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This week, dinner brings its A-game in terms of flavor. A tomato tortellini soup that needs no explaining, a steak that gives restaurant energy, and sweet chili shrimp that hits all the takeout cravings—without the delivery fee!
About Meal Plan #8
In a lot of places right now, it’s below zero, and parents have been fully snowed in with their kids for days. Everyone’s tired, stir-crazy, and a little fried. So this coming week’s lineup is about food that nourishes with big flavor, minimal effort, and no extra hoops to jump through.
Monday starts things off with a comforting, creamy bowl of tomato tortellini soup. It’s that culinary hug we need right now, with Greek yogurt for a protein boost.
You’re going to love how easy Tuesday is. Shredded chicken tacos slow-cooked in salsa that requires just four ingredients.
Wednesday will look fancy, but feel like a breeze with a juicy marinated flank steak smothered in chimichurri.
By Thursday, you’ll probably be longing for those sheet pan vibes—so we’ve got sheet-pan sweet Thai chili shrimp with crisp veggies.
Finally, Friday. Pizza night. A golden crisp cast-iron pizza is a wonderful way to celebrate getting through the week.
Table of Contents
Monday: Healthy Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
This tomato tortellini soup is creamy thanks to Greek yogurt, not cream. It’s balanced, veggie-packed, and blended into a smooth, cozy broth that hits just right on a chilly night.
Tuesday: 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Saucy, tender shredded chicken is the star of these slow cooker chicken tacos. The filling uses just four ingredients, and a quick broil with cheese turns them into something special.
Wednesday: Juicy Marinated Flank Steak With Chimichurri
Steakhouse energy, no reservation required. Marinated flank steak with bright chimichurri comes together quickly and works just as well over rice as it does in tacos.
Thursday: Sheet Pan Sweet Thai Chili Shrimp With Veggies
Sheet-pan sweet Thai chili shrimp with veggies comes together in 10 minutes flat—crisp peppers, snappy peas, and tender shrimp coated in a glossy, sweet chili sauce.
Friday: Easy Cast-Iron Pizza
Cast iron pizza with a thick, chewy, buttery crust—ready in under 30 minutes. Customize the toppings and make it your new weeknight favorite.
Grocery List 🛒
For your convenience, you can download the week’s grocery list here.
Smart Prep Tips for the Week 📝
Sunday’s for the tiniest head start—an hour, maybe. Just enough to make the week feel easier without turning it into a production.
- Monday’s soup
- Chop the onion, celery, and carrots. Pop them into an airtight container and refrigerate.
- If using my homemade Italian seasoning, make that now and set it aside in a small jar.
- Wednesday’s steak
- Make the chimichurri (use the quick short-cut recipe included, or you can make my parsley and cilantro chimichurri), and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Thursday’s sheet pan shrimp
- Slice the bell peppers and seal them in an airtight container to refrigerate.
- Friday’s pizza
- If you want a head start, go ahead and shred your cheese, then place it in an airtight container or food storage bag.
Delicious Pairings 🥄
- Monday: Greek Salad With Feta, Caesar salad with homemade Caesar dressing, a fresh hunk of bread
- Tuesday: Honey Lime Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes, Parsley and Cilantro Chimichurri, Classic Margarita With Triple Sec
- Wednesday: Parsley and Cilantro Chimichurri, Parmesan-Roasted Zucchini, Air Fryer French Fries, Coconut Ginger Instant Pot Rice, Oven-Roasted Mini Potatoes
- Thursday: Coconut Ginger Instant Pot Rice or rice of your choice
- Friday: Air fryer Buffalo wings, Best Side Salad for Pizza
Planning Tips
The Parsley and Cilantro Chimichurri can be used for both Tuesday’s tacos and Wednesday’s steak if you make extra or use it sparingly.
If you make my Coconut Ginger Instant Pot Rice for Wednesday’s steak, you can use leftovers for Thursday’s sheet pan shrimp.
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