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Group 2 Weekly Meal Plan: Week 19

Your Delicious & Easy Week 19 Meal Plan: Group 2 Recipes for Stress-Free Family Dinners

Welcome to your comprehensive Week 19 meal plan, Group 2! Get ready to simplify your weeknights with a collection of delectable and easy-to-prepare recipes designed to bring comfort and flavor to your family’s table. Meal planning is a fantastic way to save time, reduce food waste, and enjoy home-cooked meals without the daily stress of deciding “what’s for dinner?” This thoughtfully curated plan features a variety of dishes, from slow-cooker wonders to classic comfort foods, ensuring there’s something everyone will love. Each recipe is chosen for its simplicity and incredible taste, making cooking an enjoyable experience rather than a chore. Dive in and discover how effortless delicious eating can be!

List of recipes in Week 19 (group 2) meal plan, featuring images of the weekly dishes.

Week 19 Meal Plan Summary

Helpful Notes for This Week’s Cooking
  • Crockpot Greek Chicken Freezer Prep: If you have the capacity and ingredients, consider doubling the Crockpot Greek Chicken recipe on Day 3. This allows you to stock your freezer with a delicious, ready-to-go meal for a busy future week. Remember to plan for enough leftovers from this dish to be used in the Chicken Pot Pie recipe on Day 5, ensuring nothing goes to waste and you get multiple meals from one cooking session. Freeze any additional portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months. This strategy is excellent for efficient meal prep and saving time later!
  • Efficient Shopping: Review the entire meal plan and create a consolidated shopping list to minimize trips to the grocery store. Look for overlapping ingredients.
  • Utilize Leftovers: This plan is designed with some intentional leftover usage, specifically with the Greek Chicken. Think about how other dishes might be repurposed for lunches the next day.
  • Fresh Sides: The plan incorporates fresh salads and vegetables. Don’t hesitate to swap out specific greens or veggies for what’s in season or what your family prefers.

Day 1 Menu
Creamy Balsamic Meatballs Marinated Cucumber Salad

Day 2 Menu
Apple Cheddar Melt Broccoli Salad

Day 3 Menu
Crockpot Greek Chicken Bread Sticks Pan Sautéed Zucchini Slices

Day 4 Menu
Crockpot Cube Steak & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans

Day 5 Menu
Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pie Green Salad

Day 1: Creamy Balsamic Meatballs & Marinated Cucumber Salad

Kick off your week with an incredibly flavorful and surprisingly simple meal that combines hearty meatballs with a refreshing side. This pairing offers a delightful balance of rich, savory notes and crisp, tangy freshness.

Creamy Balsamic Meatballs

These Creamy Balsamic Meatballs are a true weeknight hero! Made with a surprisingly delicious sauce crafted from rich balsamic vinegar and luxurious heavy cream, they offer a complex flavor profile that tastes gourmet but is incredibly easy to prepare. Serve them over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that amazing sauce. This dish is hearty, satisfying, and perfect for the whole family.

Complementing the meatballs is a vibrant Marinated Cucumber Salad. This light and crisp salad, often made with thin slices of cucumber marinated in a tangy dressing (think vinegar, a touch of sugar, and fresh herbs), provides a perfect counterpoint to the richness of the meatballs. It’s refreshing, easy to make, and adds a healthy crunch to your plate, making Day 1 a perfectly balanced and delightful meal.

Day 2: Apple Cheddar Melt & Broccoli Salad

Day 2 brings a delightful and unique combination that celebrates the harmony of sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light, satisfying dinner, this meal is both inventive and comforting.

Apple Cheddar Melt

Embrace the comforting flavors of autumn with an irresistible Open-faced Apple Cheddar Melt. This delightful sandwich combines crisp, sweet apple slices, crunchy sunflower seeds for added texture, and a generous layer of gooey, melted cheddar cheese, all piled onto toasted bread. It’s an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying lunch or a light dinner, offering a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that’s truly unique and incredibly delicious.

Accompanying this creative sandwich is a vibrant Broccoli Salad. Often prepared with fresh broccoli florets, sometimes mixed with dried cranberries, bacon bits, red onion, and a creamy, tangy dressing, this salad adds a wonderful crunch and a refreshing element to the meal. It’s a fantastic way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet and balances the richness of the melted cheese, making for a truly enjoyable and wholesome meal.

Day 3: Crockpot Greek Chicken, Bread Sticks & Pan Sautéed Zucchini Slices

Mid-week cooking gets incredibly easy and flavorful with Day 3’s menu, featuring a slow-cooker sensation that brings the tastes of the Mediterranean right to your kitchen with minimal effort.

Crockpot Greek Chicken

This Crockpot Greek Chicken recipe is an absolute game-changer for busy weeknights, bursting with the vibrant and aromatic flavors of the Mediterranean. Infused with classic herbs like rosemary, bright lemon, and pungent garlic, it delivers a tender, juicy chicken that’s packed with taste. It’s a truly flavorful and fuss-free dinner winner that practically cooks itself! As mentioned in our notes, it’s also perfect for making extra to freeze for future meals, and don’t forget to save some for the Chicken Pot Pie later in the week. Bonus air fryer instructions are included for those who prefer an alternative cooking method for crispy skin.

To complete this delightful Greek-inspired meal, serve your succulent Crockpot Greek Chicken with warm, soft Bread Sticks, perfect for soaking up any delicious juices or sauce. Alongside, enjoy simple Pan Sautéed Zucchini Slices, lightly cooked until tender-crisp. This fresh vegetable side adds a touch of green and a pleasant texture, making the meal wholesome and perfectly balanced. This combination guarantees a satisfying and easy dinner that feels special.

Day 4: Crockpot Cube Steak & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans

Embrace classic comfort food on Day 4 with a hearty and deeply satisfying meal that practically makes itself in the slow cooker. This menu promises a warm and inviting dinner with minimal fuss.

Crock Pot Cube Steak with Mushroom Soup

This Crock Pot Cube Steak with Mushroom Soup is the epitome of tender and delicious comfort food, requiring almost no prep. By simply combining cube steak with rich cream of mushroom soup, a savory Lipton onion soup mix, a dash of salt & pepper, and a bit of water, you can effortlessly put a hearty, home-cooked meal on the table. The slow cooker works its magic, transforming simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful dish with incredibly tender beef and a luscious gravy that’s perfect over mashed potatoes.

No classic comfort meal is complete without its traditional companions. Creamy Mashed Potatoes are the ideal base for soaking up every drop of that rich mushroom gravy from the cube steak, providing a smooth and satisfying texture. To add a touch of freshness and balance, serve with vibrant Green Beans, lightly steamed or sautéed. This trio creates a complete, wholesome, and incredibly comforting dinner that your family will eagerly look forward to.

Day 5: Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pie & Green Salad

Wrap up your week with a beloved classic: a hearty and comforting Chicken Pot Pie. This dish is the ultimate in savory satisfaction, and with a clever use of leftovers from Day 3, it’s also incredibly efficient.

Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie, featuring a truly fabulous, flaky double crust and a rich, creamy sauce generously filled with tender chicken and a medley of colorful vegetables, is one of those timeless comfort foods that never goes out of style. This recipe is made even easier if you use leftover Crockpot Greek Chicken from Day 3, adding depth of flavor and saving you prep time. You can use homemade pie crusts for an extra touch, or opt for convenient pre-made crusts – just be sure to use two for that essential top and bottom crust! It’s a complete meal that warms the soul and delights the taste buds, perfect for a cozy end to your week.

To balance the rich and savory notes of the Chicken Pot Pie, a simple Green Salad makes the perfect accompaniment. A fresh mixed green salad with a light vinaigrette dressing provides a refreshing contrast, cutting through the creaminess of the pie and adding a vital element of freshness to your meal. This pairing ensures a well-rounded and deeply satisfying dinner for your family.

Effortlessly Create Your Shopping List

Ready to streamline your grocery trip? After reviewing these delicious recipes for Week 19, Group 2, use our convenient shopping list tool. Once you click the “Shopping List” button below, simply select “Print Collection” to get a comprehensive list of all the ingredients you’ll need, including the notes for each day. This feature will help ensure you have everything on hand to prepare these fantastic meals without missing a single item. Enjoy your organized cooking experience!