November 20 Minute Dinners Meal Plan (Nov 10-14)

Fast and cozy weeknight dinners for November - most ready in about 20 minutes! From taco-stuffed sweet potatoes to maple-glazed salmon and easy leftover enchiladas. Simple, real-life meals for busy nights.

November 20 Minute Dinners

As November settles in, I find myself craving warm, cozy dinners that still feel doable on busy weeknights. This week's meal plan focuses on fast, flavorful meals-most ready in about 20 minutes-using simple ingredients and real-life shortcuts.

And on Friday, we'll ease into the weekend with one of my favorite "use what you have" dinners: easy enchiladas made with leftover cooked chicken. It’s one of my favorite ways to sneak in veggies (like butternut squash and spinach) or whatever I find in my produce bin!

Menu

Monday: Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
A fun and cozy start to the week. Soft roasted (or microwaved!) sweet potatoes topped with seasoned taco meat and all your favorite toppings - think avocado, salsa, shredded cheese, cilantro. Comforting and bright. (Shortcut: microwave sweet potatoes for a faster dinner.)

Tuesday: Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
A quick stir-fry that brings everything we love: savory beef, tender broccoli, and a silky noodle sauce. Weeknight-friendly and full of flavor. Serve with chili crisp or toasted sesame seeds for a little extra flourish.

Wednesday: Italian Wedding Soup
Light, cozy, and nourishing. Tender meatballs, greens, and tiny pasta in a flavorful broth-ready fast and deeply satisfying. Serve with warm bread or simple garlic toast for dipping.

Thursday: Maple Glazed Salmon
This beautiful salmon dinner feels special but comes together in no time. A sweet-savory maple glaze, a hot oven, and dinner is served. Add roasted or steamed vegetables on the side-green beans, asparagus, or a simple mixed green salad.

Friday: Easy Chicken Enchiladas
A real-life end-of-week dinner. Use leftover cooked chicken, roll into tortillas, top with sauce and cheese, and bake until bubbly. Cozy, simple, and endlessly customizable. (Tip: Use smaller tortillas for a faster bake.)

Treat: Fall Chex Mix (5 minutes!)
A quick stovetop mix of crunchy cereal, warm spices, and autumn sweetness. Perfect for movie night, packing into lunches, or snacking all week.

Have a delicious week!

RELATED: More 31Daily Dinner Ideas >>

This Week’s Recipes

1

Monday: Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Take taco night to a new level with sweet potato taco "shells." Tender sweet potatoes pair perfectly with spicy taco meat, creamy cheese and crisp lettuce. Let everyone customize their taco potato with their favorite toppings.

Get the Recipe

2

therecipecritic.com

Tuesday: 20 Minute Garlic Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

"20 Minute Garlic Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein has melt in your mouth tender beef with broccoli, carrots, and noodles. The sauce adds such amazing flavor to this incredibly easy meal!"

Go to Recipe

3

www.eatingwell.com

Wednesday: Minestra Maritata (Italian Wedding Soup)

We use larger meatballs in our soup to save on prep time. You can buy pre-cooked frozen meatballs to add to your soup or make a homemade batch ahead of time, as we do here. We also use baby spinach, which can be added right to the soup without removing stems or chopping.

Go to Recipe

4

Thursday: Maple Glazed Salmon

Maple Glazed Wild King Salmon is a quick and easy meal, packed with sweet and savory flavors of maple, ginger and soy. Perfect for weeknight dinners but delicious enough to serve for friends.

Maple Glazed King Salmon Recipe

5

Friday: Easy Chicken Enchiladas

This recipe for the Easiest Leftover Chicken Enchiladas is a real favorite in our house ready in just 30 minutes using either homemade or store-bought enchilada sauce and plenty of melted Mexican cheese!

Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

6

Treat: 5 Minute Fall Check Mix

A quick and easy 5 minute Fall Crack Chex Mix recipe that's super simple and yummy. Packed with the sweet and salty flavors we love, it's a treat perfect for the season!

Fall Chex Mix Recipe

Find More Quick Meal Plan Ideas

For more healthy ideas, see our past weekly dinner meal plans!