NCEPR: Who has a meal plan for next week?

[gpw]

I have done a decent (not great) job of meal planning the last two weeks.  I'm trying to keep healthy-ish stuff in the house for everyone to eat whenever.  H started classes last week and goes on T and Th.  He works the rest of the days (well, evenings really, not home till 11).  The only evening he is home is Th.  I start classes next week.  I will have class on Wed and Th.  So.  There are no nights we have dinner together until.....December probably.  

I don't want us eating crap all the time.  Two weeks ago I made some frozen breakfast burritos and those went over well.  I'd like to incorporate as much veg as I can, but H doesn't like too many.  So, anyway.  I'm looking for some inspiration.  Crockpot ideas are welcome.  I want to do most of the prep on Sundays, but honestly don't want to spend all day doing it.  Is that even possible?

[StrawberryBlondie]

Let's see... In no particular order:

Grilled pork chops (side tbd)
Chicken taco chili (crockpot -from skinnytaste)
Grilled turkey
Grilled cheese with tomato soup
Grilled burgers

[jln]

I make a few things that make great leftovers and have lots of veggies. I usually take recipes that sound good and change them for our dietary needs. We eat lots of veggies and try to cut back on dairy.  We pretty much rotate these each week.  

Kielbasa Pasta
I omit the cream and cheese.  I add 1 red and 1 yellow pepper.  

Chicken Tacos 
I put a few breasts in the crock pot with salsa, a little chili powder and McCormick Fiesta Citrus seasoning (or any other Mexican seasoning), plus some chicken broth.  Once they're done I shred the chicken and it keeps well.  We use it in chicken tacos or taco salads.  You can also prep all the veggies ahead of time.  I serve it with refried black beans.

Caprese Chicken
This is delicious and low cal.  

Baked Pesto Chicken
I make this and instead of cheese I put sliced tomatoes on top.  It's good either way and makes good leftovers.

Cheddar Bay Chicken Bake
Not super healthy, but OMG delicious and it's good leftover. 

King Ranch Casserole
I follow the basic steps of this, but instead of the two cans of cream soup, I make my own.  I make the casserole with just a light sprinkling of cheese and it's still good.  You can also sub the tortillas for tortilla chips (good way to use up stale chips).

Healthier Cream of ... soup
Whisk together 1 cup milk, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp butter or olive oil, 1 tsp chicken bullion, and 1/2 tsp salt. Heat to a boil, let simmer until it thickens. You can sub chicken for vegetable bullion, too

[gpw]

darnkatz

[YeahSure]

gpw I'm so glad you asked this. I've also been looking for ideas!

[darnkatz]

I made this chicken and sausage stew this week and it was SO good. Next time, I will use chicken or turkey sausage to lighten it up a bit because pork sausage was too much.

More crockpot recipes:
Korean beef tacos
Four-ingredient white bean chicken chili
Loaded baked potato soup (not healthy, but oh well)
Shredded beef (tacos, burritos, enchiladas, nachos, quesadillas, etc. and I've put it on a pizza before too)
Pulled chicken 
Italian pot roast with sun-dried tomatoes and kalamata olives


ETA: Here's the menu from this past week.

Sunday: Chicken and sausage stew, skillet herbed garlic bread.
Monday: Macaroni and cheese stuffed zucchini boats.
Tuesday: Leftovers.
Wednesday: Lentil and cauliflower soup with broiled swiss, soft garlic knots.
Thursday: Spaghetti and meatballs.
Friday: Meatball subs, carrots.
Saturday: Leftovers.

[LadySusan]

Sept 4, 2015 20:56:08 GMT -5 mryrcn said:

You may also want to do some of those Pinterest salads in a jar. You can grill or bake chicken to add as protein.

My usual lunch is:

Pre-washed spinach, red cabbage, orange bell pepper, honey sunflower seeds, blue cheese, Annie's Red Pepper Viniagrette salad + PB on toast.  You can chop the cabbage and bell pepper ahead of time and they last all week.  Bagged spinach seems to last about 4 days so I plan a mid-week grocery run.

[darnkatz]

I made my menu for next week, so I thought I'd post it.

Sunday: Dinner at SIL's - we're having burgers, chips, veggies with dip, cake for my nephew's birthday. I'm bringing potato salad.
Monday: Baked burritos with creamy poblano sauce, black beans.
Tuesday: Barbecue chicken quinoa skillet.
Wednesday: Baked sweet and sour chicken with fried brown rice, roasted cauliflower.
Thursday:  Butternut squash and goat cheese stuffed shells, spinach salad.
Friday: Leftovers.
Saturday: Grilled cheese, tomato soup, roasted green beans.

[nomad100]

Sunday: salsa verde enchiladas
Monday: Cookout
Tuesday: Forage in the Fridge since DH has class
Wednesday: BBQ chicken on a kale and a bunch of other crap salad kit from Costco
Thursday: Salmon fillet on Asian Salad (also a kit from Costco)
Friday: Greek chicken on another salad kit from Costco
Saturday: Forage in the Fridge

[StrawberryBlondie]

Cheddar bay chicken is now going on my menu. jln

[jln]

Sept 5, 2015 18:04:17 GMT -5 StrawberryBlondie said:

Cheddar bay chicken is now going on my menu. jln

It's seriously amazing.

[katfco]

I don't have anything planned for the week, but I have lots of 30-minute meals that can be frozen, if you wanted to make some ahead. One thing I did was, on nights I had time, make a double batch and then freeze half.

I also have a simple chicken enchilada recipe I use in the crockpot, and a simple beef stew one, if you're interested. They're my recipes, so no links, but I can type them up.

[tiramisu]

I have a couple recipes that give me food for the whole week when I make them. I can type either/both up if you're interested.

Crock pot salsa chicken (my own version, adapted from a couple different recipes I read).

Sweet potato and apple soup. This makes a great lunch along with a half sandwich or a small salad. All the ingredients are pureed together so you get all the fiber too.

[gpw]

katfco and tiramisu if you wouldn't mind typing them up, I'd love it! I am going to need all the help I can get until December.

[katfco]

Sept 5, 2015 19:52:36 GMT -5 gpw said:

katfco and tiramisu if you wouldn't mind typing them up, I'd love it! I am going to need all the help I can get until December.

Sure thing! It must might take me a few days; this weekend is all about lesson planning (when I'm not on here, that is). 

[tiramisu]

gpw here's the Crockpot Salsa Chicken. I'll get on my computer later to type up the soup.

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 packet low-sodium taco seasoning
1 can corn, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup salsa (I use Pace)
1 can cream of chicken soup (I get the Campbell's healthy request version)
a few dashes of hot sauce

Place the chicken in the crock pot and sprinkle taco seasoning on top. Add all other ingredients and stir them to combine (probably not necessary, but it's what I do). Cook on low for 8 hours or so. Use 2 forks to shred the chicken (I do it in the crock pot). I then let it sit in the crock pot about 15 more minutes, which is probably unnecessary.

It works as a filing for tacos, enchiladas, could probably work in chicken tortilla soup, is great on nachos, etc.

[EnchantedSoul]

I have two crockpot favorites:
Shredded buffalo chicken sliders

Shredded barbecue chicken

I've also cooked a whole turkey breast in the crockpot and it was fabulous.

Hmmmm my links didn't post. I'll try typing it out:
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