Weekly Meal Plan 22: Simple Family-Friendly Dinners for the Week

Stuck figuring out dinner for your family? These free weekly meal plans remove the guesswork. Each printable menu features five main courses, two or three sides, and a dessert.

You’ll also find a complete grocery list with every ingredient needed. Menu planning just got simpler.

Weekly Menu Plan #22 includes Grilled Pork Chops, Waikiki Meatballs, Paprika Chicken, Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad, and Chicken Haystacks, with Strawberry Poke Cake for dessert.

free printable weekly meal plan #22

WHY USE A WEEKLY MEAL PLAN?

  • Eliminate indecision – No more last-minute searching through recipes. A weekly plan saves precious time by deciding meals in advance.
  • Save time – A complete grocery list prevents extra trips to the store for missing ingredients.
  • Reduce impulse buys – Planning ahead helps avoid unplanned purchases during emergency store runs.
  • Eat healthier – With a plan, you’re less likely to eat out and more likely to choose balanced, home-cooked meals.
  • Minimize waste – Shopping specifically for planned meals prevents unused ingredients from being tossed.

If you prefer to create your own plan, you can print a blank menu plan with grocery list and use any recipes you like.

Weekly Meal Plan #22

GRILLED PORK CHOPS

The marinade yields tender, juicy pork chops every time. Use a meat temperature guide to ensure perfect doneness. Serve with a crisp salad—spinach with poppy seed dressing and bacon pairs especially well.

grilled pork chops

WAIKIKI MEATBALLS

Sweet-and-sour meatballs with pineapple and green pepper have been a family favorite for years—bright, tangy, and comforting.

hawaiian meatballs

EASY PAPRIKA CHICKEN

Bite-sized chicken cooked in a creamy garlic and smoked paprika sauce. It’s quick, flavorful, and versatile—serve over rice or alongside steamed zucchini or broccoli. For a low-carb option, skip the rice and add more veggies.

paprika chicken

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN SALAD

Crispy baked pecan-crusted chicken crowns a bed of fresh greens, veggies, nuts, and craisins. A homemade honey mustard dressing ties everything together for a satisfying, crunchy salad.

pecan crusted chicken salad

CHICKEN HAYSTACKS

Tender chicken in a creamy sauce served over rice—perfect for feeding a crowd. Everyone customizes their own toppings, which makes this a no-fuss, crowd-pleasing meal.

chicken haystacks

DESSERT FOR THE WEEK

STRAWBERRY POKE CAKE

This refreshing poke cake is ideal for warm weather. Light, sweet, and universally loved—an easy dessert that finishes the week’s menu on a high note.

strawberry poke cake

Download Weekly Meal Plan #22

Make meal prep easier—download the printable menu and grocery list for this week.

free printable weekly meal plan #22

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