This is Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 73). With Cinco de Mayo coming up, this week’s menu is a celebration of Mexican-inspired flavors—fresh, bright, and perfect for family meals. Planning your dinners ahead makes grocery shopping easier and helps you get dinner on the table faster. I usually keep breakfasts simple—eggs and fruit, a smoothie, or avocado toast—and design the dinners so they work well for a family of four. When recipes yield extra portions, we enjoy leftovers for lunches or another dinner the next day.
Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 73)
Below is the weekly lineup with quick notes to help you plan prep, sides, and leftovers. Click any recipe name to view the full instructions and ingredient details.
- Monday: Huevos Rancheros — A classic Mexican breakfast-for-dinner option: eggs served over warm corn tortillas with a vibrant tomato-and-chile sauce. Quick to prepare and great with a side of fresh fruit or a simple salad.
- Tuesday: Madison’s Favorite Slow Cooker Beef Tacos — Slow-cooked, tender beef with taco seasonings. Perfect for busy days since the slow cooker does most of the work; serve with shredded lettuce, cheese, and your favorite salsa.
- Wednesday: Barbacoa Beef (Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot) with Corn Salsa with Lime — Rich, spiced beef pairs beautifully with a bright, crunchy corn salsa. Use tortillas, rice bowls, or serve as a filling for tacos.
- Thursday: Skillet Chicken in Tomato-Chipotle with Avocado Crema — Smoky chipotle tomato sauce with tender chicken breasts, finished with a cooling avocado crema. Serve with brown rice or a side of roasted vegetables.
- Friday: Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Baked Stuffed Chicken and Mexican “Unfried” Ice Cream — A fun, flavorful dinner with a light, creative dessert to end the week on a sweet note.
- Saturday: Dinner out — A planned night off from cooking to enjoy a meal out or pick up something local.
- Sunday: Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde — Comforting enchiladas with a creamy, tangy salsa verde, ideal for sharing with family or for reheating as leftovers.
Weekly Shopping List
Organized by recipe to make grocery shopping efficient. Check your pantry for staples like olive oil, spices, and basic condiments before you shop.
Huevos Rancheros
- Oil
- Onion
- Tomato
- Green chiles
- Oil spray
- Cumin (optional)
- Large eggs
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded cheese (e.g., reduced-fat Pepper Jack)
- Chopped cilantro
- Corn tortillas
Madison’s Favorite Slow Cooker Beef Tacos
- 93% lean ground beef
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Paprika
- Dried oregano
- Onion
- Garlic
- Red bell pepper
- Tomato sauce
- Bay leaf
- Corn taco shells
- Shredded romaine lettuce
- Shredded cheddar
- Plum tomatoes
Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Baked Stuffed Chicken
- Center-cut bacon
- Jalapeños
- Reduced-fat cream cheese
- Reduced-fat shredded cheddar-jack
- Scallions
- Thin-sliced, skinless chicken breast cutlets
- Italian-seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
- Limes
- Olive oil
- Olive oil non-stick spray
Skillet Chicken in Tomato-Chipotle with Avocado Crema
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Cumin
- Olive oil spray
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Tomato sauce
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Chipotle pepper in adobo
- Limes
- Cilantro
- Low-fat sour cream
- Avocado
- Jalapeño pepper
- Brown rice
Barbacoa Beef
- Garlic
- Onion
- Lime
- Chipotles in adobo sauce
- Ground cumin
- Ground oregano
- Ground cloves
- Beef eye of round or bottom round roast
- Oil
- Bay leaves
Corn Salsa with Lime
- Cooked sweet yellow corn (cut off the cob)
- Vine-ripe tomatoes
- Red onion
- Scallion
- Jalapeño
- Cilantro
- Lime
Mexican “Unfried” Ice Cream
- Fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt
- Crunchy cereal, crushed (e.g., Special K)
- Ground cinnamon
- Chocolate syrup
- Cherries for topping (optional)
- Whipped topping (optional)
Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde
- Olive oil
- White onion
- Garlic
- Chopped green chiles
- Can of Navy beans or Cannellini beans
- Cooked shredded chicken breast
- Chicken bouillon
- Ground cumin
- Butter
- Flour
- Reduced-sodium chicken broth
- Jalapeños (jarred works well)
- Light sour cream
- Reduced-fat Mexican cheese
- 8-inch flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro or scallions (or both)
Notes for easy meal prep: batch-cook rice midweek, chop vegetables ahead, and double recipes if you want more leftovers. Most of these dishes store well and can be reheated for lunches. Enjoy a flavorful week of Mexican-inspired meals that are family-friendly and simple to prepare.