5-day slide meal plan · Protein: chicken breasts
Days: 5
Protein: chicken breasts
Budget:
$$$–
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Explore a delightful journey with chicken breasts through comforting and classic dishes, using a sheet-pan approach to simplify your cooking.
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Day 1: Lemon Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients
Main
- 4 large chicken breasts
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2 lemons, sliced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/2 bunch rosemary
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3 large potatoes, chopped
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3 carrots, sliced
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1 onion, quartered
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salt, to taste
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black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Toss potatoes, carrots, and onion with half the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan.
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Place chicken breasts on top. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, add lemon slices, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
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Roast for 35-40 minutes until chicken is cooked and veggies are tender.
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Reserve 2 cooked chicken breasts and half of the veggies for tomorrow.
Cook’s Notes:
A comforting start with classic flavors. Save some for tomorrow’s meal.
Day 2: Chicken and Vegetable Pasta
Ingredients
Main
- 2 reserved chicken breasts, chopped
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reserved roasted vegetables
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1 lb pasta
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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salt, to taste
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black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
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In a large pan, heat olive oil. Add chopped chicken and reserved vegetables, sauté until heated through.
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Combine with cooked pasta, add parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
Cook’s Notes:
A quick and hearty pasta dish utilizing leftovers.
Day 3: Chicken Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients
Main
- reserved chicken pieces
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mixed greens
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1 bell pepper, sliced
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1/2 onion, sliced
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1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
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salt, to taste
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black pepper, to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, bell pepper, onion, and cherry tomatoes.
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Add reserved chicken pieces.
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Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper together. Drizzle over salad and toss.
Cook’s Notes:
A fresh and vibrant salad that makes use of leftover chicken.
Day 4: Chicken Broth Soup with Bread Rolls
Ingredients
Main
- reserved chicken broth
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1/2 onion, chopped
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2 carrots, sliced
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1 bell pepper, diced
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1/2 cup cream
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salt, to taste
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black pepper, to taste
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bread rolls
Directions
- In a pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer. Add onion, carrots, and bell pepper.
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Cook until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
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Stir in cream, salt, and pepper. Heat through.
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Serve with warm bread rolls.
Cook’s Notes:
A soothing soup that pairs perfectly with bread.
Day 5: Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Bake
Ingredients
Main
- remaining chicken pieces
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reserved vegetables
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1 cup cream
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1/4 cup flour
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1/4 cup butter
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salt, to taste
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black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute.
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Gradually whisk in cream, cooking until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
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Combine sauce with chicken and vegetables in a baking dish.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
Cook’s Notes:
Finish the week with a creamy, comforting bake.
Combined Shopping List
Quantities shown are totals for the whole plan.
- chicken breasts — 8 large
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lemon — 4
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garlic — 8 cloves
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olive oil — 1 cup
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rosemary — 1 bunch
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potatoes — 6 large
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carrots — 6
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onions — 3
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bell peppers — 3
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cherry tomatoes — 2 pints
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pasta — 1 lb
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parmesan cheese — 1 cup
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mixed greens — 1 bag
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balsamic vinegar — 1/2 cup
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bread rolls — 1 dozen
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butter — 1/2 cup
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cream — 1 cup
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chicken broth — 4 cups
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flour — 1 cup
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salt — to taste
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black pepper — to taste
Final Notes
Enjoy this week’s journey through comforting chicken classics. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep!
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