This week's meal plan is full of quick dinners for the start of a new school year. Start the week off with dumpling casserole, then work your way through our kid-friendly, easy recipes to make family dinner extra special.
A 7-Day School Night Dinner Plan
Updated Jul. 29, 2022
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Sunday: Chicken & Dumpling Casserole
This classic, savory casserole will become a fast favorite. The fluffy dumplings are covered with plenty of gravy, and the basil adds just the right flavor while making the whole house smell good.
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Monday: School-Night Sausage Stroganoff
I found this recipe in an old church cookbook about 25 years ago and tweaked it to fit my family's tastes. It's a savory, creamy dish that's quick to fix on a busy school night. —Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York
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Tuesday: Meat Loaf Muffins
These freezer-friendly meat loaf muffins are a simple-to-make family favorite recipe. Make them for dinner tonight or to freeze later for quick weeknight meals.
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Wednesday: Quick Chicken Piccata
Laced with lemon and simmered in white wine, this stovetop entree is super easy and elegant. Just add a side of veggies and bread to make it into a wonderful meal. —Cynthia Heil, Augusta, Georgia
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Thursday: Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wraps
I’m a busy stay-at-home mom, so I wing it at mealtime. My wraps loaded with Buffalo wing sauce chicken, lettuce and tomatoes are a snap to make. —Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio
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Friday: Smothered Burritos
My brother-in-law teased that I only knew five ground beef recipes. I proved him wrong with my inventive spicy burritos. —Kim Kenyon, Greenwood, Missouri
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Saturday: Chicken and Pineapple Stir-Fry
We love how the snappy veggies and pineapple make this stir-fry taste fresh and bright. Add brown sugar and you get a sweet-and-sour dish that’s packed with flavor. —DeEtta Rasmussen, Fort Madison, IowaOriginally Published: August 19, 2020
