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    Meal Plan for Week 1 (Group 1)

    Free Meal Plan for Group 1: Week 1 - Cheesy Baked Ziti, Mexican Style Pot Roast, Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken, Barbecue Beef and Beans, Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti - Visit Add Salt & Serve for Recipes

    Free Meal Plan for Group 1: Week 1 - Cheesy Baked Ziti, Mexican Style Pot Roast, Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken, Barbecue Beef and Beans, Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti

    Week 1 Summary

    Notes for this week

    • For additional information about recipes, please visit the recipe post linked at the bottom of each recipe card.
    • Make a large enough roast on Day 2 to use the leftovers in Barbecue Beef and Beans on Day 4.
    • Use the leftover Sticky Chicken from Day 3 in the Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti on Day 5.

    Day 1

    Cheesy Baked ZitiGreen Salad

    Day 2

    Mexican Style Pot RoastBaked Rice

    Day 3

    Slow Cooker Sticky ChickenCreamed PeasGarlic Cheese Bread

    Day 4

    Barbecue Beef and BeansBread SticksOrange Slices

    Day 5

    Cheddar Chicken SpaghettiSlow Simmered Green Beans
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    • 🗓️ Day 5
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    🗓️ Day 1

    • Cheesy Baked Ziti
    • Green Salad
    Cheesy Baked Ziti

    Cheesy Baked Ziti

    Cheesy Baked Ziti is perfect for those nights when you might be tempted to order pizza or hit the drive thru. Preparation is minimal and in the 30 minutes while it is baking you can prepare a salad.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian, Vegetarian
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 446

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 ounces box ziti or penne
    • 50 ounces pasta sauce
    • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
    • 1 egg
    • 16 ounces container ricotta cheese
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
    • 1 tablespoon parsley
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • Nonstick cooking spray
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    Instructions

    • Spray a 3-quart baking dish. Cook pasta according to package directions but slightly undercooking; drain. In a medium bowl combine pasta sauce and Italian seasoning. Remove 2 cups and set aside. Stir remaining sauce into cooked pasta.
    • Place half of the pasta mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese on top.
    • In a medium bowl, beat egg and stir in ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, and salt until blended.
    • Place over the mozzarella cheese by dolloping with a spoon and gently spread. Top with remaining pasta, then sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Spread remaining pasta sauce evenly to edges of dish, coating all pasta.
    • Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until very hot in center and edges are bubbly.
    • Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.

    Notes

    Cheesy Baked Ziti freezes well, so if you'd like you can double the recipe and put one in the freezer. Don't put the shredded cheese topping on before freezing—put it in a separate bag or container and place it under the wrapping so that it is handy when you are ready to bake the dish. Label with:
    Cheesy Baked Ziti: Thaw. Bake uncovered in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 446 calCarbohydrates: 44 gProtein: 25 gFat: 19 gSodium: 1446 mgFiber: 4 gSugar: 9 g
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    🗓️ Day 2

    • Mexican Style Pot Roast
    • Baked Rice
    Sliced pot roast on a white plate and a bed of lettuce, garnished with diced tomatoes.

    Mexican Style Pot Roast

    Put a flavorful twist on traditional pot roast with this delicious Mexican style slow cooker recipe.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 5 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 282

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 lbs. chuck roast
    • 2 beef bouillon cubes
    • 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies
    • 1 tomato can water (10 oz.)
    • 4 oz. can diced green chilies
    • 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix, or 1 envelope purchased taco seasoning
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    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients into a crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours or until tender.

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 282 calCarbohydrates: 2 gProtein: 29 gFat: 17 gSodium: 562 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 1 g
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    Baked Rice

    Richly flavored with French onion soup and beef consommé, this delicious rice bake is a family favorite. It makes an easy side dish for roasts, steak, and burgers.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 171

    Ingredients
      

    • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
    • 10.5 ounces canned beef consommé
    • 10.5 ounces canned French onion soup
    • 2 cups instant rice
    • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
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    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until bubbly and heated through.

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 171 calCarbohydrates: 21 gProtein: 4 gFat: 7 gSodium: 646 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 1 g
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    🗓️ Day 3

    • Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken
    • Creamed Peas
    • Garlic Cheese Bread
    Whole cooked chicken covered with spices, on a white plate garnished with a lot of parsley.

    Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken

    Tender and delicious, Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken is easy to prepare and makes a delicious dinner while providing leftovers for use in a later meal.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 5 hrs
    Marinating Time 10 hrs
    Total Time 15 hrs 30 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American, Gluten-free
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 303

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 large roasting chicken, about 5 lbs.
    • 1 large onion, chopped
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon white pepper
    • 1 teaspoon thyme
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • 4 teaspoons salt
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    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, thoroughly combine everything except the chicken and chopped onion. Remove giblets from chicken, clean the cavity well and pat dry with paper towels.
    • Rub the spice mixture into the chicken, both inside and out, making sure it is evenly distributed and down deep into the skin.
    • Place in a sealed marinating container and refrigerate overnight.
    • When ready to roast chicken, stuff cavity with onions, and place in slow cooker.
    • Cook on low for 5 hours or until cooked through. The pan juices will start to caramelize on the bottom of pan and the chicken will turn golden brown when it is ready.
    • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the meat is thoroughly cooked (165°F internal temperature).
    • Let chicken rest about 10 minutes before carving.

    Notes

    Be sure to allow 10-24 hours for the chicken to marinate.

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 303 calCarbohydrates: 2 gProtein: 26 gFat: 21 gSodium: 1259 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 1 g
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    Creamed Peas

    Delicious sweet peas in cream sauce make a pretty side dish, and they only take 10 minutes to make. Add this easy weeknight side to your recipe rotation to easily serve more green vegetables.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 109

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Tablespoons butter
    • 2 Tablespoons flour
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • dash pepper
    • 2 cups frozen peas
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    Instructions

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan.
    • Add flour and stir with a whisk for 1 minute, taking care not to brown the flour and butter mixture. Continue stirring constantly and gradually add the milk, salt, pepper, and sugar. Heat to a simmer and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for one minute.
    • Add peas and heat to a simmer. Reduce heat and cover, simmering for 3-5 minutes. Peas should be tender-crisp, so take care not to overcook.

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 109 calCarbohydrates: 12 gProtein: 4 gFat: 5 gSodium: 247 mgFiber: 3 gSugar: 5 g
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    🗓️ Day 4

    • Barbecue Beef and Beans
    • Bread Sticks
    • Orange Slices
    Kidney beans, pinto beans, and diced beef in a broth, all in a yellow soup bowl with red flowers. There is a biscuit on the rim of the bowl.

    BBQ Beef and Beans

    Use leftover roast beef and canned beans in this spicy dish for a quick and delicious 30 minute stovetop meal.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American, Gluten-free
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 379

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 8 oz. tomato sauce
    • ½ cup thick salsa
    • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
    • 1 ½ Tbsp. brown sugar
    • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
    • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
    • black pepper, to taste
    • 1 lb. leftover cooked beef roast, diced or cut into strips
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 15 oz. kidney beans, rinsed and drained
    • 15 oz. pinto beans, rinsed and drained
    • 12 oz. beef broth, or more as needed
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    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Cook over medium heat for about 25 minutes or until cooked through.

    Notes

    If you’d like to stretch this dish, add some pasta to the pot about 10 minutes before serving (if there is not enough liquid, add additional broth and bring to a boil before adding pasta).

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 379 calCarbohydrates: 46 gProtein: 29 gFat: 10 gSodium: 684 mgFiber: 14 gSugar: 8 g
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    🗓️ Day 5

    • Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti
    • Slow Simmered Green Beans
    Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti with parsley being scooped out with a pasta utensil

    Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti

    Pimentos and green chilies combine with cheddar cheese and tarragon to give Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti casserole its unique flavor. Tarragon is one of my favorite herbs to combine with chicken—the flavors are fabulous together.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 306

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz spaghetti, cooked according to directions
    • 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
    • 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 tablespoon pimientos, diced
    • 4.5 oz can diced green chilies
    • 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
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    Instructions

    • Combine chicken, 1 cup cheese, soup, milk, pimientos, green chilies, tarragon, salt, and pepper.
    • Add spaghetti and mix gently. Place mixture in a greased 13 x 9 x 2 baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
    • Bake uncovered at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

    Notes

    The casserole freezes well so if you want to double up on the recipe, it's a good dish to stock the freezer. To freeze, assemble the casserole in a freezer-safe container, but do not bake. Cover with foil or freezer paper and label with "Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti: Thaw and bake at 350ºF for 20-25 minutes."

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 306 calCarbohydrates: 27 gProtein: 15 gFat: 15 gSodium: 587 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 3 g
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    Note that any recipe scaling from the recipes above does not carry over to the starting point for the grocery list, so you will need to make those same serving adjustments below after you click the Shopping List button. To print the notes for each day, after clicking the Shopping List button, click Print Collection.

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    Posted by Mary Ann on December 15, 2020; Updated on March 15, 2023Filed Under: Meal Plans

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