30 Days of Weeknight Dinners the Whole Family Will Love | Healthy Weekly Meal Plan

A healthy weekly meal plan to inspire easy 30 days of dinners your family will love!

Let's be honest - with the hustle and bustle of life, it can be SO HARD to sit down and meal plan for your family. To make life a little easier, here is your easy meal plan for 30 days of dinner your family will love (with side dish ideas included)!

Easy weeknight dinner recipes are a must when it comes to cooking for your family. This healthy weekly meal plan with over 30 nights of dinner will help inspire you and make cooking a breeze!

In order to plan out your meals for a whole month, all you have to do is:

Print out a monthly calendar (or use your planner).
Browse through the 30 days of easy weeknight dinner recipes in this post.
Jot down which meals you want to cook/eat on which days.

I also love to use the weekends to make my grocery list for the weekly meals coming up. That way, I can go grocery shopping and have the fridge stocked and ready to go for the busy week ahead.

And there you go! It's really that easy to plan out your healthy weekly meal plan!! I also share tons of weeknight dinner recipes in my weekly newsletter, so don't forget to sign up to receive more inspiration!

three bowls filled with shredded pork, beans, and rice.

1. Spicy Pork Carnitas Bowls

Spicy pork carnitas bowls are full of flavor & spice. Not only is this a healthy dinner, it comes together so quickly!

An easy side dish idea: Air Fryer Plantains

two burgers on ciabatta rolls sitting on wooden cutting board.

2. Pesto Mozzarella Turkey Burgers

Pesto mozzarella turkey burgers are filled with the Italian flavors of pesto, sun-dried tomato, and mozzarella cheese. The perfect dinner to satisfy your burger cravings.

An easy side dish idea: Parmesan french fries

baked mac and cheese with spoon nestled in it.

3. Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Baked macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food! Made with a creamy, rich béchamel sauce, Gouda, white cheddar cheese, all topped with a pretzel crust.

An easy side dish idea: Green goddess salad

cooked crusted salmon topped with lemon slices.

4. Herb, Asiago, & Roasted Garlic Crusted Salmon

Your summer herb garden will be put to good use with this herb, asiago & roasted garlic crusted salmon recipe. Such a flavorful way to eat salmon!

An easy side dish: Oven roasted veggies

hand holding a wrap filled with hummus and roasted vegetables.

5. Mediterranean Veggie Naan Wraps

Mediterranean veggie naan wraps are loaded with flavor from a multitude of spices! With only five main ingredients, these wraps provide a quick, healthy, vegetarian dinner option!

An easy side dish: Garlic hummus & pita

6. Air Fryer Pretzel Chicken Cordon Bleu

The air fryer is going to take this pretzel chicken cordon bleu to the next level! The crunchy pretzel crust and the melty Swiss cheese make for a perfect twist on a classic weeknight meal!

An easy side dish: Green bean bundles with bacon

7. Individual Cheese Board

An individual cheese board is the perfect solution for a simple weeknight dinner. Empty out the fridge and pantry with your favorite snack items. The best part? Nobody has to share their cheese board for one.

roasted sweet potato salad in large serving bowl.

8. Fall Cobb Salad

This Fall Cobb Salad is packed with the fun flavors and textures. The salad is finished off with a rosemary and apple cider vinegar salad dressing.

An easy side dish: Homemade dinner rolls

10. Kale & Tomato Gnocchi

Kale and Tomato Gnocchi is an elegant dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. Fill your pasta cravings with this gnocchi dish filled with notes of bacon, lemon, and balsamic glaze.

An easy side dish: Roasted garlic rosemary focaccia bread

two black bean burgers loaded with toppings sitting next to french fries.

11. Southwest Black Bean & Mushroom Burgers

Looking for an easy meatless Monday meal? These homemade black bean mushroom burgers are packed with protein and flavor. The spicy chipotle mayo pulls everything in this Mexican black bean burger recipe together!

An easy side dish: Crispy oven fries

pulled pork nachos topped with slaw on a sheet pan.

12. Pulled Pork Nachos

Pulled pork nachos are a crowd-pleaser! The tangy, acidic bite from the coleslaw and marinated onions packs a nice punch with the pulled pork.

An easy side dish: Mexican avocado salad

adobo seasoning on salmon fillet garnished with green onions.

13. Garlic Adobo Mexican Salmon

Oven roasted Mexican salmon is the perfect (secretly healthy) weeknight dinner! This easy salmon recipe uses lots of spices to pack a punch of flavor in the dish. The salmon is seasoned with garlic, ginger, and adobo. Even better, the whole dinner comes together in under 30 minutes!

An easy side dish: Cilantro lime cauliflower rice

tuna melt on sourdough bread topped with avocado.

14. California Open Faced Tuna Melt

California tuna melt turns pantry essentials (canned tuna) into a fresh & warm open faced sandwich. Made with Greek yogurt & a touch of mayo, all topped with Havarti cheese!

An easy side dish: Homemade baked potato chips

cooked pizza topped with mushroom, leek, and prosciutto.

15. Mushroom, Leek, & Prosciutto Pizza

Mushroom, leek, and prosciutto pizza is a unique pizza combination for any adventurous eaters! Grab some pizza dough, a glass of wine, and get to cooking!

An easy side dish: Copycat Olive Garden Salad

Cheesy Mexican casserole with green onion and avocado garnish

16. Thirty Minute Mexican Quinoa Skillet

Make a delicious twist on Mexican food, even if you have minimal ingredients in your fridge and pantry!

An easy side dish: Mexican avocado salad

rice noodle stir fry topped with peanuts in a cast iron skillet.

17. Simple Rice Noodle Stir Fry

This simple rice noodle stir fry is a great alternative to take out and a very versatile dish. It's packed with tons of hidden veggies (and you can't even tell)!

An easy side dish: Sesame blistered edamame

half of a butternut squash stuffed with cooked sausage, goat cheese, and quinoa.

18. Four Ingredient Stuffed Butternut Squash

Stuffed butternut squash is filled with only four ingredients, but packed with flavor. The combination of sweet butternut squash, spicy Italian sausage, and tangy goat cheese has quickly become one of my favorite, protein-packed fall meals.

An easy side dish: Roasted brussel sprouts

three street tacos surrounded by colorful bowls filled with toppings.

19. Chorizo Street Tacos

These simple chorizo street tacos are a crowd-pleaser! Add lots of topping options, tortilla chips, some garnish, and you are ready for dinner!

An easy side dish: Mexican cauliflower rice

serving tray topped with rice and grilled steak.

20. Grilled Asian Marinated Skirt Steak

This grilled skirt steak dinner recipe is made with minimal ingredients (only six)! You’ll never want to go back to takeout after you’ve tasted this Asian-style skirt steak!

An easy side dish: Asian green beans

kale and sausage egg frittata in a cast iron skillet.

21. Sausage & Kale Frittata

Sausage and kale frittata is the perfect breakfast for dinner! The tangy, melty blue Stilton cheese perfectly compliments the salty bite of the sausage. Add some kale in for a pop of color & greens.

An easy side dish: Garlic dill breakfast potatoes

three chorizo and egg tacos on a wooden serving board.

22. Mexican Breakfast Tacos

These breakfast tacos topped with eggs and avocado and the perfect, filling breakfast for dinner option.

An easy side dish: Air fryer plantains

fresh salad filled with spinach, tomato, peach, and burrata.

23. Summer Blistered Tomato Peach Salad

Summer blistered tomato peach salad recipe is the perfect fresh summer recipe! This healthy summer salad has a base of arugula and spinach. It’s topped with blistered tomatoes, burrata, prosciutto, and of course, fresh peaches.

An easy side dish: Grilled peach & lemon ricotta crostini

24. Asian Beef & Pepper Stir Fry

Asian beef and pepper stir fry will be your new go-to meal! It’s full of lots of flavor with ginger, garlic and Serrano chili. Even better, the beef cooks in minutes!

An easy side dish: Asian roasted broccoli

hand holding a turkey burger wrapped in parchment paper.

25. Tomato Jam & Goat Cheese Turkey Burgers

The juicy, delicious turkey burger is bursting with flavor from the tangy goat cheese, sweet tomatoes, and basil.

An easy side dish: Baked macaroni & cheese

sushi rolls next to chopsticks and sesame seeds.

26. Homemade Veggie Sushi Roll

Veggie sushi roll is a healthy, vegan option to enjoy a take on Japanese sushi.

An easy side dish: Simple Asian cucumber salad

green salad in a white serving bowl topped with chickpeas.

27. Simple Healthy Mexican Salad

This simple Mexican salad is filled with crispy chickpeas, healthy veggies, and topped with Trader Joe’s spicy cashew dressing. This is the perfect vegan chopped salad that’s full of flavor and will keep you satisfied!

An easy side dish: Homemade blender salsa & chips

pizza slices laying on a piece of parchment paper.

28. Pork & Fig Pizza

This pork & fig pizza combines all the right flavors! The figs & marmalade provide a sweet bite that contrasts the salty pork & cheese. Upscale pizza in under 30 minutes!

An easy side dish: Fig & arugula salad

crispy pork gyros with fresh vegetables.

29. Crispy Pork Gyros

Enjoy an easy, weeknight version of your favorite Greek gyros made with crispy pork & fresh vegetables.

An easy side dish: Chickpea salad with avocado

prosciutto covered chicken on top of green beans.

30. Four Ingredient Pesto Chicken

Dress up your weeknight chicken dinner with a fancy, but simple, twist of chicken wrapped in prosciutto! Four ingredient pesto chicken is a fast and delicious dinner option.

An easy side dish: Lemon green beans (included in recipe) & crispy twice baked potatoes with mascarpone

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