Planning dinners shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. This weekly dinner menu is designed to take the stress out of weeknights by giving you a clear plan and meals you can actually look forward to. Instead of scrambling at the last minute, you’ll have a full week of dinner ideas ready to go.
Inside this weekly dinner menu, you’ll find 7 of my go-to dinners that are high-protein, satisfying, flavorful, and realistic for busy schedules. These are the kinds of meals that work whether you’re cooking for yourself, your family, or prepping ahead for the week.
All of the recipes included are healthy and easy recipes—nothing overly complicated, no hard-to-find ingredients, and no hours spent in the kitchen. If you’re looking for a weekly dinner menu that supports balanced eating while still keeping things simple and enjoyable, you’re in the right place.
Easy Baked Ziti
Cottage cheese adds creaminess and protein, while the hidden veggies in the sauce help sneak in extra nutrients without changing the flavor. Using brown rice pasta keeps it gluten-free, and the baked pasta format makes this a hearty, satisfying dinner that’s perfect for busy nights, meal prep, or make-ahead meals. And truly, it shouldn’t taste as good as it does for being a better-for-you version — it’s that delicious.
Healthy Mongolian Beef
Bridger and I are obsessed, and I know it’ll quickly become a household favorite for you too. Make it one time and tell me you’re not already planning to work it into your next weekly dinner menu rotation!
15-Minute Crispy Chicken (GF, DF)
This Crispy Chicken is a gluten-free, staple menu item you’ll want to keep in the rotation forever. Not to mention, the serving options are endless! If you have kids, or picky eaters in the house, these might take up a permanent slot in your weekly dinner menu.
Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
This is one of those super simple, easy, and healthy dinners that tastes anything but healthy. The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the garlic and ginger give it a fresh and zesty flavor. The teriyaki sauce gives the whole dish that slightly sticky, finger-licking texture that coats the chicken and pairs so well with rice.
Greek Burgers & Fries
One of my first popular recipes and a weekly dinner menu staple in my house all these years later. Who doesn’t love a burger night?
Baked Beef Tacos
This recipe is so simple and comes together in under 20 minutes. You’ll pack your grain-free tortillas full of all the standard taco fillings – ground meat of your choice, sautéed peppers and onions, and the garnishes of your choice (I think that dairy-free sour cream, cilantro, and jalapeño put these over the top). The tortillas crisp up around the edges and stay soft in the center, which is an unbeatable combination.
15-Minute Chicken Sausage and Peppers Skillet with Bone Broth Rice
This 15-Minute Chicken Sausage and Peppers Skillet with Bone Broth Rice is guaranteed to become a go-to in your weekly dinner menu rotation. It’s been my tried and true one-pan meal since college, and I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of it.
