15+ Easy Recipes for Meal Prep for the Week

These 15+ Easy recipes for meal prep for the week are easy to make ahead, store well in the fridge, and taste delicious when reheated.

Meal prepping can make your week so much easier. When you have meals ready to go, you don’t have to stress about what to cook after a busy day with the kids.

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Chopped Chicken Salad

This chicken chopped salad with honey mustard dressing is a quick, fresh, and flavorful meal. Packed with veggies, shredded chicken, and a tangy-sweet dressing, it’s great for lunch or a light dinner.

Classic Salisbury Steak

Tender Salisbury steak patties cooked in a savory onion gravy, ideal for a simple and comforting family dinner.

Sheet Pan Italian Pork Chops

This Sheet Pan Italian Pork Chops is juicy italian-seasoned pork chops roasted on a sheet pan with tender vegetables and a sprinkle of parmesan—an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Chili Con Carne

This hearty Chili Con Carne is a cozy one-pot meal made with ground beef, beans, and warm spices. It’s easy to prep, full of flavor, and perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings!

Crockpot Jambalaya

This Crockpot Jambalaya is a warm, hearty meal made with tender chicken, smoky sausage, juicy shrimp, and flavorful veggies. It all comes together in the slow cooker. You just toss everything in, let it simmer all day. 

Crockpot Butter Chicken

This Crockpot Butter Chicken is a cozy, creamy dish made with tender chicken and warm spices. It’s an easy set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s great for busy weeknights.

Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken

This Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken is a one-skillet dinner recipe that comes together in under 40 minutes. It’s creamy, garlicky, a little spicy, and loaded with sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan. 

Chicken Noodle Casserole

This Chicken Noodle Casserole is a creamy, comforting dish with tender chicken, egg noodles, vegetables, and a golden, buttery cracker topping. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or cozy family meals.

Taco Rice Casserole

A simple and hearty Taco Rice Casserole with ground beef, rice, beans, corn, and cheese—perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.

Beefy Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole

This Beefy Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole is a cozy, family-friendly dinner made with layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, veggies, melted cheese, and crispy tater tots on top.

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

These easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas come together with chicken, bell peppers, red onion, and pantry spices—then roast in the oven. Serve them with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheese, and avocado.

Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Peppers

This Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Peppers is a quick and flavorful dinner for busy weeknights. Juicy strips of chicken are coated in teriyaki sauce and roasted with bell peppers.

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

This Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef is tender, saucy, and packed with sweet and savory flavor. Just 10 minutes of prep for a takeout-style dinner the whole family will love!

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

This Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is an easy, hearty dinner made with tender beef, colorful bell peppers, and a flavorful sauce—all cooked low and slow for a stress-free meal the whole family will love.

Crockpot Soy Honey Garlic Chicken

This Crockpot Soy Honey Garlic Chicken is tender, juicy, and full of sweet and savory flavor—an easy, hands-off dinner the whole family will love!

Sheet Pan Mississippi Chicken and Potatoes

This easy Sheet Pan Mississippi Chicken and Potatoes is a no-fuss weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken, golden potatoes, tangy pepperoncinis, and melted mozzarella all cook together on one pan.

Healthy Sheet Pan Sausage with Veggies

This Healthy Sheet Pan Sausage with Veggies is an easy one-pan dinner recipe in just 30 minutes. It’s a great weeknight dinner for busy families.

Sheet Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken

This Sheet Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a simple, all-in-one dinner with juicy chicken, roasted potatoes, and tender green beans. Coated in a flavorful garlic-parmesan sauce, it’s great for busy weeknights or a no-fuss family meal.