Meal Plan 120

Aug 07, 2026

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This 7-Day meal plan is designed for back-to-school season. The meals are quick, flexible, and perfect for easing back into the routine school brings. Shopping list and tips included to cut down on prep and maximize ingredients.

Meal Plan 120

Just like all my weekly meal plans, this week's meal plan includes 7 delicious dinners, ideas for breakfast, lunch, and snacks, meal-prep ideas, and a shopping list. I truly want to help you make home-cooked meals easier!

Download the meal plan, complete with tips and a shopping list, here. Or simply find inspiration below.

Dinner Recipes

Sunday: Crockpot Carnitas with Pina Colada Smoothie and Pineapple
Monday: Chicken Kabobs with Cilantro Pesto and Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Tuesday: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Guacamole and Tortilla Chips
Wednesday: Leftover Carnitas over Leftover Rice
Thursday: Homemade Sloppy Joes with Oven Fries
Friday: Baked Fish Tacos with Fruit
Saturday: Leftover Sloppy Joes served over Instant Pot Baked Potatoes or Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Breakfast Ideas

Lunch Ideas

Leftover Rice + Carnitas
Egg Salad Sandwiches
English Muffin Pizzas

Snack & Treats

Tips for this Week's Meal Plan

On Sunday: Set half of the carnitas aside to use to make rice bowls later in the week. If you still have leftovers, freeze for another day or use for lunches. Use half a head of cabbage to make slaw to top the carnitas. For the smoothie, use leftover orange juice and pineapple juice drained off from a can of sliced pineapple. Serve the sliced pineapple for a side.
On Monday: Prep extra rice and set aside half for rice bowls on Wednesday. No Instant Pot for cilantro lime rice? Make rice as package directs. Fold in zest and juice of 1 lime, a pinch of salt, and ¼ cup minced cilantro.
On Tuesday: Such an easy meal! Serve with your favorite toppings and tortilla chips and guacamole or salsa.
On Wednesday: Get over the hump by making rice bowls using leftover carnitas and rice. Top with any remaining slaw from carnitas and toppings from fajitas.
On Thursday: Set half the Sloppy Joe mixture aside for Saturday night.
On Friday: Use the other half of the cabbage to make slaw for fish tacos.
On Saturday: Serve leftover Sloppy Joes over baked potatoes (or repeat Thursday's meal if you like).