{"id":105635,"date":"2026-02-07T11:50:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T11:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/07\/weekly-meal-plan-76-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T11:50:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T11:50:21","slug":"weekly-meal-plan-76-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/07\/weekly-meal-plan-76-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Meal Plan #76 | The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <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=\"This free weekly meal plan includes 5 easy, family-friendly dinners plus a printable shopping list to make the week simpler. Perfect for busy families who want less stress at dinner and easy meals everyone will eat.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"This free weekly meal plan includes 5 easy, family-friendly dinners plus a printable shopping list to make the week simpler. Perfect for busy families who want less stress at dinner and easy meals everyone will eat.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Collage of the hero images from the weekly meal plan meals. \" class=\"wp-image-331234\" title=\" This week\u2019s menu is full of easy, family-friendly dinnThese weekly meal plan dinners are simple, comforting, and made for real life! I have also included a free printable shopping list to help you get in and out of the store faster.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-76\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #76\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"Collage of the hero images from the weekly meal plan meals. \" class=\"wp-image-331234\" title=\" This week\u2019s menu is full of easy, family-friendly dinnThese weekly meal plan dinners are simple, comforting, and made for real life! I have also included a free printable shopping list to help you get in and out of the store faster.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-76\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #76\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>If planning dinner feels overwhelming, this free weekly meal plan can help. It includes <strong>5 simple meals that serve 4\u20136<\/strong> and a shopping list so you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying the week.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t like something on the menu?<\/strong> Don\u2019t worry! I have a new weekly meal plan each week, and you can switch out any meals you want! If you want to receive all of the meal plans, sign up for my newsletter <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/join-our-newsletter\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-326781 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img 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\/12\/crack-chicken-soup-2-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/crack-chicken-soup-2-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/crack-chicken-soup-2-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/crack-chicken-soup-2-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-76\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #76\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/crack-chicken-soup-2-2-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/crack-chicken-soup-2-2-250x250.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\/2025\/12\/crack-chicken-soup-2-2-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/crack-chicken-soup-2-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/crack-chicken-soup-2-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/crack-chicken-soup-2-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/crack-chicken-soup-2-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-76\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #76\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/crack-chicken-soup-2-2-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Crack Chicken and Rice Soup<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">A cozy, one-pot soup with tender chicken, hearty rice, creamy cheese, and ranch seasoning in every bite.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-chicken-and-rice-soup\/\" 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=\"Crack Chicken and Rice Soup\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-120278 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\/2020\/11\/air_fryer_salmon-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/air_fryer_salmon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/air_fryer_salmon-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/air_fryer_salmon-600x600.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-76\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #76\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/air_fryer_salmon-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/air_fryer_salmon-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\/2020\/11\/air_fryer_salmon-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/air_fryer_salmon-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/air_fryer_salmon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/air_fryer_salmon-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/air_fryer_salmon-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-76\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #76\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/air_fryer_salmon-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Air Fryer Salmon<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Melt-in-your-mouth brown sugar garlic air fryer salmon is juicy, tender and full of flavor.\u00a0Salmon is so good, especially when it&#8217;s cooked right, and the air fryer makes it perfect every time! It&#8217;s an easy, hands-off way to make a scrumptious meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/air-fryer-salmon\/\" 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=\"Air Fryer Salmon\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-237687 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"10\">\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\/11\/taco-ring-4-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/taco-ring-4-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/taco-ring-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/taco-ring-4-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/taco-ring-4-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-76\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #76\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/taco-ring-4-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/taco-ring-4-250x250.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\/11\/taco-ring-4-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/taco-ring-4-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/taco-ring-4-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/taco-ring-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/taco-ring-4-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/taco-ring-4-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-76\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #76\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/taco-ring-4-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Taco Ring<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This taco ring is the easiest, cheesiest dinner. I know your family will love it as much as mine does! All you need is a can of crescent rolls, shredded Colby Jack cheese, some taco seasoning, and your favorite fixings to bring it to life!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-ring\/\" 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=\"Taco Ring\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-117563 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\/2020\/09\/groundbeefstroganoff-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/groundbeefstroganoff-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/groundbeefstroganoff-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/groundbeefstroganoff-600x600.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-76\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #76\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/groundbeefstroganoff-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/groundbeefstroganoff-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\/2020\/09\/groundbeefstroganoff-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/groundbeefstroganoff-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/groundbeefstroganoff-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/groundbeefstroganoff-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/groundbeefstroganoff-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-76\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #76\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/groundbeefstroganoff-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff is creamy, hearty, easy and a savory perfection meal. It is going to be dinner winner! Tender mushrooms, tasty ground beef and luscious served with noodles for a beautiful dish your whole family will love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/ground-beef-stroganoff\/\" 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=\"One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-116570 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=\"A white bowl with chicken divan with broccoli and rice on the side.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chicken-Divan-700-4-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chicken-Divan-700-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chicken-Divan-700-4-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chicken-Divan-700-4-600x600.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-76\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #76\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chicken-Divan-700-4-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chicken-Divan-700-4-250x250.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\/2020\/09\/Chicken-Divan-700-4-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"A white bowl with chicken divan with broccoli and rice on the side.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chicken-Divan-700-4-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chicken-Divan-700-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chicken-Divan-700-4-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chicken-Divan-700-4-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-76\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #76\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chicken-Divan-700-4-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Chicken Divan<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Chicken divan is a creamy chicken casserole recipe topped with crispy buttered bread crumbs. It&#8217;s easy to make, can be prepped ahead of time, and is a classic family favorite.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/chicken-divan\/\" 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=\"Chicken Divan\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">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 weekly meal planning:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time Saver:<\/strong> Dinner feels easier when there\u2019s a plan. You already know what\u2019s for dinner and how long it takes, so evenings run a little smoother.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Money Saver:<\/strong> Meal planning helps you shop with intention. You buy what you need, use what you have, and then you avoid those extra grocery trips that add up fast.<\/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 free grocery list that is easy to print and convenient for taking with 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\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" alt=\"Image of the free printable shopping list for this weekly meal plan. \" class=\"wp-image-331235\" title=\"These weekly meal plan dinners are simple, comforting, and made for real life! I have also included a free printable shopping list to help you get in and out of the store faster.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-76\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #76\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan--1200x927.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan--150x116.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan--1200x927.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan--1200x927.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the free printable shopping list for this weekly meal plan. \" class=\"wp-image-331235\" title=\"These weekly meal plan dinners are simple, comforting, and made for real life! I have also included a free printable shopping list to help you get in and out of the store faster.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-76\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #76\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan--1200x927.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-76-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-make-with-dinner\">What to Make With Dinner<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to add some sides to your dinner, here are a few that go great with this weeks 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-Friday. We sometimes have plans over the weekend, or I have leftovers that we can finish off the week! 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