{"id":265075,"date":"2026-09-25T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/25\/weekly-meal-plan-106\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T12:00:00","slug":"weekly-meal-plan-106","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/25\/weekly-meal-plan-106\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Meal Plan #106"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ba42ef4a wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-106-Meal-Plan-.pdf\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">printable  shopping list<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This weekly meal plan is all about <strong>cozy dinners<\/strong> that are easy enough for a busy week. You\u2019ve got creamy pork chops, a cheesy chicken casserole, lasagna soup, dumplings, and a creamy Cajun chicken to finish the week strong.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-106-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"Collage of the hero images from each of the recipes in this weekly meal plan. \" class=\"wp-image-348694\" title=\"This weekly meal plan is all about cozy dinners that are easy enough for a busy week. You\u2019ve got creamy pork chops, a cheesy chicken casserole, lasagna soup, dumplings, and a creamy Cajun chicken to finish the week strong.\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-s-for-dinner\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s for Dinner?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re loooking for comforting dinners that make busy nights feel a little more manageable, this week has got you covered! The recipes are simple, satisfying, and easy to move around based on your schedule. So, use the plan as written or swap nights to make it work for you.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monday<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-creamy-ranch-pork-chops\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"260\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Pork Chops<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-chicken-and-rice-casserole\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"348023\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">French Onion Chicken and Rice Casserole<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lasagna-soup\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11185\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Lasagna Soup<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blanket-dumplings\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"338535\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">No Fold Blanket Dumplings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/creamy-cajun-chicken\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"283869\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Creamy Cajun Chicken<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b93223f9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-106-Meal-Plan-.pdf\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">printable meal plan and shopping list<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-90212 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\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/creamyporkchops-1-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Pork Chops<\/h2>\n<div>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33 stop { stop-color: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50 stop { stop-color: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66 stop { stop-color: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-90212 wprm-user-rating wprm-recipe-rating-inline wprm-user-rating-not-voted wprm-user-rating-allowed\" data-recipe=\"90212\" data-average=\"5\" data-count=\"3\" data-total=\"15\" data-user=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"1\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 1 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-2 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"2\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 2 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-3 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span> from <span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-count\">3<\/span> votes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span>Creamy, tender pork chops cooked in the slow cooker with ranch seasoning and potatoes. Easy, family-friendly, and perfect for busy nights.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-creamy-ranch-pork-chops\/\" 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 Creamy Ranch Pork Chops\" 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-348024 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\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/french-onion-bake-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">French Onion Chicken and Rice Casserole<\/h2>\n<div>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-33 stop { stop-color: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-50 stop { stop-color: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-66 stop { stop-color: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-348024 wprm-user-rating wprm-recipe-rating-inline wprm-user-rating-not-voted wprm-user-rating-allowed\" data-recipe=\"348024\" data-average=\"4.5\" data-count=\"2\" data-total=\"9\" data-user=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"1\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 1 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-2 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"2\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 2 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-3 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-50\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">4.50<\/span> from <span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-count\">2<\/span> votes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span>French onion chicken and rice casserole is an easy one pan dinner with tender chicken, creamy rice, melty provolone, and crispy fried onions.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-chicken-and-rice-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=\"French Onion Chicken and Rice 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-99855 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\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/lasagnasoup2-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Lasagna Soup<\/h2>\n<div>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-2 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-2 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-2-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-2 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-2-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-2 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-2-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-2-33 stop { stop-color: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-2-50 stop { stop-color: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-2-66 stop { stop-color: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-99855 wprm-user-rating wprm-recipe-rating-inline wprm-user-rating-not-voted wprm-user-rating-allowed\" data-recipe=\"99855\" data-average=\"5\" data-count=\"1\" data-total=\"5\" data-user=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"1\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 1 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-2 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"2\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 2 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-3 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span> from 1 vote<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span>This lasagna soup takes all of the classic lasagna flavors and transforms them into a hearty, delicious soup. Its combination of noodles, ground beef, marinara sauce, and cheese is so satisfying and easy to prepare. <\/span><\/div>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lasagna-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=\"Lasagna Soup\" 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-338536 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\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blanket-dumplings-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Blanket Dumplings<\/h2>\n<div>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-33 stop { stop-color: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-50 stop { stop-color: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-66 stop { stop-color: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-338536 wprm-user-rating wprm-recipe-rating-inline wprm-user-rating-not-voted wprm-user-rating-allowed\" data-recipe=\"338536\" data-average=\"5\" data-count=\"1\" data-total=\"5\" data-user=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"1\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 1 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-2 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"2\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 2 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-3 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span> from 1 vote<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span>A quick and easy blanket dumplings recipe where seasoned filling is cooked in a skillet and topped with wonton wrappers, then steamed and crisped for a no fold dumpling shortcut.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blanket-dumplings\/\" 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=\"Blanket Dumplings\" 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-283876 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\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/creamy-cajun-chicken-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Creamy Cajun Chicken<\/h2>\n<div>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-4 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-4 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-4-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-4 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-4-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-4 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-4-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-4-33 stop { stop-color: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-4-50 stop { stop-color: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-4-66 stop { stop-color: var(&#8211;wp&#8211;preset&#8211;color&#8211;primary); }<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-283876 wprm-user-rating wprm-recipe-rating-inline wprm-user-rating-not-voted wprm-user-rating-allowed\" data-recipe=\"283876\" data-average=\"5\" data-count=\"1\" data-total=\"5\" data-user=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"1\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 1 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-2 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"2\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 2 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-3 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"var(--wp--preset--color--primary)\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span> from 1 vote<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span>Creamy Cajun Chicken is the perfect combination of bold, zesty flavors and rich, velvety sauce. <\/span><\/div>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/creamy-cajun-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=\"Creamy Cajun Chicken\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 id=\"h-how-many-does-it-feed\" class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">How Many Does it Feed?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This weekly meal plan feeds about <strong>4\u20136 people<\/strong> each night. It gives you five dinners for the week, plus one simple shopping list to make grocery shopping easier. If your family has big eaters, you may want to double a side or add some bread, salad, or veggies to round out the meal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__icon\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .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-weekly-meal-planning-works\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Weekly Meal Planning Works<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Less 5 p.m. Panic: <\/strong>Dinner is already decided, so you are not staring into the fridge hoping it turns into a plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fewer Decisions: <\/strong>One quick plan now means you do not have to answer what is for dinner every single day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smarter Shopping:<\/strong> You grab what you need, skip the random extras, and actually use what you buy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skip the Drive-Thru:<\/strong> When dinner is planned, you are way less likely to end up in the fast food line because everyone is hungry right now.<\/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\">I always include a printable shopping list in my weekly meal plans, measured out and ready to go. It makes things so easy and saves time. This will help weeknights feel way <strong>more manageable<\/strong>! Check out all of my weekly meal plans <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/meal-plans\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b93223f9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-106-Meal-Plan-.pdf\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">print meal plan and shopping list here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-106-Meal-Plan-.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-106-Meal-Plan-.jpg\" alt=\"Printable shopping list for this weekly meal plan. \" class=\"wp-image-348696\" title=\"This weekly meal plan is all about cozy dinners that are easy enough for a busy week. You\u2019ve got creamy pork chops, a cheesy chicken casserole, lasagna soup, dumplings, and a creamy Cajun chicken to finish the week strong.\" \/><\/a><\/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-side-dishes-for-meal-plan-dinners\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Side Dishes for Meal Plan Dinners<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__inner\">\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/air-fryer-broccolini\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1599\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/broccoliniairfryer-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Side Dishes<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/air-fryer-broccolini\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Air Fryer Broccolini<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\">10 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lion-house-rolls\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls-.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Recipe Skill Levels<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lion-house-rolls\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Lion House Rolls<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\">2 hours 35 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wedge-salad\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wedgesalad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Salads<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wedge-salad\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedge Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\">10 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/coconut-rice\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/coconutrice-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Side Dishes<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/coconut-rice\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick and Easy Coconut Rice<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\">20 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__icon\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .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-storing-leftovers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storing Leftovers<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I only meal plan Monday-Friday because we sometimes have something going on over the weekend. If you do have leftovers, make sure to store them properly in an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kQwCca\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">airtight container<\/a>&nbsp;in your fridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-leftovers-callout --><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-106\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>printable shopping list This weekly meal plan is all about cozy dinners that are easy enough for a busy week. You\u2019ve got creamy pork chops, a cheesy chicken casserole, lasagna soup, dumplings, and a creamy Cajun chicken to finish the week strong. What&#8217;s for Dinner? 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