Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 58) — a fresh, simple lineup of healthy dinners to keep your week organized and flavorful. If you’re following New Year’s resolutions or just trying to eat lighter, having a weekly plan makes grocery shopping and meal prep much easier. I’ve got a short trip to Punta Cana coming up next month, so I’m sticking to good habits—and sharing another week of delicious, balanced dinners to help you do the same.
This week’s highlight is a cozy Roasted Brussels and Cauliflower Soup, which will be posted Sunday. It’s creamy without being heavy and pairs perfectly with a crisp salad or crusty whole-grain bread. Below I’ve listed the full dinner schedule and a consolidated shopping list so you can get everything in one run to the supermarket.
Pictured below is The Skinnytaste Meal Planner I use to map out dinners for the week. Meal planning is an easy, sustainable way to save time, reduce waste, and lower stress during busy evenings. My breakfasts are usually quick—eggs with fruit, a smoothie, or avocado toast—and dinners are designed to be family-friendly. We’re a family of four, so when a recipe makes extra, those portions often become packed lunches or convenient leftovers for the next day. If you want to revisit previous week-by-week plans, the archive on the Skinnytaste meal plans page has many ideas.
Weekly Dinner Plan — Skinnytaste (Week 58)
- Monday: Roasted Brussels and Cauliflower Soup (recipe coming Sunday)
- Tuesday: Embarrassingly Easy Crock Pot Salsa Chicken Thighs served over a salad
- Wednesday: Skinny Chicken Scarpariello
- Thursday: Turkey Stuffed Peppers
- Friday: Leftovers
- Saturday: Dinner Out
- Sunday: Crock Pot Kalua Pork over romaine and avocado salad
Simple meal planning tips: batch-cook grains or roast a tray of vegetables on Sunday to speed up weeknight dinners, and store pre-chopped aromatics in airtight containers so recipes come together in minutes. Use the grocery list below to keep your shopping trip focused—group items by produce, proteins, and pantry staples to save time while you’re in the store.
Shopping List
Embarrassingly Easy Crock Pot Salsa Chicken Thighs
- Lean boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Chunky salsa
- Adobo seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Ground cumin
- Romaine lettuce
- Avocado
Skinny Chicken Scarpariello
- Olive oil
- Chicken breast halves (bone-in)
- Cooked sweet Italian chicken sausage
- Head of cauliflower
- Onion
- Garlic
- Jarred hot cherry peppers
- Dry white wine (omit for whole30 or paleo; substitute with chicken stock)
- Reduced-sodium chicken stock
- Fresh rosemary sprig
Turkey Stuffed Peppers
- Lean ground turkey
- Garlic
- Onion
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
- Garlic powder
- Cumin powder
- Sweet red bell peppers
- Fat free chicken broth
- Tomato sauce
- Cooked brown rice
- Olive oil spray
- Part-skim shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Crock Pot Kalua Pork
- Trimmed pork shoulder or blade roast
- Liquid mesquite smoke
- Coarse red Hawaiian sea salt (or any coarse sea salt)
- Avocado
- Romaine lettuce
Notes: Check your pantry for staples like olive oil, garlic powder, and basic seasonings before shopping. Many recipes are adaptable — swap grains, adjust spice levels, or add a side of steamed veggies for more fiber. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to four days or frozen for longer storage; label containers with dates for easy meal rotation.