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Thanksgiving Week Easy Dinners Meal Plan (Nov 24-28)

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This Thanksgiving Week Easy Dinners meal plan keeps dinners simple and cozy leading up to Thanksgiving, with quick dinners, the full holiday menu, and a delicious way to enjoy leftovers.

Three image collage of Thanksgiving Week dinners including roast turkey, leftover turkey soup, and an easy crockpot chicken dinner.

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Thanksgiving Week Dinners

As we head into Thanksgiving week, simple and comforting dinners are the key to keeping things stress-free. This meal plan leans into cozy, easy dishes for Monday through Wednesday, links to our full Thanksgiving menu for Thursday, and finishes the week with a nourishing leftovers soup - plus a quick homemade treat to enjoy anytime.

Monday: One Pot Pasta

A warm and comforting start to the week. This one-pot pasta cooks in a single pan, making cleanup incredibly easy - exactly what we need as Thanksgiving prep begins.

Serving Ideas: Add a leafy green salad or garlic bread for a simple, satisfying dinner.

Tuesday: Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Let the slow cooker do the work today. This enchilada casserole is full of bold flavors with only a handful of ingredients. It’s a perfect, hands-off dinner on a busy holiday weeknight.

Serving Ideas: Serve with tortilla chips, sliced avocado, or a quick side of Mexican-style or sauteed corn.

Wednesday: Vegetarian Chili

Cozy and hearty without being heavy, this vegetarian chili is ideal for the night before Thanksgiving. It's nutritious, deeply flavorful, and comes together in about 30 minutes.

Serving Ideas: Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or serve with cornbread.

Thursday: Thanksgiving Menu

Today is all about the feast. Find everything you need - from turkey and sides to desserts and time-saving tips - in our complete Thanksgiving Menu. Whether you're hosting or bringing a dish to share, this menu is designed to help make the day delicious and memorable.

Friday: Leftover Turkey Vegetable Soup

Use leftover turkey (or substitute cooked chicken) to make a warming, simple, and comforting post-holiday soup. It's a perfect reset after Thursday's feast and a great way to enjoy the flavors of the season without any fuss.

Serving Ideas: Pair with crusty bread, a winter greens salad, or a grilled cheese.

Treat: 6-Minute Homemade Caramel Candy

A quick and irresistible holiday treat made in just minutes. Enjoy it as a sweet reward at the end of a long week or package it up for simple homemade gifts.

Have a delicious week!

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Thanksgiving Week Easy Dinners Meal Plan (Nov 24-28)

This Week’s Recipes

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A large pot filled with One Pot Pasta, ground meat, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and melted cheese, with a wooden spoon resting inside. A small bowl of grated cheese sits nearby on a white surface.
Monday: One Pot Pasta
This easy One Pot Pasta recipe with ground beef and broccoli is for those nights when dinner needs to be quick and easy. As in, almost hands-free. And family-friendly too.
One Pot Pasta Recipe
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A plate with a serving of chicken enchilada casserole topped with jalapeños and pico de gallo, garnished with cilantro, next to tortilla chips, salsa, cheese, and sour cream-a perfect Crock Pot comfort meal.
Tuesday: Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole
A cozy, family-friendly Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole made with layers of tender chicken, salsa verde, tortillas, sour cream, and cheese. Easy to assemble and perfect for weeknights, game days, or casual gatherings.
Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe
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Side view of Vegetarian Chili in a white Dutch oven with cornbread in the background
Wednesday: Vegetarian Chili Recipe
This Vegetarian Chili recipe is utterly delicious, super healthy, and packed with vegetables, pantry staples, like beans and tomatoes– and is filled with smokey flavor!
Vegetarian Chili Recipe
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Side view of Herb Roasted Turkey on a silver platter
Thursday: Thanksgiving Menu
Thanksgiving Menu Recipes
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Bowl of turkey noodle soup with a spoon resting on a white scalloped plate.
Friday: Leftover Turkey Vegetable Noodle Soup
If you have leftover turkey, this is an all-time favorite way to use it. A piping hot bowl of comfort food, packed with vegetables, and the reminiscent flavors of your feast. It's just… perfect!
Turkey Vegetable Soup Recipe
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Square image of caramel candy squares topped with flaky sea salt on a parchment lined surface with wrapped candies is the background.
Treat: 6 Minute Caramel Candy
Make soft, buttery caramel candy in just 6 minutes with this easy microwave recipe. Perfect for beginners and holiday gifting!
Homemade Caramel Candy Recipe

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Stephanie Wilson

Cookbook Author, Food Writer, and Chef

Stephanie Wilson is the founder of 31Daily.com, where she shares seasonal recipes, weekly meal plans, and teatime favorites to help readers gather around the table with joy. A certified private chef, cookbook author, and longtime event planner, she brings over 20 years of experience in catering, food writing, and media production—including network television work as a producer, director, and writer. Her work has been featured by Today.com, The Kitchn, Parade, and more.

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