The Affordable Meal PlanBuild My Week

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A creamy chicken and rice bowl with broccoli in a stoneware bowl

The meals

  • Monday

    Creamy chicken & rice bowls

    25 minutes · uses chicken, rice, broccoli, Greek yogurt

  • Tuesday

    Beef taco skillet

    25 minutes · uses ground beef, beans, corn, cheese

  • Wednesday

    Chicken ranch wraps

    15 minutes · uses chicken, tortillas, romaine, ranch

  • Thursday

    Sheet pan sausage + vegetables

    35 minutes · uses sausage, potatoes, peppers

  • Friday

    Homemade pizza night

    30 minutes · uses dough, sauce, mozzarella

  • Saturday

    Leftover remix night

    10 minutes · uses whatever is left

  • Sunday

    Slow cooker chicken pasta

    40 minutes · uses chicken, penne, marinara, spinach

The grocery list

Produce

  • Broccoli1 bag · $1.99
  • Bell peppers1 pack · $2.99
  • Romaine lettuce1 head · $1.99
  • Onions1 bag · $2.49
  • Potatoes1 bag · $3.99
  • Spinach1 bag · $2.49

Meat

  • Chicken breast2 packs · $15.98
  • Ground beef1 pack · $5.99
  • Smoked sausage1 pack · $3.49

Dairy

  • Shredded cheese1 bag · $2.99
  • Mozzarella1 bag · $2.99
  • Greek yogurt1 tub · $4.49
  • Parmesan1 container · $2.99

Pantry

  • Rice1 bag · $3.49
  • Penne1 box · $1.29
  • Tortillas1 pack · $1.99
  • Marinara sauce1 jar · $1.49
  • Pizza sauce1 jar · $1.29
  • Black beans1 can · $0.79
  • Canned corn1 can · $0.69
  • Taco seasoning1 packet · $0.79
  • Ranch dressing1 bottle · $1.99
  • Chicken broth1 carton · $1.29
  • Tortilla chips1 bag · $1.99

Bakery

  • Pizza dough1 pack · $1.49
Estimated total$97.42

Based on typical grocery pricing. Actual store pricing may vary.