bites and Potatoes on a white plate with green beans.

    I love this 20-minute Steak Bites and Potatoes recipe!

    Not only is it super quick and easy, but it's totally delicious as well.

    It's great for a date night at home.

    Serve with your favorite veggie on the side like garlic green beans, crispy roasted sweet potatoes, or even these asparagus puff pastry bundles.

    More Potato Recipes

    • Close up of Red Skin Mashed Potatoes on a plate.
    • Top down view of a bowl of White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes with a wooden spoon.
    • easy baked potato casserole

    January 15 - Chicken Caesar Salad

    Large bowl of Chicken Caesar Salad with garlic bread.

    This classic Chicken Caesar Salad is so great any night of the week. It also makes a wonderful lunch and is great if you like to meal prep.

    I like to use grilled chicken, but you can switch it up by using this lemon pepper chicken or even rotisserie chicken.

    January 16 - Mediterranean Chicken Casserole

    Delicious Mediterranean Chicken Casserole in a white bowl with a fork,

    If you love the flavors of the Mediterranean, you're going to adore this yummy Mediterranean Chicken Casserole.

    Short on time? Grab a rotisserie chicken or make this healthy pulled chicken in your crockpot.

    With Mediterranean seasoning and tons of veggies, this is a hearty and satisfying meal that's also low carb.

    More Chicken Casseroles

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    • Close up square image of Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake in a bowl with a fork.
    • Close up of Easy Chicken Taco Casserole and a fork with sour cream on top.
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    January 17 - Instant Pot Beef Chili

    Close up of Instant Pot Beef Chili topped with sour cream and chives.

    This Instant Pot Beef Chili Recipe is my go-to on cold nights when I want something warm and comforting.

    If you don't have an Instant Pot, try one of our other chili recipes below.

    More Chili Recipes

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    • Close up image of pumpkin chicken chili in a white bowl, topped with cheese.
    • Top down view of Leftover Turkey Chili in bowls with spoons.

    January 18 - Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Taco Stuffed Peppers on black slate background.

    Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers area fun spin on taco night - and they're low carb, too.

    To save time, you can use our crockpot ground beef taco meat with taco seasoning.

    I like to serve these with corn chips and homemade guacamole or pico de gallo on the side.

    More Low Carb Recipes

    • Garlic Zucchini Noodles in a bowl.
    • Knife slicing a Petite Sirloin Steak on a cutting board.
    • close up of Buffalo Chicken Instant Pot Soup in blue bowls

    January 19 - Busy Day Soup

    A full serving spoon above a pot of Busy Day Soup.

    This easy soup is super simple and I love that it's versatile, too.

    Busy Day Soup is great any night of the week, but especially when you just want a dump-and-go sort of meal.

    Check your pantry, fridge, and freezer for all the ingredients.

    Serve with Italian breadsticks or buttery dinner rolls for a complete meal.

    More Soup Recipes

    • Close up of Lasgana Soup in a bowl.
    • Slow Cooker Sausage Stew in a bowl with a spoon.
    • Close up of Italian Style Chicken Sausage Soup.

    January 20 - Chicken Pasta Bake

    Close up of Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake with a serving spoon.

    This Chicken Pasta Bake is so creamy and cheesy that it *almost* beats out pulled pork mac and cheese for my favorite meal.

    Be sure not to skip the breadcrumb topping - it adds the best crunch!

    Serve with a light salad.

    More Pasta Recipes

    • Close up of Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel on a fork.
    • Close up of Leftover Spaghetti and Cheese on a plate.
    • Close up of Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese in a bowl with a fork.
    • Close up of Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole in a baking dish with a wooden serving spoon.

    Breakfast

    Close up of fresh blueberries, whole almonds, and toasted coconut on a Banana Blueberry Smoothie Bowl.

    Trying to eat healthier? Than this banana blueberry almond smoothie bowl is a great choice.

    If you're not into smoothie bowls, try our honey lime fruit salad to add more nutrition to your breakfast.

    You'll also love this orange mango smoothie.

    Learn how to make a smoothie bowl here.

    More Breakfast Recipes

    • Pineapple Banana Bread on a plate partially sliced.
    • Banana Carrott Muffins piled on a plate.
    • Pancake Mix Muffins on a plate with strawberries, blueberries and chocolate chips.
    • Smoothie Bowls square collage image with text overlay.

    Snacks

    Layered Taco Dip Recipe in a casserole dish.

    It's NFL wild card season and even though the Pats are out, my husband will be glued to the TV on Sunday!

    I'll be making a mini version of this Layered Taco Dip Recipe for him and Spinach and Artichoke Bread because it's one of my favorites!

    More Game Day Recipes

    • Fingers breaking apart a Garlic Herb Cheese Bomb.
    • Butter Burger with cheese and carmelized onions on a toasted roll with fries.
    • Close up of Slow Cooker Chicken Chili in a bowl with sour cream, cheese, and chips.
    • Close up of Cowboy Burger with bbq sauce and onion rings.

    Dessert

    Close up of Almond Joy Brownies.

    Chances are I'm going to be making a batch of these Almond Joy Brownies, too. Because I love them.

    Do you need another reason to make brownies?!

    If you're not a fan of coconut, try these brownies with cream cheese frosting instead.

    More Dessert Recipes

    • Close up of Almond Joy Brownies.
    • Close up of Brownies with Peppermint Frosting and crushed peppermints.
    • Raspberry Jam Oatmeal Bars on a countertop.
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars with Chocolate Ganache.

    Weekly Meal Plan 2 Worksheet

    Click on the link below to download a PDF of the meal planning worksheet and also our grocery list. Meals this week are gonna be so easy!

    Juggling Act Mama Weekly Meal Planner
    Printable weekly menu planner
    Juggling Act Mama Grocery Shopping List
    Be sure to pin this meal plan for later.

    Be sure to check out my Juggling Act Mama Storefront on Amazon where you'll find all kinds of great products that will make your life easier! Thanks so much for being a part of Juggling Act Mama ❤

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      Weekly Menu Plan 42
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    • Weekly Meal Plan 40
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