September Cozy 30 Minute Dinners Meal Plan (Sept 15)

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This week’s September Cozy 30 Minute Dinners Meal Plan is all about settling in to the season with simple, flavorful dinners that are ready in minutes. From hearty pasta and quick taco bowls to nourishing lentils, baked fish, and a warming butternut chili!

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September Cozy 30 Minute Dinners Menu

Monday: A creamy pasta tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and parmesan. It’s quick to make, comforting, and bursting with flavor. Add a green salad and crusty bread if desired.

Tuesday: Build-your-own bowls with seasoned chicken, rice, beans, and fresh toppings for a fast, customizable dinner.

Wednesday: This simple lentil curry comes together in one pot with warming spices, perfect for a nourishing midweek meal. Serve over rice or your favorite grain. I’m also adding naan and a kale salad.

Thursday: A healthy sheet-pan dinner featuring flaky white fish and roasted vegetables. It’s minimal prep, fresh, and light with maximum flavor.

Friday: A cozy twist on chili with tender chicken, creamy beans, and sweet butternut squash, a fall favorite in our house.

Treat: Tender, spiced coffee cake swirled with apples and topped with a buttery crumb. It’s perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

Have a delicious and healthy week!

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September Cozy 30 Minute Dinners Meal Plan (Sept 15)

Monday: Spaghetti and Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Tuesday: Chicken Taco Bowls
Wednesday: Easy Dahl
Thursday: Baked Fish and Vegetables
Friday: Butternut White Chicken Chili
Treat: Apple Coffee Cake

September Cozy 30 Minute Dinners Recipes

Monday: Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

In this sun-dried tomato pasta recipe, we use the oil from sun-dried tomatoes for the base of the cream sauce. Serve with a green salad for dinner.

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A plate with rice, black beans, corn, ground meat, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro-perfect for Easy Chicken Taco Bowls. Cherry tomatoes are seen in the background.

Tuesday: Easy Chicken Taco Bowls

Easy Chicken Taco Bowls made with seasoned ground chicken, rice, beans, and fresh toppings. A quick, customizable dinner perfect for weeknights or meal prep.

Chicken Taco Bowls Recipe

Wednesday: Easy Dahl (Dal)

This easy Lentil Dahl (sometimes spelled Dal) with fire roasted tomatoes, coconut milk and spices makes the perfect comforting dish! Serve it over your

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Baked Fish on a sheet pan with vegetables, fresh herbs, and salt and pepper ready for serving.

Thursday: Oven Baked Fish and Vegetables

This easy recipe for Sheet Pan Baked Fish with Vegetables is a perfect quick and healthy dinner served with snow peas, potatoes & zucchini.

Oven Baked Fish Recipe

White Chicken Chili with butternut squash in a bowl with lime wedges, cilantro, and green onion toppings.

Friday: Butternut White Chicken Chili

Warm up with a bowl of Butternut White Chicken Chili. Creamy, flavorful, and packed with protein and veggies, it's comfort food everyone will enjoy.

White Chicken Chili Recipe

Side view of a serving of Apple Coffee Cake drizzled with caramel sauce.

Treat: Apple Coffee Cake with Caramel Sauce

This Apple Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel and Caramel Sauce is an incredible way to enjoy morning coffee or a sweet treat later in the day. It's a tender and soft apple spiced cake made with fresh apple and topped with delicious streusel. And then… drizzled in caramel. Are you hungry yet?

Apple Coffee Cake Recipe

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