{"id":254779,"date":"2026-07-31T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/31\/this-weeks-dinner-lineup-is-so-good-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T12:00:00","slug":"this-weeks-dinner-lineup-is-so-good-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/31\/this-weeks-dinner-lineup-is-so-good-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week\u2019s Dinner Lineup Is So Good &#8211; 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\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Take the stress out of planning dinner with five easy weeknight meals and a printable shopping list. This family-friendly meal plan makes shopping, cooking, and busy evenings feel much more manageable.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week\u2019s meal plan brings <strong>big flavor<\/strong> without making it feel complicated. From miso-glazed salmon and pesto chicken to a cheesy street corn casserole, slow cooker meatballs, and crispy Parmesan chicken, every night has <strong>something different to look forward to<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Collage of all the hero images from the different recipes used in this weekly meal plan.\" class=\"wp-image-344471\" title=\"Weekly meal plan #98 brings big flavor without making your week feel complicated. From miso-glazed salmon and pesto chicken to a cheesy street corn casserole, slow cooker meatballs, and crispy Parmesan chicken, every night has something different to look forward to.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-98\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #98\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"Collage of all the hero images from the different recipes used in this weekly meal plan.\" class=\"wp-image-344471\" title=\"Weekly meal plan #98 brings big flavor without making your week feel complicated. From miso-glazed salmon and pesto chicken to a cheesy street corn casserole, slow cooker meatballs, and crispy Parmesan chicken, every night has something different to look forward to.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-98\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #98\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-this-week-s-meal-plan-has-your-back\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">This Week\u2019s Meal Plan Has Your Back<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week starts fresh with salmon, moves into two easy chicken dinners, and gives you a hands-off slow cooker meal before finishing with crispy Parmesan chicken and zucchini. It\u2019s a flavorful lineup with plenty of variety, but nothing feels too difficult for a weeknight.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 id=\"h-feeding-4-6-hungry-humans-i-ve-got-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">Feeding 4\u20136 Hungry Humans? I\u2019ve Got You.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This plan includes<strong> five dinners that feed 4\u20136 people<\/strong>, with a mix of seafood, chicken, casserole, and slow cooker comfort food. Some nights are fresh and lighter, while others are cheesy, crispy, or extra cozy. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-200260 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\/2023\/01\/miso_salmon-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/miso_salmon-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/miso_salmon-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/miso_salmon-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/miso_salmon-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-98\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #98\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/miso_salmon-1-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/miso_salmon-1-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><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\/01\/miso_salmon-1-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/miso_salmon-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/miso_salmon-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/miso_salmon-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/miso_salmon-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/miso_salmon-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-98\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #98\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/miso_salmon-1-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Miso Glazed Salmon<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Better than at your favorite restaurant, this miso-glazed salmon is sweet, savory, and full of flavor. It cooks with a delicious caramelized miso glaze on the outside and stays flaky and moist in the middle. You are going to love everything about this recipe!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/miso-glazed-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=\"Miso Glazed Salmon\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-55773 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\/2026\/07\/pesto-chicken-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pesto-chicken-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pesto-chicken-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pesto-chicken-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-98\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #98\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pesto-chicken-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pesto-chicken-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><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\/2026\/07\/pesto-chicken-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pesto-chicken-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pesto-chicken-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pesto-chicken-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pesto-chicken-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-98\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #98\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pesto-chicken-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Pesto Chicken<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Juicy chicken breasts baked with basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes in one easy pan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/pesto-chicken\/\" 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=\"Pesto Chicken\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-338134 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\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\/2026\/04\/mexican-street-corn-casserole-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mexican-street-corn-casserole-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mexican-street-corn-casserole-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mexican-street-corn-casserole-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-98\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #98\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mexican-street-corn-casserole-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mexican-street-corn-casserole-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><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\/2026\/04\/mexican-street-corn-casserole-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mexican-street-corn-casserole-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mexican-street-corn-casserole-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mexican-street-corn-casserole-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mexican-street-corn-casserole-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-98\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #98\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mexican-street-corn-casserole-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Mexican Street Corn Chicken Casserole<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This Mexican street corn chicken casserole combines juicy chicken, sweet corn, lime, and a creamy sauce for an easy family dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/mexican-street-corn-chicken-casserole\/\" 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=\"Mexican Street Corn Chicken Casserole\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-329552 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\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\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--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-98\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #98\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><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\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-98\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #98\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Slow Cooker Bourbon Meatballs<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Sweet and saucy slow cooker bourbon meatballs made with frozen meatballs for an easy, hands-off recipe. Perfect for game day, holidays, or weeknights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-bourbon-meatballs\/\" 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=\"Slow Cooker Bourbon Meatballs\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-66164 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\/2021\/07\/crispychickenandzucchini-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/crispychickenandzucchini-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/crispychickenandzucchini-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/crispychickenandzucchini-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/crispychickenandzucchini-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-98\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #98\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/crispychickenandzucchini-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/crispychickenandzucchini-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><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\/2021\/07\/crispychickenandzucchini-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/crispychickenandzucchini-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/crispychickenandzucchini-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/crispychickenandzucchini-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/crispychickenandzucchini-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/crispychickenandzucchini-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-98\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #98\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/crispychickenandzucchini-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Parmesan Garlic Chicken with Zucchini<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Crispy parmesan garlic chicken with zucchini is an easy one-pan dinner with golden breaded chicken and tender garlic butter zucchini.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crispy-parmesan-garlic-chicken-zucchini\/\" 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=\"Parmesan Garlic Chicken with Zucchini\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">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<h3 id=\"h-why-meal-planning-is-my-superpower\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Meal Planning Is My Superpower<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, it doesn\u2019t make life perfect, but it <em>does<\/em> keep me from panic-ordering pizza at 6 p.m., and honestly, that\u2019s a win.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It saves money: <\/strong>I\u2019m not just wandering the aisles grabbing random things that will eventually go bad. <\/li>\n<li><strong>It saves my brain:<\/strong> I don\u2019t even have to think about what to make for dinner, it\u2019s already planned!<\/li>\n<li><strong>It keeps us eating real food:<\/strong> When the plan\u2019s in place, I\u2019m way less likely to hit the drive-thru.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each weekly plan comes with a <strong>free printable grocery list<\/strong> that\u2019s already measured and organized for you. Just print it out, head to the store, and enjoy feeling way more on top of life than you did five minutes ago! If you want more options, you can browse all my other weekly meal plans\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/meal-plans\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" alt=\"Image of the free printable shopping list for this weeks meal plan. \" class=\"wp-image-344470\" title=\"Weekly meal plan #98 brings big flavor without making your week feel complicated. From miso-glazed salmon and pesto chicken to a cheesy street corn casserole, slow cooker meatballs, and crispy Parmesan chicken, every night has something different to look forward to.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-98\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #98\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan--150x116.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the free printable shopping list for this weeks meal plan. \" class=\"wp-image-344470\" title=\"Weekly meal plan #98 brings big flavor without making your week feel complicated. From miso-glazed salmon and pesto chicken to a cheesy street corn casserole, slow cooker meatballs, and crispy Parmesan chicken, every night has something different to look forward to.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-98\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #98\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Week-98-Meal-Plan--150x116.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 id=\"h-level-up-dinner-with-these-easy-sides\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Level Up Dinner with These Easy Sides<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re wondering what to serve on the side. Here are some fun and simple ideas to make your dinners complete!<\/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 id=\"h-leftovers-make-life-easier\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leftovers Make Life Easier<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I stick to planning dinners Monday through Friday. Weekends are for winging it, relaxing, or grabbing something fun. 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